Commercial Poop Scooping in El Paso, TX and Southern New Mexico
Shared spaces, kept clean.
Commercial poop scooping covers properties where many dogs share the same ground: apartment communities, HOA common areas, rental homes and similar spaces. Tell us about your property to discuss service availability. Tell us about your property to confirm service availability, access and a schedule.
- A conversation about your property first
- Pickup of common areas
- A schedule set around traffic
- Waste stations as an option
What's Included
What does Commercial Poop Scooping include?
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A conversation about your property first
Shared properties vary a lot: a single dog run, a strip of greenbelt along a wall, or several acres of common area. The first step is understanding where residents walk their dogs and where waste collects.
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Pickup of common areas
The service we are building covers the shared ground where dogs go: walking paths, dog areas, landscaped strips and the edges of parking areas.
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A schedule set around traffic
A busy apartment community and a quiet HOA greenbelt need different visit schedules. The schedule is something we would agree with you before starting.
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Waste stations as an option
Many properties pair pickup with pet waste stations so residents can clean up after their own dogs. See our waste station page for that side of the work.
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Your property details, ready to share
A few things make the first conversation useful: a site map or a rough sketch of the common areas, an idea of how many dogs live on the property, where any existing waste stations stand, and who handles gate codes and access for outside vendors. With those in hand, the talk can be about your property instead of general questions.
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Where the property's dog waste ends up
City rules for shared property can differ from the rules for a house. In El Paso, households may put pet waste in their regular trash cart, but the city's solid waste code sends animal waste from commercial and mixed-use properties to a dumpster, or a roll-off of up to 15 cubic yards, collected as often as needed to prevent a nuisance or health hazard and never less than once a week. If you manage an El Paso property, dumpster service belongs in the same conversation as how often the grounds are picked up.
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Your property’s service plan
Discuss visit days, the areas to cover, access and pricing before arranging service. Each property needs a plan that fits its layout and the dogs using it.
When You Need It
When do you need Commercial Poop Scooping?
If any of this sounds familiar, it's time.
On shared property, dog waste becomes everyone's problem and nobody's job. If any of these sound like your property, tell us which areas need attention when you request a quote.
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Residents keep complaining
When complaints about dog waste come up at board meetings or in the leasing office, the usual fixes are signs and reminders. Regular pickup handles what the reminders miss.
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The dog area is overused
A small dog run that serves a large building fills quickly, and in desert heat it smells quickly too. Frequent pickup is one way to keep it usable.
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Turnover and walkthroughs
Rental homes and apartments with private yards often need waste cleared before a move-out inspection or before new tenants arrive.
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Landscaping crews skip it
Landscaping contracts often leave waste pickup out. A separate pickup visit can come before landscaping work.
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Common areas drain to the street
Paths, parking edges and landscaped strips on shared property often slope toward gutters and storm drains. The EPA notes that rain can carry pet waste from the ground into nearby water, bacteria and nutrients included. On a property with many dogs, that adds up. Picking up waste before a storm leaves less on the ground for runoff to carry.
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Signs and reminders have not worked
EPA guidance written for communities starts a pet waste effort by asking why waste gets left. Is it a knowledge gap, or a barrier like having no bags and no bin within reach? A property manager or board can ask the same question. If residents bag waste and then drop the bag because there is nowhere to throw it, a bin or station solves something a reminder cannot. If residents do not see why it matters, a sign that explains it and names someone to contact may do more than another notice.
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The board wants to know if it is working
The same EPA guidance suggests checking an effort by comparing before and after: a short survey of residents, or the number and kind of complaints that come in. A property can keep its own complaint log, or ask residents once before a change and again some months later. That gives a board or owner something firmer than impressions when deciding whether to keep, change or expand what it is doing about pet waste.
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The rules say pick up, but not everyone does
Many communities have pooper-scooper laws, the EPA notes, that require owners to clean up after their pets and may require carrying a bag or scoop when walking a dog off their own property. A lease or HOA rules may say the same. Pointing residents to a written rule gives a reminder more weight, and pickup handles what is still left behind.
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Reminders have started to sound like nagging
Reminders do not have to scold. EPA guidance describes a Colorado county that kept getting complaints about pet waste even with a cleanup ordinance in place, and answered with a lighthearted video starring a county sheriff, which communities around the country went on to copy. A board or manager can borrow the idea on a smaller scale: a friendly note in the newsletter or a sign at the dog run that people actually stop to read.
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Your rules could cite the local code
El Paso's and Las Cruces's city codes already require owners to pick up immediately when a dog goes on public property or on property that is not theirs, and Doña Ana County's ordinance says the same for unincorporated areas. A lease or HOA rule can point to that in plain words. Quoting the local code in a newsletter or on a sign can answer the question of who says so before anyone asks it.
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The playground sits near the dog area
CDC guidance says dog waste should be picked up especially where children may play, and notes that severe roundworm cases are more likely in young children who play in contaminated dirt. On a property where the dog run and the playground share a lawn, the edges between them deserve attention: where dog walkers cut across, which way the paths lead, and whether a sign points people toward the run.
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The dog run is artificial turf
Many newer dog runs are turf. Penn State's sports surface researchers found synthetic turf generally runs 35 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit hotter than natural grass, and hottest on clear, dry days between noon and 3 p.m. On a property, that matters for where shade goes, when residents are likely to use the run, and when a pickup visit is easiest on everyone.
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You are not sure how often shared ground needs it
It depends on how many dogs use the ground and how much waste is left behind, which is why the first conversation asks. One outside marker helps: University of California pest guidance treats once a week as the minimum for removing dog waste where flies are a concern. On a busy dog run, that is a floor, not a target.
Sound familiar?
Request a quote with a few quick answers, or call and talk it through.
Why It Matters
Why book Commercial Poop Scooping?
- Cleaner common areas for residents
- Less odor near walkways and entries
- One local contact for the work
- Pairs with waste stations
Why GP Scoops
Small, local, and built for desert yards.
Owned by a former teacher
Sam spent 14 years in the classroom before starting GP Scoops, a locally owned business.
Made for desert yards
Yards here are rock, gravel, dirt and turf, often all four, and the summer heat makes waste smell more. Tell us what your yard looks like and we plan the visit around it.
More than pickup
Deodorizing and sanitizing, turf cleaning and waste stations are part of the menu. Ask about the free deodorizer and sanitizer treatment.
How It Works
Getting started with commercial poop scooping
Three steps from your first message to service. You hear the price before anything starts.
Tell us about the property
Use the quote form and describe the property in the notes, or call. Mention roughly how much ground the dogs use.
We talk through fit
GP Scoops will confirm whether it can take your property on and discuss the areas, schedule and access with you.
Agree on scope and schedule
If it is a fit, we agree on which areas are covered, how often, and the price before any work starts.
Reviews
What your neighbors are saying!
Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 30 Google reviews
Thanks for the love, neighbors!
Erika T. “Sam is always so courteous and sends a message with the locked gate every time he’s done. It’s been nice having someone come to pick up my dogs’ poop and spray deodorizer when needed.”
Reina V. “Very professional and reasonably priced. Has a flexible schedule and my dogs enjoy watching him clean their yard!”
Brenda G. “They are very attentive and professional.”
Krsty C. “GP SCOOPS has provided an excellent service and is always timely! My backyard is always left clean after every service which is much appreciated as my children love to play in the backyard. My yard is always cleaned in a timely manner and my pets love our scooper. Thank you for always leaving us with a clean yard and happy pups! 😊”
Gabriela S. “GP Scoops is an absolute lifesaver! It’s such a relief to have someone you can count on to take care of your yard when life gets busy. When our dog passed away, Sam went above and beyond by coming out one last time to clean the yard and offer his condolences. His kindness and compassion truly meant a lot to us. Sam is not only dependable and reliable but also someone who genuinely cares about his customers. We couldn’t recommend GP Scoops enough!”
Rudy F. “Amazing service and very helpful and responsive”
Ezra “Awesome service!!!!! Would definitely recommend”
Leticia V. “Fast friendly service!”
Karon B. “Great service very professional and efficient. Everything was done with care for a good price. They also sanitize and deodorize.”
Karina E. “I had a great experience with GP SCOOPS. Sam was fast and efficient. Communication was amazing the entire process. 10/10 recommend !!!”
Diego M. “Great experience and was able to squeeze me in before my daughter’s birthday party. Highly recommend.”
Anastasia A. “GP Scoops did an amazing job! Our yard never looked better!! Thank you so much for such amazing service, fast friendly efficient! Pricing is excellent! I was truly embarrassed about how far we let our yard go… but they took the challenge and exceeded my expectations! Highly recommend!!!!”
Ronnie H. “We had both our turf cleaned and sprayed. Wow!! Major difference in appearance and more importantly odor. The dog area now has a pleasant smell and the dogs love it too”
Melissa S. “Sam is awesome! He always lets us know on his way and when he leaves he make sure all of our gates are closed so our doggies don’t get out. He Is thorough and makes sure he leaves the yard sparkling clean! Definitely a service I appreciate!”
Steve D. “Great service, very friendly!!!”
Marlene P. “Great Turf cleaning service”
Christine P. “Very professional, reliable, and trustworthy service! Very helpful!! I recommend 10/10!”
Carissa K. “Very professional, prompt, thorough, communicative and did an amazing job cleaning our turf. Our turf looks even better than when it was installed. He made it so clean and nice, we will use their services regularly now. 💯 recommend”
Alyssia T. “GP Scoops is truly an outstanding company! Sam is incredibly responsive, polite, and professional, and it’s clear that he genuinely cares about your dog and the wellbeing of your yard. His attention to detail and commitment to keeping your space clean and safe make all the difference. If you’re looking for reliable, caring service for your pet and your home, GP Scoops is the way to go💜”
Sara S. “⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ GP Scoops is a lifesaver! We have six dogs, the Barkleys—and keeping up with the yard can be a challenge. GP Scoops did an amazing job on our turf. The difference was immediate: the yard looked spotless and, even better, did not smell at all afterward! Sam is fantastic with dogs and handled our big crew with ease. We truly appreciate the help in keeping our space clean and enjoyable. Highly recommend GP Scoops to any pet owner, especially those with a large pack like ours! 🐾✨ ⸻”
Brianna T. “Amazing and friendly! 10/10 recommend.”
Andrew H. “Love the service! Our yard looks and smells great.”
Paulina R. “Called GP scoops to come and sanitize & Clean this area before my Halloween party, and he did great!”
Hector R. “I have 2 small poodles, and Sam at GP Scoops cleaned and Sanitized my Turf, and did a great job! I will definitely be using him every 2-3 months.”
Mariana R. “Very quick and clean work, I have a Great Dane and he made my yard look like I don't have dogs at all!”
April F. “Sam did a great job with our turf. He was quick to respond and quick to get the job done.”
Gerardo S. “Showed up on time and did a great job! Highly recommend!”
Luis T. “Excellent service and very professional, highly recommend”
More Services
Other services from GP Scoops.
Residential Poop Scooping
Residential Poop Scooping
Dog waste picked up from your yard on a schedule that fits your dogs and your week.
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Deodorizing & Sanitizing
Deodorizing & Sanitizing
A treatment for lingering yard odors after pickup. Ask about our free deodorizer and sanitizer.
Learn MoreWaste Station Installation & Service
Pet waste stations put in where dogs walk, and kept stocked and emptied.
Learn More
Commercial Poop Scooping FAQ
Common questions about commercial poop scooping.
If your question isn't on the list, give us a call.
Do you already service commercial properties?
Commercial service is something GP Scoops is building now. We are glad to hear about your property, and we will be upfront about whether we can take it on.
What kinds of properties are you thinking about?
Places where many dogs share the same ground: apartment communities, HOA common areas, rental homes with yards, and similar spaces. If your property is something else, ask.
Can you put in waste stations too?
Waste stations are a separate service. You can ask about both in the same quote request by checking both services in step two.
Our board and our management company both have a say. Who should reach out?
Whoever can describe the common areas and approve outside vendors. If decisions go through a board, a management company or both, mention that in your notes so the conversation includes the right people from the start.
How do I get a price?
Send the short quote form or call. Price depends on details like how many dogs you have, your yard, and how often you want service, and GP Scoops goes over it with you before any service starts.
What schedules can I choose?
The quote form lets you say what you have in mind: weekly, every other week, twice a week, a one-time cleanup, or not sure yet. We talk through the options when we follow up.
What happens after I send the form?
Your request is saved so GP Scoops can follow up. You are asking GP Scoops to contact you at the number you gave, to confirm your yard, your dogs and the price.
Who owns GP Scoops?
GP Scoops is locally owned by Sam, who spent 14 years as a teacher before starting the business.
What services do you offer?
Residential poop scooping, deodorizing and sanitizing, turf cleaning, and waste station installation and service. Ask about commercial poop scooping and fly and wasp options available for your property.
Is there a free deodorizer and sanitizer treatment?
GP Scoops is offering a free deodorizer and sanitizer treatment. Ask about it when you request a quote, and we will explain how it works and who it applies to.
Commercial Poop Scooping
Ready to request a quote?
Send a few quick answers or call. You hear the price before any service starts.