How do I empty my OGO™ Compost Toilet Solids Bin?

There are two ways to access the solids bin:

1. You can lift the top of the toilet bowl and lift the solids bin from the top of the unit.
2. Unlock the drawer hooks, remove the drawer and urine bottle and remove them from the front.

There is no “right” way, it comes down to your individual space and preference. After removing you can discard your compost medium from the solids bin by one of these methods:

1. Use a compostable trash bag, we suggest 15–20 litre bags for single convenient single-use dumping. You can see in our video below that this is our preferred method.
   • Once in a compost bag, it can go into a long-term compost bin/pile to finish the process.
   • If your local council allows it, throw it in the trash (It will continue composting inside the bag, even in the landfill which is safer than untreated waste which becomes biohazardous).

2. Dump bin directly onto a designated compost pile.
   • Your local community may have designated compost dumpsites already set up. If not talk with your local council about setting one up. As composting grows in popularity, the more accessible dump sites will be.
   • REMEMBER composting is a cycle, so while it starts in your solids bin, it will take 6 to 12 months to fully break down into usable and safe compost.
     • Proper rotation is important to remember (FIFO, first in first out) having several bins at various stages of the composting process helps keep the cycle moving.
     • Humanure (compost medium + solid waste) will create nitrate-rich compost, which will need to be balanced out with carbon-rich (leaves, peels, wood, food) compost to be the most effective for plants and gardening.