We had an in-ground system like that when I was a kid, but back in those dark ages my dogs would poop in the yard and we'd use a shovel and shovel it in. How does the system work if at all if you're taking your dog for a walk and using poop bags to pick up the poop? I can't imagine even "biodegradable" plastic will work in those systems. I hate that we're encasing our dog' poop in plastic and then those bags go into a plastic garbage bag, but I'm not sure there's a practical way around all that plastic.

Anonymous wrote:I love to use this, but Maryland soil not good for. I wonder if I dug a pit and filled with sand if I could use.


Anyway wanted to share :
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You can use it most likely. We have a clay backyard and it took a while to dig out, but once it is in, you are good. I put mine behind the shed and bring a hose pr a bucket back once a week,

By the way, always pick up poop. ALways, even in your own yard.

Cleaning up after your dog isn’t the most glamorous duty (see what we did there?), but have you considered what happens when you don’t clean it up? According to the LA Times, about 38% of people do not pick up their dog’s waste. If you are lax when it comes to cleaning up after your pup, these reasons should change your mind:


Reason #1: Dog Poop Isn’t a Fertilizer Like Cow Poop
We put cow manure on our crops to help them grow, so shouldn’t dog poop do the same for grass and flowers? Unfortunately, this is a common misconception about dog waste, and the reason lies in the animals’ diets: cows primarily eat grass and grain while dogs typically eat meat.

Because dogs eat more protein, their waste is highly acidic, contains pathogens and microbes, and leaves excess nutrients in places like our lakes and rivers, according to Erie.gov.

Dog waste also contains nitrogen, which explains why your grass can turn brown or yellow in spots. The best way to keep your lawn green is to promptly clean up after your dog, or at least on a weekly basis.


Reason #2: Dog Poop Can Affect Our Water
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All animal waste affects our water, and dogs are no exception. However, with some mindfulness and diligence, we have the power to help lessen its impact!

Consider this chain reaction: first we don’t clean up dog poop from grass and sidewalks. Then it rains, snow melts, and the waste is washed away into storm drains. Out of sight, out of mind—right? Not quite. From there, fecal matter could wind up in lakes, streams, ponds, and other local water sources.

When this happens, poop decomposes and releases nutrients that cause excessive growth of algae and weeds. This makes the water murky, green, and smelly. In fact, the algae and weeds can get so overgrown that the water is no longer suitable for our favorite activities such as swimming, boating, and fishing, according to the University of Rhode Island.

In addition to nutrients, dog poop also contains pathogens, which are illness-causing bacteria such as E. coli and salmonella. If they end up in our drinking, swimming, and fishing water, everyone is affected, including humans, pets, and wildlife."

Anonymous wrote:Get rid of the dog. That’s the most Earth-friendly solution if you really care about the planet.

Well technically we should all just kill ourselves, really. But that’s not going to happen.

I made my own and it works great.

We have one of these. It was recommended by my FIL who told us they did something similar with their dog’s poop when he was growing up. Anyway, it works great and we’ve had no issues since we installed it in 2020. We bought it off Amazon.

Interesting. We live on three wooded acres, so we wouldn’t worry about this. We can just chuck it in the woods.

I guess owning a lot of land is pretty earth friendly. It’s like my own preserve, protecting it from any future development. Keeping it natural.

Get rid of the dog. That’s the most Earth-friendly solution if you really care about the planet.

I love to use this, but Maryland soil not good for. I wonder if I dug a pit and filled with sand if I could use.


Anyway wanted to share :
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