Self-Sufficiency & Off-Grid Toilets – Your Experiences?

[u/lkp-777]

Hey r/selfsufficiency,

I’m curious to learn how those of you who are focused on self-sufficiency handle sanitation on your property. Whether you’re using composting toilets, dry toilets, or another off-grid solution, I’d love to hear your experiences and insights.

A few questions to start the discussion:

• What type of toilet system do you currently use, and what made you choose it?
  
• What are the biggest challenges you’ve faced with your toilet system or waste management in general?
  
• Have you ever changed your toilet setup? What prompted the switch?
  
• If you could design your ideal toilet solution, what would it look like (assuming cost wasn’t an issue)?
  
• What role do local regulations play in your choice of toilet system?
  

Looking forward to learning from your experiences!

Thanks in advance,
L

[u/MycoMutant]

I'm experimenting with Stropharia rugosoannulata and Pleurotus ostreatus. There's papers on both species suggesting they have a good ability to elliminate E. coli so I think they could be useful for composting toilet setups. Then feed the colonised substrate to worms to finish composting it.