Port-a-potty rentals are needed at almost every outdoor function; they provide guests with a convenient place to relieve themselves without having to trek to a faraway restroom. If you’re planning an event, you may be wondering where to put these essential amenities. Use this guide to help you weigh the options.

4 Factors to Consider When Positioning Port-a-Potties

1. Frequently Used Areas

Put port-a-potty rentals in places guests will go, such as near food and drink stands and performance stages. These locations should be convenient yet inconspicuous since people don’t want to see or smell outdoor toilets while eating, drinking, and enjoying live shows.

For example, you can place portable toilets off to the side, behind a screen with attractive signage to direct attendees. Never put toilets in the middle of a high-traffic location to avoid mixing refreshment queues with restroom lines.

2. Ground Stability

Set the port-a-potty rentals on solid, level ground or concrete to prevent them from tipping over and contaminating the area with sewage. Avoid placing the rentals directly on sand or loose soil, as the ground may shift if it absorbs water during a sudden rainfall.

3. Wind Buffers

Strong gusts can tip an empty unit over. To prevent this from happening, put the rentals against a buffer, like a wall or grove of trees, so that the wind is either blocked or dispersed.

4. Maintenance Access

Place the toilets in open areas that are easily accessible to the rental team—this will streamline the setup and breakdown processes. Ideally, you should keep the port-a-potties within 25 feet of maintenance truck access.

If you need a port-a-potty rental for an event, turn to the team at Around The Clock Pumping. These professionals have provided clean toilet units to customers throughout Anchorage, Kenai Peninsula, and Mat-Su Borough, AK. Visit the website to get more information about their services, or call (907) 345-9126 to request a free quote.