Off-grid Waste Management

waste disposal off grid

Double Doodie bags

Luggable Loo

Portable toilet set

Septic System Treatment

Bio-Clean

Porta Potti

Holding tank deodorant

Toilet deodorant

Shop towels

Advanced Hand Wash System

Steramine Quaternary Sanitizing Tablets

sanitation station a hands free camping system

Sparkle Paper Towels

Cottonelle (48 rolls)

50 Biohazard Waste Bags

Portable Blue Bidet

Latex Exam Gloves

$Latex Gloves$

$Latex gloves$

Latex Gloves

Biffy Bag Pocket Size Disposable Toilet (Pack of 10), Classic

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Off grid bucket toilet set with liner and chemicals

50 Biohazard Waste Bags

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Above, is a composting toilet built with the comforts of home. The box next
to the toilet paper roll is filled with peat moss composting material.

Option #6: Outhouse. An outhouse is a classic option for off-
grid waste management that's extremely popular in Alaska
where sewage is more challenging. Survivopedia.com has an
excellent article on how to build an outhouse.

Option #7: Septic tank. Septic tanks are popular in New
Mexico. You can hire someone to install a septic system,
however, homeowners are responsible for the outcome of
sizing the system and completing the permit paperwork.

There are many elaborate off-grid plumbing systems. A small
used 275 gallon tote tan k will cost you around $350 with
shipping included. It will be in general condition with some
scratches and small dents, but with no mechanical problems.
Here's a homeowners guide to installing a septic tank and
drainfield.

Waste Management #2: Sewage Treatment.
Disposing of human waste properly is just one concern after a
long-term emergency when the municipal sewer system will shut
down. There's also the stench. Below are some sewage treatment
options to keep the

Aqua-Kem Toss Ins Holding Tank Deodorant: Pictured left,
the Aqua-Kem Toss Ins is a holding tank deodorant in water
soluble packs that's conveniently pre-measured. Specially
formulated for RV and marine holding tanks and all portable
toilets, it's biodegradable, has fresh scent and is safe for
septic tanks.

Bio Clean: Natural Bacteria Enzymes found in Bio Clean can
help you treat any type of raw sewage pit or cesspool. The
bacteria used in Bio-Clean is grown in incubators and then
dried and mixed with enzymes and other helpers. They lie
dormant until they are mixed with water, and then it is
hungry and active in about 30 minutes. Each piece of
bacteria eats its own weight in waste in about one minute,
but they also multiply. Bio Clean is a specially formulated
blend of natural bacteria and powerful enzymes that digest
dead organic waste material. Ideal for septic tanks, Happy
Preppers will find it extremely useful and environmentally
friendly product for processing waste.

RID-X: The powder formula of RID-X is scientifically
formulated with special bacteria and enzymes to digest
household waste. Simultaneously RID-X replenishes the
delicate balance of beneficial bacteria and enzymes that help
reduce the rate of sludge accumulation in your tank. RID-
breaks down toilet paper, vegetable matter; while the lipase
breaks down fats, oils, and grease; and protease breaks
down proteins; and amylase breaks down starches.

Waste Management #3: Other Sanitation Supplies.

Bleach. Sanitizing with bleach is a popular and economical
method for preppers to deal with sanitation. But note that
bleach expires! A good alternative to bleach is Steramine
tablets, pictured immediate left. One bottle makes 150
gallons of cleaning solution!

Steramine Tablets. Steramine Quaternary s anitizing t ablets
is an economical household sanitizer for preppers. One bottle
makes 150 gallons of cleaning. Steramine sanitizing tablets
do not irritate the skin and it's fine to use on food
equipment. Mix one tablet with a gallon of water and use in
the bathroom or kitchen. Spray on knives and butchering
equipment, and cutting boards, sinks, countertops, and all
other non-porous articles and surfaces. Made in the U.S.A.

Toilet paper. Having adequate supply of toilet paper is a "no
brainer" for preppers. In the aftermath of an economic
catastrophe, it's possible for the production of toilet paper to
run out. It might also become too dangerous to source toilet
paper because of a pandemic or rioting. Don't even think of
resorting to wiping with the pages of a telephone books,
when you can simply plan ahead. Stock up when things go on
sale. Cottonelle, pictured right, can be mailed to your door
by Amazon. Discover what people did before toilet paper.
You'll always need an option for when the toilet paper runs
out!

Paper towels. While preppers remember the toilet paper,
they often forget the paper towels. Buy paper towels in bulk
and have them handy for the times when someone in the
family has an illness or infection or for when a pandemic
strikes.

Infectious Waste Bags. Stock up on infectious waste bags
to deal with human waste in a pandemic situation. Infectious
waste, such as vomit, requires proper disposal. Here's how
to clean up vomit.

Bidet. Not often on the list of other prepper Web sites, a
bidet is an unusual prep. A bidet is a water bath for your
genital and anal area. In the old days a bidet was common
and was simply an oval basin. Today a bidet is often used
for recovering from childbirth to keep the area clean. For a
sanitizing effect, you'll need only small bottle with the
appropriate hygienic water stream angle, such as Blue Bidet,
pictured at the top right-hand corner of the page. Blue Bidet
costs under $10 and could be one of the more important
survival items in your arsenal.

Double Doodie: Double Doodie bags will contain the
Luggable Loo toilet system. Trash bag may perform the same
function. But for biohazardous waste in a pandemic
situation, you'll want further controls, such as infectious
waste bags. Pictured at the top of the page, Double Doodie
toilet waste bags are designed for easy, no mess waste
disposal. Each bag consists of an inner bag and an outer bag
that seals easily and is leak proof. Use Double Doodie with
Luggable Loo toilets as well as most other portable toilets.

Latex Gloves. If you don't have latex gloves, now's the time
to stock up. Not only are they valuable in your first aid kit,
and in pandemic situations, but you'll need a barrier between
you and contaminants in sewage disposal or other unsavory
tasks.

Off-grid waste disposal is something you must consider well
before an emergency happens. It's not just how to handle your
sewage, but how to use the grey water, and how to deal with
vomit and bodily excretions in a pandemic situation or other kinds
of infectious waste.

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Waste not! Want not waste. You could build an Shrek-style
outhouse, but if you're the typical prepper a camping toilet will do
so that you can set up a toilet with a septic or sewer system.

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Waste Disposal
Prepper's guide to handling human waste, grey water, more

Off-grid waste disposal.
Proper handling of feces, urine and vomit when the stuff hits the
fan is among the most important of survival tasks. Diseases
spread easily through soil and water pollution from such human
waste. Pathogens and parasitic diseases spread from man to
livestock and back to man and the cycle continues. Human
excrement is a breeding place for flies that can also carry
disease.

Managing and disposing human waste is vital to your health and
survival whether you're dealing with a long-term emergency or
enjoying off-grid living and self reliance on your homestead.
Below is your guide to off-grid waste management and disposal...

Guide to Off-grid Waste Disposal
One of the major benefits of living the off-grid life is that you're
already disconnected from the municipal sewage system. It's
major a benefit because your family will have an off-grid waste
management system in place in a long term emergency.

Without proper hygiene and waste management, you can contract
many diseases and illnesses:

cholera
diarrhea
dysentery
intestinal parasitic worms
rodents scurrying to your compost also will spread disease
salmonella
trachoma
typhoid
Mosquitoes are another factor stemming from poor sanitation
as they will hover over any standing water leaving you
vulnerable to Zika virus or Dengue fever.

Have a plan to deal with human waste:

Waste Management #1: Camping Toilet.
A camping prepper toilet is a basic survival and emergency item.
Certainly a camping toilet will get you started, but ultimately
you'll need a more elaborate latrine if you're preparing for long-
term emergency or building your off-grid home.

In living the off-grid life, you're not part of the municipal sewage
system and you really must have a system in place. The list
below are your options starting from the most basic to more
elaborate waste management systems.

Option #1: Biffy bag. When you've got to go, you've got to
go! With a Biffy bag, you tie the 2 straps around your waist,
pull the bag up between your legs, bend knees slightly and
let gravity do the rest, no bucket, no odor, no mess. You get
a triple layer odor proof protection, with effervescent Biffy
powder, which is bio-degradable. Biffy Bag comes with a
heavy duty mylar zip top transport bag, ample toilet paper,
and over size wet wipe. Great for your bugout vehicle, the
Biffy Bag fits in your glove box, tackle box, tool box, back
pack, or purse. Here's how to use the Biffy Bag (as seen on
National Geographic).

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Option #3 Portable Toilet set. Pictured right in red, the
portable toilet set includes the bucket and latrine seat
comes complete with 5 liners (infectious waste bags), 5
chemical toilet packs with deodorizer, as well as toilet paper,
gloves for sanitary changing and even hand sanitizer.
They've thought of everything for short term emergencies.