Many dog owners want to reduce waste and help the environment, but when it comes to dog poop compost, backyard composting is not safe. Dog waste contains harmful pathogens that can pose serious health risks to humans, other animals, and even your garden. While composting kitchen scraps and yard clippings is safe and beneficial, dog…

Bellingham loves its dogs, but all those pets produce a lot of waste. In Whatcom County alone, about 50,000 dogs create roughly 35,000 pounds of poop every day. Over a year, that adds up to more than 12 million pounds. If it is not handled properly, some of this waste can end up in streams…