Litter Genie Plus Pail (Silver) | Cat Litter Box Waste Disposal System for Odor Control | Includes 1 Square Refill Bag

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.

As a proud cat dad, I can’t recommend this product enough! Initially, I thought it was just an unnecessary expense and held off on buying it for years. However, after using it for a few weeks, my perspective has completely changed. This product significantly reduces litter box odors, whether it's full or mostly empty. It can comfortably handle waste from two cats for up to a week, although I wouldn’t suggest pushing it that far due to hygiene considerarion.Overall, this is an excellent product that’s simple to set up. It makes cleaning up after my cats much easier. It’s lightweight, and the lid is durable. Plus, it comes with a handy litter scoop and a scoop caddy that attaches to the side for convenient storage. If you're a cat owner, do yourself a favor and get this!!!

I gave it 5 stars because it's 10 x's better than an empty Tidy Cat container with a bag in it. The lid alone is so much better than my other system : ) My only real complaint is the size of of the opening. The scoop is a decent size and nice and sturdy, but the opening is much smaller than the lid itself. My boy loves his water...the end result is big peepee....hahahaha. If the inside lid was just 1" or 2" wider, it would make scooping a lot easier. I find myself wiping the inside lid about every other day : ( I also found that if I put my hand in the new bag all the way to the bottom, the waste doesn't back up. When it backs up I have to shake it down and that's annoying. The cut and knot system is great. The top is very top-heavy, so be sure to pull it away from the wall when you need to change the bag. Totally worth the money! It is actually stink-proof! And I have one of those "Smelly Cats" ! It's not perfect but it does the job. A small price to pay for containing the stink : ) I'm still working on the same 'bag' that came with the system.

I have four cats. I got two of these. One was from Chewy, though, because their sales and customer service are way better. I don’t even know why I buy from Amazon. I should really just go full Chewy.Anyway, I do like these. Even though the build quality leaves a bit to be desired, it’s nice that there’s not much assembly required. It looks better than what I was previously using (a half broken, little garbage can) and it is able to hold more. I do think it blocks the smell and I like that it takes about five days before I have to empty it. Before this, I was emptying my little garbage can everyday. Sometimes twice a day. So, it’s a huge improvement.I’d say it’s a decent value. The price does reflect the overall quality. Again, it’s a little flimsy. I gave it four stars because it does stay together. It’s just that each of them have a minor defect. One of them was a pain to get to close. The little button in the middle of the pail, where it folds open, wasn’t aligned correctly. So, that took some finagling. The other one, the lid doesn’t sit perfectly flat. It still closes well enough, but I might get something to fasten it more securely/tightly.I still consider these a good purchase and I would get them, again… from Chewy 😂. I’d also recommend them to other cat owners. They do have warranty, too, so there’s that.

What can I say... where has the Litter Genie been all my life? How did I not know about this sooner? Check out the multitude of videos out there about the Litter Genie and how easy and convenient it is to use and change the bags. This is just the best system for the daily cleaning of the cat box. The "bag" lasts a long time. Cutting it, tying it off and throwing away the yuck is easy. It really locks in the odor and makes disposing of kitty waste a breeze. Be aware that this product has specific bag refills but they are very reasonable and last a long time. The good reviews out there don't lie, this is a fantastic product that I wish I'd found decades ago! I'm very happy with this purchase in every way.