HOW TO HIRE · PETS · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a pet waste collector in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A pet waste removal in Ireland costs €10–€40 per visit, typically around €20. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.
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THE 60-SECOND VERSION
Hiring a pet waste collector in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers pet waste collector work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — eco-Friendly Disposal — many pet waste removal services are committed to eco-friendly practices, such as composting or using biodegradable bags for waste disposal.
- How does size of your yard change the price?Size sets the hours, and the hours set most of the price. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does number of pets change the price?Each one still has to be done properly, however many there are. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does frequency of service change the price?It is the detail most people forget to mention when asking. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Scheduled Visits — pet waste removal services often provide flexible scheduling, allowing for weekly, bi-weekly, or one-time visits — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a pet waste collector job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check before you book
No register applies
NO LICENCE OR REGISTER APPLIES TO DOG WALKERS, PET SITTERS OR GROOMERS IN IRELAND. Anyone may trade as one. The protection is insurance and what is written down — and the insurance that matters is not the obvious one.
Look for the trader badge and the ID-checked badge on the Locufy profile — both are checked by us, not claimed by the provider.
What to check instead
CARE, CUSTODY AND CONTROL cover, not just public liability — public liability pays if your dog bites a stranger; care, custody and control is what pays if your dog is injured, lost or killed while in their charge, and plenty of walkers carry only the first; How many dogs are walked at once, and whether yours is walked with strangers' dogs; Whether they are insured to drive your dog in their vehicle, and how it is secured; What happens if your dog is hurt or runs — the plan, and which vet; Keys: who holds one, how it is returned, what happens if it is lost, in writing; Two references from current clients, called not read.
Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.
Insurance
Expect care, custody and control cover as well as public liability. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.
Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.
Trader or private seller
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
VAT
VAT at 13.5%, the reduced rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
A good answer: No register covers pet waste collector work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — eco-Friendly Disposal — many pet waste removal services are committed to eco-friendly practices, such as composting or using biodegradable bags for waste disposal.
A good answer: Size sets the hours, and the hours set most of the price. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Each one still has to be done properly, however many there are. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: It is the detail most people forget to mention when asking. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Scheduled Visits — pet waste removal services often provide flexible scheduling, allowing for weekly, bi-weekly, or one-time visits — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a pet waste collector job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect care, custody and control cover as well as public liability — yard Sanitisation — in addition to waste collection, some services offer yard sanitisation, which involves disinfecting the area where pets eliminate.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the pet waste collector starts, and an itemised invoice after — basic Waste Collection — pet waste removal typically includes the collection and disposal of pet faeces from your garden or designated pet area.
Getting the quote right
- Size of your yard — size sets the hours, and the hours set most of the price.
- Number of pets — each one still has to be done properly, however many there are.
- Frequency of service — it is the detail most people forget to mention when asking.
- Size of your property — bigger work usually means more than one visit.
- In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
- What is NOT included, named
- Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
- The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register
Walk away if
- They will not talk about it: size of your yard — size sets the hours, and the hours set most of the price
- They will not talk about it: number of pets — each one still has to be done properly, however many there are
- They will not talk about it: frequency of service — it is the detail most people forget to mention when asking
- A price for the pet waste collector before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
- Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
- No written quote, or one that moves once the pet waste collector has begun
What a pet waste collector costs: €10–€40 per visit
The figures are for the job, per visit, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Residential pet waste removal and Commercial pet waste removal each carry their own band. Pet Waste Removal price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE
Pet waste collectors near you, with the badges that matter shown
ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.
Or post the job free and let them come to you.
- Look firstSize of your yard — size sets the hours, and the hours set most of the price — that is what the pet waste collector is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneNumber of pets — each one still has to be done properly, however many there are — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfFrequency of service — it is the detail most people forget to mention when asking — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherSize of your property — bigger work usually means more than one visit — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the pet waste collector is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, consider the frequency of service based on the number of pets and their habits.
- Basic Waste Collection
- Pet waste removal typically includes the collection and disposal of pet faeces from your garden or designated pet area.
- Yard Sanitisation
- In addition to waste collection, some services offer yard sanitisation, which involves disinfecting the area where pets eliminate.
- Scheduled Visits
- Pet waste removal services often provide flexible scheduling, allowing for weekly, bi-weekly, or one-time visits.
- Eco-Friendly Disposal
- Many pet waste removal services are committed to eco-friendly practices, such as composting or using biodegradable bags for waste disposal.
- Residential Pet Waste Removal
- Cleaning and disposing of pet waste in residential gardens and yards.
- Commercial Pet Waste Removal
- Providing waste removal services for pet-friendly businesses, parks, or community areas.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a pet waste collector: questions people ask
The cost of pet waste removal can vary based on factors such as the size of your yard, the number of pets, and the frequency of service. Additional services like sanitisation or eco-friendly disposal methods may also affect the overall price.
The duration of a pet waste removal job generally depends on the size of the area and the amount of waste. A standard visit can take anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes for an average-sized garden.
Many pet waste removal services offer same-day availability, especially for urgent clean-ups. However, this may depend on the service provider's schedule and demand, so it's best to inquire in advance.
Yes, many pet waste removal companies offer the option to book multiple related services, such as lawn care or pet sitting, in one appointment. This can often lead to cost savings and increased convenience.
Out of scope services may include extensive yard clean-up beyond pet waste, landscaping, or the removal of other types of debris. It's important to clarify with your service provider what is included in their offerings.
NO LICENCE OR REGISTER APPLIES TO DOG WALKERS, PET SITTERS OR GROOMERS IN IRELAND. Anyone may trade as one. The protection is insurance and what is written down — and the insurance that matters is not the obvious one.
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