X-Runner Waste Management Service

X-Runner

X-Runner provides subscribers a urine-diverting dry toilet with waste collection services.

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Product description Brand name and product description

X-Runner is a waste management service for low-income households seeking a sustainable and hygienic sanitation solution. A urine diverting dry toilet and waste collection service are provided for a monthly fee. X-Runner delivers and installs the toilet, while waste is collected weekly by the brand Family’s. Collected waste is composted at an off-site facility and used to enrich soils.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Peru

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

X-Runner

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

A monthly subscription of 13 USD includes the waterless toilet and solid waste collection service.

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Fresh Life Toilet, Fresh Life Waste Management Service, Sanivation Waste Collection Service, PeePoo Collection System

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Low-income urban households that do not have a toilet

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

Separett waterless, urine diverting toilets are provided to X-Runner subscribers. Separett toilets are manufactured in Sweden and imported to Peru. Installation includes attaching the toilet to a wall or floor and routing the ventilation pipe outdoors.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Unknown

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Users can purchase subscriptions directly through X-Runner in Lima, Peru.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

X-Runner has 180 household customers, reaching more than 2000 people with sanitation services (2015)

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Toilet type

Type of toilet

Container-based service

Evacuation method

Method of evacuation

Dry

Storage conditions

How the fecal sludge is stored

Container storage

Capacity (L)

The holding volume of the containment

23 L

Time until emptying

Time until emptying is estimated to be needed

Weekly collection frequency

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

Separett toilet specifications: Material – Impact-resistant high-gloss polypropylene, recyclable; Inner container – 23 litres Polypropylene; Vent pipe – 40 cm (Ø75 mm); 2 m white hose for urine waste (Ø32 mm)

X-Runner processes solid waste at an offsite composting facility. Pathogens are removed using thermophilic composting and Efficient Microorganisms to speed up the traditionally time intensive composting treatment method.

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Technical support Technical support provided by

Unknown

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Solid waste containers, lids, and compostable waste bags are available.

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

Unknown

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Environmental: The dry toilet consumes an average of 84 litres per year, which is very low compared to the 9’450 litres of a pit latrine and with a minimum of 31’104 litres that a WC flushes down the drain. Furthermore, the least amount of water is used
during the service operations.

Health: 4 months after using the xrunner toilet there is an average reduction of 12% of diarrheal episodes.

Financial: X-runner’s customers (and potential customers) spend between US$ 7 and US$ 12 every time they suffer from acute diarrhea episodes. In addition, these diseases cost 2 days of work productivity or 2 days of missed attendance at school.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

According to external parasitological and microbiological analyses, fecal coliform concentrations in the compost meet Chilean and Austrian standards, meaning the compost is safe for use.

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Unknown

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Not specified. Handling of waste requires protective equipment such as gloves and face-masks.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

X-Runner uses NFC microchips for service process monitoring. From the data, staff can assess in real-time whether there are any issues with the toilet, the payments, or the service.

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Unknown

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

Unknown

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

X-Runner uses NFC microchips for service process monitoring. From the data, staff can assess in real-time whether there are any issues with the toilet, the payments, or the service.Evaluation methods for solid waste treatment and pathogen removal are not specified

Other information

X-Runner has press and videos available on their website. X-Runner’s latest updates can be found on their blog.

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Product description Brand name and product description

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Peru

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

X-Runner

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

A monthly subscription of 13 USD includes the waterless toilet and solid waste collection service.

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Fresh Life Toilet, Fresh Life Waste Management Service, Sanivation Waste Collection Service, PeePoo Collection System

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Low-income urban households that do not have a toilet

Manufacturing & delivery

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Unknown

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Users can purchase subscriptions directly through X-Runner in Lima, Peru.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

X-Runner has 180 household customers, reaching more than 2000 people with sanitation services (2015)

Performance & use

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Toilet type

Type of toilet

Container-based service

Evacuation method

Method of evacuation

Dry

Storage conditions

How the fecal sludge is stored

Container storage

Capacity (L)

The holding volume of the containment

23 L

Time until emptying

Time until emptying is estimated to be needed

Weekly collection frequency

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Technical support Technical support provided by

Unknown

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Solid waste containers, lids, and compostable waste bags are available.

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

Unknown

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Health: 4 months after using the xrunner toilet there is an average reduction of 12% of diarrheal episodes.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

According to external parasitological and microbiological analyses, fecal coliform concentrations in the compost meet Chilean and Austrian standards, meaning the compost is safe for use.

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Unknown

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Not specified. Handling of waste requires protective equipment such as gloves and face-masks.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

X-Runner uses NFC microchips for service process monitoring. From the data, staff can assess in real-time whether there are any issues with the toilet, the payments, or the service.

Research & standards

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Unknown

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

Unknown

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

Other information

X-Runner has press and videos available on their website. X-Runner’s latest updates can be found on their blog.

Feedback

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Feedback from users, customers & distributors

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