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Dry Cleansing Materials

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[Definition of excreta, brownwater and blackwater]

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Dry Cleansing Materials are solid materials used to cleanse oneself after defecating and/or urinating (e.g., paper, leaves, corncobs, rags or stones).

Depending on the system, Dry Cleansing Materials may be collected and separately disposed of. Although extremely important, a separate product name for menstrual hygiene products like sanitary napkins and tampons is not included in this Compendium.

In general (though not always), they should be treated along with the solid waste generated in the household.