Woman 'disgusted' by Little Denny Reservoir dog fouling issue

A dog owner is demanding a waste bin is introduced at a Falkirk district reservoir which she claims is blighted by fouling.
By Jonathon Reilly
Published 21st Sep 2021, 16:45 BST
Jackie MacKay, pictured with Golden Retriever Hughie and friend June Watson, has been left "disgusted" after finding dog waste bags while walking at Little Denny Reservoir. Picture: Michael Gillen.Jackie MacKay, pictured with Golden Retriever Hughie and friend June Watson, has been left "disgusted" after finding dog waste bags while walking at Little Denny Reservoir. Picture: Michael Gillen.
Jackie MacKay, pictured with Golden Retriever Hughie and friend June Watson, has been left "disgusted" after finding dog waste bags while walking at Little Denny Reservoir. Picture: Michael Gillen.

Jackie Mackay has been shocked by the extent of the problem at Little Denny Reservoir, where she was sickened to see a hollowed tree stump turned into a makeshift waste receptacle.

The Denny resident, 61, has reported the matter to Falkirk Council but insists her request for assistance has so far fallen on deaf ears.

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She said: “I am absolutely disgusted at the latest exploits of our dirty dog walkers.

“A burnt-out tree stump is being used as a dog fouling bin. It is now overflowing.

“I’ve only had my dog for a year. It was when I started to take the dog up there I noticed it.

“I've been on to the council to try to get a bin put in there but I don’t know why they haven’t.”

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Jackie said a clean-up improved the situation slightly.

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However, she conceded there’s a line that those who use the area respectfully just won’t cross.

Jackie said: “My husband and I do a litter pick but I’m not picking that up.

“That isn’t children, that’s adults with dogs and it’s just got worse and worse.”

Offering her solution, Jackie said: “Take it with you.”

A council spokeswoman said: “The council has a litter bin placed near this location at the entrance to Little Denny Reservoir.

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“This has been checked and we can confirm that this is still fit for purpose. Dog walkers are encouraged to use this facility.”

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