A system for receiving and transporting bio-waste without the use of water as a carrier of the bio-waste is disclosed. The system comprises a bio-waste receptacle configured to receive bio-waste and is associated with an exterior wall of a structure. The system further comprises a bio-waste cart receivable at least partially within the bio-waste receptacle and comprising a base and a collection bucket for receiving the bio-waste, the base having a plurality of wheels for transporting the collection bucket. The system further comprises a transport system for moving the bio-waste cart along a pre-defined pathway, the transport system comprising a tunnel-like structure and a mechanical, manually operated locomotive device and wherein the tunnel-like structure conceals the pre-defined pathway and at least a portion of the mechanical, manually operated locomotive device. The system further comprises a bio-waste depository positioned on the pre-defined pathway for receiving the transported bio-waste.