Event planning can be hugely stressful. There’s the guest list, the catering, the venue, logistics, and (what feels like) a million other choices in between. Don’t let sanitation for your event cause any further worries – and don’t leave it to the last minute. Having the right sanitation services and a clear plan can help ensure your event goes off without a hitch. Here’s our guide to planning portable sanitation hire for your next event:
Know what you need
It goes without saying that different types of events have very different requirements when it comes to sanitation. A music festival over a weekend, is completely different to a wedding, which is completely different to a sporting event. Here are the questions you need to ask yourself to help guide your planning (and take a look at our handy guide to how many portable toilets you should hire):
For any event
- How many people will be in attendance? Check out our handy guide to how many portable toilets you should hire.
- What is the duration of the event? The longer the event, the higher the porta loo usage.
- Are food and drinks being provided? Alcohol in particular can almost double toilet usage over a set period of time.
- How often will you need the hired facilities serviced?
- What is the profile of the type of people who’ll be attending?
- Will families be attending with small children? You’ll need family toilets with changing facilities.
- Have you considered disabled toilets and accessibility? Particularly important for elderly guests. Make sure you choose options with wheelchair access and handrails.
Sporting event
- Will participants need access to shower facilities?
- If cycling, will bike cleaning stations be needed at the end of the race?
- Do you need multiple ablution stations along a route?
- How many people will likely need to use the facilities at the same time?
- How will the facilities for the entrants differ to the facilities for spectators and officials?
Wedding / Private function
- What is the dress code and the venue like?
- Do the portable toilets you’re considering match the overall guest experience?
- Do the toilets have built in lights for late night usage?
Music or food festival
- If it’s a multi-day festival, will shower facilities be required?
- What will the ratio of men and women be?
- For a food festival especially: how will you offer hand washing or hand sanitising facilities?
What’s the weather doing?
This is key for overall event and sanitation planning. The warmer the weather, the higher the liquid consumption of guests – and the more frequently they’ll need to use the facilities. Plan for this by upping the total number of portable toilets you hire and ramping up the cleaning schedule to ensure they’re adequately serviced throughout the event.
Porta loo positioning
Equally important as having the right type and number of portable toilet and ablution facilities, is ensuring they’re in the right location. Too close can impact the overall ambience. Too far, can have guests complaining and opting to rather head home than make the trek to the facilities. Placing them on the wrong terrain can also be a disaster waiting to happen. Flat, dry ground is a must. Consider whether trucks can easily access the toilets for servicing and pick-up, and make sure you talk to your service provider about access to water and power points.
At Fancy Flush, we’ve been planning mobile sanitation services for events of all types for over 18 years. Our team of toilet hire experts will guide you through the process and ensure the highest level of service delivery. Browse the full range of sanitation services and get in touch with us for a quote.