HOWTO: Build A Milk Crate Toilet Composter
The folks at Homegrown Evolution, authors of The Urban Homestead, put together a great guide for creating one of these "humanure" Johns out of a five-gallon bucket, milk crate, seat, cable ties, and some scrap wood.
Assembly is straightforward and requires only basic tools, including a jigsaw or keyhole saw.
If you're going to try preparing poop-manure, be sure to read up beforehand.
If you're not interested in compost, this badboy could also make a fine emergency toilet.
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HeartlessMachine
#1 – 9:06 AM July 21, 2009
I've seen (in a camping supply catalog) a toilet seat specifically made to attach to a five-gallon bucket. It might be easier and more legally sound than cutting up a milk crate. Just in case anyone is thinking about doing this, you might want to look for the seat specifically made for the bucket.
Otherwise, I like it!
geekpdx
#2 – 9:57 AM July 21, 2009
legally sound?
really?
We live in a crazy time.
Books can be whispered away, and we have liability concerns for home use composting toilets.
El Stinko
#3 – 11:31 AM July 21, 2009
You could also title this post "How to make your entire house smell like shit."
Homegrown Evolution
#4 – 1:57 PM July 21, 2009
The camping seats are o.k., but when put on top of a bucket they have a bit of a wobble and the seat is kinda small.
And there's no stink with humanure if you cover up the waste properly--sawdust is best. It's far less disgusting than fixing a clogged regular toilet plus you get compost for your garden. Legal? No. Sensible. Yes.
Anonymous Anonymous
#5 – 8:40 PM July 21, 2009
Just get this:
http://www.amazon.com/Reliance-Products-Luggable-Seat-Cover/dp/B0000B13MT/ref=pd_sbs_sg_1/187-4834954-9466626
Cheaper than a regular toilet seat.
bat21
#6 – 8:42 PM July 21, 2009
Just get this:
Reliance Products Luggable Loo Seat Cover
Cheaper than a regular toilet seat.
the phickle phinger oph phate
#7 – 8:40 AM July 22, 2009
@GEEKPDX: I think the "Legally Sound" comment is referring to the fact that most milk crates are obtained illicitly.