How Do You Build A Compost Toilet?
As potable water becomes more scarce all over the world, individuals and governments are re-examining the practicality of the composting toilet. A properly maintained composting toilet is odor-free and as easy to use as a flush toilet. It also provides valuable compost for gardens and saves thousands of gallons of water a year. Begin by creating a compost heap. The contents of your toilet will periodically be emptied onto the heap along with food scraps, garden clippings and other waste. You need a bin to which you can add waste, one that holds aging compost and a bin for sawdust, peat moss or other organic material to be mixed in with the waste to create the compost. Choose the container for the waste that will be collected by your toilet. Options include 55-gallon steel drums and plastic storage bins, but most people opt for a sturdy 5-gallon bucket, which can be easily carried to the compost heap. Design and build a cabinet or bench to match your bathroom decor. Some composting toil
