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AccessoriesComposting Toilets to Outhouses
Tradition Upgraded, Naturally
Composting Toilets to Outhouses
The Modern Outhouse: A New Era of Comfort and Convenience
The Tradition of the Outhouse
Outhouses have a long history, offering privacy and a designated place for waste in old communities. Back then, they were little more than pits or buckets, often remembered for their unpleasant odors, flies, and inconvenient locations far from the main living areas, sometimes even posing risks like encounters with wildlife.
A Modern Renaissance
Despite their unsavory past, outhouses are making a surprising comeback, especially at cottages, gardens, and natural retreats. Today’s outhouses, equipped with modern composting toilets, offer a much-improved experience, eliminating many of the issues associated with traditional designs.
- Odorless by Design
Forget the old stereotypes — today’s composting toilets are engineered to be completely odor-free. That means you can install them right where you need them, close to living spaces, without worrying about unpleasant smells. - Long Service Intervals
Thanks to large-capacity composting systems and efficient design, modern composting toilets only need to be emptied a few times a year. You’ll spend less time on maintenance and more time enjoying your property. - Simple to Maintain
Servicing a composting toilet is straightforward. There’s no complicated plumbing or expensive pumps to worry about — just an occasional emptying of compost that’s already well on its way to becoming soil.
A composting toilet in an outhouse can handle more waste with minimal maintenance compared to smaller indoor systems. Large-capacity batch composting toilets are perfect for outhouses, efficiently managing waste and requiring less frequent attention.
If you’re planning to build your own outhouse, here are some helpful tips:
- Plan Your Model
Decide on the toilet model before starting. Our Green Toilet blueprints can serve as a great guide, even if you have your own design in mind. - Size Matters
Ensure the outhouse is spacious enough, with a depth of at least 5 feet for comfortable movement. - Optimal Location
Utilize any natural slopes in your yard to avoid stairs and keep the building accessible as in the drawing below. - Ventilation and Liquid Management
If converting an existing structure, place the toilet against an outer wall for easy ventilation and liquid hose installation. - Upgrade Existing Structures
With our Green Toilet composting systems, you can modernize an old outhouse without needing to build a new one from scratch. For example, Green Toilets have a adjustable waste chute to help installation. - Handwashing Station
Plan for a nearby handwashing station for convenience and hygiene.
