Oh no, I don't redo the entire thing every day. If I'm only using clay clumping litter, it has to be replaced more often. But since I usually mix premium walnut or corn based litters in with it, they last a lot longer because it clumps better. Normally, I will scoop it once or twice a day, adding just a small amount of fresh litter to it. When I find that the litter that isn't clumped is discolored, then it's time to replace the whole thing. I do compost the feces along with everything else, but my compost pile is in the back of the yard, bordering a railroad track and a vacant lot so it's not bothering anyone. Plus, when I dump cat litter on the compost pile, I cover it with leaves (when they are available) or shredded paper and cardboard, so it's not sitting on top of the pile. My compost piles are large, one pile for each year, and after three years, there is no evidence of anything nasty. Again, I don't use it for gardening.
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