Toilets for People

What Toilets for People does

Toilets for People (TFP) is a Brooklyn-based, privately held manufacturer of waterless composting toilets, founded in 2010 by Jason Kass after an Engineers Without Borders assignment in Peru. The company's core product, the TFP Composting Toilet, combines a 7.5-gallon rotating drum for aerobic composting, a 6.3-gallon finishing drawer, urine diversion into a 2.5-gallon collection container or soak pit, and a 120V or solar-powered ventilation fan. The system achieves an 80% waste-volume reduction and is rated for 100 uses per emptying cycle (approximately two months for two adults). Components are fabricated from marine-grade recycled HDPE (sourced from used milk jugs) and use off-the-shelf spare parts. The commercial line consists of the TFP Ready-Made Composting Toilet ($995), the DIY Kit ($395, requiring customer-supplied plywood), and the TFP Pee Toilet ($275), all sold flat-packed for low-cost global shipping.

TFP operates a dual business model. In the US, it sells direct-to-consumer through its Squarespace e-commerce storefront and via wholesale partner Tundra.com for international institutional buyers. A separate non-profit foundation conducts on-location toilet fabrication, training, and capacity building for NGO partners in Peru, Haiti, Mexico, Nicaragua, Senegal, and Hungary, charging approximately $5,000 per 10-day deployment of a three-person team that installs and trains locals to build units using ~$200 of in-country materials. The dual structure — commercial off-grid sales plus humanitarian development work — drives both revenue and brand credibility, with earned media coverage from the Wall Street Journal, NYT, PBS NewsHour, and NPR.

Name

Toilets for People

Legal name

Toilets for People

Website

https://toiletsforpeople.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Toilets for People (TFP) is a Brooklyn-based manufacturer of waterless, self-contained composting toilets sold to US off-grid consumers and deployed via a non-profit foundation to NGOs in developing countries and disaster relief zones.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Composting Toilets / Sanitation Equipment

NAICS

Waste Management and Remediation Services (562)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Portable Toilet Rental & Servicing (BPALAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Restroom & Hygiene Dispensing Systems (Commercial/Industrial) (IMAHALAH), Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) (BPAGABAC)

Keywords

• Composting toilets
• Waterless toilets
• Off-grid sanitation
• Urine diversion systems
• Humanitarian sanitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Staten Island

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Retail Toilet Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of TFP Composting Toilets and accessories through the company website. TFP Ready-Made Composting Toilet sold at $995, DIY Kit at $395, and Pee Toilet at $275. Ships within 2 weeks of purchase.
2. NGO Training and Installation Services: TFP's non-profit foundation conducts on-location bathroom construction and installation projects for NGOs. Approximate cost of $5,000 for a team of three to train NGO staff and construct 3 composting toilets, 3 pee toilets, and 3 urinals over a 10-day trip.
3. Wholesale Distribution: NGOs and businesses outside the USA can purchase TFP toilets through wholesale provider Tundra.com for international shipping quotes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Toilets for People (TFP) designs, manufactures, and sells waterless, self-contained composting toilets (Ready-Made and DIY Kit versions) and a urine-diversion Pee Toilet for off-grid homeowners in cabins, tiny houses, boats, and RVs. The company also operates an affiliated non-profit foundation that provides on-location toilet fabrication, installation, and training services to NGOs and local craftsmen in developing countries and disaster relief settings.

Product overview

Toilets for People (TFP) offers a portfolio of waterless, self-contained composting toilet products designed for off-grid living and humanitarian applications. The core offerings include the TFP Composting Toilet (available as a flat-packed ready-made unit at $995 or a DIY kit at $395) and the TFP Pee Toilet ($275) for urine diversion. All products utilize proven rotating drum composting technology with urine diversion and active ventilation to produce odorless, easy-to-maintain toilets. The company also provides non-profit training and installation services to NGOs and local craftsmen in developing countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TFP Composting Toilet (Ready-Made) A waterless, self-contained composting toilet for off-grid residential use (cabins, tiny houses, boats, RVs). Uses a rotating drum composting system (7.5-gallon) plus finishing drawer (6.3-gallon), urine diversion, and active ventilation for odorless operation. Flat-packed for delivery and assembled by the customer.
• TFP DIY Kit Composting Toilet A self-assembly version of the TFP Composting Toilet kit containing all internal HDPE components (drum, interface, poop shelf) and hardware. The customer supplies a 3/4"x4'x8' plywood sheet using TFP's cut sheets to build the outer shell.
• TFP Pee Toilet A waterless urine-diverting toilet designed for separate collection of urine, available in sit-down or squat configurations, compatible with grey water systems.
• Non-Profit Training and Installation Services On-location service provided by TFP's non-profit foundation to partner NGOs and local craftsmen in developing countries and disaster relief contexts. Includes training, capacity building, and construction of composting toilets, pee toilets, and urinals. Approximate cost of $5,000 per 10-day deployment covering 6 toilets plus 3 urinals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% waste volume reduction through composting process
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Engineers Without Borders (EWB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010TFP founder Jason Kass volunteered with Engineers Without Borders in 2010, leading a team tasked with finding a toilet for a health clinic in Peru. This project initiated the development of TFP's composting toilet design.
• Amazon PromisecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGO partner that has collaborated with TFP since 2010 on projects in Peru including installing the first toilet at a clinic in Belen and subsequent family installations with local craftsmen.
• Gospel HaiticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGO partner in Haiti that worked with TFP in 2017 to install 8 composting toilets at an elementary school in Oriani. TFP trained local craftsmen as part of the project.
• FHMMsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerMexico-based NGO partner that collaborated with TFP in 2014 to install 5 composting toilets for local families in Campeche.
• El PorvenirsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerNicaragua-based NGO partner that worked with TFP in 2014 to install 3 composting toilets for families in La Palma.
• AFLKsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerSenegal-based NGO partner that collaborated with TFP in 2014, providing a squat version composting toilet to a local construction team for training purposes.
• BuildFoundsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGO partner in Haiti that worked with TFP in 2012 to install 3 toilets at an orphanage in Port-au-Prince.
• Haitian Outreach MinistriessecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGO partner in Haiti that collaborated with TFP in 2012 for orphanage toilet installation project.
• Rise HaitisecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGO partner in Haiti that worked with TFP in 2015 to install 4 additional composting toilets at a kindergarten with 100 students.
• Foi et JoiesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGO partner in Haiti that collaborated with TFP in 2015 for kindergarten toilet installation.
• Maltai (Hungarian Charity Organization of the Order of Malta)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHungarian NGO responsible for assisting refugees at the Ukrainian-Hungarian border. TFP donated toilet products and coordinated delivery to Maltai's staging warehouse in Budapest in response to the 2022 Ukraine humanitarian crisis.
• Tutor FoundationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerHungarian foundation helping the local Roma community in Nyírpilis with employment opportunities and basic infrastructure. Partnered with TFP in 2022 to bring waterless toilet solutions to families lacking running water and hygienic toilets.
• Tundra.comsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholesale provider for NGOs and businesses outside the USA to purchase TFP toilets with free shipping quotes available.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sun-Mar: Long-standing North American composting toilet manufacturer with both self-contained and central systems. Competes in the same off-grid residential segment but with a broader product line and longer market history.
• BioLet: Manufacturer of waterless composting toilets sold primarily through US distributors. Targets similar off-grid residential use cases with similar rotating-drum technology.
• Cinderella: Norwegian manufacturer of premium incineration and composting toilets for off-grid cabins and boats. Competes in the same high-end self-contained sanitation market, particularly in Nordic regions.
• Nature's Head: Established US manufacturer of self-contained composting toilets targeting the same off-grid residential market (cabins, RVs, tiny houses). Closest direct competitor with similar rotating-drum-based design and similar price positioning, but at higher price points ($1,000+).
• Biolan: Finnish manufacturer of composting toilets and dry sanitation systems, including products designed for off-grid residential and humanitarian use. Comparable in product type and dual-market strategy.
• Separett: Sweden-based manufacturer of urine-diverting composting toilets with both residential and emergency-relief product lines. Directly comparable technology stack and dual commercial/humanitarian positioning.
• Clivus Multrum: Pioneer in waterless composting toilet systems since the 1970s, with both self-contained and large-capacity commercial installations. Closely comparable in proven-technology positioning and institutional market reach.

Broad incumbents

• LIXIL Group (Satellite Industries): Through brands like Satellite Industries, LIXIL is a global leader in portable sanitation rental and event restroom services. Comparable in the humanitarian and event-sanitation segment but with vastly larger scale and rental-based business model.
• Dometic: Large global manufacturer of RV and marine sanitation equipment including portable toilets. Competes indirectly with TFP in the RV/boat segment with broader product portfolio and far larger distribution scale.
• Reliance Products: Established manufacturer of portable and RV sanitation products including portable toilets and waste-holding tanks. Adjacent competitor in the portable sanitation category serving outdoor and emergency use cases.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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