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====== Bucket toilet ====== | ====== Bucket toilet ====== | ||
- | A bucket toilet is a simple toilet for solid waste when boondocking; | + | A bucket toilet is a simple toilet for solid waste when boondocking; |
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+ | - simplest: | ||
+ | - comfortable: | ||
+ | - [[toilet: | ||
- | The simplest bucket toilet consists of a bucket and liner. More complex versions are more like [[toilet: | ||
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Yes these are instructions on how to poop in a bucket. | Yes these are instructions on how to poop in a bucket. | ||
- | - Each time you empty the bucket **add a layer of media to the bottom** right away. This will ensure deposits are completely surrounded by the drying media. | + | |
- | | + | - Remove and dispose of the liner. |
- | - Cover each deposit with the media after use. Close the lid. | + | - When you are ready to change media in compost-style buckets, tie off the top of the liner, pull/pour out the closed liner and transport to a suitable receptable. |
- | - when you are ready to change media, tie off the top of the liner, pull/pour out the closed liner and transport to a suitable receptable. | + | |
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===== common improvements | ===== common improvements | ||
- | A **trash can liner** can make emptying and transporting waste easier and more discreet. | + | A **trash can liner** can make emptying and transporting waste easier and more discreet. Heavy duty kitchen bags fit the bucket nicely. |
A **makeshift seat** can be made with a pool noodle (slit and bent in a circle). | A **makeshift seat** can be made with a pool noodle (slit and bent in a circle). |