Most Daniel Island pet owners responsibly clean up after their dogs, helping keep our community clean and safe. Unfortunately, some don’t, which creates unsanitary conditions and affects everyone’s enjoyment of our parks, trails, and common areas.
When dog waste or bags left on the ground become common, it sends the wrong message—that it’s acceptable to ignore cleanup. This leads to more waste left behind, tarnishing the reputation of responsible dog owners and degrading our shared spaces.
The solution is simple: use a bag (either one you bring or one provided at any of the 85+ pet waste stations around the island), pick up after your pet, turn the bag inside-out to seal the waste inside, tie it securely, and dispose of it in a trash can at the station or take it home with you. Please do not leave bags on the ground.
The Daniel Island POA provides and maintains these stations, but it is your responsibility as a pet owner to pick up after your dog. The POA does not have staff who pick up waste left on the ground in common areas or parks.
Leaving pet waste behind not only diminishes the quality of life here but also poses health and safety risks and violates both Daniel Island’s CC&Rs and City of Charleston ordinances.
Please show respect for your neighbors and our community by making sure your pet’s waste is always properly cleaned up.
