Yonkers officials are urging residents to clean up after their dogs or face penalties. Mayor Mike Spano emphasized the importance of this responsibility, stating, “This is about respect, for your neighbors, for our neighborhoods, and for our City. We are proud of the progress we’re making in Yonkers, and something as simple as picking up after your dog should not undermine that. If you love your pet, be a responsible owner. Scoop it. Bag it. Throw it away.”
Between February 2025 and 2026, the Code Enforcement Bureau Division issued 212 tickets related to dog waste violations. The number of complaints regarding dog waste has doubled compared to the previous year.
The city updated its regulations in 2022 to hold property owners accountable for removing dog waste from sidewalks and curbstones in front of their properties. Violators can be fined up to $1,500. Code Enforcement responds to all complaints and issues tickets as needed, especially at commercial properties. Private homeowners may receive warnings based on prior incidents, but repeat offenders can expect follow-up inspections.
Yonkers Police will also cite pet owners who do not pick up after their dogs when observed in violation of the law.
Residents experiencing ongoing problems with pet waste can report issues by calling the Mayor’s Help Line at (914) 377-4357.
Yonkers is the third-largest city in New York State and serves more than 200,000 residents across Westchester County according to its official website. The city features diverse neighborhoods and cultural attractions that contribute to community life (source). Municipal services such as public works and engineering help maintain infrastructure and support public health (source). Mayor Mike Spano has served as the city’s 42nd mayor with a focus on family support and economic growth (source).
