Pet waste is raw sewage that can spread disease and harm our waterways. Help reduce pet waste pollution by participating in the We Scoop Program.
We Scoop Pledge
Make a personal commitment to pick up, bag, and throw away pet waste in the garbage at home and on walks. Follow these steps to participate in the We Scoop Program year-round:
1. Take the We Scoop Pledge.
- I pledge to scoop the poop at home at least weekly, rain or shine.
- I pledge to scoop the poop on walks every time.
- I pledge to bag it and put it in the trash.
2. Put We Scoop stickers on your curbside trash can.
We Scoop stickers show that you stand together with your neighbors in your commitment to scooping dog poop at home and on walks. Stickers also serve as a reminder to yourself and your neighbors to scoop at home frequently. We will send your stickers after you make the We Scoop Pledge.
3. Then, we’ll send you a free Poop Scooping Toolkit, if you’d like one.
The Poop Scooping Toolkit includes free tools to put on your leash: a bag dispenser and bag carrying clip. Never get caught without a bag again. Use the clip to carry full bags hands-free. Every poop makes a difference.
Take the We Scoop Pledge and get We Scoop stickers and a Poop Scooping Toolkit.
Annual We Scoop Photo Contest (September)
Each year, the City of Bellingham and Whatcom County host the We Scoop Photo Contest from late August through the end of September. Submit photos of your adorable pup during this timeframe for the chance to win a scooping prize pack to help with scooping every poop! All photo entries are also considered for use in promotional materials.
2025 Winners
The 2025 photo contest closed on September 30. There were so many great photos to choose from! All photo entries will be considered for use in future promotional materials. All winners will be given scooping prize packs to help with scooping every poop. This includes a dog backpack (so they can help pack out bagged poop), 20 rolls of poop bags, a heavy-duty yard scooper, and a collar light!
See the 2025 Judge’s Choice winners below.
Resources
Public Works Contacts
Whatcom County Pet Waste Program
Pet Waste
Stormwater Hotline
What You Can Do for Clean Water
We Scoop on Facebook
