Dog feces is not garbage

Strictly speaking, animal feces should not enter the garbage disposal system, but enter the city feces disposal system. Therefore, it is recommended that poop scoopers throw feces into the toilet and flush it away. However, considering the growing number of pet owners, Shanghai currently allows pet waste wrapped in paper bags to be thrown into dry trash cans.
So for dog walkers, if the dog poops outdoors, you can choose to take the dog poop home, flush it in the toilet, or wrap it in a paper bag and throw it into a dry trash can.

Dog hair belongs to dry garbage

The hair of small animals belongs to dry garbage, dog hair, cat hair, including bird feathers, turtle shells, some reptile scales, Skin tissue, etc., all belong to dry garbage and can be put directly into the dry trash can.

Dog food is wet garbage

Food that the dog has not finished eating, such as dog food and various snacks, whether it is biscuits, beef jerky, etc., even if it has the word "dry" , all belong to wet garbage. When discarding, you should pour out the food inside and throw it into a wet trash can. Packaging bags, food cans, etc. should be thrown into the dry trash can.
It should be noted that large bones and large chews that dogs like to chew are classified as dry garbage because they are difficult to degrade, while small chews can be placed in wet garbage.

Dog toys are recyclable garbage

Pet toys, if they are plastic and plush toys, can be classified as recyclable. Pet clothes, shoes, etc. can also be classified as recyclable after being washed. Recycle.

Dog household utensils are considered dry garbage

Other dog pee pads, pet facial tissues, wet wipes, towels, ceramic water bowls, pet toilets, nail clippers, small shovels, dirt Damaged plastic, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc. are classified as dry garbage.
There are also some utensils that need to be classified according to their materials. If they are made of solid wood, they are recyclable, and if they are not made of solid wood, they are classified as dry garbage.
Pour out the liquid such as shower gel, clean the bottle and put it in the recycling bin. If it cannot be washed clean, throw it directly into the dry trash can.

Dog medicines are hazardous waste

Experts say that expired medicines can be thrown into hazardous waste together with their containers and inner packaging. However, some band-aids, medical cotton swabs, medical gauze, syringes, medicine feeders, etc. are classified similarly to human household medical supplies and can be placed in dry trash cans.

Although garbage classification is a very troublesome thing, it has to be said that having such a measure is also a great progress for society. This is not only about everyone's sense of social responsibility, but also about the protection of our home planet. It is something that everyone should actively participate in to benefit future generations.