Litter Genie Standard Pail

Litter Genie is a cat litter disposal system that makes is easier and more convenient to scoop your cat's litter box frequently. More frequent scooping keeps litter box smells to a minimum which, in turn, makes it less likely that your cat will poop or pee somewhere outside the litter box.The way it works is this: You take a Litter Genie refill, which is basically a very long tube of plastic that is scrunched up into a plastic holder, and install it under the snap down refill holder (which is very much like a toilet seat with a lid.) There are directions included with the Litter Genie that are really good and show you exactly how to install the refill. You will be pulling down at least a foot of the film and then tying a knot in the bottom.Once you get the refill part installed, here's how to use it. When you're ready to scoop your cat's litter box, open the top lid. Scoop the poo and clumped litter into the toilet seat-like opening. When the upper area becomes full, grasp the plastic flange that is located on the front toward the middle and push down on the little button (located in the flange) while pulling the flange toward you. If you look through the top opening, you will see that pulling the flange releases the soiled litter into the bottom area of the Litter Genie. When it has passed through to the bottom, release the flange and the separator will snap back into place. This separator serves as an odor barrier so that days worth of dirty litter can be stored in the Genie without the foul smell.When the bottom becomes full, you'll need to empty it. The way you go this is to push the button on the middle front of the Genie that is located just beneath where the Genie is divided in half. Pushing the button releases the top half of the Genie so you can fold it back. You can then see the full plastic bag at the bottom. Just pull down more film from the top and then slide it into the cutter located just above the hinge in the back. It is clearly marker CUTTER. You want to be sure to leave enough film at the top of the full bag after you cut so that you can easily tie a knot to close it for disposal. Tie the knot and then lift the full bag out of the Genie. Finally, pull down about a foot of fresh film and tie a knot at the bottom. That's it.The Litter Genie comes with the Genie itself, one refill, one litter scoop, the scoop holder you hang off the side of the Genie and the instruction manual. The scoop is a good quality, plastic one but I already have a metal scoop I really like and it fits perfectly in the holder.I bought a Litter Genie a couple of years ago for my daughter, who had 3 cats at the time. She lives in a city where they have banned the plastic grocery bags, which she had previously been using. This was such a huge improvement for them over the old method because one of her cats had a health issue that caused him to make the smelliest poo - several times a day. Litter Genie made it easy to scoop immediately after he pooped and it truly kept the smell confined to the bottom of the Genie. They are still using it every day and it still performs great.I have 5 cats and I thought one Genie wouldn't be able to keep up with all of the daily waste. Then someone mentioned the silver one was on sale for ~$10, so I bought 3 for my house. (It's more of a battleship grey color than silver.) I keep one downstairs where I have 2 litter boxes and I keep the other two upstairs, where I have 4 litter boxes. This is working very well for me. With 3 Genies, I'm only having to empty them about once a week.Of course, the biggest expense is the refills. Personally, I think they are way overpriced - kinda like ink cartridges for printers. So this is a major thing you want to consider before buying Litter Genie. Looking for them on sale and on eBay and buying whenever you find a good deal can mitigate the costs. Also, you CAN use tall kitchen trash bags as a substitute for the refills. It does work and the Genie still keeps the smells trapped in the bottom, but it's not quite as convenient. Still, I like knowing I can do this just in case I run out of Genie refills and haven't ordered more.If you have a litter box in your house that must be scooped, you might like the Litter Genie as much as I do.

Worth it. I've been using this for a month and just removed my second bag full of poop. Like full, these hold a lot. I estimate like 5lbs of poop at least and I have 2 cats. Heavyy when i had to carry it out. It's so easy bc I don't have to use individual black poop bags I got for dogs and then tie them and put it in the trash bag in the hall or outside. I noticed my bathroom (I have a trash bag outside the bathroom hanging by the doorknob) smelt like pee and it took me months to realized it was from the cat poop bags + heat. This really take away all the smell and im still using the litter bag thing this one came with. I also bought a xl litter bag thing I've yet to use. Awesome and easy, has a built in bag cutter inside the litter pan you easily cut then tie the poop bag. Bag is sturdy and strong.👍 Only thing is it's harder to get small broken off clumps of poo/pee with this as u have to bring the scooper to the pan and although mine is right next to the litter boxes plus I have large litter mat I always have some litter fall onto the mat. But it's great! Also invest in a air purifier next to ur cat litter box, especially if you have a open litter box in ur room like me. I would smell the horrible poop when fresh but with the purifier I don't at all.

We welcomed a cat into our home and I knew I would need something like this for her. It is easy to use and functions as it should. It is seeming to hold a decent amount especially since she can go twice or even three times a day...she's a little poop machine. when closed it does not have a smell but i can smell something when i open it to dispose that i am not too keen on but it is what it is...again does not smell when the top is fully closed. we also use an air purifier as i would really not like some to know we own a cat...or that smell that can come with owning an animal. It works well and I am glad i picked it up. Also seems to dispose of it shall be easy. I can easily take this outside to sanitize and disinfect for the next bag. it looks nice and it is sturdy. i added a poop bag to the holder for the scooper i also use crystal litter if that is helpful to anyone.

This was fairly easy to assemble and follow the directions. The trash capacity is no issue at all, i emptied it today for the first time since getting it and that was sometime last month. It is small and compact but still holds so much. My girlfriend and I did kind of struggle for an efficient way to scoop their droppings into something and keep the smell down, and this completely contains it. Our smell problem has completely gone away since getting this product, so you definitely will get some value for your money. About the size of a typical medium trash can. The locks are sturdy and easy to use. I would 100% recommend especially for smaller spaces (my gf and I stay at her moms rn and share a smaller room and have no problems with the smell of cat litter and droppings anymore). oh yeah I also have two cats and one litter box fyi.

I bought Litter Genie standard pail. I have 2 cats and I scoop about 2-3 times per day, 2 boxes. I do not use the scooper that came with it. I find it too small and flimsy. I use a much sturdier and larger one. I would not recommend putting the soiled litter directly into the pail. The opening is too small and my aim is not great. Soiled litter inevitably spills around the rim. It's too messy. I first scoop into a plastic bag as usual and then dump it into the pail. I find that I need to empty the pail twice a week. The plastic "bag" it comes with is very sturdy and can handle the weight. A lot of plastic involved and a bit of extra expense for the refills. That said, it works very well. It saves me countless trips to the trash and there is no odor in the room at all. It has a very low profile so it's not in the way. It is easy to use. I've only had it a few weeks so it hasn't stood the test of time yet but I wish I had gotten it sooner!