Waste to value
We're selecting commercial partners to deploy two distinct systems. Locale replaces porta-potties at events and public sites — self-contained, mobile, zero pump-outs. Vault is permanent below-grade infrastructure, a gravity-feed hopper that replaces Clivus Multrum and legacy vault systems at trailheads, cabins, and remote facilities. Both eliminate pump-and-haul costs and generate recoverable resources with a much improved restroom experience.
Program at a glance
Eliminate recurring pump truck fees, scheduling constraints, and no-show liability. Service on your own schedule.
See savings calculatorComposting is classified differently than septic in most jurisdictions. We help you document compliance and navigate local requirements.
MethodologyGallons diverted, CO₂ avoided, pump trips eliminated — per site, per month.
Disposal costs converted into three potential value streams.
Class A finished compost sold by the cubic yard to landscapers, regenerative farms, and land-reclamation projects.
$10-$20 per yd³ · market range, regionalRO-concentrated NPK liquid. Shelf-stable. Pathogen-free. Odor-free.
$0.20 per liter of unconcentrated urineVacuum truck, labor, dumping fees, regulatory overhead — eliminated. Per unit, per year.
$3,200+ per unit / yr · operator avg, 3-event/yr siteHow much are you spending on pump-and-haul right now?
Pump savings: Fleet × trips/week × cost/trip × 52 weeks. Based on PSAI industry averages ($75–$110/trip).
Compost value: 0.5 yd³/unit/yr × fleet × $10/yd³ (conservative floor; composted biosolids sell for $10–$20/yd³ regionally).
Urine fertilizer: 300 L/unit/yr × fleet × $0.20/L. Derived from 9 g N/L human urine × $1/lb N retail ÷ 453 g/lb ≈ $0.20/L nitrogen value.
Operators who want to stop paying to dispose of valuable resources.
For Locale: porta-potty operators, event producers, festivals, municipalities, and parks departments looking to replace or supplement existing portable sanitation fleets. For Vault: parks departments, trail authorities, off-grid facility managers, and anyone replacing aging Clivus Multrum or legacy vault infrastructure.
Two completely different systems. One shared mission.
Locale and Vault are built for fundamentally different environments. Locale is a mobile unit that goes where porta-potties go. Vault is fixed infrastructure that goes in the ground. Both eliminate pump-and-haul and recover resources — but the choice depends entirely on whether your deployment moves or stays.
The porta-potty that never needs pumping.
Locale is a fully self-contained, mobile composting restroom unit. Think of it as a porta-potty — same footprint, same drop-in deployment — but instead of holding waste in a chemical tank, Locale composts it on-site using natural biological processes. No odor. No pump-outs.
A gravity-feed composting vault. Permanent infrastructure, not a portable unit.
Vault is fundamentally different from Locale. It is not a portable unit — it is installed infrastructure. A large-capacity composting hopper is installed permanently below grade inside an outhouse structure, a purpose-built vault enclosure, or an existing restroom vault. Waste falls by gravity from the toilet seat above directly into the composting chamber below. There are no pumps, no moving parts, and no pump-out services required.
Demonstration Program Application
We review every application and respond within two weeks. Limited partner slots available for Locale and Vault deployments.
Pilot partners pay a discounted price for the Locale or Vault units and installation. Virro provides onboarding, operator training, and ongoing monitoring at no extra cost during the pilot year. Contact us for a quote based on your fleet size.
In most US jurisdictions, composting toilets require no permitting for temporary or mobile Locale deployments. Permanent Vault installations may require a state health department review. Virro helps all pilot partners navigate local compliance as part of onboarding.
Locale and Vault are two completely different systems. Locale is a portable, self-contained mobile unit — the same footprint as a porta-potty — that deploys at events and public sites with zero pump-outs. Vault is permanent below-grade infrastructure: a gravity-feed hopper installed inside an outhouse or vault structure. Locale moves. Vault does not.
Virro connects clients & demo partners to local buyers for Class A humanure compost ($10–$20/yd³ depending on region) and stabilized odor-free urine fertilizer (~$0.20/Liter NPK value). Demo partners share anonymized revenue data; Virro handles buyer connections and logistics.
The Virro commercial team will review your application and respond within two weeks. If your operation is a fit, we schedule a 30-minute site-assessment call, prepare a custom deployment plan and cost comparison, then coordinate installation, training, and monitoring setup.