How Much Do Composting Toilets Cost?
When pricing a toilet composting system, you should keep in mind what the costs would be both long term and in comparison to a septic of sewage system. For example, most composting toilet systems will be between 25% to 75% less expensive than installing a septic system on your property. And that is just for the upfront costs. Composting toilets will continue to save money over the years on water costs, while also producing a valuable soil additive (humus). If you are flexible and handy with tools, you can build a compost toilet yourself for under $50. The popular “Five Gallon Bucket” compost toilet can be put together in a matter of hours and be ready to use the same day you build it (to see instructions and plans, read “How to Build a Compost Toilet”). However, do not expect these models to pass building code requirements, and also be aware that they require quite a bit more labor and maintenance than their manufactured cousins. These models may not be well suited to many households,
