# European municipal pet waste awareness campaigns

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-municipal-pet-waste-awareness-campaigns
> Updated: 2026-10-17T16:28:23.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 3.

European municipalities are implementing various awareness campaigns and enforcement measures to address the issue of uncollected pet waste in public spaces.

In Chiclana, Spain, the local council launched an initiative titled ‘Si pudiera hablar… te lo diría’ (If I could speak… I would tell you) to promote responsible pet ownership. The campaign includes the distribution of 2,000 cleaning bottles and involves collaboration with disability advocacy groups to ensure broad community engagement.

In Belgium, authorities in Grimbergen introduced a poster campaign titled ‘Strontvervelend’ to combat unhygienic conditions in sidewalks and green zones. Local officials noted that while most owners comply, violators may face fines of up to 350 euros. Similarly, Saint-Laurent-du-Var in France has utilized social media and humor to remind residents of their responsibilities, warning that repeat offenders could face combined fines totaling up to 435 euros.

Recent developments in France show a shift toward digital and incentive-based strategies. In Champigneulles, near Nancy, a pilot program for the PooPay application allows pet owners to scan QR codes on city bins and upload photos of cleaned waste to earn points. These points can be redeemed for vouchers at partner retailers, pet shops, or veterinary clinics, or donated to associations. Additionally, Saint-Laurent-du-Var has expanded its visual communication efforts with signage and digital screens featuring the slogan: ‘I have done my part. Now it is your turn!’, aiming to foster civic responsibility and maintain urban quality of life.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-17: French towns launch initiatives to combat dog waste

French towns like Champigneulles and Saint-Laurent-du-Var are using reward apps and humorous advertising campaigns to encourage dog owners to clean up pet waste in public areas.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/french-towns-launch-initiatives-to-combat-dog-waste

### 2026-10-10: European municipalities launch campaigns against dog waste

Grimbergen and Saint-Laurent-du-Var have launched public awareness campaigns to reduce dog waste in streets, using humor and the threat of significant fines to encourage pet owner responsibility.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-municipalities-launch-campaigns-against-dog-waste

### 2026-10-05: Chiclana launches campaign for pet waste cleanliness

Chiclana has launched a civic awareness campaign to encourage pet owners to clean up canine waste in public spaces to maintain urban hygiene.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chiclana-launches-campaign-for-pet-waste-cleanliness

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