For years, I treated cat litter waste bags as an afterthought. When I adopted my sweet Penny and Bella in my 20s, they were my first cats of my own, and I was just getting used to being a cat mom. I bought basic supplies at the pet store, cat-proofed my apartment, and focused on getting to know my kittens.
I never gave a second thought to what I used to dispose of their scooped litter.
My old "system" was simple: grab a plastic grocery bag.
One evening, after a long day at work, I scooped their litter into a grocery bag. As I carried it to the trash, the bag split open, sending scooped pee and poop everywhere across my carpet. Penny looked on with concerned eyes as I scrambled to clean up the mess.
This experience taught me that cat litter waste bags are one of the most used products in cat care, and they deserve more attention.
Rather than grab whatever bag is convenient, I learned that quality cat litter bags like these are far more important than most cat parents realize.
Why Cat Litter Waste Bags Matter
In addition to the potential to create a mess, these are other reasons why quality cat litter waste bags are important:
1. Health and Safety Concerns
Cat poop can contain harmful bacteria, parasites, and worms.
Even my indoor-only cats have had abnormal fecal test results. Bella, Lewie, and Nelly each had the parasite giardia when I first adopted them in 2009, 2020, and 2024, respectively. Lewie likely got the parasite while drinking contaminated water during his time outside before I caught him. Bella and Nelly likely contracted the parasite while living in shelter environments, as giardia is highly contagious among cats.
When Penny was a couple years old, she got fleas after I unknowingly tracked them into my apartment from my coworker's flea-infested lawn. Fleas can carry tapeworm larvae, so if a cat ingests a flea while grooming, they can get tapeworms, which is what happened to Penny, unfortunately.
So, even indoor-only cats can have contaminated poop.
Regular grocery bags and cheap litter bags can't handle the weight of litter. When bags fail, they spread potentially harmful waste across household surfaces.
Bags that tear or leak don't just create a mess – they potentially expose both you and your cats to health risks.
2. Daily Stress Factor
After my litter spill, I found myself checking every grocery bag for tears, double-bagging everything, and still worrying.
Litter bags shouldn't be a source of stress!
3. Environmental Impact
Scooping the cat litter box every day or two meant that I was going through over 200 plastic bags each year!
According to the Center for Biological Diversity, "it takes 1,000 years for a plastic bag to degrade in a landfill. Unfortunately, the bags don't break down completely but instead photo-degrade, becoming microplastics that absorb toxins and continue to pollute the environment."
I wanted to do my part to help the environment. I started using reusable, cloth grocery bags (like this one with a cat design) and chose sustainable cat litter waste bags.
How to Choose the Right Cat Litter Waste Bag
To create the best cat litter waste bags for Americat Company, we tested bags of various materials, sizes, and packaging. Here is why we chose to offer these cat litter bags:
Strong to Hold Heavy Litter
Quality litter waste bags must be thick and strong to hold heavy litter without tearing.
Americat Company litter bags can hold up to 11 pounds of litter. The photo above shows our litter bag holding a 10-pound dumbbell!
We've sold thousands of these litter bags without ever receiving a customer complaint about one breaking. We're proud to have created a reliable, quality product!
Tie Closure to Seal in Smells
The thick material and tie closure help seal in urine and poop smells – something grocery bags never accomplished.
The handle makes the bag easy to carry. The bag shape remains open hanging from one hand while you can scoop with the other hand.
Sized for Multi-Cat Homes
Most of our customers have multiple cats. These bags are 8 x 16 inches with handles – large enough to hold waste from several cats, while still being manageable to carry.
Each set includes 50 bags, folded into an easy-grab pouch that is made of the same material as our bags.
Plastic-Free
We wanted to create a bag that wasn't made from single-use plastic!
Crafted from plant-based material, these bags are environmentally friendly and certified as a USDA Biobased Product.
Compostable
Our bags have been tested and meet rigorous compost certification standards:
- TUV OK Home Compost
- TUV OK Industrial Compost (EN 13432)
- Compost Manufacturing Alliance
Made in the USA
Like all Americat Company products, these cat litter waste bags are proudly made in the USA.
Americat Company Cat Litter Waste Bags at a Glance
These cat litter bags:
- Hold up to 11 pounds of litter without tearing
- 8 x 16 inches with handles – large enough for multi-cat homes
- 100% American-made from plant-based, compostable material
- Extra thick to prevent leaks and tears
- Seal in smell with tie-closure
- Certified by top composting and environmental organizations: USDA Biobased Product, TUV OK Home Compost, and OK Industrial Compost (per EN 13432). Approved by Compost Manufacturing Alliance
Pro Tip: Pair your cat litter waste bags with a waterproof litter mat for a cleaner, more sanitary litter box setup.
What Our Customers Are Saying
"I've used 200+ bags for my cats (and I'm ordering more), and I haven't had any torn bags, defective bags, etc." - Sean H.
"Very pleased with these USA made, plant based litter bags that hold up very well. I have 6 rescued cats plus some fosters so I scoop a lot of litter! I ordered 3 pouches of them and plan to continue to use these long term." - Kim B.
"It's a no brainer.. makes clean up so simple, easy tie up and you're done." - Elaine G.
Final Thoughts: Small Change, Big Impact
Over the past 20 years of being a cat mom, I've learned that small details in cat care often matter more than we realize.
The bags we use every day for litter waste disposal impact our health, our cats' safety, our stress levels, and the environment.
Don't wait for your own litter bag disaster to realize the importance of quality cat litter waste bags. Make the switch to safe, strong, compostable cat litter bags made in the USA!
Thank you for choosing Americat Company. Here's to safer, cleaner litter box routines!
-Diane,
Founder & CEO, Americat Company
About Us: Americat Company is where love for cats meets American craftsmanship. Founded in 2016, we are a cat-loving, woman-owned, small business. We make cat products in the USA from safe, durable, U.S. materials. Shop all our made in the USA cat products here.
