where is the best place to dispose of these if they are going to break down? most items, even paper &amp; food, don't actually break down in landfills :(
16907
unfortunately the landfill is the only place tout it unless you flush it like human waste
1397928
Good Question, I checked into recycling at my last filter change, but truly I didn't recycle mine. I would have preferred to recycle, but after checking with my local recyclers decided to junk it.If anyone finds these can be recycled, Please put a post out so I can further pursue recycling.Hope this helps
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Yes and No...Actually No, because once they are soiled, they do not meet requirement for recycling. Example: Just as pizza boxes are not recyclable because of soaked-in oils and cheese. These are, however, very friendly to the environment in landfills because they will decompose completely.
1360692
No they are not. You zip them up and dispose of them. They are a durable plastic.
686517
I don't know where you can get them recharged. Maybe a fire station in your neighborhood? But I think most people treat them as disposable. If you ever have to use it enough to empty it, it was worth the money. Buy a new one. That's what I would do.
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These liners aren't compostable (have not found any that are) but the diapers we use are so we leave the bag untied when we throw it away so that the diapers will compost in the landfill. if you tie up both ends then they won't compost in the bag the same with O2 and be a time capsule of stank for generations to come
448666
I have some leftover from a purchase from 2007. They are working fine! Keep them sealed and don't store them in a place that gets hot.
1910586
They are made to break down. Glad makes regular (not for recycling) clear bags - I would go with those.
2233413
These are durable like plastic bags, and they are UNLIKE icky compostable bags. Compostable bags are great for the compost heap but terrible for your garbage can! The great thing about these NON-COMPOSTABLE bags is that over time, such as in a couple years, in the landfill, they will BIODEGRADE. This is not the same as compostable. Compostable items degrade rather quickly, given the right warm and moist conditions. ESO NO ES BUENO in your garbage can!
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Keep the materials in the little bag, as the rodents will chew through it. We lifted our garbage can "shed" up and threw a few underneath, as we knew that dogs/pets would be unable to get to the bags. A Week later the bags were all torn with the pellets mostly gone..
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They do break down in the elements over a long period of time. I reuse them as bases to plant pots to prevent water from damaging floors or shelves. They eventually become cracked and thinner outdoors. I would not say they are formally compostable. I just have peace of mind that they eventually break down in the garbage over time. Answer from a person who tries to stay green, but uses this product on a regular basis.
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I just use plastic bags from the supermarket. A little trickier - because they don't fit exactly. But they do the job, and I get to recycle all those bags!
803477
Ahhh. Isn't everything "disposable"? Yes, it is possible to put these in the trash.
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We just use regular trash bags. It works just fine. The drawstring bags are the best. Easy to dispose of. Just make sure to get the sturdy ones, not the cheap ones that rip easily or you'll have a nasty mess to deal with. &lt;3
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yes, you need to use compostable bags, throw them away with their content and they will dissolve in the compost with the food scraps, I use the BioBag but any compostable bag will do
1000023
Right! You can empty them and throw away the can, but you should not throw away one that is full, or partly full. One thing you might do is discharge the can into a plastic garbage bag (holding it tight to the can. You could then toss the bag and the empty can. I imagine most Hazmat disposal places will take them, too, but I don't know for sure.
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I put ours on our recycling bin hoping they are the kind of metal that can be recycled. Perhaps you could make two mini trellises for some plants in your garden� Just a thought.