Portable toilets are a highly convenient and practical solution for outdoor events, construction sites, or any situation where traditional restroom facilities are unavailable. However, it is crucial to understand how to properly empty a portable toilet to maintain its cleanliness and hygiene.

Wight Event Toilets are here to assist you 

Wight Event Toilets offers top-quality toilet and shower hire services and reliable waste-emptying solutions. 

We specialise in providing luxury toilet and shower trailers equipped with modern amenities. Our expert team can come to your location with our powerful vacuum tanker to efficiently empty your toilet and shower trailers. 

We take pride in our services and provide waste-emptying solutions for our facilities and other companies' equipment, including welfare unit servicing. So, if you're looking for a reliable and efficient waste-emptying solution, Wight Event Toilets has got you covered.

How to empty a portable toilet:

If you are emptying a small portable toilet, it is essential to use only a designated chemical waste disposal point. Campsites provide information on the nearest Chemical Disposal Point (CDP) or Elsan Point. 

Here are some steps to follow when emptying a portable toilet:



• Wear protective gloves and a face mask while emptying your portable toilet at the CDP. 
• First, locate the entrance to the toilet waste tank and then insert a suction pump or hose into the tank and the disposal point. 
• Most portable toilets require a chemical solution to break down the waste completely. 
• Once the waste tank has been emptied, cleaning and sanitising the portable toilet is vital to prevent any odours or bacteria from building up. Use a disinfectant cleaner and scrub the inside of the toilet thoroughly to remove any remaining waste or residue.

Precise vacuuming and sanitation treatments are imperative when removing waste from a portable toilet. Neglecting these measures may result in unhygienic conditions and severe damage to the toilet.

For events, construction sites, or venues require regular inspections, tank emptying, cleansing, and disinfecting to ensure the toilets are kept in top working condition. It is highly recommended that you seek professionals for your portable toilet waste removal. 

How often do you need to empty a portable toilet? 

The frequency at which you should empty your portable toilet depends on the length of the event, whether it is a long-term function or a small garden gathering. You also need to consider the number of people using the portable toilets. The more people using the portaloo, the more often it needs to be emptied. The general rule is once a week for 10 people. 

Maintaining and cleaning your toilet regularly is crucial to ensure hygiene and comfort. You can contact WET Hire for assistance with the unpleasant task of emptying and cleaning your toilet waste tank. Our flexible, portable toilet service can cater to any need, whether a one-time waste removal, a single on-site toilet, or a complete set of toilet trailers.

Where to empty a portable toilet:

When emptying a portable toilet, it is important to understand the proper procedure for waste disposal. Incorrect disposal can have serious consequences for the environment and public health. Most campsites and holiday parks are equipped with Chemical Disposal Points (CDPs) or Elsan Points to dispose of personal portable toilets. It is crucial to use these designated facilities for proper waste disposal.

Emptying and sanitising your portable toilet with WET Hire ensures the waste is transported safely and efficiently to a sewage treatment facility. Contact the trusted family team at WET Hire today.