Porta-Potty Planning – The Ultimate Guide
Summer event planning starts now! At Kerkstra, we know portable toilets, and our team of specialists is ready to help you start planning your next big event! Are wedding bells ringing this summer? Are you hosting at an outdoor venue? Need to start booking portable restroom options for upcoming sporting tournaments? You’ve come to the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Renting Porta Potties for Disasters
When disaster strikes, cleaning up the mess is probably the first thing on your mind. However, there are more immediate questions to answer like, “How will we meet our basic needs while we recover?” Whether the disaster is a community-wide event or an individual disaster, you’ll need to ensure you can keep things sanitary while […]
Tips for Renting Porta-Potties
New to renting portable toilets? Don’t stress! Our tips for renting porta potties will give you the info you need to make rental decisions like a seasoned event planning pro. Remember, unlike other types of event rentals, portable toilets have the potential to ruin your event if something goes wrong. Having too few, getting them […]
Is There a Porta Potty Shortage?
“Why is it hard to rent a porta potty right now?” That’s a question we’re hearing a lot these days. So, we’re going to help shed some light on why people are running into issues as they try to plan events. The simple answer is that there are fewer porta potties available to rent this […]
How Many Wedding Portable Toilets Do I Need?
A lot of people ask, “How many wedding portable toilets do I need?” but when it comes to a special event, you should always have more than you “need.” The last thing you want is for your big day to get ruined by a detail like failing to rent enough restrooms. Keep your guests enjoying […]
Porta Potties for Outdoor Events – Are They Essential?
Open air events call for portable toilets anyways, but their popularity has surged during COVID. Why are porta potties for outdoor events up in popularity these days? Cleanliness Porta potties for outdoor events are potentially the cleanest choice in event restrooms these days. Wait, porta johns are the cleaner option? Say what?! Many event planners […]
How are Porta Potties Cleaned?
Think cleaning a porta potty is like cleaning your home bathroom? Think again! Let’s shed some light on the common question, “How are porta potties cleaned?” Portable toilets are standalone units, which means that each one collects and stores waste independently. So, unlike your home toilet where waste is flushed down and removed from the […]
How Often Does a Portable Toilet Need to Be Pumped?
When porta potties are serviced the waste is removed, odor neutralizing blue liquid is re-added to the tanks, and supplies like toilet paper and hand sanitizer are stocked. That’s how they’re serviced, but the question remains, how often does a portable toilet need to be pumped out? The general rule of thumb for porta potties […]