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Portable Toilet Hire For The UK Event Industry

Portable toilets are an essentialare also available. These type of
feature of an event. This article isspecialist units are an optional
designed to assist the event organiserrequirement and - when considering
in choosing the most appropriate type ofhiring such a portable toilet - it
portable toilet and contains basicshould be borne in mind that this will
information and tips to facilitate thetake over a cubicle although baby
decision making process.changing facilities can be incorporated
There are a large number of suppliers ofin a disabled portable toilet unit.
portable toilets to the event industry.It is compulsory for disabled toilets to
Companies vary in size with suppliersbe provided at public (ticketed) events
being either local, regional oralthough this is not a legal requirement
nationwide. The larger nationwideat private events.
suppliers include - in no necessaryA general price indication for the hire
order of importance - Elliot Loohire,of portable toilets for events would be
Search, Igloos, Andy Loos, Thefrom around £200 for the supply of both
Convenience Company, John Anderson anda ladies and a gentlemen tardis portable
A1 Loo Hire.toilet with prices for the hire of
There are two main different types oftrailer mounted portable loos ranging
portable toilets for events.from £500 to £1,000 depending on the
1. Tardis Portable Toiletsspecification of the unit and whether it
The most basic type of portable toilethas been provided by a local hire
for an event is the singlecompany or a larger regional/nationwide
re-circulating chemical unit, known insupplier, in which case transportation
the industry as The Tardis on account ofcharges will need to be taken into
its uncanny resemblance to Doctor Who'saccount.
time-machine of the same name.Whilst the focus of this article has
A tardis unit is essentially a 'budgetbeen the supply of portable toilets for
box' which is ideal for smaller outsideoutside events it should be noted that
events such as local fetes, barbeques,portable toilet hire companies are
point-to-point meetings or any smallequally adept at supplying loos for
local or budget event. They are alsoindoor events, often on a bespoke basis.
widely used atfestivals.A good portable toilet supplier can
2. Trailer Mounted Portable Toiletsbuild rooms in an exhibition or
The other type of toilet for an event isconference centre - or at any other type
the trailer mounted portable toilet.of indoor venue - containing up to 20
This type of portable toilet is muchcubicles per room with each room being
larger and contains a combination ofable to accomodate up to one thousand
cubicles and urinals.people. Indeed, portable toilets are
Cubicles can be equipped withoften to be found at conference venues
handbasins. The industry size range forwhere they are especially appreciated by
the trailers is between ten to twentydelegates where break-out times can
five feet in length with units beingnecessitate many people requiring their
supplied in as many configurations offacilities at the same time.
cubicles, cubicals with handbasins andThe top ten tips and things to consider
urinals as imaginable.when booking portable toilets for an
Generally speaking, trailer mountedevent are as follows:
portable toilets start in size with 1+11. Decide how many guests will be
units, i.e. one cubicle with handbasinattending the event to determine the
for ladies and one for gentlemen. Largernumber of units that will be required.
trailer mounted units can accomodate2. Remember that the caterers and
configurations such as three cubiclesancillary event staff will need to use
and ten urinals or three cubicles forthe loos as well so add these to the
ladies with three cubicles and twoguest list when calculating your loo
urinals for gentlemen.requirements. Alternatively, ask the
It is also possible for this type ofportable toilet hire company to supply a
portable toilet unit to incorporatetrailer mounted unit outside for the
disabled toilet facilities. Thecaterers. For larger parties where
configurations really are endless.there are more staff it is important to
There is, as one might expect, a largesupply them with their own loos.
range in the quality of trailer mounted3. Ensure that the venue location is a
units. The most basic units are to belevel site. This is an essential
found at festivals and less grand eventsrequirement for obvious reasons that it
whilst the more top-end units arewould be both indelicate and unnecessary
supplied to corporate events andto mention!
promotions, weddings and up-market4. Check if the location of the venue
gatherings - indeed VIP units are oftenhas a power supply. It should be noted
to be seen behind the scenes atthat a power supply is not necessary for
important events and are an importantthe hire of tardis units.
feature in any kind of outdoor corporate5. Check if the venue's location has a
hospitality.fresh water supply. It is always good if
Trailer mounted portable loos can bea fresh water supply is available as
either re-circulating or connected tothis can be used to top-up both tardis
the mains.and trailer-mounted units, if necessary.
A general rule of thumb is to allow one6. Decide if disabled and/or baby
portable loo per hundred guests at anchanging units are necessary.
event although one per fifty guests is7. Decide if an attendant is required
probably a more comfortably generousto clean and maintain the loos.
guideline.8. Determine whether an interim service
Portable toilet units should always bewill be required. For more than one
delivered to an event in a scrupulouslyevent at the same venue, e.g. where a
clean condition with the supplierwedding is taking place on the Saturday
operating to stringent health and safetywith a further reception on the Sunday,
and British Standard regulations.it may well be necessary to empty and
Trailer mounted units can be suppliedreplenish the units for the next day.
with hot handwash basins which can be9. Decide which type of loos are
non-mains connected as they come withrequired. As explained above, different
fresh water supplied which is thenportable toilets are more appropriate
heated either from the on-site powerfor different events and demographics.
supply or by generators.10. Is the event inside or outside. The
Depending on the level of luxurylocation of the event, i.e. whether the
required, it is even possible to hireevent is to be held at an outside
portable units containing cubicles withlocation or an inside venue, will
infra red taps - to say nothing of therequire different decisions to be made
DVD facilities offered by other types ofin choosing the most appropriate type of
units!portable toilets required.
Cubicles with baby-changing facilities



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