Do you love spending the night spontaneously on camping pitches or in the great outdoors? No campsite, no problem! But one thing is clear: disposing of faeces and garbage properly is as much a part of camping etiquette as the crackling of the campfire. So that you can travel stress-free and environmentally friendly, here are tips and a guideline that will make you a professional camper.
Can I spend the night in a parking lot with my motorhome?
The answer is yes, but with restrictions.
- Simple parking for recreation (e.g. sleeping for one night) is permitted in Germany as long as you are not imitating a campsite. Chairs out, awning up? Better not.
- Check apps like park4night. The community helps you to find suitable pitches and rules on site.
Extra tip: Stay clean and leave the site as you found it - or better. Leaving garbage and waste behind? Not at all.
Disposing of faeces: how to do it right!
Disposing of faecesis a classic issue for campers. But where and how? Here are the most important tips:
1. use a separating toilet
Separating toilets such as the BOXIO Toilet are the smart, environmentally friendly alternative to chemical toilets:
- No chemicals: no environmentally harmful additives, but clean separation of liquids and solids.
- Easy to dispose of: Solids can be disposed of in a bin liner with household waste (if permitted).
- Hygienic: No smell, no stress. Easy to clean and space-saving.
Tip: With the BOXIO Toilet, you are also independent away from civilization and can dispose of faeces without stress. It couldn't be more environmentally friendly!
2. use disposal stations
You can find official disposal stations at service areas, campsites or designated parking spaces. Here you can dispose of gray water and toilet contents properly. Apps like park4night can help you find them.
Don't: Never dispose of feces in bushes or roadside ditches. This is not only disgusting, but also illegal and harmful to nature.
Dispose of waste correctly - camper etiquette
Unfortunately, a full garbage can is often part and parcel of being on the road. So that you don't become a camper horror:
1. separate instead of stuffing the garbage can full
- Use foldable garbage cans or reusable boxes for paper, glass and residual waste.
- Separate your waste right in the camper van. This makes disposal easier.
2. look for waste stations
There are often garbage cans you can use at service areas, parking spaces and supermarkets.
3. avoid disposable waste
- Bring reusable crockery.
- Use sustainable equipment such as BOXIO products.
BOXIO tip: The BOXIO Cool and BOXIO Box help you to keep things tidy. Food stays fresh and there is no waste in the first place. Practical, sustainable and stackable - just what you need.
How long can caravans park in residential areas?
- 72-hour rule: In Germany, a motorhome or caravan may be parked in a residential area for up to 3 days, provided it is not too large and does not block the road.
- Think about where you want to park beforehand and look for suitable spaces.
Good to know: In residential areas, be considerate and don't park where it will annoy the neighbors.
Mobile camping equipment for a clean adventure
A few little helpers make camping life less stressful and more sustainable:
- Separating toilet: The BOXIO Toilet ensures that faeces are no longer a problem.
- Foldable garbage cans and reusable boxes: keeping things tidy has never been so easy.
- Mobile cool box: The BOXIO Cool keeps everything fresh - without electricity.
Practical equipment not only saves space, but also helps you stay clean on the go.
The camper guideline: Dispose of waste & faeces stress-free
1. Only stay overnight where permitted. Apps like park4night can help you.
2. Use environmentally friendly separating toilets such as the BOXIO Toilet for hygienic, chemical-free disposal.
3. Dispose of waste correctly: Separate, collect and only dispose of it in official places.
4. Do not leave any garbage or traces behind. The site should be cleaner than you found it.
5. Plan your overnight stay well - nobody likes unwanted surprises.
Conclusion: With a few rules, the right equipment and camper etiquette, you can use public parking spaces without worrying about damaging the environment or your reputation. BOXIO products are your best companions: sustainable, functional and made for your adventure.
So pack your BOXIO, hit the road and enjoy the freedom - but please do so cleanly!
