# How long does it take for the solids to “dry out”?

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We received this question during a recent webinar and thought it would be helpful to discuss here.

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There is no simple answer here. Really depends on environmental factors like temperature and relative humidity and if toilet paper is provided which wicks moisture away from poop. A pile of wet poop spread thin on a surface might take a few days, but a thick 2’ deep pile might take a year to dry out.