CompoCloset

CompoCloset began in 2020 with a practical problem that surfaced during van travel. Richard Peter and Angela left their corporate careers and set out in Morrison, a van they had converted themselves. Life on the road showed them the advantages of a composting toilet, along with the shortcomings of existing models: awkward compartments and designs poorly suited to tight spaces. Those trips led to the idea of making portable toilets more practical for people living or traveling away from conventional facilities.

The company brings together two technologies. The Cuddy and Cuddy Lite are composting toilets that separate liquids from solids. The Cuddy includes an agitator, a urine-level sensor, a carbon filter, and several venting options, while the Cuddy Lite simplifies the setup for shoppers looking for a more straightforward option. The S1 uses a dry-flush system: each use is sealed in a cartridge without a water flush. CompoCloset also sells adapters, accessories, and replacement parts for its products.

The catalog is designed for RVs and motorhomes, camper vans, boats, tiny homes, and off-grid houses, as well as portable use. These settings share a challenge: having a toilet when space, water supply, or the lack of a sewer connection shapes what can be installed. The company shows different configurations and offers a model-comparison tool, helping shoppers distinguish between composting toilets with separation and dry-flush cartridges before choosing.

Separating waste changes the emptying routine. In the company’s published guidance, two people may need to empty the liquid container every two to three days; the interval for solids varies by model and use. CompoCloset explains how to handle each compartment separately and notes that disposal rules depend on location. That distinction matters in a vehicle or boat, where storage and access to dump stations become part of trip planning.

The brand’s story is tied to its founders’ time on the road and conversations with other travelers. Richard Peter began sketching alternatives after using existing toilets; Erica Pugh later joined to lead marketing, alongside a team covering customer service, procurement, logistics, and site management. The company presents this history as the starting point for a product range that combines portable design, different maintenance routines, and varied needs for independence.

The team designs its products to reduce reliance on water and chemical toilets, and it places installation guides, FAQs, and help articles alongside the catalog. The online store lets shoppers compare components and use cases, while customer service handles questions by email. The toilets are manufactured in Baldwin Park, California, and shipped from there to U.S. customers; the company says Canadian orders are usually fulfilled from Canada.

CompoCloset describes its mission as improving access to sanitation and continuing to refine portable systems, from composting to dry flush. Its products are aimed at weekend travelers as well as people spending extended periods in an RV, boat, or off-grid home. Rather than offering a single solution, the brand provides two ways to manage waste and a line of accessories for adapting equipment to each user’s space and routine.