PetPivot Litter Box Bags: Sizes, Fit and Replacement Schedule

PetPivot litter box bags are fitted drawstring bags sold in 60 count packs of 3 rolls, with one version for the AutoScooper 12 and another for the AutoScooper 11. You change the bag each time you empty the waste container, which PetPivot recommends every 5 to 7 days. At that pace, one pack of PetPivot bags lasts most single cat homes close to a year. Which PetPivot Bags Fit Your AutoScooper? The two bags look alike, so start by matching your model to the right pack. Your litter box Bag to order Notes AutoScooper 12 Lite AutoScooper 12 Waste Bags Made for the 12 Lite waste drawer AutoScooper 12 AutoScooper 12 Waste Bags Sold as the AutoScooper 12 bag AutoScooper 11 AutoScooper 11 Waste Bags Longer bag, 23.6 x 11.8 in 1. AutoScooper 12 and 12 Lite Bags The AutoScooper 12 Waste Bags are the ones PetPivot designed for the AutoScooper 12 Lite waste drawer. They come as 60 bags across 3 rolls. 2. AutoScooper 11 Bags The AutoScooper 11 Waste Bags are also 60 count, but the bag is about 2 inches longer than the AutoScooper 12 version. 3. How to Check Which Model You Have Look at the model name on the box or in your user guide, where the AutoScooper 12 is listed as model AS12. Both bag pages say to check your model before ordering, and since the bags are non returnable, it's worth the extra minute. What Size Are PetPivot Litter Box Bags? Here are the published specs for each bag. Spec AutoScooper 12 bags AutoScooper 11 bags Size 21.65 x 11.81 in 23.6 x 11.8 in Holds Up to 20 lbs of waste Up to 20 lbs of waste Closure Drawstring Drawstring Pack 60 bags, 3 rolls 60 count, 3 rolls 1. Why the Drawstring Matters One pull closes the full bag, so you can lift it out and carry it to the trash without the top opening up. The AutoScooper 12 bags are also designed to stop leaks. 2. Bag Capacity vs. Waste Container Size The 20 lb rating tells you how strong the bag is. What limits how much goes in is the 8 L waste container, so a bag that tears has usually been overfilled or snagged, not overloaded by weight. How to Fit a Bag in the AutoScooper Waste Container These steps follow the AutoScooper user guide. Step 1: Slide Out the Waste Container Pull the container out along its track and keep it level. Step 2: Open the Retainer Ring Lift the ring that holds the bag in place. Step 3: Fit the Bag and Tuck the Edges Under the Ring Open the bag over the container and tuck the edges under the ring all the way around. Step 4: Close the Ring and Press the Bag Down Close the ring, then press the bag down into the container by hand. This keeps it clear of the infrared sensor, because a bag sitting high or stretched tight across the opening can make the box think the bin is full. Step 5: Slide the Container Back Until It Locks Push the container back along the track until it clicks into place. Our guide on how to clean a PetPivot litter box covers washing the container between bags. How Often Should You Replace the Bag? Each time you empty the waste container, the old bag comes out and a new replacement liner goes in. 1. The 5 to 7 Day Rule PetPivot's user guide says to empty the container every 5 days and no later than 7. One reviewer of the AutoScooper 11 said she changes the bag every five to ten days, but going past 7 gives odor more time to build. 2. Changing the Bag Sooner With More Than One Cat More cats fill the container faster, so go by how full the bag is rather than the calendar. Our guide on how often to clean an automatic litter box explains why cat count alone isn't a reliable guide. 3. Signs the Bag Needs Changing Now Odor you can smell the bin when you walk past Alert light the red light comes on Hard to close the drawstring won't pull shut easily Poor fit the container doesn't slide back in cleanly Warm weather heat and humidity make odor build faster How Long Does a Pack of PetPivot Bags Last? Since one bag goes out each time you empty the container, your schedule decides how long a pack lasts. These are estimates based on PetPivot's interval. Bag changed every Bags per month One roll lasts One pack (60) lasts 7 days About 4 About 4.5 months About 14 months 5 days About 6 About 3 months About 10 months 3 days (busy box) About 10 About 2 months About 6 months The AutoScooper 12 Lite comes with one roll of 20 liners, which covers roughly the first 3 to 4 months, so order a pack before it runs out. Can You Use Regular Trash Bags in the AutoScooper? It's tempting to use kitchen bags to save a few dollars, but fit matters more in an automatic box than in a regular trash can. 1. Why Fit Matters for the Infrared Sensor The bag has to tuck under the retainer ring and sit low enough to clear the infrared sensor. A bag that's too short won't reach the ring, and one that's too big can bunch up near the sensor and trigger a false full alert. 2. What Owners Try With Other Bags Owners of automatic litter boxes often try tall kitchen drawstring bags. Many end up rolling the top down, stretching the bag over the edge or holding it in place with clips or rubber bands. Thinner bags can also tear when a full load is lifted out. 3. What PetPivot Recommends PetPivot recommends its fitted AutoScooper liners. A cheaper bag that slips or blocks the sensor can cost more in false alerts and cleanup than it saves. How Much Do PetPivot Litter Box Bags Cost? At the time of writing, each 60 count pack is $24.99 on sale and $39.99 at full price, which works out to about $0.42 to $0.67 per bag. The AutoScooper 12 bags also have a subscription option, and the AutoScooper 12 Lite is sold as a Box + 3 Bag Rolls bundle. Bags are non returnable consumables, so check your model first. Current prices are on the PetPivot consumables page. Common Bag Problems and How to Fix Them Most bag issues come down to fit or timing. Problem Likely cause Fix Red light right after a new bag Bag sitting high near the sensor Press it down under the ring Bag slips off the container Edges not tucked under the ring Refit and close the ring Bag tears when lifting Overfilled or snagged Empty sooner, lift straight up Bin smells Bag left past 7 days Change on time, wash the bin about every 15 days Bag is hard to tie Too full Empty before it reaches the top Bag doesn't fit AutoScooper 11 and 12 bags mixed up Check your model and reorder How to Dispose of a Full Bag Pull the drawstring tight, lift the bag straight up and put it in your household trash. Never flush cat waste or litter, since septic care guidance lists cat litter among the things not to flush. If you're pregnant or immunocompromised, CDC advice is to have someone else handle it, or wear gloves and wash your hands. Our guide on how to dispose of cat litter has more tips. FAQs What bags does the PetPivot litter box use? Fitted drawstring waste bags made for each model. The AutoScooper 12 and 12 Lite use the AutoScooper 12 Waste Bags, and the AutoScooper 11 uses its own longer bag. Both come in 60 count packs. What size are PetPivot litter box bags? The AutoScooper 12 bag measures 21.65 x 11.81 in and the AutoScooper 11 bag measures 23.6 x 11.8 in. Both hold up to 20 lbs of waste and close with a drawstring. How often should I change the bag in my AutoScooper? Every time you empty the waste container, which PetPivot recommends every 5 days and no later than 7. Change it sooner if it smells, fills fast or the red alert light comes on. Do AutoScooper 11 bags fit the AutoScooper 12? PetPivot sells a separate bag for each model, and the AutoScooper 11 bag is about 2 inches longer. Order the bag made for your model, and check the PetPivot FAQ or contact support if you're unsure. Why is the red light on after I put in a new bag? The bag is probably sitting too high and blocking the infrared sensor. Open the ring, tuck the edges under, close it and press the bag down into the container.