Frequently asked questions

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Below are a number of the questions we're asked on a regular basis. If you can't find the answer to a query you may have please do get in touch and our team will be glad to assist.

General Questions

What Is Your Emergency Phone Number?

Please call 07745 278789 and a member of our team can assist you at anytime of the day / night.

Are There Any Added Delivery Costs for The Portable Toilets?

 Yes we do charge a small delivery fee of £1.25 + VAT per mile.

If I Have A Problem During The Event What Should I Do?

If a problem does occur we have a 24 hour emergency contact number. One of our engineers will assist you over the phone or if necessary we will pop out to see you.

Are All The Portable Toilet / Shower Trailers Insured?

Wight Event Toilets Ltd have all units insured against public & employee liability for the equipment hired. We would require the Hirer to make sure the units are insured with an all risk policy against loss, damage & theft during the hire period.

When Do You Require Payment?

We require a 25% deposit to secure your booking. The final 75% payment is due one month before your event.

Do You Offer Same Day Delivery for Portable Toilets?

 Yes we do! If you have an emergency and require toilet hire on the same day then we will always do our very best to arrange this for you.

Can You Provide An Attendant for the Portable Toilets?

Yes, please do let us know if you require an attendant and we can arrange this for you.

Do The Portable Toilets Smell?

Not at all! Our loos are cleaned after every hire by a professional commercial cleaning company

What Forms Of Payment Do You Accept?

We only accept payment via online BACS payments (online bank transfer).

Are Your Portable Toilets Hygiene Safe?

Yes our toilet trailers are hygiene safe! All our toilet trailers have warm hand washing facilities, soaps & disposable paper hand towels. After each hire our professional commercial cleaning company give each unit a deep clean using all the necessary cleaning agents. Many of our toilet trailers also have doors on both sides so we can offer a one way entry & exit system.

Where Does The Waste From The Portable Toilet / Shower Go?

The toilet trailers have waste tanks built in which will not need to be emptied until after the event. We will deal with the waste emptying at the local sewage treatment plant.

Planning an event

When Will The Portable Toilets / Showers Be Delivered And Collected?

We will email you around one month before the event to make arrangements for a suitable delivery & collection time. For a weekend event we generally delivery on the Thursday or Friday before the event and collection takes place on Sunday or Monday. Once your booking with us is confirmed we will offer you a 2 hour delivery window so you wont be waiting around all day for us to arrive.

How Many Portable Toilets / Shower Trailers Do I Need For My Size Of Event?

This depends on the length of your event and the number of guests you have attending. Let us know as much information as possible about your event and our experienced team can guide you. Call us on 01225 281018 or email info@wethire.co.uk for further information.

How Much Space Will The Portable Toilets / Showers Require?

We have a number of different toilet trailers available to hire. To find out the specification of each trailer, head to the WET toilet / shower range page and select the trailer you are interested in hiring. 

How Much Power Will The Portable Toilets / Showers Need And Do They Require Mains Water?

Each toilet trailer will require one 13amp socket (standard household plug) to run throughout the event or a 16amp socket if running from a generator. If you are running the toilets / showers off a generator then please allocate a 5KVA power supply per unit. All our trailers are self-contained so have built in water tanks so mains water is not necessary unless we are connecting your unit to a mains drain. 

Can I Move The Portable Toilet/Shower Unit(s) Once You Have Left?

We will position the trailers in a suitable position with you when we arrive. Please ensure you are happy with the location as trailers cannot be moved onsite for health & safety reasons.

Do You Just Do Short Term Portable Toilet Hire? What If I Need The Toilets / Showers For A Longer Time Period?

We cater for all events and occasions. Our flexible service allows you to hire the units from 1 night right up to a couple of years.

What Portable Toilet Unit Is The Best For Disability Access?

We suggest using our 4 + 1 luxury portable toilet with it's very own build in disabled bay. The easy access can be accessed via a hydraulic ramp at the rear of the trailer. We also have our single luxury disabled toilet trailer available for hire too. For more information - click here.

What Portable Unit Is The Best For Festivals?

We would recommend using our larger event toilet and shower trailer such as our 4+2 toilet trailers, 8 bay toilet trailers, 18 bay urinal trailers along with both 4 and 6 bay luxury shower trailers. We can also schedule in a regular servicing package to ensure the units are kept clean and fully stocked throughout your event. 

Each service includes the following:

*Deep clean 

*New blue chemical

*Waste removal

*Fresh water top-up

*Consumables re-fill (Toilet rolls, hand towels & soap)

What Portable Unit Is The Most Popular For Weddings?

The three most popular toilet trailers we use for weddings our the 1+1 Luxury2+1 Luxury & 3+1 Luxury trailers. Don't forget if you have guests camping then you might be interested in our 2 Bay Shower Unit.

Can We View The Products Before Renting?

Yes of course. We have a large warehouse so if you would like to view a trailer before you secure your hire then please let us know.

How Long Does Installation Usually Take?

Once we arrive onsite each portable trailer generally takes around 30-60 minutes to position, set up and test. We will ensure your toilet / shower trailer is fully up and running before we leave.

Hazardous Waste Disposal

Grease Traps Cleaning

If you are in charge of maintaining a pub, restaurant, hotel, commercial kitchen, or food processing plant. You probably use a grease trap to prevent fats and grease waste from clogging your drainage system or contaminating your small sewage treatment plant.

Blockages can cause hygiene issues and foul odours and become toxic over time. Food deposited in a grease trap can rot and release toxic gases such as sulphates.

WET offers commercial grease trap cleaning services tailored to your catering business, ensuring compliance with health and hygiene regulations.

Landfill Leachate Collections

Leachate is a liquid produced when water percolates through waste in landfill sites and reacts with decomposing materials. The risks to public health and the environment from the microorganisms and toxic substances, including ammonia and nitrogen, found in leachates are high. WET carry out leachate collections from landfill sites.

Silt And Sludge Removal Service

Silts and sludges are waste streams defined to have a high solid content, which, if left over time, can cause blockages in drainage systems and storage tanks. Silt and sludge removal can prevent damage to your equipment and maintain the efficiency of any processes.

Contact WET for a hazardous waste collection or a maintenance service for your drains and storage tanks.

Fuel And Oil Interceptor Emptying & Cleaning

Fuel and oil interceptors are typically found where vehicles or machinery may leak fuel or oil onto the ground, such as petrol station forecourts, carparks, garages, distribution depots, factories, and car or truck washes. These are often overlooked but essential equipment that separates oil and fuels from wastewater generated on your premises, preventing contamination of the drainage network.

The Environment Agency recommends clearing the interceptors every six months to prevent blockages and pollution of your drainage systems and the surrounding environment. We offer hassle-free interceptor emptying services at regular intervals to assist you with this.

Gully Sucking And Emptying

Road gullies are designed to handle surface water and retain debris, usually leaves and silts, to prevent them from entering the drainage system and causing pipe blockages and flooding.

With the risk of flooding increasing yearly and record levels of rainfall in certain areas, the need for cleaning road gullies has become even more significant and relevant.

Whether as part of an ongoing maintenance plan or a one-off emergency fix, we can supply a gully sucker to attend your site and undertake the cleaning of all gullies, ensuring the removed waste is disposed of correctly and meeting legislation.

Fridge trailer hire

What power supply is required?

The fridge trailer will require either a 16amp power supply or a 13amp household plug socket. As standard the fridge trailer will come with up to 40 meters of power cables along with a 16amp - 13amp plug adaptor. If you are running the fridge trailer on a generator then we recommend setting aside 4KVA to power the unit.

Can the rear trailer doors be left open?

No, it's important to keep these doors shut when you are not getting goods in and out of the trailer, to help maintain the correct temperature.

Does the fridge / freezer trailer come with racking or shelves?

Yes the fridge & freezer trailers do come with racking as standard as you can see from the photos. If you don’t require the racking then we can remove this prior to delivery.

How will I know how to use the fridge trailer?

Once the fridge trailer has been delivered and set up we will pre-set the correct temperature for you so you shouldn’t need to touch the controls. 

Can the trailer be used as a freezer as well as a fridge?

The trailer can either be used as a fridge or as a freezer, not both at the same time.

Are there lights inside the fridge?

Yes there is a light situated at the front of the trailer as you can see from the pictures.

Can I lock the rear doors of the fridge trailer?

Yes we will provide you with a padlock so your goods can be kept safe and secure during the hire.

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