On evap ponds, you and I are in violent agreement: they're hard-to-maintain, low-efficiency space hogs. Did I say smelly? Please take a look at http://www.evapotrons.info/graywater-experience-and-advice for a fairly complete rundown on appropriate ways to get rid of graywater, and inappropriate ways...

I'm sorry to report this. All that is true about the Camp Clean rumor is that a few years back, a United Site Services official speculated out loud about providing a small-quantity, walk-in service. USS considered the pros and cons and decided not to do it. I apologize for passing on the rumor. On t...

Uncertainties abound, thanks to the BM website greywater page being 12 years out of date. Yes, your very small camp can dispose of graywater on the playa IF it's filtered and treated. Yes, there's a good, easy way to be (moderately) sure that you've disinfected your graywater. This is all on the NEW...

Oh, Canoe, I almost forgot. You keep your container.

I don't know what hours they're open for graywater contributions, but I'm sure it's not 24/7.

Here's the setup. United Site Services is the large company of which Johnny on the Spot (our longtime porta-potty vendor) is a subsidiary, or branch, or something. USS is national and has a base of operations in Reno. Their BRC porta-potty and graywater-pickup crew is based at the USS station at the...

Dealing with graywater (“grey water,” if you prefer) is an unavoidable concern in Black Rock City. The graywater page on the Burning Man website is badly out of date.   Written before any evapotrons were devised, it recommends Evaporation Ponds (known for years now to be high-maintenance space-waste...

A mile or two down the road from the playa exit, I picked up a black garbage bag that had fallen from a departing vehicle. It contained a fur stole, a fancy leather belt, and several garments. Let me know if it sounds like the bag you lost.