Dry, Compact, Composting in Unit – Composting Toilets

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.


AIR HEAD COMPOSTING TOILET

Manufacturer – EOS DESIGN LLC
Country – USA
System websitewww.airheadtoilet.com
System Type – Dry – Compact – In Unit Composting
Liquids mode – Urine separation
Summary – A floor top composting toilet primarily designed for marine use and also suitable for RV, Tiny house and other situations of low to medium intensity use.
A urine separating system that holds the solids in a tank below the seat and urine in a removable container at the front.
Installation is straightforward with vent and fan installation first and simple secure bolts to the deck to hold the toilet in the bathroom.
The system is solidly built, well known and used in marine situations and has a long track record.
More Information – Air Head Composting Toilet Details Page


BIOLAN EASYLETT

Manufacturer – BIOLAN OY
Country – FINLAND
System webpagewww.biolangroup.fi/english/default2.asp?active_page_id=1109
System Type – Dry – Compact – In Unit Composting


BIOLAN NATURUM COMPOSTING TOILET

Manufacturer – BIOLAN OY
Country – FINLAND
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System Type – Dry – Compact – In Unit Composting


BIOLAN SEPARATING DRY TOILET

Manufacturer – BIOLAN OY
Country – FINLAND
System webpagewww.biolan.com/products/toilets/toilets/biolan-separating-dry-toilet.html
System Type – Dry – Compact – In Unit Composting


BIOLET COMPOSTING TOILET 15, 25 and 65

Manufacturer – BIOLET TOILET SYSTEMS, Inc
Country – USA
System webpagewww.biolet.com/products/biolet-composting-toilet
System Type – Dry – Compact – In Unit Composting
Summary – The Biolet range of electric toilets all operate similarly, just having different capacities. These systems have a long history, going back to 1972 and are sold worldwide (sometimes under the name Mulltoa).
The systems have sensors and elements to maintain heating, air circulation and mixing of the contents for maximum composting. When composted, the end product is transferred to a lower chamber for removal. A cover is present until you sit on the seat and when you finish, the agitator is automatically activated.
Rated at 3 – 4 full time users according to the model, these systems are great for cabin and household use, although their chambers are not large enough for bulk loading (like bulk tank composting toilet systems), so user capacity should not be exceeded.

Small, compact, advanced units that can be fitted into cabins, households, boats and vehicles with minimal alteration.


ENVIROLET WATERLESS SELF-CONTAINED

Manufacturer – SANCOR INDUSTRIES
Country – USA
System webpagewww.envirolet.com/enwatsel.html
System Type – Dry – Compact – In Unit Composting


ENVIROLOO

Manufacturer – ENVIRO OPTIONS Pty Ltd
Country – SOUTH AFRICA
System webpagewww.enviro-loo.com/
System Type – Dry – Compact – In Unit Composting


HYTTORGORGET VERA BIONOVA

Manufacturer – HYTTORGORGET
Country – NORWAY
System webpagewww.hyttetorget.no/bio-nova?variant=11767
System Type – Dry – Compact – In Unit Composting


HYTTORGORGET VERA PIONEER

Manufacturer – HYTTORGORGET
Country – NORWAY
System webpagewww.hyttetorget.no/vera-pioner?variant=11769
System Type – Dry – Compact – In Unit Composting


MULL TOA 15, 25, 55, 65

Manufacturer – MULLTOA SWEDISH ECOLOGY AB
Country – SWEDEN
System webpagewww.mulltoa.com/eng/html/mulltoa.html
System Type – Dry – Compact – In Unit Composting


NATURE’S HEAD COMPOSTING TOILET

Manufacturer – NATURE’S HEAD, Inc.
Country – USA
System webpagewww.natureshead.net/
System Type – Dry – Compact – In Unit Composting


NATURUM COMPOSTING TOILET

Manufacturer – BIOLAN OY
Country – FINLAND
System webpagewww.naturum.fi/english/index_e.htm
System Type – Dry – Compact – In Unit Composting


SUN-MAR CENTREX WATERLESS

Manufacturer – SUN-MAR CORP
Country – CANADA
System webpagewww.sun-mar.com/prod_dry.html
System Type – Dry – Compact – In Unit Composting
Summary – The Centrex waterless systems comprise of 6 systems, in two capacities, the 2000 and the 3000 and 3 versions; Non Electric (NE), Electric< and AC.DC.
The system does not use water and the Sun-mar waterless pedestal has a 10” pipe that drops directly into the composting unit below. This means the cottage or house design must be able to accommodate the tank directly below the toilet pedestal.
The 2000 systems are for medium to heavy cottage use, and the 3000 series for heavy cottage or medium house use.
The composting unit has additional airflow (AF) designed in to accelerate composting.

For situations where water is critical, and you have the space under the toilet, these systems are suited.


SUN-MAR COMPACT

Manufacturer – SUN-MAR CORP
Country – CANADA
System webpagewww.sun-mar.com/prod_self_comp.html
System Type – Dry – Compact – In Unit Composting
Summary – This is a compact, in unit composting toilet that can be just placed on the floor of a cabin or small house and once connected to electricity and vent and drain, can be used.
It has a small capacity, 1 persons full time, or medium cabin use, but does have the capacity for small episodes of higher use.
A good looking system for cabins or houses with minimal installation disruption.


SUN-MAR EXCEL & EXCEL NE

Manufacturer – SUN-MAR CORP
Country – CANADA
System webpagewww.sun-mar.com/prod_self_exce.html and
www.sun-mar.com/prod_self_exce_ne.html
System Type – Dry – Compact – In Unit Composting
Summary – The Sun-mar Excel range is the best selling of the Sun-mar systems because of its ease of installation and large capacity while still maintaining its waterless advantage.
The systems can accommodate up to a family of 5 so is suitable for all cottages and average houses, and some light commercial applications.
The Excel systems uses electricity to accelerate composting, but the NE range are non electric and are suitable for more remote situation, with a slightly reduced capacity.
The Excel range are long established models with reliable performance.


SUN-MAR MOBILE

Manufacturer – SUN-MAR CORP
Country – CANADA
System webpagewww.sun-mar.com/prod_self_mobi.html
System Type – Dry – Compact – In Unit Composting
Summary – The Sun-mar mobile has been specifically designed for use in boats and Recreation Vehicles and the movement that can occur in water and on road.
The design changes Sun-mar have made is additional seals, venting to be higher up and a lock on the composting chamber to keep it upright during turbulent conditions..
With a capacity of a family of 4 for seasonal use (common in these situations) it is suitable for most applications marine and RV situations.. The system has a vent requiring a continuous 12 volt fan running and there is a 110v heater for use then the boat or vehicles is stationary and can connect to mains.
A charcoal/zeolite filter is also available for situations when the vent cannot be set high.

A system specially suited for its recreational intent.


SUN-MAR SPACESAVER

Manufacturer – SUN-MAR CORP
Country – CANADA
System webpagewww.sun-mar.com/prod_self_spac.html
System Type – Dry – Compact – In Unit Composting
Summary – The Sun-mar Spacesaver is a unit that does what it says on the tin. Used for situation with situations with limited space.
You just need space with a width of 19″ and depth of 22″ a small space can be turned into a toilet location. Is sits straight onto the floor and needs mains electricity and connection to a vent and a liquids pipe to drain.
As it has a smaller evaporation area than other models, it needs to be connected to a liquids drain to ensure any excess liquid is drained. The system has the capacity of the “Compact” so 1 persons full time, or 3 adults of occasional use.

A system that can enable a toilet in tight locations.


TOILETS FOR PEOPLE (TFP) COMPOSTING TOILET

TFP composting toilet (Image thanks to Toilets for People)

Manufacturer – TOILETS FOR PEOPLE (TFP)
Country – USA
System webpagewww.toiletsforpeople.com
System Type – Dry – Compact – In Unit Composting

Summary – The TFP system is mainly for domestic situations where there is no space under the floor to fit a composting tank or where a high water table makes it unusable to have a low level composting chamber.

The toilet has an inner drum that rotates using a crank handle at the front. Upon use, the drum top is exposed and toilet solids deposited in to the drum with the addition of some ash and peat or peat substitute. The liquids are separated by a simple urine separator and flow into a container for use as diluted liquid fertiliser. Every two months, when the drum is full to below the inner flap, you rotate the drum backwards and a simple, but smart, mechanism opens the flap to a holding container below. This container holds a number of deposits and further completes the composting.

A great little system that uses rotation of the composting material to accelerate the composting process by regular mixing of air with the solid wastes. It has the advantage of being able to be just put onto a floor and be working in minutes without any need to have composting chambers below the pedestal. Also cheaply made and uses easily available materials in most parts of the world.