Frequently Asked Questions
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A composting toilet works by using aerobic decomposition to transform human waste into a humus-like material suitable for use as fertilizer.
Unlike a traditional toilet which flushes waste away into a septic tank or sewage system, composting toilets treat waste locally to produce a solid substance similar to humus while liquids are separated to ensure an aerobic environment for the microbial activity.
This process of composting, in which waste is converted into a nutrient-rich soil amendment, makes composting toilets a more sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional sanitation.
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No, composting toilets do not smell when used properly.
They will not stink out your van, boat, tiny home, camper, or cabin. The pre-composted material looks and smells earthy—like a forest floor.
When emptying the loo, there is no unpleasant odour, unless you’re one of those rare folks that don’t like forest floors.
CompoCloset composting toilets have an internal carbon filter to help reduce odor even more!
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Yes, composting toilets need emptying but much less frequently than chemical toilets.
From our experience, composting toilets are much less unpleasant to empty than chemical toilets because they don’t have an unpleasant smell and the solids simply resemble dirt.
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Yes, you can pee in a composting toilet.
CompoCloset composting toilets are designed to separate the pee from the poop to eliminate any nasty odours.
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Yes, you can put a composting toilet in an RV.
It is a great way to save water, space and not deal with nasty chemicals.