Introducing compost toilets to the village leaders in Dongobesh, Tanzania, Africa.

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Composting, by definition, has three requirements: 1) human management; 2) aerobic conditions; and 3) the generation of internal biological heat. If these three requirements are not met, “composting” is not taking place and the end result cannot be called “compost.”

Most devices referred to as “composting toilets” do not compost and should be referred to as “dry toilets” or “biological toilets,” anything but “composting” toilets. These dry toilets are designed to dry out the toilet contents by separating or draining urine, venting, and/or applying external heat sources. They do not compost because the toilet contents don’t generate internal biological heat, primarily because of small organic masses and organic material that is too dry.

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Our Projects

Our initial project is in Dongobesh, Tanzania.

Introducing compost toilets to the village elders in Dongobesh, Tanzania, Africa.

Compost Toilets

When properly managed, compost toilets are odor-free, hygeniecally safe, and ecological.

Building a Compost Bin in Dongobesh, Tanzania, Africa.

Compost Bins

Compost bins are needed to allow the organic material to decompose correctly.

Pit Latrine in Dongobesh, Tanzania, Africa.

Pit Latrines

Pit latrines are obsolete. They smell bad, pollute ground water, breed flies, and are dangerous to children.

Making compost toilets in Dongobesh, Tanzania, Africa.

Local Business

Compost toilets can be built by local workers using local materials.

Contact Us

Joseph Lawrence Lacha
P O.Box 2329, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; Ph: +255 763 888 148; Email: josephlacha@humanuretanzania.com

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