How to install a dog waste station.

Every K9 Dog Waste Station ships in one box with the post, can, dispenser, sign, keys and every bolt it needs. Six steps put it together and set it in the ground. Four measurements decide where everything goes, and the drawing shows all four.

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Before you start

  1. 01

    Know what's under the spot before you dig. If you're not sure where the power, water and gas lines run, call 811 a few days ahead. The call is free, and they'll mark the lines.

  2. 02

    Wear gloves while you assemble and install the station.

  3. 03

    Tighten every nut securely.

  4. 04

    Bring a wrench or socket set, a post hole digger, and a bag of concrete if you pour.

Front view of an installed K9 Dog Waste Station. The sign sits 1 inch above the dispenser, the dispenser sits 2 inches above the raised can lid, the can sits at least 4 inches above the ground, and no more than 14 inches of post goes into the ground. Ground Sign Bag dispenser Lid, raised Can Post Concreterecommended 1 insign to dispenser 2 inlid to dispenser 4 in mincan to ground 14 in maxpost in the ground

What's in the box.

Everything comes in one box. The schedule shows which step uses each part, so you can lay the hardware out in order before you start.

The three bolt lengths drawn against an inch ruler: 1 and 3/8 inch, 2 and 1/4 inch, and 3 inch. Below them, a hex nut, a washer and the spacer. 1⅜ in 2¼ in 3 in × 2 × 4 × 2 0123 in 8 hex nuts 16 washers 1 spacer
Bolt lengths match the ruler. Every bolt takes a hex nut and washers.
QtyPartStep
Parts
3Post sections1
1Can with lid3
1Bag dispenser4
1Sign5
2Keys6
Hardware
21⅜ in bolts1
23 in bolts3
42¼ in bolts4, 5
1Spacer3
8Hex nutsAll
16WashersAll

Six steps.

  1. Assemble the post

    Lay the three post sections end to end so each joint overlaps by four holes. Bolt each joint with one of the 1⅜ in bolts, a washer on each side and a hex nut.

    Hardware
    Two 1⅜ in bolts
    Overlap
    4 holes at each joint
    The three post sections laid end to end, overlapping by four holes at each of the two joints. Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 One 1⅜ in bolt per joint 4 holes 4 holes
    Fig. 1. The post, laid flat before it goes in the ground.

  2. Set the post in the ground

    Dig the hole and set no more than 14 in of the post into the ground. We recommend pouring concrete around the post to keep the station steady.

    Depth
    14 in at most
    Tools
    Post hole digger, concrete
    The post set in concrete, with no more than 14 inches of post below the ground. Ground Concreterecommended 14 in maxpost in the ground
    Fig. 2. Section through the ground at the post.

  3. Mount the can

    Hang the can so its bottom sits at least 4 in above the ground. Bolt the bottom of the can to the post with a 3 in bolt and no spacer. Bolt the top with the other 3 in bolt and the spacer.

    Hardware
    Two 3 in bolts, the spacer
    Clearance
    4 in or more to the ground
    The can bolted to the post, with its bottom at least 4 inches above the ground. The top bolt takes the spacer and the bottom bolt does not. 3 in boltwith the spacer 3 in boltno spacer 4 in mincan to ground
    Fig. 3. The can on the post, front view.

  4. Mount the dispenser

    Raise the can lid all the way. Mount the dispenser so there's 2 in between the raised lid and the bottom of the dispenser, and bolt it on with two of the 2¼ in bolts.

    Hardware
    Two 2¼ in bolts
    Clearance
    2 in above the raised lid
    The dispenser mounted 2 inches above the top of the raised can lid. Bag dispensertwo 2¼ in bolts Can lidraised all the way 2 inlid to dispenser
    Fig. 4. Measure from the top of the raised lid.

  5. Mount the sign

    Bolt the sign 1 in above the dispenser with the last two 2¼ in bolts.

    Hardware
    The last two 2¼ in bolts
    Clearance
    1 in above the dispenser
    The sign bolted 1 inch above the dispenser. The last two2¼ in bolts 1 insign to dispenser
    Fig. 5. The sign sits just clear of the dispenser.

  6. Stock it and lock it

    Load the dispenser with roll bags if you have the Boxed Roll Bags version, or header bags if you have the Hanging Pull Bags version. Put a can liner in the can, then lock the dispenser with the two keys from the box.

    Holds
    1,000 roll bags or 800 header bags
    Keys
    Two, in the box
    The two dispenser versions. The Boxed Roll Bags version has three openings and holds up to 1,000 roll bags. The Hanging Pull Bags version has a slot and holds up to 800 header bags. Both lock with the two included keys. 2 keys Boxed Roll Bagsup to 1,000 roll bags Hanging Pull Bagsup to 800 header bags
    Fig. 6. The two dispenser versions, front view.

Install questions.

How deep should a dog waste station post go?

No more than 14 inches into the ground. We recommend concrete around the post, because it keeps the station steady.

How high should the trash can sit?

Leave at least 4 inches between the bottom of the can and the ground.

How high does the bag dispenser go?

Raise the can lid all the way, then leave 2 inches between the lid and the bottom of the dispenser. The sign goes 1 inch above the dispenser.

Does the Mini Waste Station install the same way?

Yes. The Mini Waste Station goes together with the same six steps and the same four measurements.

Which bags go in the dispenser?

That depends on the version you bought. The Boxed Roll Bags version takes our roll bags, and the Hanging Pull Bags version takes our header bags. It holds up to 1,000 roll bags or 800 header bags.

How many stations does a property need?

It depends on how many dogs live there and how far people walk them. Our guide to how many dog waste stations a property needs works it out.

Order what goes on the post.

StationPost, can, dispenser, sign and keys in one box$359.99, ships freeShop the station BagsRoll bags come 2,000 to a case, header bags 3,000Every order ships freeShop station bags TermsPick Net 30 at checkoutThere's no applicationHow Net 30 works SheetAll six steps and every part on one printed pagePDFDownload the PDF