Composting toilet instructions for guests (template)

How it works

• This cabin has a composting toilet. There's no water or flushing; waste breaks down naturally in the unit. With a few easy steps, it doesn't smell.

Using the toilet

• Please sit down every time, including when peeing. [Urine-separating models: this lets the front bowl catch urine and the back take solids].
• After solids: [Steps, e.g. add one scoop of the wood shavings from the bucket beside the toilet / turn the handle on the side two full turns].
• Toilet paper: [Goes in the toilet / please put it in the lidded bin next to the toilet].
• Close the lid after each use.

Please don't put in

• Wipes, sanitary products, tampons, condoms or diapers. A lidded bin is at [Bin location].
• Water, cleaning products or food scraps.
• [Anything else for your model, e.g. no urine in the solids side].

Keeping it fresh

• The small fan runs all the time to keep air moving and smells away. Please leave it on. Its switch is at [Fan switch location].
• Cover material: [Where spares are kept].
• If you notice a smell, add an extra scoop of cover material and let us know.

Hand washing

• Please wash hands at [Sink or hand wash station location]. Hand sanitizer is at [Location].

You don't need to empty anything

• We take care of emptying and maintenance between stays.

If something goes wrong

• The bowl or urine bottle looks full, the fan stops, or there's a strong smell: text [Host name] at [Host phone].
• [Backup toilet: e.g. a regular toilet is in the main house / outhouse at Location].