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Step 1
Decide how many pet waste stations your community will need. Unfortunately, this is more art than science. Start with a few dog waste stations and gradually add more over time.
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Step 2
Decide where the pet waste stations will be placed. If the pet waste stations will be in a highly visible area of the community you don’t want them to stick out like a sore thumb. Make sure your stations will blend into their surroundings as much as possible. A dark green station is usually a good choice because it blends in well with the trees and grassy areas.
The best place to install dog waste stations are in central courtyards and along paths. -
Step 3
Choosing the waste receptacle: Determine if vandalism to the station may be a problem. If this is a possibility, make sure the waste receptacle locks shut. Otherwise, you may wind up with poop bags flying around the community.
Further, look for a station that only has an opening small enough to fit a waste bag through. Stations such as the Gladiator have a unique design that keeps large trash items such as pizza boxes out, and therefore prevent the stations from filling up quickly with unintended items. -
Step 4
Choosing the best dog poop bag for your needs: Determine if vandalism to the litterbags may be a problem. If this is a possibility, make sure to select mitt style litterbags instead of those on a roll. Roll bags are generally less expensive, however, it is quite easy for somebody to grab one of them and run across the field – pulling them all out with them. While mitt bags are slightly more expensive per bag, you will use fewer of them. They are also more user friendly.
