![Bag of animal waste](/sites/facilities.umn.edu/files/2024-08/OIP%20%281%29.jpg)
Can this item be recycled?
No, animal waste must be disposed of in the "Trash Only" container or managed by Health Safety and Risk Management.
Materials preparation
Research Waste: See Animal-Related Waste Disposal Guide
Pet Waste: Place pet waste in a plastic bag, seal it securely, and dispose of it in the trash. Pet waste should not be composted due to the risk of harmful pathogens like E. coli, Salmonella, and Toxoplasma gondii that can survive the composting process, posing risks to human health and the environment.
Should this item be managed as hazardous waste?
Yes, research waste must follow Animal-Relate Waste Disposal Guide guidelines.
Contacts
Health Safety and Risk Management
Email: hazwaste@umn.edu
Phone: 612-626-1604
Rethink & reduce tips
Cleaning up after your pet immediately reduces the risk of waste contaminating local water sources through runoff.