Animal Bedding (Organic) Organics (Food and Yard) Container Small pet bedding for rodents, birds and reptiles made of wood shavings, paper, etc. are allowed in the organics container. NOTE: Dog doo and kitty litter goes in the trash. Scroll down to the next section to learn why. Acceptable Bedding Types These include: Sawdust shavings, shredded paper, straw or hay Soiled bedding from vegetarian, plant-eating animals (such as rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, mice and rats) Reptile and bird bedding (including chicken nesting material made from organics) Bedding From a Meat-Eating Animal? Do Not Compost Bedding and waste from a meat-eating animal potentially contains dangerous organisms that do not break down during the composting process. Place in garbage instead. Pet Waste Is Not Compost / Green Waste These animal by-products should go in your garbage: Kitty litter – Learn how to dispose of kitty litter properly. Cat and Dog Waste – Learn how to dispose of pet waste properly. Ways to Reuse Use as Landscape Mulch Unused natural animal bedding can be used as landscape mulch or garden fertilizer.
