Region: Arcata

Dog Owners Demand New Poop Station

Petition is addressed to
City of Arcata, CA

21 Signatures

42 %
50 for collection target

21 Signatures

42 %
50 for collection target
  1. Launched July 2025
  2. Time remaining > 3 weeks
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Petition is addressed to: City of Arcata, CA

This petition is a formal request, by and for the dog walking residents of Sunset and beyond. Those who traverse our streets and find themselves in need of dog poop bags and disposal options.

We propose that a dog bag dispenser and city bin be installed at Ross & Grant Streets to replace the one maintained by the folks that live at that corner.

Reason

While some dog owners in the Sunset neighborhood know there are dog poop dispensers at the skate park and Larsen Park not everyone ventures in those directions, or even knows they exist. Many dog owners are not keen on bringing their dog into the busy recreational park, near a playground with no enclosure for dogs, or near the skateboards at the skate park, with warranted reasons. Some dogs just don't do well in those environments. And some owners are just out for a quick daily stroll.

The dog walking traffic has tripled on Grant Street (between Ross & Jay) since it was designated as a pedestrian only path. There is currently a bag dispenser and bucket available but this system is maintained by the residents of that property, and it's obvious it has made a huge impact as that bucket is FULL every week. Thanks to all those amazing, mindful neighbors!

This location is right next to an elementary school on a bustling path that sees dogs and their people regularly. A properly maintained option would do the neighborhood good.

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Petition details

Petition started: 07/28/2025
Collection ends: 01/29/2026
Region: Arcata
Topic: Environment

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Why people sign

It’s important to have more city funded disposals and baggies to help minimize waste on our streets!

I walk my dogs along this route and hate to have to watch every step so we won’t step in poop. The community is holding this together for now but many people that do not live in the neighborhood walk that area as well and it’s tough to put that on civilians.

Neighborhoods should support their pet owners by having city maintained trash cans and poop bags similar to those at the marsh and other rec areas. It will create a cleaner space while also encouraging responsibility

we need poop bags!!!

I appreciate the location of the community-provided dog poop station.

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