October 2018

Get ready, folks: the holiday season is almost upon us! We know, it’s not even Halloween yet, but if you’re many business owners across the nation, it’s the time of year when you start hiring your seasonal staff. Portable Restroom Trailers is delivering portable restroom rentals to one of the top shipping companies in the U.S. For many businesses, the holiday season is the busiest time of year. From last minute shopping to extravagant parties to endless travel, holidays largely affect a large number of industries. We even see the demand of portable restroom rentals go up significantly during this time. With a large portion of the country participating in a holiday, whether that’s Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, or any celebration in between, citizens are busy and bustling with preparations. Many don’t realize the impact that the season has on business. Stores will hire sometimes twice as many employees to work during November and December and would be overwhelmed without them. Airports increase TSA presence to help passengers get through security and to their flights in a timely manner. These are all increases that most people see, but what about those that lie beneath the surface? Many don’t think twice about what goes on behind the walls at UPS. You arrive, you drop off your package, and you assume it arrives at its final destination accurately and within a reasonable time. But what does it take to get a package from destination A to destination B? We got to work with the pros, UPS, and see what happens during the busy holiday season. They double up on staff across the nation to ensure packages arrive on time, and that is no easy feat. With so many employees now working at their facilities, they knew they needed a restroom solution that serviced a higher volume of users. We were excited to help them out. DELIVERING WITH A PURPOSE UPS is the world’s leading company for package delivery services and transportation logistics. Their network of offices worldwide ensures that packages have a safe journey, whether they’re going across the country or around the world. Over the years, UPS has mastered many delivery service options. For short distance deliveries, ground shipping is accessible and affordable. They offer faster shipping options, like two day and overnight, by plane. When sending something across the globe, you may send your package by cargo ship or plane. They’ve figured out how to use transportation and exceptional tracking abilities to ensure your package is delivered safely. In addition to their transportation skills, tracking numbers are also provided to customers so that they can watch as their package goes from one destination to the other. Occasionally, a package gets straight to its destination without stopping, but what can be entertaining to track is a package that visits many different places. Overall, UPS is a dependable service that provides customers with ease when it comes to delivery. Rest assured that your Great Aunt Tessa in Wisconsin will receive her gift this holiday season, even if you’re on vacation in Italy. PORTABLE RESTROOM RENTAL SOLUTION FOR EMPLOYEES To say that packages don’t deliver themselves would be an understatement. Thousands of employees are necessary to ensure the UPS offers a dependable service. This number increases during the holiday season, and the company knows to take good care of its employees, temporary and permanent alike. When they came to us with the temporary restroom need, they expressed their concern about a higher number of employees. They knew that additional restrooms were needed, but a brick and mortar upgrade was too costly and not necessary year round. They needed a temporary restroom solution, and we were quick to recommend a number of portable restroom rentals that would service additional employees. The 10 Station Portable Restrooms Rental, Classic Series was the perfect fit for them. This 24-foot portable restroom trailer is equipped for high-volume use with an 865-gallon waste tank and 200-gallon fresh water tank. Visitors are greeted by a clean and fresh exterior that is built with aluminum steps and handrails for safe and convenient access. The entryway to each suite has ample lighting above the door for added safety and easy entry during anytime, day or night. As visitors enter the portable restroom rental, they find a clean design and comfortable interior. The men’s suite includes 2 privacy stalls and 3 urinals, while the women’s suite includes 5 privacy stalls. Each stall of the women’s suite has a flushing china toilet that flushes with the step of a pedal. The suite is equipped with a double sink vanity, shatterproof mirror, and a paper towel dispenser for a full and upscale restroom experience. The men’s suite also has flushing toilets in each privacy stall, and urinals are given some added privacy with walls separating each one. Two sink vanities and shatterproof mirrors finish out the men’s suite, with a paper towel dispenser for hand drying. The entire unit also features air conditioning and heat strips in order to maintain a comfortable interior temperature no matter what outside weather may be like. These strips can easily increase or decrease the temperature of the unit when necessary, ensuring that guests have a comfortable experience. The final feature of this portable restroom rental is the Smarter Restrooms App. This app allows unit managers to operate the unite remotely on a phone, tablet or laptop. The app allows for access to system operations like temperature, waste and fresh water tank levels, and more. This company prepared for the busy holiday season in advance to ensure that their service gave busy people peace of mind. When you put your delivery trust in UPS, the holiday is sure to go as smoothly as planned! Tell us about your portable restroom rental needs. We’d love to provide you with one of our existing rentals or dream up something new!  

During the month of September, our thoughts and prayers were constantly with those who were affected by the devastating Hurricane in North Carolina. We personally have employees who live near the damage, and we knew that given the opportunity to help, we would jump to service those in need. Our greatest support came when we delivered a shower trailer rental to the hard hit City of New Bern, North Carolina. Over the few weeks following the hurricane, we worked nonstop to provide restroom, laundry, and shower trailer rentals to communities and organizations who needed them. We partnered with new companies and organizations and donated as much of our product as we could. During our work with hurricane relief, we worked with a church in the city of New Bern. Despite the damage done all over the coast of North Carolina, New Bern seemed to see some of the worst damage of all. The town was completely flooded for days - the damage done has been irreversible in most cases, and many homeowners and business owners are going to have to rebuild from the ground up. When the storm hit initially, hundreds of residents needed rescuing and many more would be saved over the following few days. A recent estimate stated that over 4300 homes and 300 businesses were ruined. Record-breaking floods persisted for days, even weeks, after the storm hit, making damages to buildings worse and the work that organizations were doing to provide relief that much harder. As the waters began to fall, hope persisted and recovery began. We are proud to work with the organizations who rushed to New Burn to provide aid in any way they could. Volunteers went out searching for those who needed saving, the city worked tirelessly to get power back on, and programs like the trash and recycling services were back up and running to help residents clean things up. Those providing aid for the community realized that, in order to properly service those affected, there were a few amenities they lacked. With damage done to the water and sewer lines, there was no access to showers. We were ready to step in and provide humane shower trailer rentals for organizations looking to address this issue. A SHOWER TRAILER RENTAL SOLUTION FOR AFFECTED RESIDENTS Given the extreme circumstances, we knew we had to think fast and come up with a portable trailer that satisfied the needs of the affected communities. They needed a durable temporary solution that could easily service a high volume of users. We were able to suggest the 8 Station Portable Shower Trailer for Rent, Sierra Series. This portable shower trailer is purposefully designed for a high volume of use and was a great solution to send to the communities affected by hurricane damage. The Sierra Series is compact yet comfortable environment measuring 24 feet. The clean, fresh exterior and aluminum steps and rails greet guests and ensure that they have safe and easy access. The interior is fitted with non-skid rubber flooring to ensure that guests can shower safely without worrying about slipping. Eight private showers await each visitor, and curtains ensure plenty of privacy during use. The entire unit is insulated to ensure that the interior temperature stays comfortable despite outside weather conditions. It also comes with air conditioning and heat strips, which help keep the temperature that much more comfortable. With a tank-less hot water system and showers that are very user friendly, the Sierra Series Portable Shower Trailer Rental is equipped for high volume use, easily providing each user with a positive shower experience. Given the shower trailer rental’s easy portability, we were able to transport it to a local church that would use it it help families affected by the hurricane. Community leaders knew the importance of providing a shower option to its residences after the trauma of extreme flooding. HURRICANE RECOVERY EFFORT SUCCESS Today, the city of New Bern is working to get back on its feet. The city manager addressed the town, stating that power was back on, 90% of permits were closed, allowing residents to get back into their homes, damage to the sewage system was being addressed, and garbage and recycling services were making their routine rounds. Volunteer programs are still on-site, providing housing for those who are still displaced, and we are happy that we could offer the simple joy of showering with our shower trailer rental. We applaud the diligence of the people of New Bern and are always ready to provide a helping hand when we can. If you are a resident or business affected by hurricane disaster, reach out to us at (866) 600-8645. We are experts in our field when it comes to quick, efficient restroom and shower trailer rentals. Resources: FEMA

When a disaster strikes, you can count on America to step up and help its fellow citizens. From thousands of volunteers who choose to go out and help those in need for free to those who make it a career to protect, serve, and save, this country knows how to unite when facing a crisis. We support our troops with portable restroom rentals and shower trailer rentals for Hurricane Florence. In September of 2018, hundreds of communities were affected by Hurricane Florence. The devastation it caused was not anticipated, and many families and businesses found themselves with very little to come home to. Many struggled to evacuate in time, and sadly, lives were lost. Despite the devastation, hope was not lost. As organizations arrived to help those in need, heroic stories circled the internet, highlighting people who saved animals from drowning, rescued stranded families, and helped to provide shelter for those who had lost everything. While volunteers may temporarily throw themselves into the chaos to aid with disaster relief, there are many who do it for a living. As always, the military was onsite to help citizens in need during the hurricane. They choose to put their lives at risk daily to protect those who need it. When they reached out with a need for a portable restroom rental, we were happy to step up and partner with them.   HEROES AT WORK Of the many communities that were affected by Hurricane Florence, some suffered far more than others. The city of Fayetteville was somewhat unprepared for the damage they would see. When the hurricane initially hit, it seemed as if they aftermath would be mild, but they soon found out differently. Hurricane Florence hit the city, with winds of up to 50 mph. Trees fell and 15 inches of rain were left behind, Then as it passed, left rivers steady riding and the impending threat of severe flooding rose. As recovery efforts began, the military set up temporary bases throughout the area, including in the city of Fayetteville. They began aiding those who had evacuated and hoped to return, those who needed aid, and more. The troops worked tirelessly to not only get those in danger to safety, but to ensure that those rescued felt a sense of safety and security once they were assisted. While the troops were hard at work, they may not have thought about those basic amenities needed to live day to day comfortably. Long hours on search and rescue missions, wading through flooding, and other strenuous jobs took their toll. Fortunately they thought of us as a quick, temporary portable restroom rental solution, and we were eager to make sure that our soldiers were well taken care of.   PORTABLE RESTROOM RENTAL SOLUTION FOR OUR TROOPS Knowing that we not only needed to provide a reliable restroom option for our troops, but also wanted to make them feel appreciated for their service, we recommended the upscale 6 Station Portable Restroom Rental, Comfort Cabo Series. This 16 foot portable restroom rental is equipped for moderate use with a 430 gallon waste take and 85 gallon fresh water tank. The exterior is cleanly designed and sturdy, built to take on the most uncomfortable of weather climates. Each suite has safe aluminum steps and a handrail for guided access. Visitors will also find ample lighting for safe access no matter what time, day or night. As visitors enter the suites, they’ll find a women's suite with three stalls and a men's suite with one stall and two urinals. Each stall is protected by ¾ height privacy walls, and walls are also provided for additional privacy at urinals. The entire portable restroom rental is equipped with non-slip flooring, flushing toilets, and a sink vanity with a shatterproof mirror. The entire unit also features air conditioning and heat strips in order to maintain a comfortable interior temperature no matter what outside weather may be like. These strips can easily increase or decrease the temperature of the unit when necessary, ensuring that guests have a comfortable experience. PORTABLE SHOWER RENTAL OPTION FOR RELIEF While a restroom is an amenity that quickly comes to mind, many forget that after working long hours in rough weather, the need for a shower is likely to arise. Fortunately, we at Portable Restroom Trailers have a wide variety of trailer rental options, including shower rentals. For our troops, we recommended the Commercial Grade Portable Shower Trailer for Rent. This large rental is prepared for high volume use. The clean, fresh exterior and aluminum steps and rails greets guests and ensures that they have safe and easy access. The interior is fitted with non-skid rubber flooring to ensure that guests can shower safely without worrying about slipping. Sixteen private showers await each visitor, and curtains ensure plenty of privacy during use. The entire unit is insulated to ensure that the interior temperature stays comfortable despite outside weather conditions. It also comes with air conditioning and heat strips, which help keep the temperature that much more comfortable. With a tank-less hot water system and showers that are very user friendly, the Commercial Grade Portable Shower Trailer Rental is equipped for high volume use, easily providing each user with a positive shower experience. We were happy to provide our troops with amenities that could make their work a little comfortable. We are proud of their desire to spend their lives serving the citizens of this country and know that without them, some aid would not be possible. Tell us about your restroom and shower rental needs. Whether you’re a project manager, event planner, or volunteer coordinator, we are here to find solutions for your temporary restroom needs.  

A company that takes time to value its employees is one that knows how to succeed long term. In the past 20 years, we have seen revolutionary changes in the workplace. Time off is more encouraged, office environment feels more like a second home, and companies are more willing to be concerned with the mental health of their employees, ensuring they live a full life outside of the workplace. Portable restroom rentals provide much support needed in hurricane relief for one special fourth generation fish company on the east coast. With the various perks that companies offer today, like office snacks, nap nooks, and even office games, it is important to remember to think about basic amenities. Free snacks will bring joy to almost anyone, but that perk could be ruined by something like an out-of-date or damaged restroom. ACME Smoked Fish has been in business since 1905 and have learned a thing or two about employee care. They recently realized their need for a restroom upgrade and contacted us for a portable restroom rental solution during renovations after the effects of Hurricane Florence. A FAMILY TRADITION OF QUALITY Back in the year 1905, an immigrant named Harry Brownstein arrived in Brooklyn from Russia. He decided to start selling smoked fish to the local stores by horse and carriage, and this business proved to be a profitable one. Demand for Harry’s smoked fish steadily grew through the years, and by 1937, he partnered with Mike Seltzerman to open a smoked fish company in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn. True to its small business roots, the family came together to help the business thrive. A fish smoker named Rubin started working for the company and fell in love with Harry’s daughter. They married, and when Harry’s sons left the Army, they joined the team as well. Once they learned the business well, the family decided to branch out and open their own company. In 1954, ACME was branded, Harry chose the name Acme not only for its literal translation of “best in the business,” but also so it could be listed first alphabetically in the phone book. There business continued to see plenty of success, adding the pickled herring to the production list in 1965, and securing Big Apple and Bohack Supermarkets as their first supermarket chain customers in 1968. In 1969, Harry passes away, but not without leaving a proud legacy of family and business behind. His sons spearheaded the company and continued to see growth and success as the years passed. As the third generation graduated from college, they joined the family team beginning in 1970. The company flourishes and grows, and soon has to acquire the building beside it to support production. By the early 1980s, ACME was changing the game with vacuum pack technology and different flavors of salmon. Over the next couple decades, the company welcomed a brand refresh and new logo, increases sales nationwide, and welcomes the fourth generation of family members into the fold. By late 2000, a west coast office is established in Los Angeles to service the growing demand of smoked fish on that side of the country. New brands are revealed that live under the ACME company umbrella, like Blue Hill Bay and Ruby Bay Smoked Seafood. Today, the business continues to thrive and could be considered by most to be an American Dream success story. The family should be proud of what they’ve built and the quality product they continue to sell. A PORTABLE RESTROOM RENTAL SOLUTION With over a century of experience under their belt, ACME knows how to care for its employees. When Hurricane Florence hit and bathrooms were deemed unusable, the quickly sought out a solution so that employees could continue working. When they described their need, we had a perfect portable restroom rental solution. The 10 Station Portable Restrooms Rental, Classic Series, is a 24-foot restroom trailer equipped for high-volume use with an 865-gallon waste tank and 200-gallon fresh water tank. Visitors are greeted by a clean and fresh exterior that is built with aluminum steps and handrails for safe and convenient access. The entryway to each suite has ample lighting above the door for added safety and easy entry during anytime, day or night. The men’s suite includes 2 privacy stalls and 3 urinals, while the women’s suite includes 5 privacy stalls. Each stall of the women’s suite has a flushing china toilet that flushes with the step of a pedal. The suite is equipped with a double sink vanity, shatterproof mirror, and a paper towel dispenser for a full and upscale restroom experience. The men’s suite also has flushing toilets in each privacy stall, and urinals are given some added privacy with walls separating each one. Two sink vanities and shatterproof mirrors finish out the men’s suite, with a paper towel dispenser for hand drying. The entire unit also features air conditioning and heat strips in order to maintain a comfortable interior temperature no matter what outside weather may be like. These strips can easily increase or decrease the temperature of the unit when necessary, ensuring that guests have a comfortable experience. The final feature of this portable restroom rental is the Smarter Restrooms App. This app allows unit managers to operate the unite remotely on a phone, tablet or laptop. The app allows for access to system operations like temperature, waste and fresh water tank levels, and more. This unit is a perfect temporary solution as ACME renovates after Hurricane Florence. If you are an employer looking for a portable restroom rental solution, we can help! Drop us a line and let’s ensure that your employees can enjoy an upscale temporary restroom experience.