Composting toilets

Composting toilets are self-contained systems that don’t require water, electricity, or chemicals. They include one or more containers inside to capture all waste. Basic composting toilets gather both urine and solid waste in one single container. Those with a separation mechanism use two containers and have an insert that directs urine into a liquids container, while solids go into a separate solids container. Collecting liquid and solid toilet waste in separate containers facilitates waste disposal enormously, while simultaneously reducing odors to a minimum. The whole process is absolutely hygienic and at no point do you come in touch with excreta. Since no connection to the sewage system or electricity network is needed, a composting toilet can be used self-sufficiently at any location.

Composting toilets are well-known for their odor-free operation. However, keeping them that way requires regular maintenance. Unpleasant smells usually happen when feces and urine mix and start to break down. It's best to use a composting toilet with a separator to avoid this issue. By separating solid and liquid waste, you prevent odor from forming right from the start, slowing down the process of smell development. Extra steps can be taken to completely avoid bad odors. For example, putting a bit of litter on top of the solid waste helps keep the container odor-free for extended periods. Plus, with our unique TROBOLO SafeShell System®, the liquids container of the TROBOLO WandaGO and WandaGO Lite stays odor-free indefinitely.

Regarding emptying your composting toilet, you have several options. You can dispose of the solid waste by tossing it in with your household trash or composting it. Simply remove the inlay with the waste from the solids container and toss it into your household trash, similar to how you would dispose of a used diaper. Alternatively, if you prefer composting, place the inlay and its contents in your composter. Just make sure to use our compostable inlays for this option. As for the liquid waste, you can flush it down a regular toilet or dilute it with water and use it as natural fertilizer for your ornamental plants.

The frequency of emptying a composting toilet varies depending on container sizes and how often it's used. For the TROBOLO WandaGO and WandaGO Lite, the solids container can typically be used around 8-12 times, while the liquids container can handle 10-20 uses. It's recommended to empty the solids container every 5-10 days. The liquids container can be emptied whenever it's full and there's no need to adhere to specific timeframes since it's protected against odors indefinitely by our TROBOLO SafeShell® System.

Since a composting toilet doesn't use any water, flushing isn't involved. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean you can't dispose of toilet paper in it. With TROBOLO composting toilets, you can simply put your toilet paper in the solids container, located in the back part of the toilet, similar to where you would place it in a traditional toilet. If you choose to compost your toilet waste, ensure you use compostable toilet paper without any chemical additives. Please be aware that while all TROBOLO composting toilets can handle toilet paper perfectly fine, other models, especially those with stirring mechanisms, might not be suitable for this.

Composting toilets are not considered gross because since are odorless, hygienic, and easy to clean. You never come in direct contact with the waste, and because solid and liquid waste are kept separate, the emptying process is much cleaner compared to chemical toilets or dry toilets without a separating insert. Additionally, as there is no water involved, you never face issues such as clogging, leaking, or overflowing.

Composting toilets are suitable for use in winter, provided they are made from appropriate materials and do not contain any mechanical parts that can freeze or be damaged by the cold. Our composting toilets TROBOLO WandaGO and WandaGO Lite are completely weather-proof, ensuring year-round usability, including in winter. You can confidently leave them outside during rainy, hailing, or snowy conditions without any concern. No parts are susceptible to weather damage, even in sub-zero temperatures.

Diarrhea is not an issue when using composting toilets. Our composting toilets are designed to effectively manage all types of toilet waste with ease, even diarrhea. With all solid waste, including diarrhea, directed into the inlay of the solids container, there's no risk of spills or mess. Just ensure you cover it with enough litter for proper drying and odor control.