Types of portable toilets for the industry

There is an extremely wast array of types of portable toilet units, ranging from single standalone chemical through mains connect mobile toilets to VIP luxury restroom often rented for festivals and wedding receptions. Some of them, like toilet trailers, include hand washing basins within themselves, some require additional external hand wash stations to be delivered to the site as well. Here is a brief overview of typical portable toilets that can be hired for construction projects across Britain.

Basic standalone chemical toilet

Single chemical toilet is the most standard option, also considered low-cost, comparing to other types of mobile toilets. A standard chemical restroom comes with a non-flush system, instead, there is a waste holding tank or an effluent tank beneath the unit. Usually, the chemical unit will have toilet paper and an urinal. These can be allocated around the site as you wish, as single toilets or put next to each other to create restroom areas. Most popular option for outdoor summer festivals. Typically, effluent tank emptying service will be provided regularly by your toilet hire supplier.

Portable toilets with sink

Avoid considering separate hand washing facilities - upgrade the standard chemical toilet with a built-in hand wash basin and urinal. Some providers will offer additional hand drying facility. These need to be connected to a fresh water supply - does not need to be mains connection, a water bowser with non-potable water supply will do the job.

Portable toilets with water flush

Let's go a little bit further - toilet units with flush system come with a foot-pedal flushing. Each needs to have a closed water tank. Apart from the flush system, these doc contain facilities such as: in-unit sinks, paper towels, soap or hand sanitiser dispenser, hand drying and mirror.

Luxury VIP bathrooms

In contrary to all the mentioned so far, VIP toilet trailers are the utmost comfortable options, popular choice for festivals and outdoor wedding receptions, as well as office refurbishments and corporate remodeling projects. Restroom trailers include multiple separate stalls for increased comfort and privacy. Urinal area will typically be separated. Sinks are included within the individual stalls, or allocated outside them. The upscale facilities include in-unit air con, the units are well lit and sometimes have radio sound system installed. The finish of VIP toilet trailers can be designer made, with granite countertops, LED lighting, wooden flooring.

Resources

Head over to this government website for a quick checklist for adequate provision of welfare on construction sites: http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/safetytopics/welfare.htm
Here is a ready to be printed pdf guidebook: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/cis59.pdf
Some general information on portable sanitation and its development over the years can be found, per usual, on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portable_toilet