March 2018

3 Innovative Applications for Municipal Restroom Rentals

Portable Restroom Trailers, LLC (PRT), provides restroom rentals for customers from every corner of the American business landscape.  We work with small mom & pop shops and Fortune 500 companies. We work with huge federal agencies and small non-profit charities. And, increasingly, we work directly with local municipal governments to provide restroom rentals for a wide variety of applications ranging from one-time events to long-term installations. Restroom rentals have never played a bigger role in American cities than they do today.  As municipal governments are adopting more active and involved approaches to city management, temporary restrooms have become important resources for city managers to control and optimize the experience that citizens and visitors have in their cities. We’ve seen some great applications from municipal governments over the past few years, and we wanted to bring a few of them to your attention to help get your creative juices flowing about the ways that restroom rentals can help you to run smooth programs and host successful events. #3 – Maintaining Maximum Capacity for Baseball Season As baseball spring training gets underway for the year, we’re reminded of a great deal we worked on with the city of San Jose.  While San Jose’s most famous team is the city’s NHL hockey franchise, the city also hosts several popular baseball teams. Between the minor league San Jose Giants, the San Jose State University Spartans, and hosting annual divisional championships for California high schools, the city keeps a busy baseball schedule from spring through fall. The city needed to provide temporary restroom accommodations in order to maintain maximum capacity at their municipal baseball stadium.  The temporary setup needed to provide the same level of comfort and sanitation as the stadium’s permanent restrooms – so traditional port-a-potties were out of the question.  They needed a high-capacity, heavy traffic solution that was also clean and comfortable – and we found the perfect unit for the job in our inventory of portable restroom rentals. #2 – Support Thriving Arts & Entertainment Districts We worked on another great municipal project with the city of Tarpon Springs on the gulf coast of Florida.  The city wanted to support its thriving arts and entertainment district for continued growth. Several modern museums around the perimeter of the city already had sufficient facilities.  But in the city center, smaller galleries, gift shops, and cafes popped up in older buildings with limited restroom capacity. The city wanted to support the developing district with a temporary solution while they worked out the plans and budget for a long-term fix. PRT’s portable restroom rentals were a great fit for this application.  The unit we delivered was small enough to fit in the available lot with no problems, with enough capacity to support the big crowds that gather for weekends and special events.  The unit included an accessible ADA-compliant suite – with hookups to connect directly to city utilities. #1 – Back to the Beach with Seasonal Restroom Rentals Beachfront cities on both coasts know how tough it can be to maintain small structures like bathrooms and bath houses in the punishing conditions that occur at the edge of the ocean.  The salt, wind, and storms that are common on the coast are not found anywhere else – and they create a special challenge for city managers who need to have parks and beaches ready for crowds as soon as the busy tourism season gets underway. We have helped many cities to keep their attractions at full capacity despite winter damage by supplementing their permanent brick and mortar restrooms with portable restroom rentals.  Our inventory includes many models that are specially designed to stand up to the salt and sand of public beaches. We have portable shower trailers, ADA-compliant accessible units, and many units that come standard with four-season climate control for a comfortable experience all year long. Our Inventory of Municipal Restroom Rentals is Unmatched We keep a wide-ranging inventory of portable restroom rentals in stock at all times to ensure that we have the right resources for your city – right when you need them.  We’re proud of our ability to respond quickly to support urgent requests, and that is the primary reason why so many cities around the country are PRT repeat customers. Our inventory of restroom rentals runs from single-station units all the way up to high-capacity trailers with 20+ private suites.  And it ranges from commercial models with industrial-grade components to the most luxurious models available anywhere – with designer finishes, high-end stereo systems, and even working fireplaces. We have ADA-accessible restrooms, semi-permanent park model (“skid”) units, and we can handle most customization requests.  We also have a full assortment of emergency response trailers available for instant deployment – including shower trailers, decontamination trailers, laundry trailers, and more. If you work in municipal government and your city has an application that you’d like to discuss, get in touch with PRT today.  Our trained staff will help you narrow down your options and find the best solution for your unique situation. We have a variety of flexible financing options to choose from; including long-term rentals, short-term-rentals, and a popular lease-to-own program.  Give us a call at (877) 600-8645 to learn more.  
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Striking Gold with a Brand-New Shower Trailer

Mining has always been one of the dirtiest professions in the world, so it probably wouldn’t surprise you to learn that there is a portable shower trailer onsite at almost every mine.  It might seem obvious that mine workers get very dirty during a day’s work – but did you know that there are significant health hazards associated with the dust that’s stirred up by mining operations?Over the years, the mining industry has made some amazing progress to minimize the danger of its work, and today’s miners are much safer than those from past generations.  But there is still some risk of respiratory illness and even poisoning associated with exposure to mine dust. This makes a shower trailer a critical element of any mine’s safety program – allowing workers to get clean and rinse off all the dust they’ve been exposed to before returning home to their families at the end of the day.We recently delivered a new shower trailer to a historic gold mine in Washington state that continues to produce large quantities of that precious metal to this very day.  The safety of their workers is extremely important to the mine, and they reached out to Portable Restroom Trailers, LLC (PRT) for guidance to find an industrial-grade shower trailer to stand up to their tough application.A Historical Gold Mine in Washington’s Kettle River Range In northeast Washington, tucked up against the Canadian border, you can find a few gold mines that have been in operation since the late 1800s.  These mines enjoyed a flourish of activity when they were discovered by early prospectors – cranking out almost a million ounces of gold in their first 60 years of production.In the latter half of the 20th century, Washington’s mining industry had some ups and downs, and several area mines closed, re-opened, and closed again – depending mostly on rises and drops in the price of gold.  Some mines remained open during downturns by focusing production on alternative materials including silver, copper, lead, zinc, platinum, and more. But a few of the mines located along major gold ore deposits are still in operation today, churning out thousands of tons of gold ore each and every day.Our client owns some of those active gold mines, running cut and fill mining operations on more than 7500 acres in the Kettle River Range.  The high-tech operation they run today barely resembles the common perception of mining from the 19th and 20th centuries.  They have been recognized by several industry organizations for their progressive stance on environmental preservation, and for their outstanding performance regarding worker safety.  And their continued focus on worker safety is what led them to reach out to PRT to procure a top-of-the-line shower trailer for their hard-working employees.A Custom-Designed Shower Trailer for an Exceptionally Tough Application When we started working with the mine’s management, we learned that they had some very specific requirements for a new shower trailer.  They needed a combination unit that would also provide their workers with a clean and comfortable place to use the restroom during breaks and shift changes.  They wanted a locker room onboard, with enough capacity for every worker to have a private locker. And they needed to make sure that the trailer had enough capacity for an entire crew to shower in a timely fashion at the end of each working shift.On top of those requirements, their new shower trailer also needed to be constructed with commercial-grade components in order to stand up to heavy foot traffic and large volumes of dust and silt on a regular basis.  Overall, this was certainly a challenging set of requirements. But we were able to provide a trailer that met or exceeded all of these requirements by making a few simple customizations to a 5-station unit from our standard line of combination shower/restroom trailers.The shower trailer we delivered has several full-sized shower stalls, each with its own private dressing area and floor-to-ceiling privacy dividers.  The locker room features back-to-back double bench seating and 24 lockable half-height steel lockers. There are two sets of locking vanities in the common area, each with a solid surface countertop, locking cabinets, a large shatterproof mirror and an automatic metered faucet.  On the opposite end of the trailer are three private unisex restroom stalls with locking privacy doors and fully functional china toilets.Industrial-Grade Components for Harsh Working Conditions To keep maintenance to a minimum, it was especially important that this shower trailer be extremely resilient and exceptionally easy to clean.  The workers using the trailer on a daily basis would often be extremely dirty after a long shift in the mine – sometimes entirely coated with dust from head to toe.  We needed to provide a unit that was specifically designed to stand up to these tough working conditions.The unit we delivered is constructed with easy-to-clean fiberglass interior walls throughout – so that the entire interior can simply be hosed off for quick cleaning.  And the floor is constructed with a single roll of non-slip coin rubber flooring. The exterior is equally durable with screw-less aluminum walls, water-repelling gutter railing, and diamond plate stone guards.The entire unit is climate controlled, with a roof-mounted air conditioner and integrated 12-volt heat strips.  All exterior walls and the roof are fully insulated, and all entry doors are equipped with automatic closing mechanisms.  Twin on-demand propane water heaters ensure that there is always hot water when it’s needed. And abundant interior and exterior lighting ensures a safe experience for workers at any time of day or night.Find the Perfect Shower Trailer for Your Tough Job If your company is considering purchasing a new shower trailer, be sure you talk to PRT before you make a purchasing decision.  We have one of the industry’s widest selections – with a seasoned engineering team to execute professional customizations for any special needs you may have.  Our inventory includes shower trailers, decontamination trailers, combination units with full locker rooms, and much more – with capacities ranging from single stall units all the way up to 20 stalls and more.We have a great array of flexible financing options to choose from – with long-term rentals, short-term rentals, and competitive-rate financing with approved credit.  And our popular lease-to-own program makes it possible for companies to acquire new equipment right away on almost any budget. Contact one of our trained representatives today at (877) 600-8645 to learn more. 
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Long Term Shower Trailer Rentals for Iowas Gypsum Mines

Gypsum is one of the most commonly used modern building materials.  This ancient mineral is used in a myriad of products including plaster, drywall, mortar, building blocks and more.  It also has several uses outside of the construction industry – especially in agriculture. But while this material has an amazing number of useful properties, it is also amazingly hard to come by.  There is a finite supply of gypsum in the world, and mining it can be tough and dangerous work.In the United States, OSHA maintains a set of regulatory exposure limits on gypsum, which can be harmful if overexposed to people’s skin, eyes, or respiratory systems.  Companies that mine or process gypsum follow careful safety procedures to ensure the safety of their workforce's. For those companies, shower trailer rentals are a key part of their safety programs.We recently partnered with one of the largest gypsum processors in the country to provide long-term shower trailer rentals to keep their operation running smoothly during a change in their production operation.  This is only the latest success story from our work with America’s mining and milling industries, but we think it’s a great example of how our long-term shower trailer rentals can help a company keep their workers safe.Iowa’s Ancient Stores of Sea Salt Many people don’t understand exactly what gypsum is, and are surprised to learn that it is essentially ancient sea salt.  Gypsum deposits occur all around the globe – anywhere salt lakes, seas, or hot springs once existed but have since evaporated.  And while you probably don’t associate Iowa with salt water – much of the state was actually underwater during the Jurassic period.When those ancient waters evaporated, huge deposits of gypsum salt were left behind.  And today, after more than a century of mining, there are still more than 15 square miles of gypsum in a vast deposit around Fort Dodge, Iowa.  This gypsum is some of the purest in the world, and it is preferred by some of the most recognizable names in modern construction materials today.There are only three companies who operate active gypsum mining operations in Fort Dodge.  There are several more companies who run gypsum processing plants to transform the raw material into its usable form – some of those companies process gypsum for market, and others process it as a component for their own end products.  All of them must abide by OSHA’s regulations regarding exposure to gypsum in the workplace – and most of them provide shower trailer rentals for their workers to clean themselves off before heading home at the end of a shift.Shower Trailer Rentals for the Dirtiest of Dirty Jobs When we started talking with our new client from Iowa, their primary concern was about the durability and toughness of the trailer they were looking for.  They needed a unit that could stand up to the dust and grit of their gypsum operation – shift after shift, and day after day. We assured them that there were some great options in our inventory of long-term shower trailer rentals, and then we helped guide them through a series of choices to find a perfect match.The unit that we finally arrived at is a 3-station shower trailer rentals from our Comfort Series line.  It has three private suites, each with its own locking exterior doorway. Inside each of the unisex stalls is a full-size shower stall, a private dressing area, an authentic flush-able china toilet, and a corner vanity with an automatic metered sink.  Air conditioning, heating, and tank-less instant hot water are standard. It has everything a worker needs to get clean and comfortable after a long shift – and it’s built with the toughest components available on the marketplace.The interior of each suite is constructed with seamless white fiberglass walls and one-piece non-skid rubber floors – minimizing the unit’s exposure to fine particles of dust and debris over time, and also making cleanup fast and easy.  With an oversized 400-gallon waste tank, these showers can accommodate approximately 1,800 uses in between maintenance.They’re ideal for dirty jobs and remote worksites.  And with four-season climate control, they are the perfect long-term shower trailer rentals for any environment – including the cold winters of Fort Dodge, IA.Learn More About PRT Long-Term Rental Program Our inventory of shower trailer rentals runs all the way from single-stall units all the way up to 20+ stalls for high-capacity applications.  And we have something to fit every situation – whether you’re looking for industrial-grade toughness or an executive level of luxury and comfort.Our long-term shower trailer rentals are a popular option for companies who need to keep their operation running smoothly while they wait for a permanent solution.  But we also offer short-term rental contracts for one-time jobs and special events. And don’t forget to ask about our popular lease-to-own program that lets any company acquire the portable resources they need, regardless of how tight their budget may be.  Call us today at (877) 600-8645 to learn more. 
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Restroom Rentals for a Large-Scale Renovation Project

Over years of providing restroom rentals for businesses, events, and individuals, one of the most common scenarios we’ve come across is providing portable restroom accommodations as a temporary measure while a permanent restroom is being renovated.  People don’t ever stop needing to use the restroom, regardless of whether their normal facilities are available or not. And all across the land, when restroom renovations leave people without a place to handle their necessary business, PRT is there to save the day with sanitary, comfortable, luxurious portable restroom rentals. Temporary restrooms can be a challenging proposition in some working environments.  Construction workers are used to temporary restrooms, using them virtually every day they’re on the job.  Your average team of construction workers wouldn’t even bat an eye at a traditional porta-potty. But office workers, on the other hand, can be harder to accommodate. Office workers are accustomed to having full-service restrooms with flushing toilets, privacy, and hot water for handwashing.  Many are not fond of the idea of temporary restrooms, and most would balk at using a porta-potty for an extended time. But show your average office worker the interior of one of PRT’s luxury portable restroom rentals, and they’ll have no problem at all. When One Job Has Many Stakeholders We recently got a call about a restroom renovation taking place at an office for one of the largest electric companies on the east coast.  The existing bathrooms were scheduled to be entirely remodeled, and temporary accommodations were needed for about fifty employees who work in the building. Our client was not the energy company, but the construction company that won the contract to remodel the restrooms.  They were contracted to manage all aspects of the project, and to their credit they did not overlook the requirement for temporary restroom rentals to accommodate the building’s staff. When the construction company reached out to us, they were a bit skeptical that they would be able to find restroom rentals that would be nice enough to keep the electric company’s staff happy and comfortable.  We reassured them that we could provide restrooms every bit as nice as their permanent facilities, and nicer if needed. We’re happy to say that the solution we delivered has been very well received by the office workers, and everyone involved in this deal has had nothing but great feedback. Luxurious Restroom Rentals for Renovation Projects After speaking with the construction company about the required capacity and the expectations of their clients at the electric company, we found a perfect fit with a 3-station unit from our Comfort Elite line of luxury restroom rentals.  The unit we delivered has enough capacity to support the office’s entire workforce – and all the features and comfort that they’re accustomed to in their permanent restrooms. The Comfort Elite 3-station has 3 individual private suites – 2 for women and one for men.  Inside each roomy suite is a full-size, fully-functional china toilet – just like the toilets indoors.  There is a spacious wall-to-wall vanity with solid surface countertops, liquid soap and paper towel dispensers, an automatic metered faucet, and a large shatterproof glass mirror.  The men’s suite also has a wall-mounted ceramic urinal. The environment inside the unit is comfortable and relaxing, with year-round climate control.  Each suite has a built-in air supply and return, ducted to a low-profile roof-mounted 9 MBTU air conditioner.  And 5600 BTU electric heat strips are integrated into each suite for warm comfort in the winter months. All three suites have their own folding stairway, with abundant LED porch lighting for safe entry and exit at any hour. Learn More If your business is planning a restroom renovation in the coming months, don’t forget to plan ahead for the restroom rentals you will need.  We have an extensive inventory, with design packages ranging from tough industrial setups to posh executive luxury.  We can accommodate most requests for customizations and upgrades – and we always have ADA-compliant models in stock. PRT can find a solution to fit almost any budget, thanks to our wide range of financing options.  If our standard short-term rental doesn’t suit your needs – ask about long-term rentals, flexible financing with easy approvals, or our popular lease-to-own program.  Get in touch with us today at (877) 600-8645 to learn more.  
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ADA Restroom Trailers on the Banks of the Mighty Mississippi

America has a soft spot in its heart for the lore and legend of the Mississippi River.  From the stories of Mark Twain to the music of Louis Armstrong and Johnny Cash; the mighty Mississippi has played an important role in the cultural and economic development of the United States.  We recently delivered a couple of ADA restroom trailers to a town on the river’s banks, whose history and future are integrally linked to the big river itself.Grafton, Illinois is a town on the outskirts of St. Louis, located at the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois rivers.  The town has multiple ferry boats that shuttle cars back and forth between Missouri and Illinois.  It is home to a historic boat works building where locals built some of the great paddle wheel steamboats of the 19th century.  For hundreds of years, families here have lived alongside the river.  They know the river’s beauty and its history – but they also know the serious dangers it can present when its waters begin to rise.The Intriguing History of Grafton, Illinois Grafton was founded in 1832 by James Mason, who purchased almost four square miles of land near the mouth of the Illinois River, anticipating that it would be an important shipping hub for freight traveling in between Chicago and St. Louis.  A rich economy quickly developed, centered around several limestone quarries and the boat construction industry.  Jobs in Grafton attracted workers from around the region, and the country, and the town’s population peaked in the 1850s.After the initial boom subsided, the town’s population plateaued at approximately 1,000 people.  Grafton remained stable for the next 100 years, until its population declined when the waters of the river rose to historical levels in 1993.Because of its proximity to the water, Grafton’s residents have always been subjected to occasional flooding.  The first major flood happened just 12 years after the city was founded, in 1844.  But the 1993 flood was different, as waters rose to historical levels, cresting at a record 38.2 feet.  The town was devastated, and one third of its population did not return after the waters subsided.Resiliency and Rebuilding on the River The people of Grafton demonstrated an amazing level of resiliency when they returned home to their water-soaked town in the wake of the 1993 flood.  They quickly re-fashioned the town as a boutique historic tourism destination, and they built a new lighthouse on the banks of the river as a monument to the town’s resiliency and determination.Today Grafton is home to seven separate sites that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  Its charming Main Street district is home to an interesting assortment of antique shops, boutique gift shops, restaurants, and wineries.  The recently completed Grafton Harbor marina provides an outlet for boating, jet skiing, and parasailing on the river.  And the town enjoys an influx of tourists who come to see the bald eagles that gather in mass along the river during winter months.Preparing for the Future with ADA Restroom Trailers While the flood of 1993 was the worst, it was certainly not the last flood that Grafton will see.  The river reached flood levels again in the spring of 2017, and those who have lived their lives on the banks of the rivers there know that there will be more floods in the future.The city’s government reached out to PRT recently to discuss the procurement of some ADA restroom trailers to assist with future evacuation events.  When hundreds of people are displaced by rising waters, restroom facilities at temporary housing shelters can quickly be overwhelmed.  ADA restroom trailers will allow the city to better accommodate its citizens when floods occur, regardless of any special needs or mobility impairments.We were more than happy to help the resilient people of this historic city in their efforts to be prepared for future events.  Emergency response and preparedness is one of our specialties.  And after listening to the city’s requirements for capacity and accessibility, we were able to find a couple of ADA restroom trailers that perfectly meet their needs.ADA Restroom Trailers for Emergency SituationsThe Sierra Series 4 station ADA restroom trailers that we sent to Grafton meet all federal requirements for ADA compliance.  They are built with commercial-grade materials for maximum durability.  And they provide the same levels of comfort, privacy, and sanitation as a traditional brick and mortar restroom.The floor plan features four compact unisex restroom suites, each with its own private external entryway.  The suites have a flushable china toilet, an automatic metered sink, and a framed shatterproof glass mirror.  Soap and paper towel dispensers are standard.At the rear of the trailer is a folding ramp with 1 ¼” stainless steel safety railings which leads to the ADA suite.  The ADA suite features assistance grab rails, an accessible toilet with push-button flush mechanism, and an accessible sink.  There is ample room to allow for a full 360-degree turning radius for standard-sized wheelchairs.  To allow for safe and easy entry, a kneeling axle hydraulic lift system lowers the entire trailer to ground level with the push of a button.The floor of each suite is constructed with a single sheet of non-skid rubber flooring.  Each external entry is lit with an LED porch light.  And the entire trailer is climate-controlled with a roof-mounted air conditioner and integrated heat strips.Customizing ADA Restroom Trailers for Local and State RequirementsIn most locations, the standard features and floor plans of our ADA restroom trailers are fully compliant with local accessibility standards.  For the trailers that we shipped to Grafton, a customization was required.  We reconfigured the maintenance room of each trailer to include a mop sink, in order to comply with Illinois state regulations for ADA restroom trailers.  Our engineers made quick work of the customizations and we shipped the customized trailers within a few days of receiving the final order.If your organization is interested in learning more about ADA restroom trailers for emergency preparedness or any other application, please get in touch with PRT today at (877) 600-8645.  We have the widest selection of portable units on the market today, and our trained representatives will help you find a solution to match your requirements for capacity, accessibility, and any necessary customizations. 
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Portable Restroom Trailers Service Reaching New Heights with Client Care Coordinator

At Portable Restroom Trailers LLC, our top priority is always the satisfaction of our clients… since the beginning.  Our commitment to be proactive about our client experience has guided us along our journey to become America’s premier supplier of luxury portable restroom resources.  As we have grown, we have continually sought opportunities to improve the service we provide. With that in mind, we created a new position to serve you even more. The Client Care Coordinator is the newest addition to our client satisfaction team. The Client Care Coordinator’s sole responsibility is to proactively look for opportunities to further improve the experience for each and every one of our clients.  We are thrilled to announce that we found the perfect man for the job, Michael Winters. Expanding Our Commitment to Excellent Service Michael joins our team with a broad skill set covering all aspects of service, support, and project management.  He got his start in the U.S. Army, where he served 20 years and honed his skills in executive analysis, planning, and decision making.  Since leaving the Army, Michael has managed implementation and support projects for a wide variety of clients, and we are very excited about his new role on PRT’s client satisfaction team. As Client Care Coordinator, Michael will work proactively with new and existing clients to ensure that each of you has an exceptional 5-star experience.  He will bridge the gap within all departments of PRT, providing quicker responses and information for you, with the ability to escalate issues and expedite requests as an internal advocate for all clients. We are all excited about the positive impact we expect to see in your overall experience, and Michael’s go-getter personality is a great fit for this active and fast-paced role.  There’s a good chance you’ll get to meet him the next time you contact PRT… and we think you’re going to love having him on your team. Seeking Out New Opportunities for Improvement You can expect an even smoother and more seamless experience on your next luxury portable restroom deal with PRT.  As Client Care Coordinator, Michael will be looking ahead over the lifetime of the deal to scout out any potential issues and resolve them before they become a problem. Michael will coordinate communications, timelines, and logistics between you, the PRT team, and all our suppliers and manufacturers.  He will be responsible for providing regular updates regarding production status and delivery, and following up to ensure that we meet or exceed your expectations regarding delivery and setup support. In the unlikely event that you do have any concerns or issues, Michael will assist you for resolution and escalation.  Also, when you’re ready to trade in your old inventory and upgrade to a new unit, he will help you navigate your options to find the solution that makes the most sense for you and your business.  We hope you’ll join us in welcoming Michael to the PRT team, and we are excited to hear your feedback.  
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