DIY Composting Toilet Plans

BUILD YOUR OWN COMPOSTING TOILET
This manual assumes you have a basic knowledge of construction techniques.

Construction of this unit requires the use of various hand and power tools.
Also, this manual assumes construction using all of the items listed below. If
you need to substitute any of these items, (especially plastic jugs, computer fan,
bucket, etc.) then you will need to adjust the dimensions of corresponding parts
accordingly.
PLEASE READ ADDITIONAL WARNINGS AND DISCLAIMERS ON PAGE 2

BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH YOUR BUILD
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Tools/supplies needed: Parts needed:

4x8' Sheet of 5/8" A/C Plywood
Screwdriver 48" 1x2
Drill and drill bits Urine Diverter
Table Saw or Circular Saw Wood Toilet Seat
Jig Saw Struts
Carpenter Square Piano Hinges
1-1/2" (+/-) Hole saw Regular hinges
2" hole saw for vent Computer fan
(Optional but extremely helpful - Disk sander for PVC Pipe Reducer
trimming computer fan edges) 2" PVC Pipe
Vent cover
Wood screws (2) 1-Gallon Jugs
Wood Glue 2-1/2 Gallon Bucket
Polyurethane (or similar) wood sealer
Adhesive caulk
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PLEASE READ ENTIRE PLANS BEFORE BEGINNING

CONSTRUCTION TO FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF
WITH THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS
Components Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Plywood Optimization Plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Assembly Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 9
COMPONENTS OVERVIEW
Box Assembly Interior Support Assembly Seat Assembly

1 Left Side Panel 21-3/4" x 17" 9 Storage Partition 5" x 14-1/2" 18 Seat Lid 15-1/2" x 18-5/8"
2 Right Side Panel 21-3/4" x 17" 10 Storage Partition 5" x 14-1/2" 19 Seat Lid Hinge Mount 15-1/2" x 2-3/8"
3 Front Panel 20-1/2" x 14-1/2" 11 Interior Support Panel 20-1/2" x 14-1/2" 20 Seat Side Support 19-3/4" 1x2
4 Rear Panel 20-1/2" x 17" 12 Urine Jug Partition* 14-7/8" x 3" 21 Seat Lid Hinge Support 14-7/8" 1x2
5 Lid 21-3/4" x 20-1/8" 13 Urine Jug Partition* 14-7/8" x 3" 22 Toilet Seat Mount* Dimension based
on toilet seat selected
6 Lid Hinge Mount 21-3/4" x 1-1/2" 14 Solids Bucket Partition* 12-1/4" x 3"
23 Urine Diverter
7 Front Panel Trim 20-1/4" x 2" 15 Solids Bucket Partition* 12-1/4" x 3"
24 Toilet Seat
8 Front Panel Spacer 5" x 5/8" 16 Solids Bucket Partition* 8-5/8" x 3"
17 Liquids Jug Spacer* 4-1/2" x 3"
24
6 10 23
5
22
4 9
7 19
11
15
1
16 18 21
14
2 20
13
3
17 12
PLYWOOD OPTIMIZATION
Box Assembly Interior Support Assembly Seat Assembly

1 Left Side Panel 21-3/4" x 17" 9 Storage Partition 5" x 14-1/2" 18 Seat Lid 15-1/2" x 18-5/8"
2 Right Side Panel 21-3/4" x 17" 10 Storage Partition 5" x 14-1/2" 19 Seat Lid Hinge Mount 15-1/2" x 2-3/8"
3 Front Panel 20-1/2" x 14-1/2" 11 Interior Support Panel 20-1/2" x 14-1/2"
4 Rear Panel 20-1/2" x 17" 12 Urine Jug Partition* 14-7/8" x 3"
5 Lid 21-3/4" x 20-1/8" 13 Urine Jug Partition* 14-7/8" x 3"
6 Lid Hinge Mount 21-3/4" x 1-1/2" 14 Solids Bucket Partition* 12-1/4" x 3"
7 Front Panel Trim 20-1/4" x 2" 15 Solids Bucket Partition* 12-1/4" x 3"
8 Front Panel Spacer 5" x 5/8" 16 Solids Bucket Partition* 8-5/8" x 3"
17 Liquids Jug Spacer* 4-1/2" x 3"
15* 17*
10 12*
9
19
13*
18
The red line represents a

4' x 8' sheet of 5/8" plywood.
Note that each saw cut removes

1/8" of wood so be sure to add
11
4
3
that when drawing cut lines.

Or measure and draw cut lines
8
after each cut.
16*
3" dimension on the panels with
an asterisk (*) is not critical. It is
OK if they end up a bit short.
14*
1
6
7
STEP 1 STEP 3 STEP 5
Assemble panels 1, 2 and 4 as shown. Use a car- Assemble panel 3 between panels 1 and 2. Turn panel 18 upside down and place the Urine
penter square to ensure all panels are plumb and Use glue and screws between 2 and 3. Diverter in an approximately centered position.
square. Use only screws between 1 and 3. Note: Be sure it is positioned to allow jugs and
Note that panel 4 fits between panels 1 and 2. (you will glue this joint after step 9) bucket to be properly aligned under it. (see
Use glue and screws between 2 and 4. Install Seat Lid Supports 20 and 21 as shown using Steps 9 and 10)
Use only screws between 1 and 4. glue and screws. Once the correct position has been determined,
(you will glue this joint after step 9) 21
trace the edge of the Urine Diverter with a pencil
4
and remove the Urine Diverter.
Mark a cut line about 1" inside the edge line.
Using a Jig Saw, cut out a hole on the cut line.
20
2 3
STEP 2
Determine the position of panels 9 and 10 based
on your desired storage compartment needs, then
using glue and screws, assemble panels 9 and 10 STEP 4
to panel 11. Using a 1-1/2" hole saw centered 2" in from the front
Glue and screw panel 11 to panel 4. and right side, drill a finger-pull hole into Seat Lid
Use only screws between 1, 9 and 10. Panel (18).
(you will glue this joint after step 9)
10 11
Turn the panel right side up and ensure the Urine Using a Piano Hinge attach the Seat Lid/Urine Di- If necessary, install Spacer 17 to hold Urine Jug in
Diverter fits with the edge flush against the top of verter assembly to the Seat Lid Hinge Support position.
the panel. Trim panel hole if necessary. Reattach Left Side Panel 1 with glue and screws
Once it fits flat, glue the Urine Diverter to the panel Piano Hinge
using Adhesive Caulk or Construction Adhesive.
STEP 9
Open the Seat Lid Assembly. 17
Using your Urine Jugs and Solids Bucket in position
under the lid, determine the correct positions of all
the partitions 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 and glue and STEP 11
STEP 7 screw them to the surrounding panels.
Install Seat Lid Assembly Strut as shown.
Using glue and screws, install the Seat Lid Hinge Remove Left Side Panel 1 if necessary for access.
Support (6) as shown.
6
Strut
15
16
14
12
13
Separate the Toilet Seat you purchased from its Lid. Glue and screw the Top Lid Hinge Mount (6) to the Using a Piano Hinge, attach the Top Lid assembly to
If you can, use its hinge and mount to attach it to the assembly as shown. the Top Lid Hinge Mount
Seat Lid/Urine Diverter Panel. Glue the Front Panel Spacer (8) to the Front Panel
If not, determine the appropriate size for a Seat as shown.
Piano Hinge
Hinge Mount (22) and attach by screwing it to the
underside of the Toilet Seat. 6
Then install hinges between the Hinge Mount (22)

and the Seat Lid Assembly as shown.
22
Hinges
STEP 14 STEP 16
Set the Top Lid (5) in place to determine the best Install Top Lid Assembly Strut as shown.
position for Front Panel Trim (7).
Glue (7) to (5) and clamp overnight to allow good
bond
Strut
5
Temporarily install the finished unit into your van or Remove the metal grille from the computer fan and Install the Composting Toilet Box in its final location
tiny home to determine and mark location for vent then using a disk sander or some other means, trim and then using a 2" Hole Saw, drill a hole through
fan and pipe on both the wall and the enclosure box. away the corners of the fan housing until it will fit the wall to the outside.
snugly inside the wide end of the pipe reducer.
In a van, the vent should exit the vehicle on a flat Push a length of 2" PVC pipe into the smaller end
panel of the exterior. Be sure you are not about to of the Reducer/Fan Assembly and insert it into the
drill at a crease on the exterior panel. hole. Push the Reducer/Fan Assembly all the way
against the back of the enclosure. Go outside and
In a tiny home, check to make sure you are not drill- mark the PVC Pipe even with the outside wall (or
ing through any existing plumbing, electrical wires or outside of your van.)
existing vents.
Using a 2" Hole Saw, drill a hole through the enclo-

sure box..
STEP 20
Drill a hole in the pipe reducer and then push the
fan wires out through the hole from the inside and
firmly push the fan into the pipe reducer as shown.
STEP 22
Remove and cut the PVC Pipe at the mark and then
sand away some of the end if necessaryl so the
Vent Cover will fit snugly over the end of the pipe.
STEP 18
Seal all the joints inside the box with caulk and
then seal the entire assembly inside and out with
polyurethane wood sealer. Follow manufacturer's
instructions for how many coats to use.
(We used three coats)
STEP 23
Reassemble the Reducer/Fan assembly to the PVC
pipe, and install it with adhesive caulk, putting the
Vent Cover on the pipe from the outside, and ad-
hering it with adhesive caulk making sure the flange
covers any gaps between the hole and the pipe.
Connect wires to your 12V power supply making

sure that the fan turns in a direction to push air OUT
of the enclosure to the outside.
Place composting material (we use Peat Moss - it's

easy to find and it works great) into the bucket and
position it under the rear of the seat. Remove the
cap and place your Urine Jug under the spout on
the Urine Diverter. (Backup Urine Jug fits alongside)
And you're done!
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BUILD YOUR OWN COMPOSTING TOILET

This manual assumes you have a basic knowledge of construction techniques.

PLEASE READ ADDITIONAL WARNINGS AND DISCLAIMERS ON PAGE 2

Tools/supplies needed: Parts needed:

FIrst things first - The fine print:

If you are good with this, then let's get started!

PLEASE READ ENTIRE PLANS BEFORE BEGINNING

Box Assembly Interior Support Assembly Seat Assembly

Box Assembly Interior Support Assembly Seat Assembly

The red line represents a

Note that each saw cut removes

that when drawing cut lines.

Then install hinges between the Hinge Mount (22)

Using a 2" Hole Saw, drill a hole through the enclo-

Connect wires to your 12V power supply making

Place composting material (we use Peat Moss - it's

And you're done!

If you have questions, feel free to email us.

And please "Like" and "Subscribe" on our YouTube Channel:

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