7 Best Cat Litter Disposal Systems & Waste Receptacles in 2025 – Reviews & Top Picks

Cat litter is unsightly and unsanitary and needs to be replaced regularly. Rather than filling your household waste bin with odorous, unpleasant, soiled litter, a good cat litter disposal system or waste receptacle is an excellent alternative. Despite the numerous litter boxes available, there is a surprisingly limited selection of dedicated disposal systems.

Below, you will find reviews of seven of the best cat litter disposal systems that let you store used litter until it’s time to transfer it to an outside garbage can.

A Quick Comparison of Our Favorites in 2025

Rating	Image	Product	Details
Best Overall		Litter Genie XL Cat Litter Disposal	Odor barrier prevents smells from escaping Includes scoop and scoop holder Extra-large capacity means less frequent emptying	CHECK PRICE
Best Value		Litter Genie Plus Litter Pail	The product is cheap to buy Includes a litter scoop Can hold 14 days	CHECK PRICE
Premium Choice		Litter Champ Cat Litter Waste	Decent capacity Includes scoop Pedal-operated lid	CHECK PRICE
		Petfusion Portable Cat Pail	No need for branded bags Includes activated charcoal filter Locking handle makes it portable	CHECK PRICE
		Litter Genie Cat Litter Pail	Cheap Includes a scoop	CHECK PRICE

The 10 Best Cat Litter Disposal Systems & Waste Receptacles

1. Litter Genie Cat Litter Disposal System XL – Best Overall

The Litter Genie Cat Litter Disposal System XL can hold up to 3 weeks of litter from a single cat, but your mileage may vary, and if you have multiple cats, it will need emptying more often. The pail design has a fitted lid that combines with the odor barrier of the proprietary bags to prevent smells from getting out, even after 3 weeks of use.

The system is relatively inexpensive and includes a single refill, a scoop, and a dedicated scoop holder, making it our choice as the best overall cat litter disposal system and waste receptacle. However, while the Litter Genie XL is reasonably priced, it is designed to work only with Litter Genie XL replacement bags, which can get expensive, especially for those with multiple indoor cats.

Also, while the XL size requires less frequent emptying of the litter disposal system, it uses heavier bags that are more difficult to carry to the trash.

2. Litter Genie Plus Cat Litter Disposal System – Best Value

The Litter Genie Plus Cat Litter Disposal System is a smaller version of our best overall pick. Its smaller size comes with a smaller price tag, making it the best cat litter disposal system and waste receptacle for the money.

The Plus variant holds 30% more litter than the standard model and incorporates antimicrobial protection. Litter Genie claims that it will hold 14 days of litter from a single cat. It is affordable and suitable for single-cat households or if you have multiple cats and are happily emptying the bag every week.

It holds less waste than the XL, which is both a blessing and a curse. It requires more frequent changing, but the bag is easier to carry to the trash can on garbage day. Like the other Litter Genie systems, however, it uses proprietary bag refills, which are not cheap.

3. Litter Champ Cat Litter Waste Disposal System – Premium Choice

The Litter Champ Odor-Free Cat Litter Waste Disposal System is more expensive than the Litter Genie models, but it is a decent disposal system with some handy features. The ABS resin plastic container will hold 4 gallons of litter, which is around one to two weeks of waste from a single cat. It uses a bag-tying system, so you tie the bag when it is full and tie the beginning of the next bag.

This can be a little inconvenient, especially if you tie the knots too loosely, but you don’t have to remove the bag when it’s half empty. The system uses dedicated refills, which raises the cost. However, it includes a single roll refill, which should last 10 weeks in a single-cat household. It also includes a scoop.

The Litter Champ is more expensive than the Litter Genies, but it has a foot pedal opener, and the plastic feels sturdier. Although a little fiddly, the bag-tying system also means that you don’t waste bag space. The scoop is small, and the pedal doesn’t operate the trap door, so you still have to find a way to open this by hand or using the scoop.

4. Petfusion Portable Cat Litter Disposal

The Petfusion Portable Cat Litter Disposal is a simple pail-shaped litter disposal system. One benefit of this system over the others on the list is that it can be used with your choice of waste disposal bags. You can use a scented or antimicrobial trash bag and don’t need to pay for expensive replacements. It also has an activated charcoal filter to prevent unwanted smells, which can be replaced with a range of other filters. However, it’s one of the most expensive litter disposal systems on our list.

The system is quite basic and isn’t pedal-operated, so you will have to open and close the lid manually. However, it has a portable locking handle. You can carry the full container to your trash can when it needs emptying, which is also convenient if you have multiple litter boxes spread across the house. Unfortunately, the Petfusion system doesn’t do as good a job preventing smells as other systems.

5. Litter Genie Pail Cat Litter Disposal System

The Litter Genie Pail Cat Litter Disposal System is the simplest and most basic of the Litter Genie models. As such, it benefits from having the lowest price, and if you have minimal disposal requirements, it could be enough. However, it still requires expensive Litter Genie refills, and while the manufacturer claims it holds 14 days of waste, you may have to change the bags more often.

Its compact design fits snugly into most corners, but the Litter Genie Plus is roughly the same size, and the refills hold 30% more litter. The trap door feature allows you to drop the waste in the trap door and pull the handle, and most of the litter will fall into the bags. However, some litter gets stuck, and the Litter Genie Pail requires regular cleaning.

6. Dekor Classic Hands-Free Diaper Pail

Strictly speaking, the Dekor Classic Hands-Free Diaper Pail is for diapers, but even Dekor claims its ABS plastic pail is suitable for cat litter. The pedal-operated pail is quite large and should hold 2 weeks of used litter. If you use the refill, you will need to tie the top and bottom of the bags as you use them, which can be irritating. Still, the Dekor works with any bag that will fit, including large waste sacks, and also keeps the ongoing cost of your litter disposal system down to a minimum.

The Dekor Classic Hands-Free Diaper Pail has a spring-loaded trap door, which works independently of the main lid. You have to open it manually, and because it is designed for diapers, litter can collect around the edge of the trap door. The alternative to shoveling litter directly into this section is to put it in scoop bags, which negates the benefits of having a litter disposal system.

7. RedRocket Litter Pail Kitty TWIST’R Litter Disposal System

The RedRocket Litter Pail Kitty TWIST’R Cat Step Litter Disposal System is a dedicated cat litter disposal system that holds up to 2 weeks of litter from a single cat, according to the manufacturers. It is pedal-operated, so you don’t have to grab the bacteria-ridden lid, and it features an unusual bag-sealing design. When the lid closes, the top of the bag twists so that it closes the top, therefore preventing any smells from escaping and spreading around the room.

It’s a sound idea in principle, but the bag can get caught, meaning you have to reach in and grab it to untwist it. The TWIST’R also uses a charcoal filter to prevent foul odors. The system is more expensive than most, although it comes with two bag refills, one sachet of charcoal, and a scoop that sits inside a side holder, albeit not very securely or snugly.

Buyer’s Guide: Selecting the Best Cat Litter Disposal Systems & Waste Receptacle

Cat litter is a particularly unpleasant by-product of owning a cat. Even if your cat has unfettered access to the outdoor world, they still need somewhere to do their business at home, and experts recommend that cat owners have one litter box per cat, plus one extra. If you have two cats, you’ll need three litter boxes.

A cat litter disposal system, or cat waste receptacle, is a dedicated trash bin. It usually sits close to the litter box and stores cat waste until it’s time to collect your household trash. It’s a cleaner, more convenient, and safer way to dispose of your cat’s business.

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Diaper Pail vs Cat Litter Waste Receptacle

One solution to the household cat waste problem is to have a trash can next to the cat litter, but few small trash cans have convenient lids or other features to control odors. Another solution is to use a diaper pail. They are trash cans that hold baby diapers and incorporate some odor-control features. Lighter cat litter will not open spring-loaded trap doors, and you will usually need much better odor control to manage the smell. Diaper pails are also large because they can hold several diapers.

Features

When buying a cat litter waste receptacle, you will see some of the following features:

Pedal Operated Lid

If the receptacle has a manual lid, you have to touch it to deposit the waste. A pedal-operated lid may not be an essential requirement, but it is a beneficial feature that makes the disposal more sanitary.

Trap Door

Many disposal systems include a trap door below the main lid to reduce odors. The litter is placed on the trap door, and the trap door is opened so that the litter and its contents fall into the trash. However, some of the doors are spring-loaded, so you have to push them open with the scoop. Furthermore, the trap door will need regular cleaning, and some do a poor job of releasing all the waste into the bag.

Capacity

The capacity of the litter receptacle matters because if it doesn’t hold enough litter, you will have to empty it every couple of days, negating the purpose of having one in the first place. On the other hand, if the capacity of the bin is too large, cat urine and poop can sit festering for weeks, and when it is time to remove the bag, it can be heavy and unwieldy. Consider how often your household waste is collected and try to match the capacity of the litter trash to that timetable.

Portable Handle

Litter receptacles can be placed near the litter box, but some homes have several cats and litter boxes. A portable handle lets you easily and conveniently move the receptacle around your house.

Bag Refills

Most cat litter disposal systems use special bags. Many require that you tie the bag before and after use, ensuring you don’t have to tie off and dispose of a half-full bag. Litter bags can be expensive, so while the litter disposal system is cheap, the ongoing cost is not. Some systems can be used with standard kitchen or shopping bags, but some do not have antimicrobial or odor-busting properties.

Our Best Cat Litter Disposal Systems & Waste Receptacles Selection Process

The cat litter disposal systems & waste receptacles we reviewed in this article were chosen by PangoVet’s writers and editors, in collaboration with our experienced veterinary team, based on personal experience with the product, knowledge and expertise about the pet’s care needs, brand reputation, and reviews across multiple retail outlets from other customers that have purchased and used the product. The combination of these factors allows us to gather a wide range of information to help you choose only the best cat litter disposal systems & waste receptacles and ensure you have the most accurate information about these products to promote proper care, health, and well-being of your beloved pets.

Why Trust PangoVet?

PangoVet’s licensed and experienced veterinarians have a knowledge base that extends to all kinds of pets—furry, scaly, and feathered—and want only the best for pets of all shapes and sizes. We also have experienced writers and editors who are pet owners with a variety of different pets, and we love our pets as much as you do. We recognize pets as part of our family. We make sure to only choose products from reputable brands highly rated by customers as well as products that we have personal experience with, to ensure that every cat litter disposal systems & waste receptacles featured in this review is high-quality and safe for your pets.

Conclusion

Emptying the litter and its contents into standard household trash cans is not the most hygienic or convenient way to get rid of it. However, that is where cat litter disposal systems are especially convenient.

In our reviews, we covered seven of the best waste receptacles, and we found that the Litter Genie XL offered the best combination of litter storage and disposal features of all the available products. If you’re looking to spend a little less, the same company’s Litter Genie Plus Cat Litter Disposal System does a decent job but is smaller.

See Also:

• Litter Champ vs Litter Genie
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