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The compost toilet is an environmentally friendly alternative to the conventional water closet. Our toilet has two chambers over which are two 'seats'. While one chamber is being used, the other is left to turn into compost, which takes about one year. Tim has calculated the size of the chambers on the basis of them taking roughly a year to fill.
The operation is simple. After waste has been deposited, a handful of wood shavings are sprinkled over the waste which then soak it up. Over time this mixture will decompose into a rich bacteria free compost which can be used in the gardens.
The wooden walls and roof of the toilet are made from an old shed which was found on the site already and has been adapted and repaired by Tim.
Tim at work
Creating the foundations
One of the chambers for the waste/compost
Building the throne room!
From the back, showing the two composting chambers
Seated on the throne!
Making the seat
A ventilation pipe has been installed from the compost chambers to the roof. This should draw air in from below and speed the composting process.
