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#76431 04/29/07 08:25 PM
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Does anyone have advice about composting toilets? I'm opening a day camp and trying to save some money on putting in a septic system, and am also interested in the "green" aspect of these toilets. Has anyone used composting toilets at a camp? What worked? What didn't? We'll have 120 people on camp for 9 weeks. We're also building a private home on the property. Thanks for any advice, help, or direction you can offer.

#76432 04/30/07 12:36 PM
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We are still in the design and planning stage and are looking to use composting toilets mounted on small trailers. Until we have a permanent location and need to stay mobile, but would like to have an alternative to the traditional portable out house. Like you, we like the ?green? aspect composting toilets.

I would recommend checking with your local health authorities about regulations regarding human waste disposal. When I spoke with the authorities in my area they seemed concerned about sanitization, though I feel it is more because of their knowledge (or lack of). You will also need to figure on the number of units needed, I have seen information saying that a composting toilet can a handle 6-12 people for regular use. You might need 10-20 units to meet your needs depending on the model that you use.

Composting Toilet World might be a good resource to use, their website is:
http://www.compostingtoilet.org/

The Advanced Composting Systems has some good information about facility design planning, at:
http://www.compostingtoilet.com/

Some other sites and their systems can be found, at:
http://www.biolet.com/
http://www.envirolet.com/
http://www.sun-mar.com/

#76433 05/02/07 07:29 PM
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I know that Frost Valley YMCA has some. They might be worth a phone call?

#76434 05/10/07 12:45 PM
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Thanks for your input. We've checked with the local health department and you're right they aren't really familiar with composting toilets.


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