I've done as ST in the past, but like MT says some of the paper is harder to completely burn. A Solo Torch Bic lighter helps with that though. It does take a while to finish and monitor the job and as stated the chance of embers made me think there was a better way.

This last trip I carried a small old drink mix container marked with a scull and crossbones for used TP. Later I burned TP in a good hot fire. Seems to work for me. I wouldn't think of leaving unburned stuff for others.

I'd like to believe the critters are digging up the TP, not just careless people. Dog owners know they can't keep their pets out of the pooh.

Hey zski...thanks for remembering, glad I have provided some entertainment.

Perhaps this limerick is a good final post to cap off this thread. I have refrained from comment thus far. It's been interesting yet repulsive and when I see that there is a new post, I don't want to, but I always click the title to see what new opinions have been extruded.

A few years ago (at my wife's insistence), I started carrying a small sandwich size ziplock bag inside my main TP ziplock.  After doing my thing, the used TP goes into the small bag.  All used TP then gets hauled back to civilization for final disposal.

I have found this method to work well during my last few Quetico trips (including a 12 day trip completed a couple weeks ago) as well as several backpacking trips.  The 12 day trip was the longest I've ever been out without going in for a resupply and all my used TP fit inside the small bag.  This isn't as bad as it might sound as long as you keep the bag sealed shut.  I'm sure the next occupants of our campsites appreciate it.

Anybody bringing used toilet paper back into camp or anywhere near my cooking fire, will be beaten by me, with a large stick.

I honestly though it was a suggestion, like what to do with fish entrails.