5 Key Tips for Portable Restroom Rentals
Planning an event and need portable restrooms? From selecting the right type of portable restroom to estimating the number of units and managing costs, we’ve got you covered. At Kerkstra, we are committed to supporting you at every step with advice and comprehensive resources to provide the perfect solution for your event. Here’s all the […]
Choosing The Right Portable Toilet For Your Farm
Farmers face unique obstacles when renting portable toilets for agricultural operations. When selecting a restroom option, it’s essential to know who will be using it in order to meet GAP standards. Farm porta potties typically serve dual functions, catering to both visitors and farm personnel during planting and harvesting. Understanding usage requirements is crucial for […]
4 Steps To Clean Portable Toilets
People ask us, “Are porta potties clean?” The short answer is yes. Every porta potty gets a thorough cleaning after or while at a longer event to ensure it arrives and stays clean, stocked, and ready to use. Here’s the process for cleaning a portable toilet: Pumping The first step is pumping out the waste […]
Five Factors To Consider Before Renting A Portable Restroom
Planning events can be stressful for many reasons; from finding the right venue to selecting a caterer your guests will love. If you are hosting a larger event, portable restrooms are likely a factor as well. Luckily, our team is here to take the guesswork out of event planning. In this blog, we cover the […]
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 […]
Renting GAP Compliant Restrooms
As West Michigan’s premier portable toilet supplier, we rent GAP-compliant restrooms to area farms. Our agricultural porta-potties come fully stocked with everything your farming operation needs to ensure GAP practices are followed. What is GAP? GAP stands for Good Agricultural Practices, and as the name would imply, it outlines a set of best practices for […]
The Benefits of Porta-Potties vs. Luxury Restroom Trailers
The Ultimate Potty Showdown When new customers contact us, some of the most common questions we receive are: “Which is better for my event – a luxury restroom trailer or porta-potties?” “What makes luxury restroom trailers so special?” “Are luxury restrooms worth the extra cost?” This blog breaks down the benefits of porta-potties and luxury […]
The History of Modern Porta-Potties
Finding a porta-potty today is easy – they are at almost any field, event, or outdoor worksite. But did you know that the first modern porta-potty was not invented until the 1940s? While most people relied on outhouses well into the 20th century, transportable bathroom options did not exist until wartime production necessitated their invention. […]
Fall Event Planning with Kerkstra Portable Restrooms
Are you hosting a fall festival? Rustic barn wedding on the horizon? Expecting a crowd at your family-run corn maze or apple orchard? If you are hosting an outdoor event this fall, you should consider renting a portable restroom. Check out our Fall Event Planning Guide and list of 7 Fall Events that would benefit […]
Why are Porta-Potties Important for Communities?
As a portable toilet supplier, we don’t always get a whole lot of respect. The porta-potty business has a reputation for being smelly, dirty, and not the most desirable. But without our services, public areas would be a lot less sanitary. In this guide, we answer the question, “Why are porta-potties important for communities?” and address […]
