Best cat litter waste receptacles according to redditors

Good luck to you!

If your parents allow you to keep the cat I would highly encourage you to check out some resources on cat behavior and cat care, as many people new to cats don’t really know as much as they think they know.

Basic important information you need to know off the bat:

• Remember that your cat is not a dog. Oftentimes people not familiar with cats try to treat the cat like it’s a small dog that meows, which leads to lots of stress and frustration on the cat and the owner’s parts. Cats are cats- their behaviors, body language, thought process, and needs are different than canines and it’s not fair to the cat to expect it to act like what it’s not. Appreciate your cat for the awesome animal that it is.
  
• DON’T DECLAW!! It is a barbaric procedure that involves amputating the tips of the cat’s toes, and leads to painful joints and behavioral issues later on. Scratching furniture and people can be prevented through training, and being aware of how to properly interact with the cat. Items like Sticky Paws furniture tape and Soft Paws claw caps are useful tools to prevent furniture scratching.
  
• Provide the cat with a good sturdy scratching post and some way to get up high, either using cat furniture or shelves. That way they have territory they can “claim” and feel confident in your home.
  
• Don’t free feed (where you keep their bowl filled with food 24/7). This is how you end up with a fat cat, as cats will continue to eat all day even when they’re not really hungry. Figure out what is the proper daily portion of food for your cat and divide that up into 2-3 meals throughout the day.
  
• Play with your cat EVERY DAY! This is one of the most important things you can do for your kitty! Sooooo many cat behavioral problems can be totally avoided or gotten rid of by simply playing with your cat and allowing them to get rid of all their built up energy.
  
• Clean the litter box yourself EVERY DAY!! Do not get lazy with this chore and make sure you do it without having to be asked first!!!! This will help prevent “going outside the litter box” issues (as cats don’t want to use a filthy, stinky bathroom anymore than you do) and will make your parents more likely to allow you to keep the cat. Something like a Litter Genie makes cleaning the litter box easier, as then you only have to take the waste to the trash once a week-ish instead of every day.
  
  My recommendations for more info on cats:
  
  
• Jackson Galaxy. Amazing cat behaviorist who’s videos are super helpful in explaining cat behaviors and addressing issues! Definitely watch his videos on playtime, petting your cat, and feeding.
  
• Cat Behavior Associates. Great website with detailed information on cat behavior and training.
  
• Think Like A Cat. This book is a handy guide on everything related to cat ownership- health, behavior, communication, food, cat furniture, etc.

I have five cats and three huge cast boxes and oh my god I hate cleaning them. So. Much. Then I bought litter genies and I can't tell you how much better it is. The bag inserts can get pricey, but for me it's absolutely worth it. To conserve on the bags, too, when I cut a full bag, they tell you to cut it so there is enough material to tie it up when you pull the full bag, but I don't do that. I cut just enough that I can get the bag out without the mess falling out # then I put that bag into a plastic shopping bag and tie THAT up. Figure that saves me one more bag use from the genie kit. Seriously, I love these things. So, so much easier now to just check the box whenever I walk by and scoop into the genie if needed. It never gets gross in the litter box this way. Cannot recommend enough! I think there's ways to DIY your own bag system as well, but I'm happy with the official refills.

I wanted one and I hate money... but I got sifting litter boxes off amazon, the ones with the top. My god it is literally the best thing I've ever done when it came to litter. Along with one of those poop boxes or whatever they are called that has the bag that you dump the litter into.

2 of these if you get these: Do not follow the instructions and leave the sifting pan in with the litter. Have a pan with litter, then the sifting pan, then the other pan. Take out the pan with the litter, dump it into the sifting pan, then pull out the sifting pan to sift the litter. Place sifting pan back in the empty pan, and place the litter pan back on top of the sifting pan.

1 of these

w/ these generic refils

with this litter

on these mats

It is the best system I have used and I have used almost everything. I had the litter robot gen 1 and ended hating it because it would get full so fast with 2 cats and then would get shit all over itself and then getting a bag in there was a pain in the ass and it stank

My cat is the same way, except with plastic. Also had intussusception and had expensive surgery. This is how I deal with it.

(1) Any plastic bags are discarded outside in the garbage immediately. If I need to keep some, they are stored in a high, out of the way place.

(2) I got a kitchen trash can with a lockable lid.

(3) My litter box is not near a bathroom, so I use the litter genie for waste disposal.

(4) Anything my cat might chew on is stored in a closet. The closet is always kept shut.

I know it's a pain in the butt, but I'm not going through another USD2,000 surgery again. I keep him on catnip and I've bought him interactive toys that don't contain plastic he might eat.

Edit cuz spelling.

Sure, I'd love to help. :P That's actually one of the primary reasons why I started looking into flushing the litter. I couldn't find any litter that didn't leave behind a rancid smell even hours after they had used it. I have multiple litter boxes and 3 cats and was always cleaning and emptying litter boxes.

So I looked into different types of litters. A lot of the flushable litters are environmentally safe, for example. There are mulch based (which are fucking terrible, btw), corn based litters (which are decent but can still smell if you have more than one cat and aren't completely diligent with emptying it everytime they go), and fine grained clay based litters.

I tried a few different kinds, ordered some off the internet, specialty pet stores, pretty much everything. I ended up loving this one. It doesn't hold odor at all, has 3 ingredients, it doesn't smell chemical based, it dries quickly and thoroughly and it doesn't leave the room dusty. I have a rug under the cat box that catches anything that they might track away even, but it's never an issue.

As far as disposal, I use this thing (called the litter locker), which seals off the smell in between taking it outside. It has a plastic liner, but I just loosely knot the bottom, empty it into a double stacked paper bag, staple and throw it into the trash can. I've never had a problem with any kind of bag seepage because it's completely dry when I empty it from the cat box anyway-which solves the plastic problem. I also use this litter box, which means I don't touch the cat crap at all (except when I empty the boxes and litter locker completely for sanitization).

There are lots of options. :P

I'm an American but I use a Litter Genie which I think you can get also in the UK.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Litter-Genie-Disposal-System-Black/dp/B00URXMY7W

I personally love it because there's no smell.

• For future reference: for each cat you have, make sure to have +1 litter box for the total amount of cats you have. For instance, you have one right now? Try to have 2 if you have the space for it.
  
  
• Doggy bags have been great for us when cleaning our cat's litter contents (lol), but we also invested in a litter genie which is honestly the best purchase. This litter deodorizer comes at a close second.
  
  
• The Furminator is great for brushing, but some cats don't like it. Mine likes the Kong Brush, but we also tested out grooming mitts and fine tooth combs too. It completely depends on your little one.
  
  
• I've seen a few comments on r/pets about Blue Buffalo dry food being tied to more urine crystals, but I generally try to limit how much dry food I give my cat since she doesn't tend to go to her drinking fountain as often as we'd like.
  
  
• If you haven't already got a cat tree/scratchpost/tower, check out your local Marshalls or TJ Maxx. They have really great options and for much cheaper than some pet stores and they're usually assembled.
  
  

Trash pickup is only available for people that live right in town, and it costs > $50/month. If you live in the city limits, you're technically not allowed to use the transfer sites, so you either have to pay for pickup or take it all the way to the dump south of town. Many people disregard that rule.

In the summer you have to store it in something that will keep the animals out of it. It can get smelly if you don't take it often enough. Hauling trash in the winter is much less gross because everything is frozen.

As for cat litter, the Litter Genie is pretty impressive.

I have one of these, while not "auto cleaning" in the sense that you have to physically rotate the box it eliminates the need to scoop. Coupled with a Litter Genie it takes me less than 30 seconds to empty my (2) cat's litter box.

Eventually I'll get myself a Litter-Robot but for now this is just fine.

I would like to enter for a Litter Genie because I have two cats that have little boxes in the laundry room where the furnace also lives. The fresh poo smell goes throughout the house and this would be a wonderful way to seal in the smell and keep the litter fresher, longer.

Wait, I'm supposed to post the item after.

I did both for convenience. ;D

Thank you very much for this contest!

This thing helps me a lot. I just keep it by the litter box and scoop when I see the cat has used the facilities. My cat's older, and he doesn't really cover his business anymore.

Half the pain is having to get a bag each time, plus (for me) hauling it out to the trash. This cuts that down significantly.

I use something called a Litter Genie. It is like a disposable waste bin for kitty poop but it has a little compartment that traps air out so it kinda helps with the odor. Here is the link:
Litter Genie Pail, Ultimate Cat Litter Disposal System, Locks Away Odors, Includes One Refill https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019W0OH48/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-qa8Cb58NGZT1

I use the pine litter and double layer box as well. It's cheap and lasts way longer than regular litter. I can't really say too much on the smell though. The litter itself smells way better, but since it doesn't clump around the poop when the cat does its business you can smell that. Either that or my cat has lethal shits lol

I also have a Litter Genie which I know isn't zero waste, but it limits the amount of bags I need to use to clean her poop. I scoop it in there and it holds it smell free for about 2-3 weeks before it gets full and I have to take it out.

This is Pumpkin.

Pumpkin would like a Litter Genie.

PS Socks Rock

+1 to the cat tower.

I have 3 cats and their favorite thing to play with is packing paper! I have a ton of it in my house and they love to make tunnels and pounce in it. And it is free! I find the chewy.com uses it the most (they know their clientele).

They also like to play with their crinkle tube and any sort of wand type toy. They also like a toy called "Cat's Meow." For me, I find the most helpful item is the Litter Genie. I know I could just take the waste to the trash every time I scoop, but that is really inconvenient. The Litter Genie really contains the cat pee odor so it is really worth the extra cost to me.

Kitty photos for proof

For everyone on this thread with a cat.....
Litter Genie is life changing!! Any bad reviews on it must be from stupid people that don’t know how to use it 😁


Litter Genie Plus Pail Silver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007IRMTXE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_DIUVDb35WYQ0G

I scoop daily. I haven't scrubbed the box and don't bother unless there were overflow.

Get one of these. They will help you be a daily scooper. Also get a separate vacuum for the scattered litters. They spread it everywhere.

Since it's a new cat, you have no idea what destructive habits it may have. Provide plenty of scratching posts and be ready to apply bitters to cables.

I don't let the cats into the bedroom. I'm too much of a light sleeper + Hair free zone + I don't have to worry about cats messing with stuff. I curb meowing and scratching door behaviors with shock mats and double sided tape on the door.

Ferrets can be sensitive to hay. It can cause them to itch. Words from my vet (I wanted to take cute thanksgiving pictures, which is why I inquired). You really need to scoop his litter box morning and night. The only thing that will help with smell is upkeep. You can buy one of these and scoop everyday, nice and simple, and then change the bag in it once a week.

This Litter Genie is so much easier and less wasteful than using individual bags: https://www.amazon.com/Litter-Genie-Plus-Ultimate-Control/dp/B007IRMTXE/ref=sr_1_1