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What To Do With Used & Unused Cat Litter
Ahh, the joys of pet parenthood. The purring, the head-butting, the cuddling, the stinky box in the corner where they relieve themselves with reckless abandon.
Okay, maybe not everything about having a pet is glamorous. But getting rid of cat litter doesn’t have to be your most dreaded chore.
Get ready to think outside the box and breathe easy with this list of ways to get rid of used and unused cat litter.
What to do with used cat litter
Used cat litter can really stink to get rid of, but luckily you have a few options available.
FLUSH IT
Believe it or not, some types of litter can be flushed down the toilet! Plant-based cat litter options are safe for well-maintained sewer and septic systems.
For example, World’s Best Cat Litter® is made from whole-kernel corn, and testing has shown that it surpasses both U.S. and global flushability standards. Just flush 1-2 clumps at a time and watch the stink flow away!
But, of course, CLAY IS NOT FLUSHABLE. So clay users can’t flush.
Instead…
Throw it in the trash
The classic process of scooping used litter into a plastic bag from your local grocery store is always an option! If you don’t regularly have plastic bags on hand, try stocking up on biodegradable poop bags.
And of course, if you don’t have trash nearby, you can use a litter disposal system.
DISPOSE OF IN A LITTER GENIE
A Litter Genie is the same as a Diaper Genie. Designed for our fur babies instead, the system is an easy way to control odor and keep used litter out of sight.
After scooping the litter, just dispose of it in the Litter Genie system. The Litter Genie itself can typically hold litter for a week for one cat, and the bag roll refills can last up to 6 months. You can cut off a section of the roll whenever you want and throw it away in your regular trash.
What to do with unused cat litter
OK – you might be asking yourself, “why would I have unused cat litter?” Well, there’s a lot of reasons you could end up with some extra or additional cat litter. Perhaps you won one of our giveaways? Purrhaps you scored a sweet deal?
Regardless of the reason you have so much unused litter, here’s a few ideas on what to do with it:
Give it away
Could your local animal shelter use it? Shelters are always in need of donations. Just check with the shelter before dropping it off. They might not accept certain brands.
Store it in your trunk
If you live and drive where it snows, this is a handy trick. Since litter absorbs moisture, it can give a stuck tire traction in the ice or snow. You can also sprinkle it on snow, slush, and ice to create a clear walkway, just like you would use rock salt.
Compost it
Want an eco-friendly way to dispose of cat litter? Reduce waste and go the sustainability route!
Litter made with wood, paper, corn, tofu, or wheat can be composted. Just keep these tips in mind:
- Check that your litter is biodegradable with no additives
- Use a composting system
- Don’t use it on anything edible, like a vegetable garden
Keep pests away
Some believe that unused litter can keep away pests, like mice. The idea is that they might avoid areas the area because it smells like litter and it tells them there is a predator (your cat) nearby.
Clean up spills
Whether it’s paint, grease, oil, vomit, or liquid, you can clean it up with cat litter. Just pour it onto the mess, let it sit for a bit, and voila! Then you can easily sweep up the mess and toss it in the garbage. This typically only really works well with clay cat litter.
Besides serving as your cat’s restroom, litter can be a versatile household tool. And if the litter is biodegradable, you can get even more uses out of it while also helping the planet.
Visit our blog to check out more litter tips and tricks.
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