Some promotional brochures for composting toilet systems show the unit under a cottage exposed to the elements. However, after you buy the toilet, you might see in the operating manual that the unit must be kept at 65°F (18.33°C) to operate properly. A frozen composter might never thaw out — even during summer months, because… Continue Reading

Most composting toilet systems require electricity to operate heating or forced ventilation exhaust systems (fans). If you do not have adequate power, be it 110V or 220V alternating current or 12V or 24V direct current, your only option is a passive composting toilet system (sometimes simply called a non electric composting toilet). Remember that the… Continue Reading

You must provide adequate space for making connections to the toilet, exhaust pipes, leachate drains, and routine service. It might be helpful to consult with a licensed plumber regarding regulations for installing composters, leachate drains, exhaust pipes, and gray water drains.  

Servicing a composter in a tight space is tricky; the air quality might be bad, and raking and removing the end product difficult. Warning: Many odorless and invisible gases, such as carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, methane (natural gas), and radon are heavier than air and can fill up a foundation from external sources and… Continue Reading

Leave Plenty of Space for Maintaining Your Composter! When locating the composting toilet system, consider how it is going to be maintained and emptied. You must provide an easy-to-clean area with easy access to outdoors for removing compost. If the system will be maintained by a sewage hauling company, make sure the company’s equipment can… Continue Reading