Composting toilets

Frequently Asked Questions

Here you will find short and clear answers to questions we are frequently asked.

If you have any other questions or would like detailed advice on your individual situation, please feel free to call us at 0511/51510816 or send us an e-mail at contact@trobolo.com.

• How does a composting toilet work?

  Inside a composting toilet is a separation insert that ensures that solid and liquid excreta are collected in separate containers. This creates a self-contained system that requires neither water nor chemicals. Consequently, a composting toilet can be used self-sufficiently at any location. The separation mechanism also has several other advantages. For starters, odour development is suppressed, so that the use of a composting toilet is absolutely odourless. In addition, the separated excreta can be removed hygienically and disposed of independently.

• Why does a composting toilet not smell?

  Unpleasant odours only arise when faeces and urine mix and thus set fermentation processes in motion. By separating the solid and liquid excreta, odour formation is already inhibited in its origin when using a composting toilet. Additional measures can be taken to completely prevent the development of odours. Depending on the intended use, TROBOLO offers various options for odour-free toilet use. For continuous use, an electric exhaust system is recommended, which effectively removes residual odours. For occasional use, litter can be used to achieve odourlessness.

• Where can you dispose of the toilet waste?

  In general, it is possible to dispose of the solid waste together with the inlay in the household waste, similar to used diapers. Alternatively, the solid waste can also be composted. The liquid excreta can be disposed of via a regular toilet or diluted with water and used as natural fertiliser.

• How often do you have to empty a composting toilet?

  This question cannot be answered in a general way, as it depends on the size of the containers of the composting toilet on the one hand, but also on how often they are used. In addition, it plays a role whether you use your composting toilet with an electric exhaust system or with litter. If you opt for an electric exhaust system, you can wait until the solids and liquids containers are full before emptying your composting toilet.