How do I compost down Humanure on a boat?
Composting down Humanure on a boat. As a boater of 20 plus years I have used every
Do I need a Fan?
There is absolutely no need for a fan in a correctly managed composting toilet, with these loos
What do I do with the wee and poo the toilet ‘collects’
Urine – In ‘developed’ counties, urine is relatively ‘benign’ and would not normally contain bad diseases, parasites etc.
How often do I need to empty the solids bucket/tank?
People produce very low volumes of poo! The average is around 300g/day and most of that is
How often do I need to empty the urine bottle?
If you are using a bottle to capture the urine then how long it takes to fill
Do you compost the urine?
Generally, no! Urine can be added to the contents of a compost bin if it gets dry
How soon will it compost down in the toilet?
Quick answer… It won’t! Composting takes time and, unless you use the toilet infrequently, it’ll fill up
Do I have to use sawdust on poos?
Yes, or something equally absorbent. Urine diversion is not 100% effective and poos can be loose/runny leading
Why is there no smell?
Most toilet systems mix the pee and poo together creating a dangerous sewage gloop. Bacteria that thrive
Do they smell?
Simply put, no, and certainly less that cassette or tank (pump-out) toilet. A well-managed compost toilet should