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 Montclair, NJ
Weekly and every-other-week dog waste removal for Montclair and Upper Montclair. We already do business here: Montclair has been part of our North Jersey routes for years.
- WhereTownship of Montclair, incl. Upper Montclair
- ZIP codes07042, 07043
- ServiceWeekly or every other week
- PlansFrom $84/month
Your Montclair pooper scooper
Dog poop pickup on Montclair's streets.
Montclair isn't a new town for us. It's been part of our regular North Jersey service area for years, and our routes already run through Montclair and its neighbors, Glen Ridge, Bloomfield, Verona and Cedar Grove, every week. That's why fitting a new Montclair yard into the schedule is usually easy.
From the big yards off Upper Mountain Avenue to the tighter lots around Walnut Street and the South End, your scooper texts on the way, walks the whole yard, double-bags every pile into your trash can and latches the gate. And we've gotten to meet a lot of Montclair dog families in person at Barknic at Lackawanna Station, Wise Animal Rescue's festival for dogs and their people.
Neighborhoods on our routes
- Upper Montclair
- Montclair Center
- Watchung Plaza
- Walnut Street
- South End
- Frog Hollow
- Bay Street
Out and about
Where Montclair dogs play.
Parks, trails and dog runs in and around town, from the town's and county's own pages.
Brookdale Dog Park
Brookdale Park, West Circuit Drive
Essex County's off-leash park on the Montclair-Bloomfield line, opened in 2007, with separate fenced areas for small and large dogs. No fee or pass.
Montclair township parks
Around town
Dogs must be leashed on sidewalks, public property and in parks. Off-leash play is only for designated dog parks.
Eagle Rock Reservation
Prospect & Eagle Rock Avenues
408 county acres on the ridge, with New York City skyline views, the Essex County 9/11 Memorial and wooded trails for leashed dogs.
Mills Reservation
Normal Avenue & Reservoir Drive
157 acres in Cedar Grove and Montclair, with four main trails and a cliff-top view of the skyline. Leashed dogs welcome.
Hilltop Dog Park
Hilltop Reservation, North Caldwell
A county dog park opened in 2018, fully fenced, with about a quarter acre for small dogs and half an acre for large ones.
Good neighbors
Montclair's pick-up rules.
No dog waste on public or private property
Montclair bars dogs from soiling sidewalks, streets, parks and other public property, or private property without permission, unless the owner immediately removes the waste (Code §82-18). Penalties run up to $2,000, and each day is a separate violation.
Leashes
Dogs may not run at large or be on streets, sidewalks or in public places unless leashed and controlled (Code §82-13).
Licenses
$12 for a spayed or neutered dog, $15 otherwise, renewed every January with a valid rabies certificate. A $10 late fee applies after March 1.
County parks
In Essex County parks, dogs must be leashed except in off-leash areas, stay off playgrounds and fenced fields, and owners must remove their waste. Dog park violations run $100 to $2,000.
Why it matters here
Montclair's brooks all run to the Passaic River. Toney's Brook, Nishuane Brook and Wigwam Brook flow to the Second River; Pearl Brook and Yantacaw Brook flow to the Third River, with Toney's and Yantacaw dammed into park ponds along the way. On a hill town built down the side of the First Watchung Mountain, rain moves fast from the yards to those brooks, and anything left on the lawn goes with it.
Essex County on our map
Also in Essex County: Belleville, Beltley, Bloomfield, Caldwell, Cedar Grove, Essex Fells, Fairfield, Glen Ridge, Irvington, Livingston and more.
A little local history
Montclair, then and now.
- 1796
Israel Crane, 21, builds a house for his wife Fanny on Glen Ridge Avenue. Preservationists move it a mile to 110 Orange Road in 1965, where it's now the Montclair History Center.
- 1857
Road maps still show the area as West Bloomfield.
- 1868
Montclair splits from Bloomfield Township so a second railroad can be built. The name comes from the French for a clear, bright mountain: the town sits on the First Watchung Mountain.
- 1914
The Montclair Art Museum opens at 3 South Mountain Avenue, five years after its charter.
- 1993
Montclair starts one of the first farmers' markets in New Jersey. It still runs every Saturday.
Local favorites
Montclair's pet businesses.
Vets, groomers and shops that keep local dogs happy. We just handle the other end.
Around town
Things to do in Montclair.
Barknic
Wise Animal Rescue's summer festival for dogs and their people at Lackawanna Station, with vendors, a dog fashion show and adoptable pets. We've had a booth there.
Strut Your Mutt
Essex County's free Halloween costume parade at Brookdale Dog Park in October, with prizes.
Montclair Farmers' Market
Every Saturday at the Walnut Street station lot, year-round, as it has been since 1993.
Presby Memorial Iris Gardens
About 3,000 iris varieties on Upper Mountain Avenue, at peak bloom from mid-May into early June.
Eagle Rock Reservation
The skyline overlook, the 9/11 Memorial and wooded trails, all open to leashed dogs.
Montclair pricing
Same fair rates, every town.
One flat monthly rate in Montclair, 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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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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Frequently asked
Montclair questions, answered.
Do you serve Upper Montclair?
Yes. All of Montclair is on our Essex County routes, Upper Montclair (07043) included, along with Glen Ridge, Bloomfield, Verona and Cedar Grove.
How much does dog poop pickup cost in Montclair?
The same as everywhere we scoop. In Montclair, 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 Montclair's dog waste rule?
Dogs may not soil sidewalks, streets, parks or other people's property unless the owner immediately removes the waste (Code §82-18). Penalties run up to $2,000, and each day is a separate violation.
Where can my dog run off leash in Montclair?
Brookdale Dog Park, Essex County's off-leash park on West Circuit Drive, with separate areas for small and large dogs and no fee.
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.
Call (973) 379-7995Nearby towns we also serve
- Glen Ridge
- Bloomfield
- Verona
- Cedar Grove
- West Orange
- Little Falls
- Clifton
- Chatham
- Livingston
- Holmdel
Sources for this page
- montclairhistory.org: crane house and historic ywca
- en.wikipedia.org: Montclair, New Jersey
- en.wikipedia.org: Montclair Art Museum
- montclairfarmersmarket.org
- essexcountyparks.org: brookdale park
- montclairnj.qscend.com: 446
- essexcountyparks.org: eagle rock reservation
- essexcountyparks.org: mills reservation
- essexcountynj.org: essex county executive divincenzo opens off leash dog facili
- ecode360.com: 7185501
- montclairnjusa.org: Dog and Cat Licenses
- ecode360.com: 36412882
- montclaircenter.com: cameron animal hospital 1
- vahmah.com
- montclaircenter.com: l b healthy pet markets
- citydogspaandboutique.com
- pupsmontclair.com
- petfinder.com: NJ589
- newjerseystage.com: wise animal rescue to host barknic on august 8th
- essexcountyparks.org: strut your mutt canine halloween costume contest
- essexcountyparks.org: presby memorial iris gardens
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