Pet waste removal pricing should be simple, and at The POOlice it is. This guide lays out what pooper scooper service costs in Northwest Arkansas in 2026, what actually moves the number, and the honest math against doing it yourself. No contracts, no hidden fees, no surprise line items.
What Moves the Price
Three things set the cost of pet waste removal, and none of them are a mystery.
Visit frequency. Weekly patrol costs more than biweekly, and biweekly costs more than monthly. More visits means less buildup between sweeps and a cleaner yard year round.
Number of dogs. Two dogs produce roughly twice the evidence of one. Plans scale with the size of the operation in your back yard.
One time versus subscription. A subscription keeps a yard from ever reaching a heavy backlog, so each patrol is fast and the price stays flat. A one time cleanup is priced higher per visit because the officer is clearing a season of accumulated offenders in a single sweep.
The Three Patrol Plans
Rookie, $37 a month. One patrol per month, built for one dog and a light schedule. A maintenance level that works best in the cooler months.
Deputy, $67 a month. A patrol every other week, up to two dogs. The plan most Northwest Arkansas households settle into because it keeps the yard consistently clear without weekly visits.
Sheriff, $97 a month. Weekly patrol on a fixed day, unlimited household dogs. The right call for multi dog homes, small yards, and families with young children using the yard. See the full breakdown on the pricing page.
One time cleanup, $77 to $147. For a yard that has gone a while, or a move in, move out, or event reset. The range depends on yard size and how much backlog is on the ground. Your first inspection is always free, so you get the exact number before anything starts.
Do It Yourself Versus Dispatch a Unit
The real question is not just dollars. It is dollars plus time plus exposure. Here is the honest comparison.
| Factor | Do it yourself | The POOlice patrol |
|---|---|---|
| Time per week | About 20 to 45 minutes walking the yard | Zero, an officer handles it |
| Tools | Rake, scooper, bags, replaced over time | Provided and sanitized between every yard |
| Disposal | Your own trash can, waste sits until pickup day | Double bagged, sealed, hauled off your property the same day |
| Health exposure | You handle the pathogens on every trip out | Trained officer with gloves and sanitizer |
| Consistency | Slips the moment life gets busy | Fixed patrol day, every visit photo confirmed |
| Yearly cost | Mostly your time, about 26 hours a year at once a week | $444 Rookie, $804 Deputy, $1164 Sheriff |
Twenty six hours is more than a full workday and a half, spent handling waste you would rather not touch. For a lot of households the trade is easy. For the full breakdown of that math, read DIY or Dispatch a Unit.
What You Actually Get
Every patrol ends with a photo confirmed all clear so you know the job was done without walking the yard yourself. Every offender is double bagged, sealed, and removed from the property the same day, never left in your can. Officers carry sanitizer and swap bags between properties. The 100 percent satisfaction guarantee means if a sweep is not right, the next one is on us.
Getting Started in Your Jurisdiction
Pricing is identical whether you are in Rogers, Bentonville, or any of the eight cities we patrol. Your address only decides your patrol day. Book a free first inspection and dispatch will quote the exact plan for your yard, your dog count, and your schedule.
Why the Cheapest Quote Is Rarely the Cheapest Service
A low monthly number can hide a higher real cost. Watch for three things. First, disposal. Some operators bag the waste and drop it in your own can, which means it sits on your property in the heat and fills the bin you pay for. The POOlice haul every offender off the property the same day. Second, skipped visits. A cheap plan that quietly misses weeks lets the yard build the exact backlog you paid to avoid, and you find out at the worst time. Third, confirmation. If there is no proof a visit happened, you are back to walking the yard yourself to check. A photo confirmed all clear removes that.
What to Ask Before You Hire Anyone
Four questions sort the field fast. Do you remove the waste from my property or leave it in my can? Do you send proof the visit happened? What happens if you miss a week or I am not satisfied? Are you insured. If a service cannot answer those cleanly, the low price is not the bargain it looks like. Every POOlice patrol is hauled off, photo confirmed, backed by the 100 percent satisfaction guarantee, and bonded and insured. Start with a free inspection in Bentonville or any jurisdiction and get the exact number before you commit.
Case Files: Common Questions
How much does pooper scooper service cost per month?
In Northwest Arkansas it generally runs from about $37 to $97 a month. The POOlice charge $37 for Rookie, $67 for Deputy, and $97 for Sheriff. Price moves with visit frequency and dog count, not with fine print.
What does a one time cleanup cost?
The POOlice one time cleanup runs $77 to $147. The exact number depends on how long the yard has gone unscooped and how large it is. Every new citizen gets a free first inspection before any number is quoted.
Is a subscription cheaper than a one time job?
Per visit, yes. A subscription keeps the yard from ever reaching a heavy backlog, so each patrol is quick and the price stays flat. One time jobs cost more per visit because the officer is clearing a buildup.
Do prices change by city?
No. The plan prices are the same across all eight jurisdictions we patrol, from Bentonville to Fayetteville. Your address only decides which patrol day you land on.