Reasons to Get Your Poop Scoop On

By Crystal A. Proxmire

Originally printed 2/28/2013 (Issue 2109 - Between The Lines News)

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Bill Field has been poop scooping for 13 years. And while the ins and outs of the animal waste removal business may not make for a glamorous story, the reasons behind it are worth understanding.

Field is the owner of Highland-based Poop 911, a company that does weekly and one-time animal feces clean ups. His company goes all over southeast Michigan, making the world a cleaner place one yard at a time. "Nobody really likes to pick up waste," Field said, "so it's a pretty common thing among all walks of life, from trailer parks to mansions."

The main reason for his success is the distastefulness of the work. But many customers value that it's more than just unpleasant.

"Waste that's left in the yard gets down into the ground water. The waste can get washed by the rain into yards where kids might play.

"It's terrible for dogs. You don't want them out there running around in that," Field said.

The poop can also attract unwanted critters to a backyard, including rats.

Another reason people hire poop scooping companies is that often lawn maintenance services will refuse to do landscaping on a yard that is not clean.

What sets Poop 911 apart, Field said, is that many companies will come and clean a yard, but then leave the waste in a bag on the property. This can still end up being problematic for a homeowner or property manager, especially if rats tend to get into the garbage. "We have our own dumpster off site where it gets disposed of properly and they don't have to worry about it," he said.

While over 200 customers each week enjoy a regularly scheduled cleaning, Poop 911 does get a spike in business early in the spring when the snow melts and the presents left behind in the winter are finally revealed.

For price estimates for one-time or weekly animal waste removal, contact Bill Field of Poop 911 at (877) 469-8314. Or check out his website at http://www.poop911.com/michigan-detroit.shtml.

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