An important part of having a composting toilet is of course emptying all that nutrient rich soil at the end. So what is the easiest way to do that?
An important part of having a composting toilet is of course emptying all that nutrient rich compost at the end. So what is the easiest way to do that? First, check our blog about safely handling humanure and gear up. Then it’s time to dive in - not literally!
The Nature Loo system has been designed to be emptied with ease at the end of the composting process. The chamber will need to be disconnected from the toilet first by lifting the lid of the chamber up the waste chute’s length. We like to install a strap or hook under the floor of the toilet to attach the chamber lid so it stays out of the way during the swap over. Following this, both the air ventilation and the excess liquid hose will need to be removed; these can just be put to the side so they can be attached to the next chamber. Then it’s a simple process of moving the chamber out from under your home placing it aside (ideally in a nice sunny spot), with the out-of-service lid on, to allow it to finish composting.
When this process has finished and the contents are well decomposed, wheel the chamber to where you are putting the compost and remove the lid. From here you can either tip the system or leave it flat to shovel/scoop out the material. If you’re adding the compost to your gardens or grounds, ensure you layer some soil or heavy mulch on top to prevent accidental contact by children or animals. Please read ”The Proper Way to Use and Dispose of Composting Toilet Waste” for important safety guidelines.