So, how do you set up and maintain your composting toilet so that it doesn’t smell? Well, that’s what we’ll cover right now.
Large Tank & Negative Pressure
So, how do you make your toilet smell great all the time? The trick is to have an extra large tank with a small fan in it – also known as negative pressure. Negative pressure can help vent odors and keep the systems operating smoothly.
As soon as you open the toilet lid, the air will be pulled into the tank and sent outside. Having just these two things will do you wonders.
Ventilation
Having great ventilation is also important. Good ventilation can be as simple as having an exhaust fan. Having a window also helps.
Moisture
You’ll want to make sure you have a good amount of moisture.
There are a few ways to add moisture to your composting toilet. One way is to add a layer of peat moss or coco coir to the bottom of the toilet before adding your composting material.
You can also add a layer of damp newspaper or cardboard to the top of the composting material. Finally, you can mist the composting material with water every few days.
Starter
A compost starter is a bacteria or fungi culture that is added to organic waste to help speed up the composting process.
The starter helps break down the organic matter more quickly, making it richer in nutrients and better for your plants.
Maintenance
Next, empty your toilet every two months if it’s one person using it all the time. If two people are using it full-time, you should empty it every three weeks to one month.
Families will most likely need to empty their toilets every week or so. You can empty it in your personal composting system for fertilizer while helping reduce greenhouse emissions.
Here’s a video with more tips: