Frequently Asked Questions
How much notice do we require?
For construction projects, one day’s notice is typically sufficient, though we always appreciate as much advance notice as possible.
For events, the larger the event, the more notice we require.
However, if you’re booking last minute, give us a call, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your needs.
Can we service your own chemical toilet / welfare unit / holding tank on site?
Yes, we provide servicing for both your own units and those hired from us.
How do the chemical toilets work?
Standard chemical flusher units:
Standard chemical units are self-contained, featuring a 60-gallon waste tank with a flusher.
They do not require a mains water or electricity connection.
Upon delivery, the units are pre-filled with water and chemical to break down waste and control odous.
During servicing, waste is removed, and the tank is replenished with fresh water and chemicals for continued use. Toilet roll is also provided.
What is included in hire cost?
Long term hire includes a weekly service on our scheduled run.
Servicing includes : removal and disposal of waste. Fresh water and chemical to mask odours and breakdown waste and also replenishment of toilet roll. Some units may require power washing inside.
Where can the loo be placed?
Units are recommended to be placed in a well ventilated area. The ground must be flat and level. The unit must be accessible to the service truck at all times. Units can be moved approx 12ft from drop of point.
How many toilets will I need?
Recommendations for site
British Standard BS6465 recommend that there is one toilet for every seven workers where once a week servicing is provided and this has since been adopted by Portable Sanitation Europe Ltd (PSE) as being ‘Best Practice’. (see attached d002-_british_standard_bs6465)
For events, Health and safety recommend that there is 1 toilet per 100 people.
This covers an event that lasts approx. 8 hrs.
Although, the number of portable toilets needed will depend on a few things.
1. Type of event being held. If it is a family day / gathering, baby changing facilities might be
something to consider.
2. The size of your event space? Is the event out your back garden or at a local GAA club.
3. How many people will be attending? Is it a small garden party with 40 guests or a local
festival with 1000 guests.
4. How long will the event be on for? Is the event on for approx. 8hrs during the day or in the
evening or over the course of a weekend? Friday / Saturday & Sunday? If so, servicing of the
units will have to be considered.
5. Will there be food and drink served?
6. Will there be alcohol served? (Guests drinking alcohol are more likely to use toilet facilities
than those who don’t. This is because alcohol is a diuretic, this means it promotes water loss
through urine.)
Do the Toilets have lights?
The standard chemical units are fitted with a translucent roof to maximise natural lighting.
The luxury trailer units have lights, once connected to mains electricity.
Units that are fitted with solar lights:
- 3 person pods
- 1 + 1 self contained trailer unit
- 4 person urinal pods
- Single chemical pods
- Single main pods
Can I purchase the units?
Units available for purchase are Holding tanks only.
What area do you cover?
We cover a 35 mile radius of Dublin, including Drogheda, Meath, Wicklow, Rathdrum, Blessington, Kildare and more.
