April 2018

We supply restroom rentals to some of the American economy’s most crucial companies – manufacturers, builders, defense contractors and more.  We take pride in supporting these important industries, and over the past year we have greatly increased the amount of work we do with another critical sector – the energy industry. Most recently, a key refinery in Ohio contacted us to arrange several different restroom rentals to support a big expansion project they were planning.  The refinery rented several restrooms, and then quickly joined our family of repeat customers when they decided to add an additional restroom after the first units were delivered. We’re proud to report that the refinery’s management liked our products and service so much that they decided to purchase one of the units outright after their initial rental contract expired.  Repeat business is one of our most important metrics for managing our operation, and every returning customer is a feather in our cap – demonstrating that our commitment to superior service has paid off yet again. Fueling Commerce and Industry in Ohio Our client operates a large refinery in western Ohio that processes heavy crude oil to produce fuels and chemical products.  Their primary product is gasoline and they also produce diesel fuel, jet fuel, and residual fuels. Their finished product constitutes approximately 25% of the gasoline that is consumed each year in the state of Ohio. All told, the refinery currently produces about two billion gallons of refined products annually.  And when they contacted us, they were preparing for a massive expansion project to drastically increase their production capacity, taking them from 10,000 barrels per day up to 40,000 barrels per day. The expansion project was an enormous undertaking, with a complicated schedule and implementation plan.  The refinery’s employees needed temporary restroom accommodations during the expansion, and they initially reached out to us for three high-capacity restroom rentals for a total of almost 40 individual restroom stalls.  When the project got underway, the refinery needed to add an additional unit to accommodate their C-Level Management team, and they relied on PRT to provide a luxury restroom on a tight schedule. Luxury Restroom Rentals for Executive Managers After listening to the refinery’s requirements for capacity and amenities, we found a great solution with a custom 11-station unit from our Calypso line of luxury restroom rentals.  The unit needed to reflect the makeup of the refinery’s majority male workforce, so we recommended a custom floor plan with 9 male stations and 2 female stations.  This setup ensured ample accommodation for all the executives, with additional capacity for guests and visitors. Both men’s and women’s suites feature authentic china toilets with convenient pedal-flush mechanisms behind locking privacy stall doors.  The men’s suite includes wall-mounted ceramic urinals with privacy dividers. In both suites, locking vanities support beautiful solid surface countertops with under-mount ceramic sinks, in-counter waste baskets, and wood-framed shatterproof glass mirrors. The interior design is calm and comforting with soft earth-toned walls, designer wood plank flooring, white trim, and dark mocha privacy dividers.  For maximum comfort, the entire unit is climate controlled with a low-profile roof-mounted air conditioner and integrated electric heat strips throughout.  Optional heating upgrades are available to add cabinet-mounted electric heaters and heated floors. Simplify Maintenance and Management with the Smarter Restrooms App Restroom rentals from the Calypso line are available with PRT’s signature mobile management platform, the Smarter Restrooms App.  Manage all aspects of restroom maintenance and security remotely from the convenience of any internet-connected device. Our app allows you to lock doors, control the thermostat, check tank levels, and much more. If your company needs temporary restroom rentals to support an expansion, a remodeling, or any other temporary project – don’t hesitate to contact PRT today at (877) 600-8645 for more information.  We’ll show you our extensive inventory of mobile resources and help identify a financing option to fit your budget.

Portable restrooms may seem like a fairly predictable business, but here at PRT we regularly come across new and interesting applications for our inventory of portable restroom trailers.  Some of the most exciting applications we’ve found this season have come from municipal governments in cities and towns across the country. Over the years, we have supported many cities with portable restroom trailers for their parks, sports arenas, and even for critical disaster relief efforts.  But over the past few months we’ve worked with some municipal governments that are finding innovative uses for portable restrooms – and we’d like to share a few noteworthy examples with you today. Park Model Portable Restroom Trailers for Seasonal Tourism Districts Many cities have thriving entertainment districts in or near their downtown areas that experience a significant uptick in foot traffic during the spring and summer months.  While the existing public restrooms in the area may be sufficient on weekdays and during winter months, they frequently reach or exceed their capacity during the busy season.  A few cities that experience this type of seasonal problem have reached out to us recently to discuss potential solutions. The ideal solution would relieve the pressure on the existing brick and mortar restrooms in high-traffic areas, without requiring the complex planning and permitting and considerable investment associated with a new permanent structure.  It is also highly desirable for a temporary solution to hook up directly to the municipal sewer system and utility grids, to avoid maintenance issues on busy weekends. We have helped several municipal governments to identify park model portable restroom trailers that match their specific requirements for durability, connectivity, and capacity.  Initial results suggest that the park model units are doing an excellent job of alleviating capacity issues, and we expect that some of our municipal customers will be expanding these seasonal programs next year. High-Capacity Portable Restroom Trailers for Major Events Portable restroom trailers can be an unexpected oasis of comfort and cleanliness at major municipal productions for holidays, festivals, and annual events.  They provide municipalities with a great alternative for ADA-compliant restrooms, family-friendly restrooms, VIP restrooms, and more.  Any attendee who is expecting an unpleasant port-a-potty will be quite pleased to find a safe, well-lit restroom with a flushing china toilet and a functional hot water sink to wash their hands. We have worked with several cities recently to outfit their annual spring events with portable restroom trailers.  Some cities use restroom trailers to supplement their traditional port-a-potties; and others rely on our portable restrooms as their primary solution – skipping the port-a-potty altogether. PRT offers a range of flexible financing options that includes something to accommodate any municipal application.  With short-term and long-term rental agreements and easy-approval credit – most of the cities we talk to are able to fit the resources they need in to their existing budgets.  And several cities have taken advantage of our popular lease-to-own program to acquire new assets without making a significant outlay of cash. Supporting Safe and Sanitary Conditions within Homeless Communities In some cities, homeless populations have grown at a staggering rate as economic conditions have changed in recent years.  One unanticipated consequence that several cities are facing is a sharp uptick in communicable diseases like hepatitis in homeless communities. Access to simple sanitary services like flushing toilets and hot water faucets can have a big impact on the spread of hepatitis and other diseases in these situations.  In 2017, some cities began circulating teams of medical crews to administer vaccinations in areas with high concentrations of homeless people. Portable restroom trailers support these efforts by providing an important measure of prevention to curb the spread of disease. In addition to providing units with comfortable and sanitary toilets, PRT can also provide other basic services like hand-washing stations, portable drinking fountains, shower trailers, and more. Partner with PRT for Your City’s Success If you are involved in municipal government and you are interested in learning more about the ways that portable restroom trailers can support your city’s success – from major seasonal events to pressing urban problems – give PRT a call today at (877) 600-8645.  We have a huge inventory of mobile assets, a full array of financing options, and years of experience working with cities across the country.  

Municipal governments are some of our most reliable business partners here at PRT.  We provide portable restroom trailers for sale to cities and towns across the country for a variety of requirements including sporting events, seasonal festivals, and busy entertainment districts.The cities we have worked with span the continent from Florida to California.  But we recently got our very first opportunity to work with a city in Big Sky Country when we got a call from the good folks of Billings, Montana.As you would expect, Billings is a somewhat challenging environment to deploy a portable restroom trailer.  Winter temperatures are regularly in the teens and single digits and snowfall is steady from October through April.  We always appreciate a good challenge, and we’re happy to report that we found a solution that is a great match for the city’s needs.Rapid Growth in Montana’s Biggest CityBillings is the largest city in the state of Montana, with a population that is growing rapidly.  Recent estimates for the metropolitan area put the current population at around 170,000 people. That might seem small to city slickers – but it is the largest city in this part of the country.  By contrast, the capital of Montana, Helena, has about 28,000 people. And you would have to drive for almost 10 hours to reach a significantly bigger city in Spokane, WA.Billings earned the nickname of the “Magic City” when its population skyrocketed after it was founded as a railroad town on the Northern Pacific Railway in 1882.  And growth has been a regular feature of the city ever since. Today, Billings enjoys rapid economic growth thanks to the discovery of oil in nearby eastern Montana and shale oil in the central part of the state.  It serves as the distribution center for much of a 4-state area (Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota and South Dakota), and people from that entire area visit Billings as their primary retail center.In addition to its economic importance, Billings has a rich culture and history.  It is within a few hours of Little Bighorn National Monument, Custer National Forest, Lewis and Clark National Forest, and Yellowstone National Park.  Because of its central location, the city hosts many important regional gatherings and events – which is what lead city management to reach out to PRT to discuss our selection of portable restroom trailers for sale.Managing Events with Portable Restroom Trailers for Sale & RentWith regular regional gatherings and conventions taking place all summer long, managers in Billings frequently need to supplement their permanent restroom facilities to accommodate visiting crowds.  The city’s management team felt that traditional port-a-potties were not an ideal solution, and they reached out to PRT to learn more about our high-end portable restroom trailers for sale. After discussing their typical requirements, we arrived at a 6-station unit from our Comfort Series – and so far it has been a great fit for the city.The unit we delivered features a spacious floor plan with dedicated men’s and women’s suites.  The women’s suite has three private stalls, each with an authentic flushable china toilet. The men’s suite has one toilet stall and two wall-mounted hands-free urinals.  The entire trailer is outfitted with a climate control system that is perfectly matched to the city’s cool climate. A propane-powered furnace helps keep the unit warm during the winter months, and a roof-mounted air conditioner cools both suites in the summertime.Our Comfort Series trailers are built to handle high volumes of traffic, which was an important requirement for Billings.  The floors in both suites are constructed with 1-piece non-skid rubber flooring. And the insulated interior walls are built with a durable white fiberglass laminate.The compact 16-foot trailer can easily be relocated from one location to another by any standard towing vehicle.  A large 430-gallon waste tank and an 85-gallon freshwater tank help keep maintenance to a minimum during busy events.Flexible Financing to Fit Any City BudgetWe’ve worked with cities of all sizes, and we know that funding new equipment purchases can be very tricky on a tight budget.  To help municipal governments acquire the resources they need, PRT offers flexible financing with approved credit. And our popular lease-to-own program means that new equipment can be added without a major outlay of cash.Contact Portable Restroom Trailers Today! Interested in a portable restroom trailer? Get in touch with us at (866) 493-1788 to learn more about our extensive inventory of portable restroom trailers for sale. We can help you find the perfect solution for any application; and our selection includes a wide variety of mobile resources from shower trailers to laundry trailers and more.