a portable self - contained vented commode is described . the stand alone apparatus includes a frame , a pivoting toilet seat , and an aligned removable collection container capable of being dumped post receipt of human waste , which container is disposed beneath the toilet seat . a seal is attached to the seat bottom to cooperate with the container for vapor retention . a flexible hose with a dc powered fan thereon is attached to the frame for collection of vapors from the container and the disposal thereof , by creating a positive pressure to expel the vapors to a distant location relative to the frame , through a vent .