Fixing/cleaning valve vs replacing water bottles?

[Autonerd]

Our latest water bottle seems to be leaking from the ball valve -- I think I've replaced a water bottle every couple of years. I don't mind spending the $$ on a new water bottle, but I hate throwing more plastic into a landfill. Is there any point in disassembling/cleaning the valve? I haven't looked closely to see if it's "user-serviceable" but if there's an alternative to throwing it away, I'd like to try that.

EDIT: This is the bottle we've been using: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CGTR87K

 

[Roselina]

Our latest water bottle seems to be leaking from the ball valve -- I think I've replaced a water bottle every couple of years. I don't mind spending the $$ on a new water bottle, but I hate throwing more plastic into a landfill. Is there any point in disassembling/cleaning the valve? I haven't looked closely to see if it's "user-serviceable" but if there's an alternative to throwing it away, I'd like to try that.

EDIT: This is the bottle we've been using: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CGTR87K

Mmm I’ve never come across those bottles in the UK
I understand about adding to landfill but if you’ve had it few years then you’ve done well !
I’d go for a new one
I use the classic water bottles and get a new one every 6 months and recycle what I can of the old one

CLASSIC Crystal Deluxe 'Large' Small Animal Drinking Bottle – 20 oz | Non-Leak Water Bottle for Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Chinchillas & Other Small Pets Amazon.com

 

[Freela]

In my experience once they start leaking it's hard to get them to stop... I've tried 'fixing' them in the past with not much success. It's probably time for a new one. I understand not wanting to add to landfill, but unfortunately these things don't seem made to last!

 

[Merab]

Can you recycle hard plastics ?
Our local tip has a plastic recycling bin for hard plastics so anything that I can’t put in the home recycling bin goes there.
Another alternative is glass bottles.

 

[GuineaDobbin]

Our latest water bottle seems to be leaking from the ball valve -- I think I've replaced a water bottle every couple of years. I don't mind spending the $$ on a new water bottle, but I hate throwing more plastic into a landfill. Is there any point in disassembling/cleaning the valve? I haven't looked closely to see if it's "user-serviceable" but if there's an alternative to throwing it away, I'd like to try that.

EDIT: This is the bottle we've been using: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CGTR87K

On that link you posted, there is a video showing adjustment and disassembly of the nozzle. That part at least ooks serviceable and solidly made.

I may have to get one to try. The Classic Crystal ones are fine but hard to clean and drippy. My only venture into a 'premium' bottle resulted in two very dehydrated boys when it stopped working suddenly during a heat wave. I've been reluctant to experiment again since!