Composting toilets come in a wide range of types mainly varying by the design. This does affect the application of the system.
One type does not fit all situations.
We have categorised them into the following system types to assist you in getting the best system for your situation.
Dry – Compact – In Unit Composting
These are small, waterless systems that can be placed in existing buildings without too much disruption. The systems aim to compost toilet wastes within the unit for employing of finished compost. The capacity is smaller than larger systems
Dry – Compact – Remote Composting
These systems are small, waterless systems that can be placed in existing houses. However you will need a remote composting area to place the bin containing the toilet wastes.
Dry – Tank – Continual
These are waterless, large tank systems where the compost undergoes continual composting and end compost end product is removed from one end. To install in an existing house modification of the house will be required.
Dry – Tank – Batch
These are waterless, large tank systems with removable containers that are removed to a separate area for composting and an empty tank installed. Again, modification will usually be required to install in an existing house.
Dry – Tank – Rotating Batch
These are waterless, large tank systems with a number of containers mounted on a central axle and the full containers are moved around to expose an empty one. The waste compost in the rested bins and removed when fully composted. Again, modification will usually be required to install in an existing house.
Semi-flush – Tank
These are tank style systems that use a semi-flush of water in a more conventionally designed toilet pedestal. The tank system may be a variety of styles of design.
Full Flush – Tank
These are tank style systems that use a full flush conventional toilet pedestal. The tank system may be a variety of styles.
If you need help in choosing a system for your situation, we have provide a page on Choosing a System.