Portable Toilet Myths and Misconceptions
As porta-potty experts, we know that portable toilet myths run rampant! If you ask anyone what they think about portable toilets, we are willing to bet it isn’t positive. Most people (us included!) have had a portable restroom experience they would rather forget. These past experiences color perceptions and have led to many porta-potty myths […]
Ancient Toilets: Archaeologists Find a 1,500-Year-Old Porta Potty
According to a recent news article, archaeologists have discovered a 1,500-year-old toilet in remarkably good condition. This toilet is a large terra cotta pot, that upon first glance could have been used for anything really. But when scientists inspected it, they found a clue to it’s use hidden on its surface. But wait, why should […]
Porta-Potties for Sporting Events: A Match Made in Heaven
We may be biased, but we definitely think porta-potties for sporting events are a match made in heaven! Hear us out on this one… Porta-Potty Use Facilitated Tailgating Culture Prior to their nationwide roll-out in the 1970s, sports spectators would need to hold it or just go outside. In those days, portable toilets of any […]
Who Invented the Porta Potty?
If you’re wondering who invented the porta potty, the answer might be more complicated than you’d imagine. A man named George Harding is credited with inventing the porta potty as we know it today. However, the concept has likely been around since at least the 1400 B.C. and oddly enough, it hasn’t changed too much […]
What Do I Need when Renting a Porta-Potty?
One of the most common questions we hear is: “What do I need when renting a porta-potty?” Find out what you’ll need to consider in terms of permits, space requirements, and access needs below! Do I Need a Permit? Not typically but there are exceptions! Many places do not require a permit or a license […]
Porta Potty Pranks that Go Too Far
As a portable toilet supplier, we see lots of strange things related to toilet paper, bodily functions, and people making questionable decisions. However, across the nation recently there has been an uptick in porta potty pranks that go too far. People have been doing terrible things with porta potties lately. They have been setting off […]
Portable Toilets for Disasters & Emergencies
When disaster strikes or an emergency occurs, people have practical needs that need to be taken care of, like providing a place to go to the bathroom. Whether a home, business, or organization has been hit hard, portable toilets for disasters help people weather the storm. These are some of the most common emergency situations […]
How to Use a Porta-Potty in the Cold
We’ve been there. It’s cold outside (like really cold) and you have to go. Trust us: skip the tree and find a porta-potty. Whether you’re attending a holiday party, outdoor festival, or other wintertime event, hopefully you’ll have access to clean and accessible restrooms. Here are some tips to consider as you venture out into […]
Finding Portable Toilets on Farms for Fall Activities
Picture it, it’s a cool crisp fall day and you’re visiting the farm for some wholesome family fun. You’re enjoying a big cup of cider… maybe a bit too much cider. And now your child needs to use the bathroom. (Or you, we’re not judging!) Where do you find the closest bathroom, or any bathroom […]
Toilets for a Wedding – What you Need to Know!
When you’re planning a wedding, you have a lot to consider. There’s the location, food, cake, music, flowers, guests, a photographer, favors, and a million other details. With so much to figure out, you may not even be thinking about restrooms. If you’re having an outdoor ceremony or reception, however, renting restrooms is one detail […]
