Why Choose a Toilet Container Over Portaloos?

Reasons to choose toilet containers

1. Durability

   Traditional portaloos are made of plastic materials, so compared to steel units they are more susceptible to damage, either in transit or due weather conditions, or even vandalism from drunken revellers. As toilet containers are fabricated from either steel panels or steel shipping containers, they are much stronger and sturdier and will last many years, providing safety for users and less money spent on maintenance and replacements. Steel toilets are less likely to develop leaks from rain entering in cracks or splits that can occur with plastic and internal parts damaged by constant use - or misuse. Frequent moving and handling large number of portaloos from site to site on lorries results in a few casualties, whereas steel toilets take a lot of force to damage.

2. Comfort

   Do we even need to imagine why a mains connected toilet unit or block is better to use than a plastic portaloo? Who hasn't experienced the trauma of a cramped, dark, dirty portaloo that's full to the brim and out of hand sanitiser? With sound and heat insulation, a proper flush and a hand basin with running water, a visit to toilet container is a comfortable and hygienic experience more often than not. Although this might seem quite a trivial point at face value, having a dirty toilet experience can literally put visitors off returning to a venue or event. For example, most of us know someone who has retired from attending festivals as their preference for personal comfort outweighs the fun. In this day and age us Brits expect better service than ever before and bad toilet facilities can lead to a bad review on Trip Advisor, which can damage a business.

3. The environment

   Chemical toilets create an environmental hazard when it comes to disposal, while cabins feature mains plumbing for easy and safe disposal. Plastic portaloos need replacing faster than a metal container, resulting in more plastic waste. The need for toilet facilities is much higher in green spaces, where people come to enjoy nature and feel connected to the environment. The irony would not be lost on those people enjoying the clean air and natural beauty if they are then leaving an extra carbon footprint by creating more chemicals and toxins from flushing a plastic portaloo. If people want the green experience, give them green - with safe plumbing and fresh water!

4. Cost-effectivenness

   Like buying cheap shoes, you end up paying more in the longer term with replacements than investing in a sturdy pair from the outset. Purchasing a toilet container for a semi-permanent fixture is more cost effective than the false economy of continually renting and replacing portaloos - and will save you frequent transportation costs. In addition, by offering a premium sanitary experience your customers and visitors are more likely to return than be put off for life by a bad toilet trip. When competition to bring in and keep business is fierce, something that may seem as minor as a good toilet could actually give the edge over competitors to retain, or increase, profit.