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Palmetto Bay launches 'Clean Paws Program' for neighborhood cleanliness
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Palmetto Bay Launches Clean Paws Program for Cleaner Neighborhoods

Palmetto Bay has launched the Clean Paws Program, offering dog waste dispensers to residents to promote neighborhood cleanliness and responsible pet ownership.

Staff Writer
09/25/2026 · Palmetto Bay edition

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Palmetto Bay residents now have access to dog waste dispensers through the city's new Clean Paws Program. The initiative, approved by a City Council resolution sponsored by Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer, aims to create a cleaner environment, particularly along pathways like the one near Palmetto Bay Park.

The program provides dispensers to qualifying participants, addressing community cleanliness by encouraging responsible pet ownership and reducing litter in public spaces.

Vice Mayor Merwitzer championed the resolution. Residents interested in the program can find eligibility requirements and application details through the city's official channels.

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