Our Global Customer Base Continues to Grow!
Our vision of being a global leader in portable toilets and accessories is becoming reality! We now have end customers in Antarctica, Australia, Belize, Britain, Canada, Japan, Mexico, Mozambique, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Spain and the United States.
We now have an exclusive distributor in Australia and New Zealand. Click the logo for the link!
How a Waterless, Chemical-Free Portable Toilet is Invented
The Founder
Robert Roczynski
Robert (Bob) Roczynski, founder of Dry-Flush, was born and raised in the New Haven, Connecticut area, graduating from North Haven High School and attending the Porter Chester Institute to study engineering. This was during the peak of the Vietnam era.
When Bob was drafted, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, serving in Vietnam. When he came home, Bob worked for Xerox Corporation as a technical engineer. Then, he joined his father’s company, Hamilton Manufacturing, a diversified maker of aerospace components and vinyl molds for record albums in West Haven. His father was a prolific entrepreneur and mentored Bob, who also had a passion for business ownership.
In 1977, Bob founded Record Products of America in Hamden, which became a global leader in designing high-end CD mastering systems for plates used in the CD manufacturing process and still exists today.
The Inventor
Rodney Livingston
In the meantime, Bob’s friend, Rodney Livingston, was a gifted inventor and engineer and veteran in the U.S. Army National Guard. After traveling 8,000 miles on a mission of mercy, Rod was struck by the extreme poverty and lack of access to modern sanitary water, plumbing and bathroom facilities in India. He returned to the USA with an idea to invent a revolutionary portable toilet. He pitched the concept to Bob, who embraced the vision and provided the start-up funds.
In 2009, the two men discreetly began developing their new proprietary product. The R&D process was arduous. Rod tested concepts, materials and prototypes in the privacy of his home. After three years, in 2012, the toilet was patented, Dry-Flush was founded, and Bob coined the Laveo™ toilet brand name. It had a nice, quality, European feel to it.
The Launch
Over the years, Bob had earned a Bachelor’s Degree from nearby Quinnipiac University. During the launch of Laveo, Bob asked a professor in the marketing department if her class would be interested in developing a marketing plan. The students were immediately fascinated with Laveo and jumped at the opportunity. The result was a 43-page study. The first step was cultivating a relationship with Home Depot. Within months, Dry-Flush became an authorized supplier, giving the new business immediate credibility with consumers. Then, Bob and Rod hit the trade show circuit, participating in many camping, RV, boating and home shows across the USA. On the foundation of craftsmanship in design and quality in manufacturing, Laveo sales took off. By 2021, over 11,000 had been sold. That’s a lot of portable toilets!
The New Owner of Laveo
Doug Rice
Rod died of cancer in 2018, and as the years passed, Bob reached a point in his life where he wanted to sell the business and do other things (like focusing on his family) with the time he has left. He mentioned this to his CPA, who had a client who might be a good buyer. Through this connection, Bob was introduced to Doug Rice, himself a life-long Connecticut entrepreneur with a family legacy in manufacturing. Doug had sold his previous business, Action Packaging Systems in Ellington, and had “retired,” but it’s hard to keep an energetic entrepreneur down! Doug purchased Dry-Flush in the summer of 2021.
His vision for Dry-Flush is to be the respected and trusted global leader in portable toilets and accessories. His passion is to create a growing number of jobs in Connecticut and to contribute to the State’s economy. Dry-Flush enjoys an “A” rating from the Better Business Bureau of Connecticut. Under Doug’s leadership, the company continues to have an entrepreneurial “can do” business attitude and culture, with an emphasis on customer service.
Celebrating Our 10th Anniversary!
Dry-Flush is still deeply rooted in the New Haven, Connecticut area. We now operate out of an industrial facility in Wallingford, CT close to the Merritt Parkway.
What Our Customers Say
What a great company to work with. Very helpful, videos are very well done and Doug and John are very personable on the phone. Great company and product.
Becky McClain
16:10 12 Feb 23
I am an owner of a laveo dry flush toilet. This is a convenient solution for camping, outdoor shed, boating when there is no other means of a bathroom. This toilet is well built and ready when you are. It’s made completely in America. The staff at this company are always there for the customer and ready to assist. I would recommend this product to anyone. God bless an American company and product. Robert , R. I.
Robert Alberga
02:12 03 Feb 23
This company has THE BEST customer service ever! So accommodating! When I reached out at the 11th hour with an S.O.S. for cartridge refills for a big new years camping trip they went the extra mile to make sure I had what I needed even though they closed for Christmas. Very nice and super professional!
melissa jaqua
17:11 11 Jan 23
I love my laveo dry fresh toilet in the van! It is one of the smartest choices I made in the build of my van. It's easy to use, there's no smell, and there's no black tank to empty 🙂 Truly, this is an excellent toilet and I would highly recommend it.
Jeanine Parolini
19:42 29 Dec 22
I had some issues with my Laveo Dry-Flush not working properly or not working at all. I called Laveo and realized it was actually an hour past business hours. To my surprise your technician, Doug, answered the phone. I explained my problems to help troubleshoot. He directed me to the troubleshooting videos and gave me suggestions on where to purchase an inexpensive multi-meter. Doug then gave me his cellphone number to call him after I followed the videos. I called him with results and he came up with initial plans and has replacement parts being sent out as I write this. Hopefully this resolves the issue. If it doesn't, I am confident Doug will help me through the next steps. This is the best customer service experience I ever recall happening. Thank you!
Paul Fischer
13:13 28 Dec 22
I purchased a 48-year-old houseboat, and the head was no longer approved in the waters of New Jersey. I couldn't afford to buy and install holding tanks and searched high and low on the internet for alternatives. I even tried a bucket with a toilet seat and kitty litter. Going to the bathroom into kitty litter was hard to do. My three-year-old grandson walked in, looked at the toilet and said "Mum-mum, I not a cat". Finally, at 1 a.m. on a worknight I found your website and yelled "this is it!". The dry-flush toilet is wonderful and even after a year it is still a conversation piece among my guests. They always say that it reminds them of jiffy pop! lol Laveo helped me to make my houseboat a home. I LOVE IT. The customer service is amazing. I called with a question and within moments they texted me a video of how to charge the toilet. You don't see that kind of service anymore, but Laveo makes it happen.
Kathleen Brill
12:48 21 Oct 22
Very well-designed product. First test was on a camping trip with a dozen people and it performed flawlessly, much to the delight of the campers! Clean, odorless, and reliable. Nothing like it on the market.
Chris C
18:58 11 Oct 22
I purchased a Laveo Dry Flush toilet last summer from Doug Rica and his company. I placed it in the dressing room area of our outdoor shower for safekeeping. Unbeknownst to me, Nai, our then three year old granddaughter used the toilet for a solid movement. I pushed the button, the waste disappeared and I forgot about it. The toilet sat in the summer heat for months without so much as a scintilla of odor. It struck me that I should install the toilet in my 24 foot Sea Ray bowrider. I picked up the mounting kit and asked my marina to install the toilet. It has improved our boating exponentially. No longer do I have to worry about someone depositing solid waste in the "marine toliet" which inevitably smells horrible, especially in the hot summer air. Now my guests simply push the button and all is well. I can imagine every boat owner with a marine head would look to do the same thing. The Laveo Dry Flush toilet has lived up to and exceeded its lofty reputation for me. I highly recommend it to boat owners, campers, folks with outdoor showers, finshed basement owners etc. It works!! Thank you for your kind consideration, and be well.
Brad Sylvester
18:00 13 Sep 22
anderson wilson
17:29 13 Sep 22
The best product ever! Purchased for off grid cabin living. Looks like a regular toilet but so much better. No odors no mess. Mess free disposal and rechargeable battery. Best purchase i ever made ! This companies attention to customer service is far more than I've ever received.
Tracey Mcaloon
21:42 12 Sep 22
I really like the laveo dry flush toilet. I use this in my truck camper. Doesn’t use any water and don’t have a black tank to dump. 👍👍👍Craig S
Craig Schmidt
12:29 10 Sep 22
After a lot of research and try outs of different options, I chose the Laveo Dry Flush toilet for my Sprinter van build. Couldn't be happier with the choice. it's been about a year now and for our use case (1-3 night family trips), this is by far the best of all toilet options IMO. The only downside is the cost but you can manage that well amongst a family to get the most out of one flush as possible. At least to me it is well worth the trade off. Compared to other options, it is much more convenient, there is no smell, etc.
Albert Kim
15:52 09 Sep 22
I have recently finished building a Vardo Wagon and wanted to rent it out to guests through Airbnb. A toilet was needed before I could start booking. Since my space is so small, (5'x10') a traditional bathroom/toilet is not an option. Composting toilets are too complicated for guests and chemical toilets are too messy for me to clean. Thank goodness I had seen the Laveo Dry Flush toilet demonstrated by a TinyHouse Blogger! After a few of my questions/concerns were answered by the company's owner (who is very responsive & helpful), I placed my order. Within days it arrived. Super easy set up (everything I needed was in the box including a fully charged battery!). I was ready to “go”, so to speak and start booking guests! I just replaced my first cartridge today in preparation for incoming guests and found it to be a simple and clean process. I've read all the comments on this product and some folks are concerned about the price and plastic waste (both legitimate concerns) but for my situation/money, I'm convinced that the Dry Flush by Laveo is the best/cleanest option currently out there. Highly recommend.
Cindy Myers
23:10 08 Sep 22
Great solution for van life! We have had ours for 2 years and love it! My wife now likes to go on driving trips because there is no need to stop at gas stations to go. Staff is very responsive to all questions.
Richard Weinberg
15:17 01 Sep 22
My dad has declining health (diabetesand mobility issues) and his room is downstairs. The caregiver helps him upstairs during the day. I decided to purchase the Laveo Dry Flush Toilet System about a year ago for his large room. We easily installed it. I purchased the mount kit but never used it because the unit is pretty stable on its own. The toilet was exactly as described! You add "waste" material and then it wraps it, seals it, sucks it down, and makes room for the next one. All of a sudden, there was no more foul smell, excess soiled tissue, and no portable commode bucket to transport manually through the house. Those splashes were treacherous! So 1 year later, the unit still meets expectations. Recently, there were two parts they needed to be replaced. The company was responsive and very courteous. For such a large and relatively costly purchase, I was concerned about accessibility of parts and availability of customer support. It was truly one of the best transactions, I have had in recent years. I felt assured that i made the right choice. Highly recommend.
Divine Poole (Psychological Provider)
14:25 31 Aug 22
Toilet has been great, installation is straightforward. They also helped me troubleshoot an issue with the toilet within an hour of emailing them. Great service!
Stephanie Wu
22:32 29 Aug 22
I've had my Laveo dry flush toilet in my garage for six years with no issues. I had to have it serviced and Doug Rice could not have been more helpful. He explained everything and the price he quoted me was the price I paid. Outstanding customer service!
m henry
21:43 29 Aug 22
Loving our Laveo Dry Flush. Very efficient, easy to lift in and out of our van, no odor. Doug and Janet were quick to respond and very helpful with our questions when a small problem came up. So glad we found this product.
Catherine Paul
23:43 25 Aug 22
My wife purchased the Laveo dry toilet for me with winnings from the casino. I am an over the road truck driver. As parking availability at truck stops and rest areas has decreased, one finds that those toilet amenities we take for granted are no longer there. The toilet has been a total winner. I no longer have to worry and have piece of mind as I rest at night. The staff have been excellent as I work with them on ordering and issues that have come up since I’ve had the toilet for two years. I love the toilet and consider it the best gift I have received in years. Thank you Doug and Janet for your excellent product and customer service
Craig Harvey
00:07 25 Aug 22
We bought our Laveo during the pandemic shut-downs in part to have a place where we could quarantine away when we needed, but it ended up making it possible to spend the night easily in our shed-turned-cabin, despite the lack of plumbing out there. It's simply the easiest solution when you need a toilet where there isn't one--and no funky smells! But I'm really posting this review because after two years of fairly regular use, the battery pack seems to be dying out. I wrote to Laveo and got a response that day that let me know exactly what to do to fix it, cheaply, and they talked to me like a real human being. That's why it makes sense to invest in this company, in my opinion. Five stars all the way.
Dani Charbonneau
15:49 23 Aug 22
We have had our Laveo for about a year and are so pleased with it!!! We have a Ford Transit that we travel in but it's not a camper. The Laveo keeps us from having to find and use public toilets when traveling; this is been a huge relief for us. We travel for weeks at a time and don't have to worry about bathroom breaks when on backroads and rural areas. Customer service and product quality are excellent. We recommend Laveo to everyone!
Sue Luckie
14:05 10 Aug 22
We have used a Laveo by Dry-Flush in our camper (TrailManor) since 2019. The Laveo is a huge upgrade from recirculating. Incredibly convenient, functional on or off grid, easy to set up and use, odor free, and very clean. Perhaps even better than the Laveo is the customer service I have received from Dry-Flush. The company has been very responsive to my inquiries and helped me trouble shoot mistakes I had made with the product. If you are in the market for a new camper toilet, I highly recommend the Laveo!
David Ball
17:54 12 Jul 22
I needed my Laveo faster than anticipated to finish a custom van build; when I called and asked if there was anything that could be done to expedite shipping, Doug personally put my order in the mail that day to ensure I would get it in time. It arrived right on time and it made my job so much easier! The device itself is sturdy and well-designed and the instructions make it easy to install and use. Thanks for all your help!
Lindsey Maxwell
17:56 07 Jul 22
The dry flush works as described. Customer service is excellent! It’s a great option to have!
Beth Turpin
21:24 08 Jun 22
