Posted by Waste Happy
on September 10, 2026
Quick answer: Yes. Anchorage requires dog owners to pick up after their dogs under Anchorage Municipal Code § 17.10.015(B). The set ticket for a first offense is $100, and $100 for a repeat.
What the Anchorage ordinance says
| Ordinance | Anchorage Municipal Code § 17.10.015(B) (Animals creating disturbance or nuisance); civil penalties § 17.70.020 |
|---|---|
| Fine | $100 |
| Repeat offense | $100 |
| Must carry a bag | No |
| Service animal exemption | No |
How the penalty works
§ 17.70.020 lists § 17.10.015B 'Animal nuisance' at $100 for each violation (no escalation). Anchorage's code is now published on eCode360, linked from the city's 'Scoop the Poop' page.
The carry rule
No carry requirement. § 17.10.015(B) bars an owner or custodian from permitting the animal's feces to be left on public property or on another person's private property. The city recommends carrying bags, and posted off-leash dog park rules require cleanup (§ 17.10.090(B)(5)). Exemption: none stated.
How Anchorage compares
At $100, the Anchorage ticket is higher than Juneau ($50), and the same as Fairbanks.
In practice
Pick up every time, bag it, and put it in a trash can. That is the one method that satisfies every ordinance in the country. The Walk Dispenser clips to the leash and holds a full roll.
Elsewhere in Alaska
Alaska dog poop laws covers the state and its other large cities. Nearby: Fairbanks dog poop law · Juneau dog poop law. All 50 states.
Source
Checked 2026-09-10 against the Anchorage municipal code. Codes change, so read the current version before relying on this for an actual citation.
This page is general information, not legal advice.
