Cat Litter

The amount of time a litter box will last is drastically affected by the material it’s made of. Plastic litter boxes, for example, should be replaced at least once a year, while stainless steel boxes often last indefinitely. How often should you replace a plastic litter box? Plastic is by far the most common type … Read more

To help combat climate change, many eco-conscious households are taking steps to reduce the amount of waste they send to landfills.  Oftentimes, however, our pets are a blindspot. After all, soiled cat litter can’t be repurposed, reused, or recycled. But what exactly happens to cat litter when we send it to the landfill? In the … Read more

Burying cat litter is an eco-friendly alternative to bagging and sending to the landfill, but it’s not realistic for everyone.  Additive-free, biodegradable cat litter can be buried if you have plenty of land to bury it away from water sources, edible plant life, and neighboring properties. Clay and silica crystal cat litter isn’t biodegradable and … Read more

So you’ve just replaced your cat’s litter box and are staring at the old one wondering how to get rid of it. Luckily, the answer is often pretty straightforward.  The best way to dispose of an old litter box depends on the material of the box. Plastic litter boxes and most disposable litter boxes and … Read more

If you have unused cat litter you’re looking to get rid of and are wondering how to dispose of it in the best way possible, you have a few options. To dispose of unused cat litter: Give it to someone who can use it.  Compost it.  Repurpose it.  Bury or dump it on your property.  … Read more

If you’re looking for an easier way to dispose of your cat’s litter or have unneeded litter and are wondering what to do with it, you may have considered burning it. But can you burn cat litter?  Clay cat litter isn’t combustible and will not burn. Plant-based litters, like those made from wood or paper, … Read more