Composting toilets
Composting toilets are becoming increasingly popular for home use.
They use no water and reduce water and energy consumption by not using tap water for flushing and by not requiring pumping through the sewer network to a treatment works.
They do however require careful management and compliance with strict operating and maintenance procedures and approval requirements.
Composting toilets need approval from Council to install and to operate.
The toilet must be a model which is accredited by the NSW Department of Health. Information on state accreditation is available on the Department's website 
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Operational approval would be for 2 years and then require renewal. Council would inspect the system near the expiry date of its approval. Fees apply for approvals and inspections.
Please call Council on 4974 0000 and ask to speak with an Environmental Protection Officer if you would like to discuss any of the above in more detail.
Contact us
City Administration Centre
282 King Street
Newcastle NSW 2300
Tel: 02 4974 2000