Show Date: 26 Jan 12
I think not! I’m all for going “green” and reusing as much as possible but I draw the line at cat “waste” in my garden. While some cat litters are obviously better than others at helping with the odor problem, there’s still the “solid” waste that, although scooped out, can still leave behind traces of bacteria.
There are a number of companies saying that once the solids are taken out, you can use it as mulch or put it on your compost pile. My question is why? Yes, the recycling thing is great, pine needles are wonderful for mulch, but, honestly, there are no Master Gardeners I know that would advocate using this in your gardens.
A disease known as toxoplasmosis can be present in the solid waste of cats and it’s just not worth the risk. Please check out these websites for more information: Centers for Disease Control and essortment on toxoplasmosis
Tags: cat litter, cat litter compost
