Patent ID: 6102457
Filing Date: 2000-08-15
Classification: E01H

Abstract:
A system for individual collection and disposal of pet waste, comprising:a flushable bag, suitable for contacting and receiving the pet waste, said flushable bag comprising a paper that includes a temporary wet strength additive, said flushable bag being readily decomposed in a sewage handling system; and;a nonabsorbent protective outer bag, suitable for receiving and protecting the flushable bag during transport, such that when said flushable bag is placed inside said protective bag, leakage from said flushable bag cannot penetrate said protective outer bag,whereby the pet waste is collected at a first location and placed in the flushable bag, the flushable bag is placed inside the protective bag, and the bags containing the pet waste are transported to a toilet into which the flushable bag containing the pet waste is placed and then flushed.