Composting Toilet

My neighbour tells me he has just installed a composting toilet and I'm a bit concerned that he will be spreading human waste on his garden and this could be a health hazard. Is he in breach of any regulations?

Composting toilets are becoming increasingly popular; they treat sewage on site, recycling the nutrients into fertiliser that you can then use on the garden.

Your neighbour's installation of a composting toilet in his garden must be in accordance with the Building Regulations 2010, Part G. The regulations stipulate that where composting toilets are used, suitable arrangements should be made for the disposal of the waste, either on or off the property. The waste disposal must, however, be directed away from any living spaces and food preparation areas, which should help to allay your concerns about hygiene.

Actual use of the compost produced on a domestic garden is unregulated, which may be unwelcome news. However, no part of the composting toilet can be...