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AccessoriesContinuous Composting Toilets
What is Continuous Composting?
Continuous composting involves using a large container where new material is added at one end or the top, and finished compost mulch is taken out from the other end. This system is often compared to batch composting, where composting happens in discrete, separate batches. The key advantage of continuous composting lies in its ongoing process, which requires less frequent intervention and offers consistent composting outcomes.
Benefits of Continuous Composting
The greatest asset of continuous composting is its long service intervals. Unlike batch composting, which demands regular switch between composting containers, continuous composting systems can operate for extended periods without requiring maintenance. This makes it an ideal solution for those who prefer low-maintenance, efficient waste management.
Additionally, because the composting units are fixed in place, they can usually be half-buried underground. This way installed, the CF composting toilets do not require as much space underneath the bathroom floor.
Our Continuous Composting Toilet Models:
CF 4 and CF 8
At Waterless Toilet Shop, we offer two exceptional models in category of continuous composting toilets: the CF 4 and CF 8. The term “CF” stands for “cultus fulcrum” which in Latin means “composting in single container”.
The smaller CF 4 composting toilet has capacity for up to 2-4 people using it full-time year-around (depending on the climate). In part-time seasonal use, the CF 4 has capacity up to 8 people using the toilet. The system supports on average 16 visits daily.
The larger CF 8 has capacity up to 6 people using the toilet full-time, or 12 people part-time. The system supports on average 24 visits daily. Please note that the numbers are estimated averages that are heavily affected by different factors including climate, what kind of dry organic bulking agent is used and how much etc.
These models are designed to provide large use capacity for tiny houses and cabins with limited space below bathroom floor level.
CF continuous composting toilets are used just like any regular toilet. The toilets come with a porcelain-made dry toilet pedestal that is fixed in to the bathroom. The toilet looks and feels like any other normal toilet you are used to. The only difference is that the toilet isn’t flushed. Male users can also urine standing if preferred, unlike with the other commercial urine-diverting toilets with which all users must sit.
The CF composting toilets are split-system composting toilets, meaning that the composting unit is intended to be installed under the bathroom/outhouse floor level. The composting unit has to be directly below the toilet so that all waste falls into the composting unit through the waste pipe.
The CF 4 is our split-system composting toilet with the lowest profile when partially buried (= needs least space below floor level). If you do not have any clear space below your bathroom, you should have a look at our self-contained waterless toilet options.
The CF toilet’s sub-floor composting unit is delivered without a ready-made hole for the waste pipe. This allows a little flexibility for the installation, so that the dry toilet pedestal does not have to right in the center of the system.
The service of CF composting toilets involves shoveling of ready compost from one end of the sub-floor composting unit. The CF composting containers have a hatch on the other end of container that is opened to empty the container. A wheelbarrow is useful when emptying the toilet.
Unlike like you might assume, the toilet waste does not smell at all and should no longer be recognizable as toilet waste. We recommend using dry material such as hemp or peat to improve the compost quality when using the toilet.
