Category Archives: Remote (Split)

Composting Toilet Types: Remote and Self-Contained Units Compared

Recently, more and more people have become interested in installing a compost toilet in their home. Compost toilets have many environmental and financial advantages: they help conserve water, they help reduce the possibility of sewage or groundwater pollution, they eliminate the costs associated with maintaining sewers and septic systems, and their end product is actually … Continue reading

Remote (Central or Split) Composting Toilet Systems

Remote composting toilet systems (also known as “split” or “central” composting systems) are the best choice for most families looking to install a composting toilet in their home.   Remote composting toilet systems are often compared to self-contained composting toilets.  Each type of system has its own benefits and advantages. Self-contained composting toilets are ideal for … Continue reading

Types of Toilet Composting Systems

Toilet composting systems generally require the following features: – a container (often called a “reactor”) where the composting process takes place – some type of exhaust system (often fan-powered) that will help remove water vapor, carbon dioxide and any odors resulting from the composting process – some manner in which oxygen is supplied to the … Continue reading