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Composting pet poo - can I or can't I?

Funny pic of dog in bin next to sign saying
Photo source: Facebook
So we all know it's important to bin pet poo. The reasons include:
  • Pet poo pollutes storm water, creeks and the bay (high nitrogen = algal blooms)
  • Pet poo contains pathogens that can harm us
  • Pet poo - oh how we feel when we step in it!!
  • Oh, and it's the law!

A few things to keep in mind however:
  • Cat poo can contain toxoplasmosis which can cause birth defects - try to keep it out of the environment
  • If your pet has been wormed, this can kill your compost worms
  • You don't want to use dog or cat poo compost on anything you eat, like your veggie patch
Handy tips:
  • ​It's great to compost pet poo, but best to have a separate system that you don't use on your veggie patch or fruit trees.
  • Try bokashi rather than a worm farm if your pet has just been wormed
  • Carnivorous pets (dogs/cats) - best to avoid putting this poo in your regular compost system. Keep a separate system and save the compost from this system for your ornamental, not your food production garden
  • If your pet has just been wormed, their poo will kill your compost worms - wait a couple of weeks before you start adding it back to your worm farm
  • Native plants do not cope well with high nutrients (phosphorous and nitrogen) - pet poo is high in these
  • Chook poo composts well but is often too potent for a worm farm

Yard Art Inground Worm Farm - Pet poo worm farm

A$199.00 - A$250.00

In-ground Worm Farm Package RRP $210 - $330


The Yard Art Pet Poo Converter is not just for pet poo! It is a robust system perfect for small gardens with limited garden beds. 


The Yard Art Pet Poo Composter will compost your pet poo fast through the power of composting worms, and produce free organic fertiliser to enrich your soil. A complete solution that is simple and effective to use. No Mess - No Fuss - No Odour! This product has revolutionised the way we dispose of our Pet Droppings.

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  • Perfect for any Backyard, Courtyard or Garden Bed
  • Insulated body and lid to prevent mess and odour
  • The unit is tall so you don't have to bend and is pedal driven so you don't have to touch the lid to open
  • Compost your Pet Droppings fast with minimal work through the power of composting worms
  • Easy to install and easy to move around your yard


Terms and conditions:


If purchasing worms, please read the Worm Policy.


Please read our shipping terms and information before checking out


​Model Name: Yard Art Pet Poo Composter

Model Number: PPC012

Material: 100% Recycled Plastic with Metal Components

Colour: Grey and Green


​Product Dimensions (mm)

  • W:450 
  • H:1150 
  • L:520


Package Dimensions (mm) W:400 H:1140 L:470

Weight: 13kg 

Assembly Required: Yes


Features and Benefits

  • Compost your pet droppings fast
  • Free organic fertiliser to enrich your soil
  • Create and encourage fantastic plant growth
  • Perfect for backyards and gardens
  • No mess - no fuss - no odour
  • A piece of art for your backyard
  • Full instruction manual included



Specifications

  • Vermin proof rim
  • Non slip foot pedal
  • Stylish fitted lid
  • 115cm Height
  • 52cm Diameter
  • 45cm Width


​Download the instruction manual:

yardart_pet_poo_composter_instruction_manual_lr.pdf

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EM Bokashi Kit incl 1kg Bokashi grain

A$115.00 A$110.00

​Includes EM ceramic infused bucket, drainage tray, tap, lid, instructions and the all important Bokashi activator (1kg). Additional Bokashi activator (sold seperately) is available in several options (select the option that suits your needs below).


Read the full product information here: https://www.compostcommunity.com.au/our-bokashi-bins.html


​The 20L Bokashi Bin is designed to sit inside your home in a suitable and convenient area such as under a sink.


Terms and conditions:


Please read our shipping terms and information before checking out


Current EM carrier mix:

As you are probably aware, it is the microorganisms in the Bokashi One Mix that are at the core of the Bokashi One composting system. The dry ingredients mix are simply a carrier for the microorganisms. 

 

In recent years due to drought it has been harder for us to source some ingredients for the mix, rice hulls are now so scarce that we have decided to substitute some with sawdust. 

 

The mix will look a little different, however you can rest assured that this change has no negative impact and Bokashi One Mix will still be of the same excellent quality.  

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Pet poo systems - you can buy or DIY!


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    • Hume
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        • Casey rebates
        • Cardinia rebates
        • Whitehorse Rebates
        • Yarra Ranges Rebates
      • Rest of Australia
  • Learn
    • Food Waste
    • Choosing a compost system
    • Worm farming >
      • Guide to Worm Farming
      • Fun facts
      • Surviving Heat Waves
    • Composting >
      • Introduction to Composting
      • Feeding your compost
      • Compost Maintenance
      • Harvesting and using Compost
      • Troubleshooting Compost Problems
      • Composting FAQs
    • Bokashi
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    • Pet poo
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