[USCC] Dog and Cat Waste Composting

[Ray Hays]

Thanks to everyone with their feedback on pet waste composting. Three more questions... Feedback on any of the questions is appreciated!
   
  1. KILLING PATHOGENS --The main "scare" around pet waste is pathogens. I know that heat (145 degrees plus) work to kill off most or all pathogens. What about "all natural" composting accelerators? Like this one:
  http://www.composters.com/compost-supplies/pedian-h-accelerator_183_3.php
   
  Or maybe a manure degrader, such as this:
  http://www.naturalenviro.com/productinfo.php?sku=6000-101&surl=manure-degrader
   
  Any thoughts or recommendations on how these additives will assist in killing pathogens?
   
  2. COMPOSTABLE BAGS -- Of course, most dog poop is collected in plastic bags. Does anyone have experience with biodegradable/"compostable" bags? Can they work in a smaller composter, such as 50 gallons or less? How long do they take to biodegrade?
   
  Can an accelorator (see question above) assist in breaking down the bags?
   
  3. REGULATIONS ON COMMERCIAL COMPOSTING -- As I will be doing this as part of a business, what types of regulatory issues would I expect? (Again, it would be a small operation to begin, maybe a couple 30-50 gallon composting bins.)  My initial research in Arizona suggests that I would just need to follow some basic guidelines, and I would be subject to inspection from time to time. Any experience on regulatory issues around the U.S.?
   
  Thanks in advance.
  Ray Hays

Ray Hays <rayhays at envoyinvestments.com> wrote:
    My company will launch a pet waste disposal company. Our main focus will be on dog waste cleanup ("poop scooping"). I am disappointed that this pet waste usually ends up in landfills.
   
  We are seeking a commercially viable solution to "recycling" dog waste through composting and selling it to landscaping companies. My research indicates that dog waste cannot be used for compost that is used on food crops or vegetable gardens, but I am hoping to use it for non-food plants. Our collection might be in the range of 25-50 gallons of doggy doo a day.
   
  Can anyone provide insight or research on composting pet waste?
   
  Thanks in advance.
  Ray Hays
   
  rayhays at envoyinvestments.com



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