Bathrooms
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One of the few things provided for you at Burning Man are porta-potties. You may immediate think of those incredibly rank plastic boxes found on construction sites, at some parties, and other places. However, while far from the luxury bathrooms of a four star hotel, the porta-potties are frequently emptied, cleaned, and re-stocked with toilet paper. The upshot is while lots of people are using them, they rarely get very stinky.
There is a good deal of etiquette involved in using the porta-potties:
- Most importantly "If it didn't come out of your body, don't put it in the potty." As already mentioned, the frequent emptying of the "facilities" keep them from getting rank. However, they're easily clogged by anything but your own waste and 1-play toilet paper. And clogging leads to them being gross. Clogging also leads to troubles with the contractors who provide and clean the "facilities" and toilets are something that the event cannot do without.
Exceptions:
human babies (placentas accepted at "Cooking with Placenta" theme camp)
- Bring your own TP, but make sure it's one ply. Sometimes, the toilet paper supplied in the porta-potties can run out, so carrying some with you can help your peace of mind. To avoid clogging, use 1-ply (and "septic tank safe") TP.
- Always knock on the door before entering. By the end of the event, the door locks are often jammed or non-working.
