a method and apparatus for treatment of feces is present in which usable organic and inorganic chemical compounds and substances are extracted from the fecal material for reuse . the process and apparatus includes receiving a mixture of fecal material from various sources , separating the liquid from the solids for further processing or disposal , mixing the solids with an acid and / or solvent solution to break down the solids into components to be extracted , filtering solids from the mixture , distilling the filtrate to remove remaining solvents , reacting the remaining solids with a metal hydroxide solution to yield fats , fatty acids , oils , alcohols , sugars , and other minerals , and further processing these materials to produce lubricants , grease , emulsifiers , biodiesel , fuels and / or fertilizers .