Are you someone who desperately wants to own a cat? But I know what’s stopping you. What is the procedure for disposing of cat litter?

How do you keep your surroundings clean with a cat at your home? How can we not harm the cat or society due to the unawareness of cat litter?

All these questions might have stopped you from being a cat parent. Besides, if you are already a cat parent, you might be thinking about how to dispose of cat litter easily and efficiently.

Here, I’m being a cat parent to guide you better by informing you about how to dispose of cat litter. What’s the best way to dispose of cat litter? What are the types of litter? And many more tips.

How to Dispose of Cat Litter? 

Have you ever wondered how many ways there are to dispose of cat litter? There are several, and I’m here to guide you about the best way by taking you through other possible ways.

1. Composting

Cat litter contains a few harmful pathogens, and those bacilli can harm the environment. So, composting cat litter is mostly not recommended. 

So, if the manufacturer of the litter company claims so, composting is the most environmentally friendly option by adding good humus to the soil.

2. Biodegradable bags

According to me, this is the best way; it’s easy, eco-friendly, and efficient. You just have to scoop out the cat litter, tie it up securely in the biodegradable bags, and then throw it in the trash bin that you regularly use. This can avoid the odor or misplacement of the litter.

3. Litter Genie Plus Pail

The Litter Genie Plus pail is a box in which you can store the cat litter securely without the passage of odor for about two weeks. All you have to do is scoop out the cat litter from the litter box and place it in the pail with a 7-8-inch container inside it.

4. Modkat Litter Keeper

This disposal method is a box-like structure called the Modkat Litter Keeper. You have to lift the box lid, put the cat litter clumps inside it, and close it securely.

Further, when the box is full, remove the liner bag, tie it up securely, and throw it in the trash can.

5. Litter Champ Disposal system

The Litter Champ disposal system is a cylinder-shaped locker system where you can put cat litter safely until it is full without any odor. Once the liner bag is full, you must throw it away and replace it with a new, clean one.

All these disposal systems are there to make your work easier. Further, you can choose the most convenient method from all of the above.

Types of Cat Litter

Now, to make your life easier or to avoid odor and infection in your cat, it’s important for you to use cat litter. You can use three main types of litter:

1. Clay Litter

Clay litter consists of small particles that are made out of clay. When your cat urinates in the litter box, the particles clump together, making it a hard substance.

This hard substance makes it easier to scoop out and throw it without any mess for you or your cat. Clay litter is not eco-friendly as it is made from the process of mining.

Tips:

• Clay might contain dust, so make sure to monitor the dust levels of the litter.
• Maintain a depth of 2–3 inches of clay litter in the box.
• Empty, clean, and refill it at regular intervals.

2. Silica gel litter

Silica gel litter, just like clay litter, consists of granules that are made of silica gel. They also make hard substances like clay litter but don’t create dust.

They change color, indicating the time of the removal of the cat litter. This is more expensive than clay litter and is not eco-friendly.

 Tips:

• Keep a check on the color change.
• Maintain a depth of 1-2 inches in the box.
• Stir the crystals regularly.

3. Biodegradable Litter

Biodegradable litter is eco-friendly and is made of things like plant fibers, corn, wood, paper, and tofu. They are also highly absorbent by nature and form hard clumps. This form of litter can be thrown in a trash bin and flushed or composted according to the manufacturer’s guidelines.

Tips:

• Follow the guidelines of the manufacturer.
• Habituate it slowly to your cat.
• Avoid flushing and composting if not labeled by the litter company.

Check Out: How Much Litter to Put in Litter Box for Your Feline Friend?

Things You Should Consider Before Disposing of the Cat Litter

You would have understood the ways of disposal and how many types of cat litter are present in the market. But before disposing of the litter, you must remember and consider a few things.

And once again, I’m here to guide you with some tips.

1. Always Read the Guidelines of the Litter Manufacturer

For the safety of you, your cat, and the environment, it’s most important for you to read the guidelines provided by the manufacturer. This will help you make better decisions.

2. Consult a Veterinarian

Before choosing a litter disposal method, it’s better to consult your veterinarian and understand your cat’s health and requirements. A few materials used in the litter might be infectious to the cats, and consulting a veterinarian would be a good idea beforehand.

3. Try Choosing an Eco-Friendly Method

Eco-friendly methods don’t only benefit you and your cat but also the environment and society at large. Choosing sustainable options is easy and efficient these days, with so many available options.

So, try choosing those methods for a better future.

4. Don’t Flush or Compost Until and Unless Labeled on the Litter Pack

Flushing or composting might harm the environment due to the pathogens present in the cat litter. Before choosing these methods, you must check if the litter pack mentions them, or you might buy litter that can be flushed or composted.

5. Tie up the Waste Securely

To avoid odor and embarrassment simultaneously, you must carefully tie up the litter tightly and securely.

If not packed correctly, this can lead to misplacement of the litter, stinking, and making your surroundings untidy. So, diligently secure the bag and throw it up in the trash bin.

Conclusion

This article helps you correctly choose what is right for you, your cat, society, and the environment. As a cat owner, I understand the struggles of maintaining tidy surroundings with a cat around us.

Moreover, by following the proper guidelines in this article, you can avoid half of the mess and fuss related to littering.

Try your best to choose an eco-friendly method, but it’s up to you—your absolute choice—to make the work easier and healthier for your cat.

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