Tips and Advice

Here are a few tips to help avoid unnecessary service calls for your temporary restroom equipment during the cold weather:

Portable Restroom Units should be easily accessible for service vehicles, preferably close to a road or paved area.  Try to keep them away from areas that may be plowed in and away from muddy areas where service vehicles may get stuck. 

If you have a flushing unit, never flush any paper towels or feminine products down the toilet, especially during the winter months. These items can freeze in the pipe and cause a clog.  

If you have a wastewater holding tank under your trailer, make sure you have the heater plugged in to an “always hot” 120 volt GFI receptacle.  The heater must be plugged in to prevent the contents of the waste tank from freezing.

If you have a fresh water tank inside of your field office or sales trailer, make sure the temperature inside the trailer never goes below freezing.  

If you have any questions or concerns regarding cold weather operation of your equipment, please feel free to contact us or call us at 800-628-8955 for guidance.