Introduction
The composting toilets at Rancho Mastatal convert human waste into fertilizer for plants. It has two large compartments to store waste, and it uses sawdust produced either from the onsite workshop, or from another local sawdust resource. The frame of the structure was created using bamboo and timber connected with a mortise and tenon technique.
Components
The various components of the composting toilet are described in the table below.
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From left to right this image displays the toilet, the sawdust compartment, and the lid to the second waste container. The toilet sits on top of one compartment that takes up half of the storage space. When it is full the toilet is moved to the compartment on the right. A lid is kept on the toilet box when it is not in use to help keep pests out of the compost. A generous amount of sawdust must be added after each toilet use to provide ample organic matter for the composting process to occur properly. |
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