[Greenbuilding] [BULK] Composting toilets

[Lawrence Lile]

Here is a copy of Corwyn's email about them.  

 I looked at the Humanure book online, and it has some very good plans.


I've seen elaborate systems, and simple systems, and for my money, the
simple ones always seem to work very well.  My old composter was a 50
gallon drum with a toilet seat on top.  Add a coffee can of sawdust for
every use, and wheel it out behind the barn when it is 2/3 full.  A year
in the sun, and it goes on the orchard.  

I Think Jenkins' system is a lot more attractive, and easier to carry.
Unless you live in an apartment downtown, I think everyone should have a
composter. (Some municipalities might not agree with me.)
 
Lawrence Lile, P.E., LEED AP

On Dec 19, 2006, at 11:22, Lawrence Lile wrote:

> "Composting Toilet: $50 (plus 6 hours of my labor, however you want to

> charge that)."
>
> What sort of composting toilet did you build for $50?
>
> I'm planning to build one, right now the plan is the old 50 gallon 
> drum with a toilet seat bolted on top, that I've built several dozen
of.
> Its
> not pretty, but it is going in a closet off the mud room.  The only 
> drawback is they are kind of tall and tippy.  What plan do you use?

go read this: http://www.jenkinspublishing.com/humanure.html

The system I use is the one he advocates, and the book is required
reading (IMHO) for anyone (particularly those considering composting
toilets).  The whole text is available on the web if you don't want to
buy it.  I have bought about 7 copies.

Thank You Kindly,

Corwyn

-----Original Message-----
From: Eric Harrod [mailto:erich_vdl at bellsouth.net] 
Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 1:24 PM
To: Lawrence Lile
Subject: [BULK] Composting toilets
Importance: Low

Lawrence,

I have been reading your posts on BigGreen. I am interested in some of
the
comments you have made about composting toilets. I would like to put one
in
my house, but I have only seen the manufactured (expensive) ones. Could
you
direct me to some info on how to build one of these? Any info you can
give
me will be great.

Eric Harrod AIA
Charleston SC