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doodycalls |
Poop disposal
Jan 15 2009, 6:55 PM EST
Below is an article we found on the net. And if your landfill is not set up to compost this type of waste it is right on. We are asked all the time what is the best way to dispose the waste. We asked our local waste management service and they concur with this article.
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doodycalls |
1. RE: Poop disposal
Jan 15 2009, 6:57 PM EST
Whoops the article:(You needn't worry about not having compost, as dog and cat feces should not be composted at home for use in the garden, anyway.) Research compels me to mention another option: the biodegradable, flushable dog-poop bags on the market. Made of polyvinyl alcohol film, said bags are water soluble. The film dissolves in water, leaving polyvinyl and glycerol (and the bag contents), which should biodegrade in about 30 days. The general idea is that you take pup out for a stroll, pick up the poop, and then carry the filled bag back home to the toilet bowl. I have accompanied dogs on long urban walks, and in my experience the designated poop scooper can't find a trash can soon enough. Carrying the stuff all the way home sounds vile, but if these bags head for the landfill, their degradability will be wasted; they need to be submerged in water to dissolve. It's hard to know which to recommend, given the cost of buying dog-poop-specific bags and the revulsion factor of carrying excrement around town, on the one hand, and, on the other, the fact that regular plastic bags degrade on a geologic time scale and gum up the works in landfills. Your choice, but I think you may have to accept the facts: Your new family member requires using and disposing of plastic. Make up for it by driving less per week. Woofily, Umbra Do you find this valuable? |
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doggiedoo |
2. RE: Poop disposal
Jan 28 2009, 2:02 PM EST
I have recently found another alternative that eliminates bags and chemicals. This device connects to your sewer drain and allows you to flush your waste into the sewer system where it belongs. Check out the video at http://www.doggiedoodrain.com
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doodycalls |
3. RE: Poop disposal
Feb 10 2009, 4:44 PM EST
Yes, directly in to the sewer is best.. A word to wise, if your dog has digest rawhides, bones ,rubber balls and other objects before you flush it and when you scoop rocks, tan bark ect.. . . which could result in a costly bill. This is a good option for home owners that can afford it and the poop is relatively clean?? Clean LOL
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