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Field Notes

Notes from the route on pet waste, parasites, stormwater, and the rules that apply in Columbus, Harris County, and Fort Benning. Every number names its source.

September 23, 2026

The CDC Says Pick It Up. Twice.

Pick up your pet's waste every time is not our line. It is the CDC's. On hookworm they go further and describe the timing. Both pieces of guidance describe a schedule.

September 21, 2026

The Turnover Number

The National Apartment Association puts the conservative cost of a single move-out at $1,800. We will not claim pet waste service prevents a set number of them. We will put the two costs side by side.

September 18, 2026

Dogs, on This River

Federal scientists studying the Chattahoochee found dogs were a primary source of fecal contamination in the river. Closer to home, Georgia EPD lists Bull Creek, Weracoba Creek, and the Chattahoochee through Columbus as impaired.

September 16, 2026

The Two to Four Week Window

Roundworm eggs are not infective the day they land. They need two to four weeks in the ground. That window is the whole argument for a schedule instead of an occasional cleanup.

September 14, 2026

Pet Waste Is Not a Pet Problem. It Is a Grounds Problem.

Across 10,000 resident satisfaction surveys, grounds and common area upkeep was the second most common complaint in apartment communities. Pet waste sits in the middle of it.

Columbus, Harris County, Fort Benning

Pet Waste Handled on a Schedule

Homeowners get a number the same day. Property managers get a free walkthrough and a written per-unit estimate.

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