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It’s a Stinky Subject

At a time when water and electricity has been knocked off grid, waste management will have to be addressed. Compost toilets are available that can be neutralized with sawdust or dirt, but if you live in the city with little if any yard, I can’t see a landlord agreeing to let you store a mound of either material. The best option for those living in an urban setting is a camp toilet. There’s nothing “bling” about them, but at least they come with a toilet seat and a collapsible lid, and they cost next to nothing. Line them with heavy plastic bags so the contents can be carefully transferred outdoors. If possible, dig a hole deep enough for sanitary disposal.

In rural areas, an outhouse will solve the problem of waste issues, no matter how long a crisis lasts. For those of you who live in the suburbs, I don’t see how CCR’S will preclude an outhouse when the alternative leads to disease and health risks. If you have any doubts, an outhouse that resembles a shed will work—the “don’t ask, don’t tell” dictum can have you breathing easy through a difficult time. I doubt you will be breaking any rules by using it once things have gone south.