Have you been thinking about getting a pet waste composter to add a bit of green convenience to your daily routine?
It’s a smart move, especially when you consider the alternatives: you can’t just leave it there on the ground for others to step in, but throwing the waste away indoors is stinky and unpleasant.
Composting combines the best of both worlds by producing natural, eco-friendly fertilizer from an otherwise unusable substance. But what else is there to know about the wonderful world of waste composting? Keep reading for 3 fun facts:
1. Not All Pet Waste Composters are Created Equal…
If you’re thinking about going to your local garden center and asking for a pet waste composter, you may be surprised at the wide variety of pet waste composter options that are available.
For example, you may want to compare build-it-yourself kits, vermicomposters, tumblers, and septic-styles – all are effective for composting pet waste, but not all methods are right for every location or goal.
2. Most In-Ground “Composters” Are Actually Leach-Bed Systems
Although in-ground leach systems are often marketed as composters, these particular models don’t actually produce compost. While there are certain exceptions, most in ground pet waste composter styles use enzymes that liquefy pet waste to be drained into the soil below. This is still a great way to get rid of pet poo, but you won’t end up with any useable fertilizer for your efforts.
3. Compost from Your Pet Waste Composter Is Rich, but Cannot be Used on Edibles
Just about any composter can be used for animal excrement – so why do so many composter instructions state “not for use with fecal matter”? These companies understand that pet poop can be toxic when handled and those warnings are usually just for liability reasons.
Unfortunately, even the best pet waste composter cannot remove all of the dangerous bacteria, so never use any of the finished compost on or near edible plants. It is still perfect acceptable to use the results of your pet waste composting on flowers and ornamentals, though, so don’t underestimate the value of this “brown gold”!
Choosing a pet waste composter and learning the ropes isn’t always as simple as many people make it out to be, but once you have the right product picked out you will see how easy pet waste composting really is!
These ingenious bins can be used to fertilize your garden for years to come, all while keeping pet poo out of landfills and off your lawn.
Composting is a “win-win” situation for any animal owner, especially when you pick the right product from the beginning.
Good luck on your search for a pet waste composter that fits your family!
