We’re often asked by our customers if hiring a toilet trailer or portable toilet is the sustainable option. 

After all, if people are organising an event and trying to keep things as carbon-neutral as possible, it’s only natural that they want to ensure the amenities are environmentally friendly too.

Portable toilets have a bit of a bad reputation when it comes to environmental friendliness. In the past, formaldehyde was used to minimise odours and keep things clean. Thankfully, this toxic chemical is no longer a feature when it comes to toilet hire!

The good news is that hiring a modern toilet (especially a luxury one from WET Hire) is a quick win if you’re keen to help protect the environment. Here are five fantastic reasons why you can hire that toilet trailer with complete confidence.

1. You can save on unnecessary travel

Imagine you’re at a sporting event or a festival when all of a sudden, nature calls. If there aren’t any toilets in the immediate vicinity, you might need to hop in the car to drive home.

However, a well-placed toilet on site means people don’t have to drive home to spend a penny. And given that transportation accounts for around a third of global carbon emissions, this is an easy way to help make the world a greener place! 

Not sure how many toilets you need for your event? This guide will help!

2. You can save water with a portable toilet

Which uses more water, a portable toilet or a household toilet? You might be surprised to know that a portable loo uses five times less water than the plumbed-in alternative.

What’s the reason behind this? The toilet in your home uses fresh water for every flush, while a portable toilet reuses and recycles water for flushing. 

(Don’t worry though, there is plenty of fresh water available for washing your hands!)

3. You can protect the eco-system from unwanted waste

We know it’s not a nice thing to talk about, but when there aren’t toilets around, some people tend to urinate and defecate in public. Not only is this an offence, but it’s incredibly bad for the environment.

Urine and faeces can damage growing trees, contaminate soil and pollute water, resulting in harm to wildlife, flowers, and plants. 

For example, did you know that urine contains nitrogen, which can accelerate the growth of algae in rivers and ponds? This can block light and make it harder for fish to find food, and even reduce levels of oxygen in the water.

Toilet hire means people can relieve themselves without peeing in a bush or going in a river. 

At this point, you might be thinking… ‘where does all the waste go’? 

When you hire a toilet, there’s a thoroughly sealed and watertight tank that holds all the waste, with no leaks, spills, or odours. This tank can hold about a week’s worth of waste before it needs emptying.

At WET Hire, our team literally do all the dirty work for you. We’ll empty the tank after we take your toilet away, safely disposing of the waste on your behalf. If you’re hiring your toilet for a longer time period, we’ll come to your site and empty the tank, ensuring the waste is got rid of in line with legal regulations. Plus, we’re registered as a waste carrier, so you don’t have to be.

We take your waste to the local sewage treatment plant, where it is repurposed into fertiliser or used to produce energy – so be rest assured, you’re helping the environment with every flush!

4. Portable toilets don’t need mains power

Portable toilets need less power than you might think. For example, all our toilet trailers need is one 13 amp socket (i.e. a standard household plug) or a 16 amp socket if you’re using a generator.

Plus, all our toilets have built-in water tanks, so there’s no need to connect to the mains water unless you need to.

This just doesn’t mean you can place your toilet anywhere it is needed, but you’re playing your part to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

5. You can help keep people healthy

Environmental health isn’t just about protecting the environment, but ensuring the health and welfare of others.

Portable toilets can help reduce the spread of disease as it makes it easier for people to keep clean. 

All our luxury toilets come with sinks, an onboard water heater, soap, and a water tank so people can wash their hands with clean, hot, running water. Even our budget portable toilets come with plenty of hand sanitiser to ensure everyone stays clean!

It’s easy to be green with WET Hire!

You might not think toilet trailers or portable toilets are the environmentally friendly solution at first glance. However, they’re more sustainable than you might think! 

In summary:

1. Toilet hire means people don’t have to drive home to use the toilet
2. Portable toilets save water compared to traditional toilets
3. Toilet hire means fewer people ruining the environment with urine and faeces
4. Portable toilets don’t need to be plugged into the mains
5. Toilet hire means people can stay cleaner and have less risk of disease

Whether you’re organising an event or need long-term hire for a construction project, toilet hire means you can keep people, as well as Mother Nature, happy, safe, and content! 

Get in touch with us today to arrange toilet hire for your next event or construction project. Whether you need a 2-bay or an 8-bay toilet, we’re the hire company of choice across Bath and the South West region.