Why Proper Placement of Portable Restroom Rentals Matters
Portable restroom rentals are a good way to ensure you have the proper facilities at an event or a work site. Available in a variety of styles and types, modern portable toilets are eco-friendly and convenient, and can help you make sure your event runs smoothly. It is important to note, however, that proper placement is vital for portable restrooms. Before you rent, talk to the rental company representative about portable restroom placement. In the meantime, here are some basics.
Dos of Portable Restroom Placement
Certain things must be considered when placing portable restrooms, like comfort and sanitation. When you are planning your event, here are some basic rules to follow for portable restroom placement
- Do put portable restrooms where they’ll be visible without being an eyesore. You want attendees to be able to find them, not be distracted by them. They’ll need to be accessible for maintenance, and near enough to food and restrooms to be convenient, but try to find spots where they’ll be tucked just out of sight.
- Do put them on level, solid ground. For portable toilets to be stable, they must be on firm, level ground, preferably concrete, asphalt, or some other solid surface. If the ground is not level, they can tip over, and if it’s too soft, they can sink in. Neither of those scenarios is desirable.
- Do consider the weather. If strong wind is expected, think about putting the portable restrooms against a wall or fence, to keep them from tipping. If it’s going to rain, or it’s going to be extremely hot, consider putting tents over the restrooms and the walkway, so that people don’t get drenched or suffer from direct, intense sunlight while they’re waiting.
- Do opt for the best restrooms you can afford. You don’t have to order top of the line luxury restrooms, but it’s important to consider your guests’ comfort and get the best restrooms your budget will allow. While basic portable toilets will work for a construction site, it’s better to upgrade for a festival or party.
- Do order and plan for restrooms early in your process. Portable restroom rental companies tend to fill their bookings quickly, especially during high seasons for events. What’s more, if you wait to decide where you want to place your portable toilets, you may run into unexpected issues when you’re running out of time to deal with them.
Don’ts of Portable Restroom Placement
- Don’t create long lines. It’s important to rent enough bathrooms to handle the number of people you’re expecting. Think one restroom for every 50 to 75 attendees, plus one more for every four hours of the event. Don’t group them all together, but have them in various strategic locations, so people aren’t bunched around a group of toilets, but can spread out across the event.
- Don’t forget to be inclusive. ADA compliant restrooms are important to have at your gathering, regardless of its size. For small events, have at least one ADA restroom. For larger events, make sure five percent of your restrooms fit this description.
- Don’t put portable toilets directly in the sun. This can make for some very uncomfortable waiting lines, and it can also amplify certain undesirable scents. On that note, be careful not to place them upwind of the crowd.
- Don’t forget handwashing. It’s important for your attendees to keep their hands clean. Along with your restrooms, add portable sink units or hand sanitizing stations nearby. This way, people can clean their hands after they use the restroom, or when they sneeze, cough, or are preparing to eat food.
- Don’t neglect security. Unfortunately, there are pranksters who like to tip over portable restrooms or otherwise vandalize them. Make sure your portable restrooms are secure and monitored at night, or hire security to keep an eye on things.
Common Mistakes to Avoid in Portable Restroom Rental and Placement
Some event planners, in their eagerness to make the restrooms easy to access, put them in high traffic areas. This is a mistake, because it detracts from the event while also infringing on privacy. A better idea is to keep the portable restrooms near the most heavily used areas, but tucked off to the side. Another common mistake is to crowd the portable restrooms together in one area. Unfortunately, this makes them less accessible to guests. And on the subject of accessibility, the final mistake we’ll address here is that of making them inaccessible for cleaning. It’s very important to remember that people will need to service your portable restroom units, and this needs to be facilitated by the restroom’s placement.
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When you need portable toilet rental, trust AREA Portable Services to meet your needs. Our family owned, Certified Small Business has been serving the greater Sacramento area since 2006, providing portable sanitation, temporary fencing, and septic services for commercial and residential customers. We are committed to providing our customers with the very best experience, and we lead the industry with well-maintained portable restrooms and temporary fencing. The quality of service, the safety of our team, and the cleanliness of our products have made us a recognized leader in our industry. For high-quality, clean portable restrooms, equipped with modern innovations and the latest technology, contact us and we’ll discuss how we can meet your needs.