This could be composted or landfilled. Fine grates or screens should be put on all floor and sink drains to catch any small particles and hair. Extra septic tank capacity should be installed four times the design flow to try to catch hair that will make its way through the system. A commercial-size effluent filter designed for high-strength waste should be placed on the outlet of the last septic tank.
A manhole or hatch should be located over this filter as there is high potential for maintenance at this location. Clean-outs should be provided at the ends of gravity and pressure distribution lines in the event that hair does make it out to the distribution system.
The lines should be evaluated at least once per year. Also, in the soil treatment area, inspection pipes should be finished above the ground surface and should be observed annually at minimum for ponding. Provide space for a future advanced treatment unit and additional soil treatment area.
A maintenance contract should be in place with a licensed on-site professional to assure the proper operation and maintenance of the treatment system. If you are designing or installing a septic system for a facility that involves dog waste, care must be taken or the system may not last and adequately treat wastewater for the long term.
About the author Sara Heger, Ph. She presents at many local and national training events regarding the design, installation, and management of septic systems and related research. Ask Heger questions about septic system maintenance and operation by sending an email to kim. By Sara Heger, Ph. January 03, Sign Me Up! For pet care providers, pet poop and the quick and proper disposal thereof requires much consideration and timely execution.
But along with expedient excrement elimination, what if environmental friendliness and sustainability is also part of your disposal equation? Which type of waste bag is more sustainable or environmentally friendly? For example, which is better: compostable waste bags or biodegradable ones? Is there a best product choice for pet care providers?
However, there is a significant difference. Two things to consider when making a decision are: what are the bags made of and what are the end of life implications.
These are often low-cost products. Because of varying regulations, companies outside the U. These microplastic particles often enter our waterways, contaminate our oceans, and kill our marine creatures who ingest the plastic as if it is food. Because of this, many parts of the U. Alternatively, compostable bags are made from organic materials, such as corn and maize, and have the ability to completely decompose back to organic material.
Pet waste in any type of plastic bag is accepted in Toronto's green bin. In the landfill they're not likely to 'compost' due to the absence of light and air, so there's no major environmental benefit for using compostable bags.
As a rule, it is always better to dispose of your dog's waste at home: In your domestic waste bin black bin. Make sure you double wrap the waste to prevent smells. Biodegradable dog waste bags are available from some retailers and provide a more environmentally friendly alternative to plastic bags.
All this waste is good, holy fertilizer. Dog and cat waste is particularly valuable because, compared to most manures, it is higher in phosphorus, the plant nutrient most difficult for organic farmers and gardeners to come by naturally. Only a small fraction of this manure is being used for fertilizer however. Though note: Dog waste should not be flushed into septic - tank systems unless installers and manufacturers verify that the system can handle it.
Scoop the poop directly into the toilet, empty the bags or wrap it in toilet paper before sending it down the pipes. Compostable bags require the heat of a compost pile to break down. And beware of the word degradable as opposed to biodegradable , which refers to formulated polythene. The dog waste is converted to energy through a process called anaerobic digestion.
That's fancy science speak for breaking down without oxygen. The breakdown releases a biogas that can then be burned for heat and energy. Anything left over after the decomposition can be used as fertilizer. A Doggie Dooley is a waste digester working similarly to a home septic system. You can always shovel it into a plastic bag and throw it in the trash to preserve it for posterity in a landfill.
Or you can flush it down the toilet and let the sanitation people deal with it, or hire a poop pick-up service and outsource the task. Septic systems have three layers to them.
Solid waste goes to the bottom, liquids, are in the middle, and fats are on top in a scum layer. As bacteria breaks down waste, the waste moves through the layers. A septic system starter has bacteria and enzymes in it. Some of them had various chemicals in them. Yes, it's here. The toilet for dogs. And folks, it's magnificent.
The aptly named PoLoo is the world's first automatic canner for your canine that makes bathroom time easy for you and your dog. The digester is a non-toxic, harmless mixture designed especially for pet waste.
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