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Composting Toilet
Emptying the composting toilet
The liquid waste vessel will contain approximately 6 litres of urine. The translucent material of the container
allows easy visualization of the liquid level.
To empty the liquid waste container:
1. Release the latches located at both front sides of the unit which secure the bowl
to the base
2. Raise the bowl to an angle of approximately 45°, install the cap, and remove the
bottle
3. Dispose of the contents in an appropriate manner. The urine bottle maybe emptied
into a conventional toilet or other appropriate facility. Many books and articles
have been written on the benefi ts of using diluted urine as a fertilizer. Generally in
Australia we will empty behind a tree in the general environment .
Should overfl ow of the liquid waste container occur, the liquid will remain confi ned
to the container base so long as the overfl ow is not excessive. The liquid tank should
be emptied frequently and rinsed with water with detergent or vinegar added. Allowing
urine to remain in the storage container for extended periods is unwise as this will
result in increased odor production.
To empty the solid waste container:
1. With the bottle assembly removed, lift the seat
unit several inches and slide it to the left to
disengage the slip hinge. (You may need to
unhook your vent hose and power supply if it is
necessary to move the bowl to the side.) Remove
the knobs from the mounting brackets at each
side of the base and the base is now ready to
empty.
2. The simplest method is to remove the base and
place a plastic kitchen bag over the opening. The
bag should fi t tightly over the rim and allow you
to invert the base and empty the contents into the
bag without spillage.
IMPORTANT!
It is unnecessary to clean the interior of the solid waste container as composting will continue
from the residual matter clinging to the sides.
Cleaning the base unit, especially with any chemicals, may inhibit its ability to generate the good
bacteria that is breaking down the solid wastes. Simply empty, put in more sphagnum peat moss.
Composting Toilet
Disposal
The recommended procedure for disposing of the contents of the solid waste tank is placing it in a proper
composting bin to allow it to fully decompose. When travelling, this may not be practical. The contents of the
solid waste tank may be safely placed into a conventional rubbish bin if it has been allowed to compost fully.
When fully composted, the solid wastes may be used to fertilize non-ingestible plantings. Placing human
waste compost on edible plants or vegetables is not recommended.
Full-time users have some special circumstances to deal with. Full-time use does not allow enough time for
the solid wastes to compost. The most recent waste, although mixed with the already composted material,
will not be decomposed. This also means that the fecal bacteria (present in fresh human wastes) may still be
present. We recommend taking precautions such as the use of gloves if you may come into contact with waste
material that is not fully composted. It is advisable that you delay emptying the solid waste for 6-8 hours after
the last use.
The Solids Bin. It is best to allow the solids to decompose before emptying your toilet. The longer you wait
before emptying your toilet, the nicer the job will be. You will fi nd that even in as little as one week much of the
solid wastes have begun to decompose, and just the paper products are visible.
The Liquids Bottle. It is best if you do not leave the liquid wastes in the tank for extended periods. While
everyone is different, some urine will smell bad if allowed to sit for extended periods.
Cleansing & maintenance
A quick spray of water and white vinegar or a natural cleaner from the squirt bottle is all that is needed to keep
your unit fresh between uses. If necessary, a moistened paper towel (no synthetics) is excellent for cleansing
the interior (as well as the exterior) of the unit.
For more intensive cleansing or dried-on matter, a paper towel moistened with a 1:1 solution of vinegar
and water may be used, and disposed of, in the same manner, after cleaning. Bleach, ammonia, and other
commercial cleaning compounds should never be added to your composting toilet as they will interfere with
the composting process and may lead to unpleasant odors. These cleaners maybe used to clean the exterior
surfaces.
Maintenance requirements for the toilet are very minimal. All metal parts (bolts, hinges, latches, knobs,
agitator, and trapdoor components) are either stainless steel or brass. Filters on each side of the base should
be removed and cleaned yearly or when emptying the solid wastes. Each fi lter is secured to the housing with 2
Phillips-head bolts. Remove the bolts, clean and replace. Caution should be taken so that the fan is reinstalled
with the airfl ow exiting the unit.
The full-size molded-in seat of the unit is designed for safety and comfort and requires no special care.
IMPORTANT!
Baby diapers, wipes and tampons should not be placed in the solids bin. Many brands of these
items are made from a mix of rayon and non-organic cotton, and are commonly chlorine-bleached.
These will not decompose.