Portable Restrooms: Rental Guide for Special Events

THE PORTABLE RESTROOM NATIONAL RENTAL GUIDE FOR SPECIAL EVENTS Special events organizers are required to make available additional portable restrooms where existing toilet facilities are inadequate. 1 DIFFERENT TYPES OF EVENTS REQUIRE DIFFERENT SERVICES Relays and runs will require more toilets than art fairs. Solar units and comfort stations are recommended for weddings and more formal events. CONSIDER THE NUMBER OF ATTENDEES AND DURATION OF EVENT More people and longer events require more toilets and frequent cleaning and pumping services. A higher ratio of women to men will require more units to reduce waiting time. OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS A FACTOR Warm weather can cause event participants to consume more liquids, which will increase toilet use. FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE Plan for more portable toilets if alcohol is served. Consider the menu and food/beverage schedule to make sure there are enough units for peak times. Units placed near food and beverage areas will be used more frequently. RESTROOMS FOR PLACEMENT OPTIONS SPECIAL NEEDS Portable toilets need to be placed on flat surfaces for servicing. If event attendees include families with small children, consider using toilets with baby changing tables. Be sure restrooms are secured to prevent tipping. Placement of toilets must be away from food storage and food service areas. If senior citizens or people with physical challenges are expected to attend, ADA units must be made available. At least one unisex toilet for the disabled is required. Toilets should be well marked and well-lit if night use is anticipated. GET A REPUTABLE PORTABLE RESTROOM PROVIDER A positive restroom experience is a must for the public. Poor planning can ruin the reputation of any special event. Make sure a positive experience is had by all hiring a dependable restroom provider. Sources: http://psai.org/public/ http://psai.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/PSAI-Public-Brochure.pdf http://www.temeculaeventresource.com/sinks.html NATIONAL EVENT SERV ICES Good People. Great Service."