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====== Bucket toilet ====== | ====== Bucket toilet ====== | ||
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+ | A bucket toilet is a simple toilet for //solid// waste when boondocking; | ||
- | A bucket toilet is a simple toilet for solid waste when boondocking; | + | - simplest: |
- | + | - comfortable: | |
- | The simplest | + | - [[toilet: |
+ | Remember that [[toilet: | ||
===== use ===== | ===== use ===== | ||
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 |
- | - 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 | + | |
Remember that if you have guests you will have to instruct them how to use the bucket. | Remember that if you have guests you will have to instruct them how to use the bucket. | ||
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+ | ===== size ===== | ||
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+ | The usual size is 5-gallon bucket like the ones found at Home Depot, Lowes, etc. There are [[http:// | ||
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===== common improvements | ===== common improvements | ||
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- | 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). |
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===== similarity to composting toilet ===== | ===== similarity to composting toilet ===== | ||
- | A bucket toilet is basically the solids portion of a [[toilet: | + | A compost-style |