It is the question every tiny house owner gets asked eventually. Usually in a whisper.
"Where does the... stuff... go?"
When you aren't connected to a city sewer, you have to deal with your own waste. In the past, this meant a smelly bucket and sawdust. But in 2026, technology has caught up. Modern tiny house toilets are odorless, hygienic, and surprisingly high-tech.
However, they aren't cheap. Choosing the wrong one can be a $1,000 mistake. At Dream Tiny Houses, we have broken down the three best options on Amazon to help you decide which system fits your lifestyle.
Understanding the Tech: The 3 Main Types
- Composting (Urine Diverting): Separates liquids from solids. The solids dry out and turn into dirt; the liquids are drained away. This is the most popular method.
- Dry Flush (Cartridge): Wraps waste in a foil "bag" like a Diaper Genie. No smell, no sight, but you have to buy refill cartridges.
- Incinerating: Burns waste into sterile ash using electricity or propane. (Very expensive, often $2k+).
The 2026 Showdown: Good, Better, Best
We have selected the top three models available right now that cover different budgets and lifestyles. Here is our curated tier list.
🥉 The "Tried & True" Pick: Nature's Head Composting Toilet
Best For: Van Lifers and Rugged Off-Grid Cabins.
This is the toilet that started the revolution. It is bombproof, strictly mechanical (no complex electronics to break), and uses a simple crank handle to churn the compost.
Pros: Extremely durable, huge user community, compact.
Cons: It looks a bit "industrial," and you have to separate the urine bottle frequently.
Nature's Head Self Contained Composting Toilet with Spider Handle
🥈 The "Modern Home" Pick: Separett Villa 9010
Best For: Stationary Tiny Homes and ADUs.
If you want your bathroom to look like a normal bathroom, this is the choice. The Separett Villa doesn't have a visible "trap door" or crank handle. It creates a seamless visual experience. It also fans the air out constantly, guaranteeing zero smell.
Pros: Looks like a standard porcelain toilet, urine is piped out to a drain (no bottle to empty!), comes with a built-in fan.
Cons: Requires 12V or 110V power for the fan.
Separett Villa 9010 DIY Urine Diverting Toilet
🥇 The "Zero Maintenance" Pick: Laveo Dry Flush
Best For: Weekenders and Squeamish Users.
Do you hate the idea of dealing with compost or "humanure"? The Laveo Dry Flush uses a battery-operated vacuum seal system. You flush, and it wraps the waste in an airtight barrier. When the cartridge is full, you just toss it in a dumpster like a diaper bag.
Pros: Zero smell, zero seeing the waste, no venting required, battery powered.
Cons: Recurring cost. You must buy refill cartridges forever.
Laveo Dry Flush Portable Toilet (Battery Operated)
Which One Should You Buy?
The Verdict:
- If you are traveling in a van and need something tough: Get the Nature's Head.
- If you are parked in a backyard and want a luxury feel: Get the Separett Villa.
- If you only use your tiny house on weekends and don't want to "farm" dirt: Get the Laveo Dry Flush.
Getting your plumbing sorted is a huge relief. Now that the bathroom is handled, are you ready to tackle your power system? Check out our next guide on off-grid solar setups.
