A: Right now, the route runs on Wednesdays — I'll expand to more days as the business grows.
A: I show up on your scheduled day, walk your yard, bag everything up, and haul it away — no charge for the haul-away, that's just part of the service.
A: I come rain or shine. Weather doesn't stop the mess from piling up, so it doesn't stop me either. Severe weather (ice, lightning, tornadoes, that kind of thing) is the only exception, and I'll always reach out directly if a visit needs to move.
A: No. Just gate access — a code, a latch, whatever works. The service is built so you don't have to be home or plan your day around it — you're welcome to be there, but you never have to be.
A: By default, I'd like dogs secured indoors or in a separate area during the visit — for their safety and mine, unless we've arranged otherwise. That said, I like to meet a new dog before service starts, so on the first visit, let's get them acquainted with me. After that, if you're comfortable having them loose while I work, we can arrange that directly.
A: Yes — I check the mulch, the fence lines, and all the spots dogs actually use, not just the open lawn.
A: Most holidays, yes — I'll still be there. Christmas and Thanksgiving are the exceptions; if your day falls on one of those, I'll make it up another day that same week. If I ever have to cancel a visit for some reason, you'll get a credit on the next month's billing cycle.
A: It's based on how many dogs you have, yard size, and the add-ons selected.
A: No. Month-to-month, cancel anytime in your customer portal. Cancellations take effect at the end of your current billing cycle.
A: Yes. Your first cleanup is priced by the hour.
Q: How does billing work?
A: We charge the card on file on the 1st of each month, in advance, for that month's service. If you start mid month, your first invoice will be prorated.
A: Yes — MidCoast Minesweeper is fully insured.
A: All the waste is bagged up in compostable bags and removed from your property entirely. No waste is ever left in your trash bin. All waste is disposed of in proper waste management locations.
A: Yes — tools and footwear get disinfected between every property with a veterinary-grade, eco-friendly disinfectant. Nothing gets tracked from one yard to the next.
A: Let me know within 24 hours and I'll come back and make it right — no charge, no hassle. Your yard should look right, every visit.
A: It's not just an eyesore. Dog waste carries bacteria and parasites that can make people and other pets sick, and when it washes into storm drains, it ends up in local waterways. It's the one part of pet ownership nobody loves, which is exactly why I built a business around it.
A: No — this is one of the most common misconceptions out there. Unlike cow or horse manure, dog waste is too acidic and doesn't break down the same way. Left on the lawn, it kills grass instead of feeding it, and it can take a year or more to fully decompose on its own.
A: MidCoast Minesweeper is committed to customer satisfaction. We do our part to protect your yard and the environment it belongs to equally. We never leave dog waste in your trash bins so you never have a mess to deal with or the smell all week while it sits in your bin.
A: Yes — and it's something I take real pride in. From the compostable bags to the eco-friendly disinfectant I use between yards, and the eco-safe yard deodorizer, I try to keep every part of this business as low-impact as I can. If there's a way to do something that's easier on the environment, I'd rather do it that way, even when it costs me more to do it.
A: Most services still use petroleum-based plastic bags. I switched to Simply Bio — TÜV certified home compostable — because a cleaner yard shouldn't come at the environment's expense.
A: My dog, my mascot, and a rescue. She's a big part of my life and this business.
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