Kudi Pet Supplies | Tips for Sorting Pet Waste, Do You Know Them?

On July 1, 2019, Shanghai officially implemented new waste sorting regulations, which garnered significant attention. For pet owners, besides sorting regular household waste, how should pet waste be classified and identified? Bring Pet Waste Home
Pet waste, a unique category in pet-related trash, can be confusing. Experts suggest that pet waste should not be classified with regular pet waste but should be handled through the city's sewage system. Pet owners should carry paper cups or waste bags while walking their dogs, bringing the waste home to flush it down the toilet, or disposing of other pet waste properly. If this is inconvenient, pet waste can be wrapped in newspaper and discarded in dry or other waste bins, avoiding littering.
Sort Cat Litter by Material Cat litter varies in material and should not be simply categorized as "cat litter." For instance, clay and crystal litters, which are non-biodegradable, should be disposed of as dry waste. Used litter mixed with cat urine and feces is also dry waste and should be bagged and placed in dry waste bins. Tofu litter, being biodegradable, falls under wet waste. Pine litter, made of wood powder and adhesives, can be flushed or disposed of in dry waste. Check If Pet Supplies Are Recyclable Common pet supplies include clothing, shoes, toothbrushes, and nail clippers. Not all pet supplies are recyclable. Items like plastic and plush toys are recyclable, while items such as tissues, wipes, towels, ceramic bowls, litter boxes, and contaminated plastics should be classified as dry or other waste. For liquid items like pet shampoo, empty the liquid, clean the bottle, and then recycle. Fish tank glass and metal pet cages are recyclable, while aquatic plants should be treated as wet waste.
Be Cautious with Non-Biodegradable Pet Food Wet wipes are considered dry waste despite being wet, and sunflower seed shells are wet waste despite being dry. Biodegradable versus non-biodegradable dictates if it’s kitchen waste. Pet food, including dog food, cat food, and treats, even if they are dry, should be treated as wet waste. The food should be separated from packaging and disposed of in wet waste bins, while packaging and cans should go into dry waste bins. Large, non-biodegradable dog bones and chews belong in dry waste, while smaller chews can be disposed of in wet waste.
Handle Pet Hair with Care Among pet waste, pet hair can be particularly troublesome. However, it’s surprisingly simple: pet hair is classified as dry waste in most areas and sometimes as other waste. When grooming, remember to dispose of pet hair as dry waste. Sorting pet waste can be challenging, but careful separation and recycling of pet waste positively impact overall waste management. With practice and effort, we can all improve our waste sorting skills.

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