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Pet waste removal pricing calculator

See what pet waste removal costs per visit and per month by frequency and number of dogs, or set your prices if you run a pooper scooper business.

Updated October 2026 · How we calculate

Quick answer: Weekly pet waste removal usually costs $15 to $30 per visit for one dog, $20 to $40 every two weeks and $30 to $55 for monthly service. A one-time yard cleanup runs $60 to $150, and each extra dog adds about $5 to $20.

What pooper scooper service costs in 2026

Frequency (1 dog)Per visit
Twice a week$13 – $25
Weekly$15 – $30
Every 2 weeks$20 – $40
Monthly$30 – $55
One-time cleanup$60 – $150
Dogs (weekly)Per visit
1 dog$15 – $30
2 dogs$20 – $35
3 dogs$25 – $40
4+ dogs$30 – $50+

This calculator applies the weekly extra-dog amounts to every frequency.

Why weekly is the sweet spot

Weekly visits are quick, predictable and easy to route. Monthly visits pay more per stop but take much longer.

Pet waste removal cost per month

Most services bill monthly. Here is what the per-visit prices above work out to over a month.

ServicePer visitPer month
Weekly, 1 dog$15 – $30$65 – $130
Weekly, 2 dogs$20 – $35$87 – $152
Every 2 weeks, 1 dog$20 – $40$43 – $87
Monthly, 1 dog$30 – $55$30 – $55
One-time cleanup$60 – $150Charged once

What a visit usually includes

Bigger yards, several dogs or a yard that has not been cleaned in weeks take longer, so they cost more. Not sure how often you need it? See how often to pick up dog poop. Most companies charge the one-time cleanup rate for the first visit when there is a backlog, then switch to the regular rate.

Frequently asked questions

How much does dog poop removal cost?

Weekly pet waste removal usually costs $15 to $30 per visit for one dog, $20 to $40 every two weeks and $30 to $55 for monthly service. A one-time yard cleanup runs $60 to $150, and each extra dog adds about $5 to $20.

How much do pooper scoopers charge?

$15 to $30 per weekly visit for one dog is the 2026 range, with $5 to $20 more for extra dogs.

How much can one customer be worth?

A weekly one-dog customer at about $22.50 a visit is worth roughly $97 a month, or about $1,170 a year.

How much does pet waste removal cost per month?

For one dog, weekly service usually works out to about $65 to $130 a month, every-two-weeks service about $43 to $87 a month, and monthly service $30 to $55. Each extra dog adds about $5 to $20 per visit.

Is a pooper scooper service worth it?

It depends on your time and your yard. Weekly service for one dog is about $65 to $130 a month and keeps the yard usable for kids, guests and mowing. It is most worth it with several dogs, a large yard or a busy schedule.

Do I need to be home for pet waste removal?

Usually not. Most services just need gate access and your dogs kept inside or out of the way during the visit.

Why does the first visit cost more?

If waste has built up for weeks, the first visit takes much longer, so companies charge a one-time cleanup rate, usually $60 to $150, before regular service starts.

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