How Dog Waste Is Quietly Costing Your Community Thousands

It only takes one pile to ruin a first impression.

A spotless lawn, trimmed hedges, and fresh landscaping – all overshadowed by a single, forgotten mess. To a visitor or potential resident, that one small detail screams neglect. Suddenly, your beautiful property feels uncared for.

Dog waste isn’t just gross. It’s expensive – quietly eating away at your property’s value, curb appeal, and reputation.

The Real Damage You Don’t See

Uncollected dog waste kills grass, stains walkways, and seeps harmful bacteria into the soil and water. But the real damage? It’s perception.

When residents or prospects see waste in common areas, they see more than a mess. They see poor management. They lose trust. They stop taking pride in their surroundings.

For HOAs, apartment communities, and municipal properties, that loss of confidence spreads fast. Complaints rise, satisfaction drops, and before long, the community feels neglected. Studies show that visible litter, including dog waste, can lower property values by up to 10%.

Curb Appeal Is About More Than Looks

Curb appeal isn’t just about beautiful landscaping – it’s about how a place feels. Clean, well-maintained spaces tell residents and visitors: “This community is cared for.”

When pet waste is ignored, the message flips:

• Property values drop.

• Residents stop renewing.

• Prospects look elsewhere.

• Complaints multiply.

One small problem can quietly cost a community thousands.

Protecting Your Property’s Reputation

That’s where CoPS on Doody comes in.

We partner with HOAs, apartment communities, and municipalities to keep pet-friendly spaces truly clean and not just maintained. Our team empties, cleans, and restocks every pet waste station, removes waste around each site, and performs minor repairs to keep everything running smoothly.

With our pet waste management services, you get peace of mind, cleaner spaces, and residents who feel proud to live there.

Clean Communities Hold Their Value

Dog waste might seem like a small issue, but it sends a big message. When your common areas are spotless, people notice and they care.

Because a clean community isn’t just more beautiful.

It’s more valuable.

Protect your property’s image and value.

Partner with CoPS on Doody and see how clean can change everything.

CoPS on Doody keeps communities clean across Northern Virginia, Washington, DC, and suburban Maryland. We provide full-service pet waste management, including fall inspections, station repairs, and common-area cleanups — with USDA-certified 38% bio-based bags and liners included in our service price. You can order our bags through our sister company, Foresight USA at www.foresightusa.com

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