Cats may be adorable balls of fur that we love above all, but living with them involves a major constraint: the litter box.
You have to clean it regularly otherwise you will suffer from bad odors and see your cat doing its business everywhere.
Litter is a major household waste that is not always easy to get rid of.
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Where can I throw my cat's litter?
If you use
mineral litter
, that made up of clay or silica gravel that can be found at the lowest price in supermarkets, the answer is simple: in the household waste bin.
Mineral litter is neither recyclable nor biodegradable.
As such, it is prohibited to throw it into nature or compost.
To avoid bad odors and the possible dispersion of germs, throw the litter into a dedicated, tightly closed trash bag.
Then place it in the non-recyclable household waste bin.
If you use
plant litter
, generally made from sawmill waste (wood shavings, recycled cellulose, etc.), you can recycle it at home, but this should not be done haphazardly.
If you are in town and want to put it in a green waste recovery point, check with your town hall, not all of them allow litter.
How do I recycle my cat's litter?
The droppings of our little felines can contain a parasite called
toxoplasma gondii
, responsible for the famous toxoplasmosis.
Many cats carry it without it visibly impacting their state of health.
This very resistant parasite is particularly dangerous for pregnant women.
Also, you should properly treat your cat's used litter to avoid contaminating your floor.
Plant litter degrades very well in compost.
However, it must reach a temperature of at least 62°C to effectively eradicate
toxoplasma gondii
.
It is advisable to wait 18 months for maturation before using this compost and especially not to use it for the vegetable garden.
On the other hand, it can be used for flower beds which will fully benefit from its benefits.
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Throwing litter in the toilet: a bad idea
Although some litter brands state that you can flush them down the toilet, it is best to avoid doing so.
By clumping with toilet paper, the litter could cause a blockage, irremediably blocking your pipes or septic tank.
Additionally,
toxoplasma gondii
is not destroyed by the wastewater treatment system.
Present in water, it would contaminate the entire ecosystem, ending up in our rivers, lakes and groundwater.
Many species are susceptible to toxoplasmosis, particularly marine mammals in which it causes neurological disorders and behavioral disorders.