Weekly
The cleanest yard, every week of the year. What most dog families choose.
- 1 dog$104/moabout $24 a visit
- 2 dogs$119/moabout $27 a visit
- 3 dogs$139/moabout $32 a visit
Essex County · North Jersey
Pet Waste Removal in Livingston, NJ
Weekly and every-other-week dog poop pickup for Livingston homes, from Cedar Ridge to West Livingston. One flat monthly rate, and you never have to be home.
- WhereLivingston Township
- ZIP codes07039
- ServiceWeekly or every other week
- PlansFrom $84/month
Your Livingston pooper scooper
Dog poop pickup on Livingston's streets.
Livingston is a yard town. With about 31,000 people and a lot of single-family lots between Northfield Avenue and Mount Pleasant Avenue, it's exactly the kind of place where a weekly scoop makes life easier. It's also a town that takes dogs-in-parks seriously: outside East Hills Park and Prospect Park, dogs are kept off township park turf, playgrounds and walkways, so for most Livingston dogs the backyard is the main event.
Big Business Scoopers has scooped Essex County since 2003, when Tom Watson started around neighboring Millburn. Our Livingston route runs alongside Short Hills, West Orange and Roseland. Your scooper texts on the way, walks the whole yard, double-bags every pile into your trash can and latches the gate behind them.
Neighborhoods on our routes
- Cedar Ridge
- Cheapside
- Moorehoustown
- Northfield
- Washington Place
- West Livingston
- Town Center
Out and about
Where Livingston dogs play.
Parks, trails and dog runs in and around town, from the town's and county's own pages.
Livingston Dog Park at East Hills Park
Shrewsbury Drive near East Cedar Street
Two fenced areas, one for dogs 25 pounds and under and one for all sizes, open 8 a.m. to sunset. You'll need a dog license and a park pass ($10 for residents, $20 for non-residents), renewed each year.
Township Dog Friendly Spaces
East Hills Park and Prospect Park
Livingston's designated dog-friendly parks, with leashed walking and off-leash areas. Elsewhere, dogs are barred from township park turf, playgrounds and walkways.
Riker Hill Art Park
276 Beaufort Avenue
A 42-acre county park with artist studios and a scenic overlook, open dawn to dusk. Leashed dogs are allowed, but not on playgrounds or fields.
West Essex Park
Along the Passaic River, Roseland
About 1,360 county acres along the river, touching Livingston, with interpretive trails for leashed dogs.
South Mountain Dog Park
South Mountain Reservation
Essex County's off-leash dog park in nearby South Mountain Reservation, with no fee or pass.
Good neighbors
Livingston's pick-up rules.
Pick up on any property you don't own
Livingston requires owners to immediately and properly dispose of their pet's waste on public property or anyone else's (Code §68-45), with penalties up to $500 and/or 90 days (Code §68-47).
Curb and leash
Dogs may not run at large on streets, in parks or in public places, and owners must curb their dogs on public property. The township recommends a leash shorter than 6 feet.
Dogs and township parks
Since a 2024 amendment, dogs are barred from public buildings and from the turf, playgrounds and walkways of schools and parks, except the Dog Friendly Spaces at East Hills Park and Prospect Park.
Licenses
$15 for a spayed or neutered dog, $20 otherwise, due by January 31, with a $5 late fee after March 1. Licenses can be paid online.
Why it matters here
The Passaic River forms Livingston's western border, and two of its tributaries start close to home: Canoe Brook, which runs behind the police station and town hall and overflowed during Hurricane Floyd in 1999, and Slough Brook, which now runs mostly through culverts under the streets. Culverts and storm drains are a fast lane for whatever the rain picks up, which is a big part of why New Jersey towns, Livingston included, adopted pet waste ordinances. A clean yard keeps it out of the brooks.
Essex County on our map
Also in Essex County: Belleville, Beltley, Bloomfield, Caldwell, Cedar Grove, Essex Fells, Fairfield, Glen Ridge, Irvington, Maplewood and more.
A little local history
Livingston, then and now.
- 1699
Settlers from Newark move into the area, and in 1702 they obtain a deed from the Lenni Lenape.
- 1745
The Ward-Force House goes up at 366 South Livingston Avenue. It's on the National Register of Historic Places today. The same years bring the Horseneck Riots, a long colonial land dispute.
- 1813
Livingston is incorporated from parts of Caldwell and Springfield townships and named for William Livingston, New Jersey's first governor.
- 1974
Essex County buys a former U.S. missile-tracking base on Riker Hill, which becomes Riker Hill Art Park and its artist studios.
- 1976
The Harrison cider apple, thought lost, is rediscovered at an old cider mill on Old Short Hills Road, just before the tree is cut down.
Local favorites
Livingston's pet businesses.
Vets, groomers and shops that keep local dogs happy. We just handle the other end.
Around town
Things to do in Livingston.
Summer Nights at the Oval
Free Wednesday evenings at Memorial Park and the Oval: art nights in June, concerts in July and outdoor movies in August.
Fourth of July on the Oval
Livingston's long-running Independence Day celebration, with a car show, food trucks and fireworks.
Riker Hill Art Park open studios
Artists at the former missile-tracking base open their studios for an Open House and Art Sale on the first weekends of June and November.
East Hills Park
Home to the fenced dog park, and one of the two township parks where leashed dogs are welcome.
Livingston pricing
Same fair rates, every town.
One flat monthly rate in Livingston, the same as everywhere we scoop. No contracts.
Every Other Week
For one easygoing dog or a smaller yard that needs less upkeep.
- 1 dog$84/moabout $39 a visit
- 2 dogs$94/moabout $43 a visit
- 3 dogs$109/moabout $50 a visit
Rates assume an average residential yard of about 10,000 sq ft (roughly a quarter acre) or less. Bigger yards, 4 or more dogs or an unusually heavy cleanup get a custom quote.
Reviews
What New Jersey dog families say.
4.8 · 204 Google reviews(opens Google in a new tab)
- “Reliable” × 36
- “Communication” × 31
- “Thorough” × 25
- “Emily, by name” × 19
Thanks for the love, New Jersey!
Lisa G. “Great customer service.”
Scott “We’ve used big business scoopers for 3 or 4 years now and have been so pleased! Every scooper we’ve had is personable and does a fantastic job. They’ve even let me know when they’ve noticed my dogs bowel habits change and they are great with communication. Would recommend to anyone!”
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Alen T. “Great service! Very reliable and clear communication!”
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Caroline O. “We love this service. It’s so dependable and reasonably priced. Everyone who has ever cleaned up our yard does a great job and always communicates with us before and after their visit. Highly recommend!”
Lori S. “We have been customers for several years which shows how satisfied we are with the services that we receive weekly. We have three dogs so our yard does require a lot of attention and Big Business Scoopers comes to do the job that needs doing while we are at work. They are considerate of our pets, always letting us know that they’re on their way, and with our home, making sure that the gate is secure when they leave. It’s been a pleasure to deal with everyone at the company.”
Gail B. “The person who cleans up my yard always messages me letting me know when he will arrive & when he is finished, he sends me a photo. He is always polite & does a great job.”
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Whitney W. “Fantastic customer service and steady scheduled service visits. Keeps lawns clean and always updates you on the visit activity. I appreciate how friendly both the office staff and lawn scoopers are. You’ll never needed to worry about the value of their services.”
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Adam M. “Greg and everyone at Big Business Scoopers have been fantastic! They do an outstanding job every week and are always reliable, professional, and thorough. It’s one less thing I have to worry about because I know they’ll show up and leave the yard spotless. Their attention to detail and consistency really set them apart. If you’re looking for a dependable pet waste removal service, I highly recommend Greg and Big Business Scoopers. Great service, great people, and well worth it!”
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Frequently asked
Livingston questions, answered.
Do you serve all of Livingston?
Yes. Livingston (07039) is on our Essex County routes, alongside Short Hills, West Orange and Roseland. The instant quote confirms your street.
How much does dog poop pickup cost in Livingston?
The same as everywhere we scoop. In Livingston, weekly service is $104, $119, $139 a month for 1, 2 or 3 dogs, and every other week is $84, $94, $109. Bigger yards and 4 or more dogs get a custom quote, and there's no contract.
What is Livingston's dog waste rule?
Owners must immediately and properly dispose of their pet's waste on any property they don't own (Code §68-45), with penalties up to $500 and/or 90 days.
Do I need a pass for the Livingston Dog Park?
Yes: a valid dog license plus a dog park pass, $10 for residents or $20 for non-residents. Passes expire at the end of January and can be bought online.
Do you service my town?
We scoop in 140+ towns across Essex, Morris, Union, Passaic, Somerset and Middlesex Counties in North Jersey, Monmouth County at the Shore, and Gloucester, Camden, Burlington, Atlantic and Salem Counties in South Jersey. Our routes keep growing, so if you're nearby and don't see your town listed, ask. We'll tell you straight whether we can fit you in.
Do I need to be home?
No. As long as we have safe access to your yard, you don't need to be home while we clean up.
What happens if it rains or snows?
We work through most weather, including light rain. If severe weather, snow, flooding or lightning makes it unsafe, your visit may be skipped. Because the next cleanup usually takes much longer, your regular rate still applies. If you clean the yard yourself before we're back, let us know and we'll gladly credit that visit.
What do you do with the waste?
We securely double-bag it and place it in your trash can, so it leaves with your regular garbage pickup.
Still have questions? A real person answers.
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Sources for this page
- en.wikipedia.org: Livingston, New Jersey
- en.wikipedia.org: Ward%E2%80%93Force House and Condit Family Cook House
- en.wikipedia.org: Harrison Cider Apple
- essexcountyparks.org: riker hill art park
- livingstonnj.org: Animal Licenses Dog Park Passes
- ecode360.com: 10299235
- essexcountyparks.org: west essex park
- ecode360.com: 36412829
- ecode360.com: 13698624
- ecode360.com: 10299357
- en.wikipedia.org: Canoe Brook
- en.wikipedia.org: Slough Brook
- wellbredonline.com: livingston
- pupslivingston.com
- livingstonnj.org: Livingston Animal Shelter
- patch.com: summer night events livingston free concerts outdoor movies
- patch.com: livingston will hold july 4th bash fireworks family friendly
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