Peace of Mind, a Scoop at a Time.
MidCoast Minesweeper handles dog waste removal for yards across the midcoast Maine region — so you get your yard back without lifting a scoop.
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Why MidCoast Minesweeper
Set it and forget it!
Haul-Away Included
We never leave waste in your trash bin. It's completely removed from your property every visit.
Committed to a Cleaner Environment
From bags to disinfectant we go out of our way to minimize our impact on the environment.
Healthy Yard, Healthy Home
Regular cleanup helps keep waste out of your yard—and off your floors.
Looking Out For Your Dog
Equipment disinfected between properties using veterinary-grade disinfectant.
Cancel Anytime
No contracts, no commitment.
Fully Insured
We carry full liability insurance so you can have complete peace of mind every time we're on your property.
Meet Your Minesweeper
Zach & Ginny
Hi, I'm Zach, and this is Ginny, my rescue. Together, we are MidCoast Minesweeper. I handle the scooping and Ginny handles soaking up all the love and attention.
I started this business because I wanted to build something of my own, something I could be proud to put my name on, built entirely on honesty and integrity. We're committed to making our customers happy while using the products that have little to no impact on the environment. That's why we use no harsh chemicals and no "disposable" plastics.
On the job
Services
Weekly Service
Reliable weekly cleanup with full waste haul-away included.
Starting at $29/week
Spring Cleanup
A thorough cleanup to remove accumulated waste and restore your yard after winter.
One-Time Cleanup
A full-property cleanup for move-ins, events, overdue yards, or a fresh start.
Nuisance Bird Cleanup (Select Properties)
Goose poop removal.
Yard Deodorizing
Pet-safe and eco-friendly deodorizing treatment applied to your yard to neutralize odors and keep your outdoor space smelling fresh.
Vacation Rental Turnovers
Keep your Airbnb, VRBO, or dog-friendly rental guest-ready with professional pet waste cleanup before arrivals, after departures, or between stays.
Serving residential, vacation rental, HOA, condo, and apartments throughout Mid-Coast Maine.
Weekly Service Plans Include:
✓ Weekly cleanup
✓ Waste haul-away included
✓ Equipment sanitized between properties
✓ Consistent service you can count on
✓ Locally owned and operated
Weekly service plans start at $29/week
Pricing varies based on dog count and yard size. Answer a few easy questions and get a personalized quote instantly.
What Your Neighbors Are Saying
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"…the owner is professional, courteous, and very personable. He goes above and beyond in making the yard waste free. We have four dogs and the yard has never looked better."
— Ellen K., Woolwich
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See The Difference
Real results from a real yard.
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After
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For The People Who Believe In Us First
Every business starts somewhere.
For MidCoast Minesweeper, it starts with you.
The first 50 customers who enroll in recurring service become Legacy Members.
As a Legacy Member you'll receive:
Free Initial Cleanup
Lifetime 10% preferred pricing
Priority scheduling
Permanent Legacy Member status
This isn't a promotion.
It's a promise.
Legacy Membership is limited to 50 spots.
Enter code "LEGACY-10" at checkout to claim your Legacy Membership and lock in your 10% lifetime discount.
Serving Maine Families.
Service Areas
Based in Durham, Maine, MidCoast Minesweeper serves the surrounding midcoast and Lewiston-Auburn area, including Freeport, Brunswick, Topsham, Yarmouth, North Yarmouth, Pownal, New Gloucester, Gray, Lisbon, Lisbon Falls, Auburn, Lewiston, Falmouth, Bath, and Harpswell.
Don't see your town listed? Reach out — if you're near our service area, we may still be able to accommodate your location.
Peace of Mind, a Scoop at a Time
Get Your Fast Free Quote
Fast · Local · Reliable
Tell Me About Your Yard
Your address, number of dogs, fence access, and preferred service.
Get your instant quote
No waiting, no phone tag. Answer a few quick questions and see your price right away.
Book your first visit
Pick your start week and you're on the schedule. Service runs on Wednesday.
Your information is never shared or sold.
Frequently Asked Questions
Service & Scheduling
Q: What days do you offer service?
A: Right now, the route runs on Wednesdays — I'll expand to more days as the business grows.
Q: How does a cleanup actually work?
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.
Q: What if it's raining, snowing, or the yard's a mess?
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.
Q: Do I need to be home for a cleanup?
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.
Q: What if my dog is out in the yard during the visit?
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.
Q: Do you clean up all surfaces — mulch beds, gravel, wooded edges?
A: Yes — I check the mulch, the fence lines, and all the spots dogs actually use, not just the open lawn.
Q: Do you come on holidays?
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.
Pricing & Commitment
Q: How is pricing determined?
A: It's based on, how many dogs you have, yard size, and the add-ons selected.
Q: Do I have to sign a contract?
A: No. Month-to-month, cancel anytime in your customer portal. Cancellations take effect at the end of your current billing cycle.
Q: Is the first cleanup different from a regular visit?
A: Yes. Your first cleanup is priced by the five-gallon bucket. $50 for the first bucket and $25 for every bucket after that. This keeps pricing fair for both of us, since yards with more buildup naturally take more buckets to clear.
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.
Trust & Safety
Q: Are you insured?
A: Yes — MidCoast Minesweeper is fully insured.
Q: What happens to the poop after you scoop it?
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.
Q: Do you disinfect your tools between yards?
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.
Q: What if I'm not happy with a cleanup?
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.
Why This Matters
Q: Why should I bother removing dog waste at all?
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.
Q: Can't it just decompose on its own, like fertilizer?
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.
What Makes MidCoast Minesweeper Different
Q: Why choose you over another scooper service?
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.
Q: Are your products and services eco-friendly?
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.
Q: What's with the compostable bags?
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.
Q: Who's Ginny?
A: My dog, my mascot, and a rescue. She's a big part of my life and this business.
Peace of Mind, a Scoop at a Time.
Never scoop poop again.
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