Rural Mobile Toilet - Household Dry Toilet

Rural household mobile dry toilets are a toilet renovation option that combines practicality and hygiene. Their materials, configurations, prices, and construction standards are clearly defined, effectively improving rural sanitation conditions.

Materials and Configurations

Mobile dry toilets come in a variety of main materials, commonly steel or plastic. For example, the 304 stainless steel pull-rod dry toilet squat pan uses 1.2 thickened sheet metal, featuring anti-deformation, strong load-bearing capacity, and corrosion resistance. Its surface is designed with anti-slip stripes to enhance safety during use. Some configurations integrate flush tanks and even support shower functions to meet diverse needs.

Price Range

Prices vary significantly depending on the configuration, ranging from 475 yuan to 1,998 yuan. For instance, a color-steel plate mobile toilet (475 yuan) is suitable for basic needs; a plastic septic tank (699 yuan) focuses on odor control and three-chamber treatment; high-end models (1,998 yuan) integrate shower and public toilet functions, suitable for scenic spots or public venues.

Core Advantages

Compared to traditional dry toilets, mobile dry toilets effectively address two major pain points:

1. Improved Hygiene: Through sealed structures and septic tank designs, they reduce mosquito breeding and odor diffusion. For example, villagers in Shitai County, Anhui Province, reported that they no longer need to go to the dry toilet in the dark at night.
2. Resource Recycling: Some models use three-chamber septic tanks for harmless treatment of feces. A case in Shuyang County, Jiangsu Province, showed that the treated water can be recycled for irrigation.

Policies and Standards

1. Construction Basis: The 2022 Central No. 1 Document explicitly supports the construction of sanitary dry toilets. The 2025 "Technical Requirements for the Construction of Rural Household Sanitary Dry Toilets" (NY/T 4702—2025) details technical specifications:
   • Space Requirements: The net area of a single toilet cubicle should be ≥1.2㎡, and that of a double cubicle should be ≥2.0㎡.
   • Septic Tank Capacity: For double-pit alternating models, each pit should be ≥0.6m³; for feces-urine separation models, each should be ≥0.8m³.
   • Ventilation and Toilet Fixtures: Exhaust pipes and passive vents must be installed, and dry toilet-specific fixtures should be used.
   • Harmless Treatment Standards: Feces must undergo fermentation treatment to meet hygiene and safety requirements.
2. Site Selection Specifications: They should be located more than 30 meters away from water sources, on higher ground to avoid rainwater backflow, and can be installed conveniently (two people can complete the installation in half a day).

Applicable Scenarios

They are suitable for rural areas without flushing water, especially aligning with policy guidance and farmers' practical needs. They are an important option for upgrading sanitation facilities in rural revitalization.