If you are a dog owner, you are responsible for Fido's waste on walks and playtime outside. Here's a few tips to consider the environment when disposing of the waste.
DO's
-Research to find a dog waste bag that is earth friendly before purchasing, such as ones made with starch instead of plastic
-Flush it (without a bag) if your municipal sewage guidelines allow
-Bury it, if you are in a rural area. Waste should be buried at least five inches underground, away from vegetable gardens and water sources.
-Transport it to an industrial composting facility that accepts dog waste
-Use a dog-waste only compost bin
-If you have no other option, put the dog waste in an environmentally friendly bag in the regular trash, although it will end up in a landfill
DON'Ts
-Use single-use plastic bags
-Put it in your home garden compost pile or municipal yard waste collection bins
-Leave your dog waste for someone else to clean up; often times it causes public health concerns
WHY?
The City of Lincoln's Watershed Management webpage has lots of useful information about why picking up pet waste is important. Take care of your health, your dog and the environment by considering these tips!