Restroom Trailer Tips & Education

Find Out How You Can Provide A Cost-Effective Solution With Portable Restrooms! Aclipse Marketing  is a full service promotional agency located in Orlando, Florida, providing services in event planning, customized programs, and promotional products for both businesses and consumers.  Although they work year-round, the summer months are particularly busy with outdoor festivals and events going on across the country.  More and more, these summer events tour from city to city and the logistics in renting portable restrooms at every stop can get in the way of other important details at hand!  Aclipse knew they need a simple long-term solution with easy access, sensible floor plans and numerous stalls to accommodate almost any size crowd.  As Aclipse is a one-stop-shop for marketing and event planning, they came directly to PRT as their one-stop-shop for portable restrooms of all shapes, sizes, designs, and function.The Comfort Series 6 Station Restroom Trailer that Aclipse purchased offers a durable and easy to maintain environment perfect for outdoor events, industrial, manufacturing, construction sites, or schools and can easily be staged for more formal events. The spacious floor plan includes 1 women’s central suite with 3 stalls and 1 men’s central suite with 3 stalls, each with a separate entrance. Both suites feature water-saving china flushable toilets, shatter-proof mirrors, and soap and paper-towel dispensers and toilet-paper holders. An attractive interior design complete with coordinating accents and a fully climate-controlled environment is just the beginning; purchasing a portable restroom is much more cost-effective than renting for the same amount of time, each time.  The best part?  Once the event tour is completed, they can choose to re-sell this unit and will more than likely receive a good return on their investment!Do you have a need for portable restrooms for an upcoming event or seasonal need? If you’re looking for guidance, don’t hesitate to give us a call at 1-888-998-6547 or fill out our Contact Form today. Experienced sales representatives can help you provide your guests with all the beauty and comfort they desire with all convenience you need. New or Used, Whatever Your Event, We Have the Solution at PRT! 

#WPSD2015 SUSTAINABLE SANITATION In these times of California droughts and wildfires, saving water is a high priority these days in our country as well for others around the world where access to water and sanitation is almost non-existent! World Portable Sanitation Day is a day to bring awareness that the Portable Sanitation Industry is a great tool in helping expand access to sustainable sanitation as part of a greater global solution. PSAI Executive Director Karleen Kos points out that “the portable sanitation industry can play an integral role in addressing some of the biggest challenges currently facing the world’s citizens. In some parts of the world, portable toilets may be the only practical answer.  Sewer systems rely on water and infrastructure, which can be very limited. Sustainable sanitation solutions are needed to help address the needs.”Portable Restroom Trailers LLC has understood the importance of saving water drop by drop since its beginning in 2007 by offering a full line of portable restrooms designed to work harmoniously with our environment. Our portable restrooms offer energy-efficient, flushable toilets and urinals that require very little water to work effectively. We take extra measures to ensure our services provide clean, safe restroom solutions for both visitors and the environment by stocking our units with recyclable paper products and environmentally-friendly hand soaps, as well as servicing our units with environmentally-safe cleaning products.Interested in finding out more about our environmentally-friendly and efficient line of portable restrooms available now for RENT and for PURCHASE?  If you’re looking for guidance, don’t hesitate to give us a call at 1-888-998-6547 or fill out our Contact Form today. Experienced sales representatives can help you select the perfect Portable Restrooms Trailer so you can also provide your guests a self-contained, climate-controlled, non-toxic environment that does not rely on harmful chemicals, while still providing all the comforts of a clean, functional, private public restroom. New or Used, Whatever Your Event, We Have the Solution at PRT! 

Late in the evening on December 16, 2014, Senate passed H.R. 5771 – the tax extenders bill. This bill directly impacts the Section 179 tax incentive we have previously promoted, increasing the amount eligible for deduction. The bill was the final act of what many call the least productive Congress in modern times. Read on for the latest information on what Section 179 is and how it can be used to help you purchase new or used portable restrooms and shower trailers.What is Section 179?Section 179 of the Internal Revenue Tax Code was developed as part of several economic stimulus bills to help business owners and encourage them to invest in capital equipment. It allows businesses to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment purchased or financed during the tax year.How does it work?Generally when a business buys or leases certain types of equipment, they are written off gradually through depreciation. What makes Section 179 unique, is that is allows businesses to write off the entire purchase price of applicable equipment the same year they buy it.  This encourages businesses to buy or lease as much equipment as they need, until they reach the limit on equipment purchases.What are the limitations?For 2014 returns, an equipment purchaser or lessee can deduct up to $500,000 from their tax burden. After $500,000, a bonus depreciation rate of 50% kicks in. There is a $2,000,000 cap on the Section 179 Deduction, with reduced deductions beyond that.Equipment must be purchased between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2014 to apply to the Section 179 deduction. To receive the deduction in 2014, all equipment must be delivered and in-use by midnight on December 31, 2014. This means now is a great time to purchase an in-stock unit; we will ensure delivery by the deadline. Those ready to purchase now can also lock in 2014 on in-stock inventory, prior to the 8-10% increase many of our manufacturers will be mandating in 2015.What equipment qualifies for a Section 179 Deduction?Most equipment that business purchase or lease will qualify. Here are some examples:Equipment purchased for business useTangible personal property used in businessBusiness vehicles with a gross vehicle weight in excess of 6,000 poundsComputersComputer "Off-the-Shelf" SoftwareOffice FurnitureOffice EquipmentProperty attached to your building that is not a structural component of the buildingPartial Business Use (applies only to equipment used for business more than 50% of the time)The equipment purchased needs only to be “new-to-you”, not “new-new.” This means that new AND used restroom trailers and shower trailers from PRT are eligible for the deduction.Is Portable Restroom Trailers offering any additional incentives?We have secured extremely attractive financing through our bank to help our customers take advantage of the Section 179 Deduction. We are offering 90 days same as cash with some of the best rates ever on portable restrooms and shower trailer equipment.We have an amazing buy-back policy on new units offering up to 80% of the original price at the year from purchase - subject to condition and inspection of the trailer. Trade-ins for qualified units and full warranties on new portable restrooms and shower trailers also makes PRT the premier provider in the industry.What’s the next step?We can help you find the portable restroom or shower trailer you need to help grow your business now! Don’t wait until next year to pay more on the same unit and possibly miss out on this great tax incentive. Contact us to at 1-877-600-8645 to get started, or browse our complete selection of inventory online.We also recommend you speak with your accountant or tax attorney regarding any questions on the Section 179 Deduction. You will need to fill out part one of IRS form 4562 for this deduction when preparing your 2014 tax returns.

As the unprecedented snowfall in western New York recently reminded us, winter is already here. If you have not yet winterized your portable restrooms, now is the time! Protect your restroom trailer investment with these easy tips on winterizing and skirting your unit. Make a heat traced hose for your water supply lines to the trailer. Start by wrapping heat tape around a ¾” garden hose. Every 12 inches or so, use a piece of duct tape to hold the heat tape in place. Next, place foam tube insulation around the hose and heat tape leaving the plugs and power lights uncovered. Unroll the duct tape down the insulation, just leaving the connecting ends, plugs, and power lights uncovered. If you cover them, you will not be able to connect the water or power. You should also leave test lights and power lights uncovered for testing, and to be sure the hose remains working. Create a “Box.” Place two 1500-watt electric heaters under the unit, ensuring you have sufficient power for both prior to placement. Build a 2x2 or 2x4 wood frame to fit on each side of the unit, underneath. This is going to box in the bottom of the outside of the unit. You can fill any small gaps with insulation, so it doesn’t have to be precise. Cut ½ inch plywood to fit the frame for each side, and don’t forget to consider the stairs when cutting your wood. The stairs should be out and in place during measurement for accuracy. Measure and cut out a 6”x6” square for the drain access. Then, hinge it back on – allowing you to access the drain when needed, while protecting the drain valve from freezing. Use R-13 or heavier insulation under the tongue side of the unit to eliminate the gaps and holes for boxing. Before putting the box in place, staple insulation to the inside of the wood. You should also cut R-13 insulation in half and lay it on the ground where your box will go. This will eliminate gaps in between the wood and the ground, further protecting your restroom trailer from the cold. After the plywood is attached to the frame and under the unit, fill in the small gaps on the top and bottom of the frame box with insulation. Then, staple bubble wrap to the outside of the wood around it. This will close off any gaps between the boards and on the corners, keeping the cold air out and the heat in. Finally, tape the plug connections that will remain outside using electrical tape. Here is a list of other things to consider if a unit will not be in use for a period of time.  Drain all the water out of the lines. Apply non-toxic RV “Pink Water System” anti-freeze to the unit. Want to keep this information on file with your portable restroom unit? Download these instructions in a printer-friendly version here. >>  

Now is the best time to purchase or lease a new/used portable restroom or shower trailer from PRT. Taking advantage of our great deals on closeout units and other in-stock trailers before December 31, 2014 will allow you to capitalize on the Section 179 tax incentive and beat the 8-10% price increase that many of our manufacturers will be implementing in the New Year. Furthermore, each year the deduction changes. In 2013, the deduction was drastically higher ($500,000); next year, it may not be available at all!View a recording of an informational sessionwith nationally recognized tax attorney, John Hyre, here. >>What is Section 179? Section 179 of the Internal Revenue Tax Code was developed as part of several economic stimulus bills to help business owners and encourage them to invest in capital equipment. It allows businesses to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment purchased or financed during the tax year.How does it work? Generally when a business buys or leases certain types of equipment, they are written off gradually through depreciation. What makes Section 179 unique, is that is allows businesses to write off the entire purchase price of applicable equipment the same year they buy it.  This encourages businesses to buy or lease as much equipment as they need, until they reach the limit on equipment purchases.What are the limitations? For 2014 returns, an equipment purchaser or lessee can deduct up to $25,000 from their tax burden. After $25,000, a bonus depreciation rate of 50% kicks in. There is a $200,000 cap on the Section 179 Deduction, with reduced deductions beyond that.Equipment must be purchased between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2014 to apply to the Section 179 deduction. To receive the deduction in 2014, all equipment must be delivered and in-use by midnight on December 31, 2014. This means now is a great time to purchase an in-stock unit; we will ensure delivery by the deadline. Those ready to purchase now can also lock in 2014 on in-stock inventory, prior to the 8-10% increase many of our manufacturers will be mandating in 2015.What equipment qualifies for a Section 179 Deduction? Most equipment that business purchase or lease will qualify. Here are some examples:Equipment purchased for business useTangible personal property used in businessBusiness vehicles with a gross vehicle weight in excess of 6,000 poundsComputersComputer "Off-the-Shelf" SoftwareOffice FurnitureOffice EquipmentProperty attached to your building that is not a structural component of the buildingPartial Business Use (applies only to equipment used for business more than 50% of the time)The equipment purchased needs only to be “new-to-you”, not “new-new.” This means that new AND used restroom trailers and shower trailers from PRT are eligible for the deduction.Can you show me an example deduction? If a company purchases or leases a portable restroom trailer for $25,000 and is part of the 35% tax bracket, the deduction would save the company $8,750. That means, they were able to get portable restrooms for only $16,250!Is Portable Restroom Trailers offering any additional incentives? We have secured extremely attractive financing through our bank to help our customers take advantage of the Section 179 Deduction. We are offering 90 days same as cash with some of the best rates ever on portable restrooms and shower trailer equipment.We have an amazing buy-back policy on new units offering up to 80% of the original price at the year from purchase - subject to condition and inspection of the trailer. Trade-ins for qualified units and full warranties on new portable restrooms and shower trailers also makes PRT the premier provider in the industry.What’s the next step? We can help you find the portable restroom or shower trailer you need to help grow your business now! Don’t wait until next year to pay more on the same unit and possibly miss out on this great tax incentive. Contact us to at 1-877-600-8645 to get started, or browse our complete selection of inventory online. We also recommend you speak with your accountant or tax attorney regarding any questions on the Section 179 Deduction. You will need to fill out part one of IRS form 4562 for this deduction when preparing your 2014 tax returns. In addition, Congress may be restoring the maximum amount of expensing under Section 179 to $500,000 and the reinstatement of the expired 50% bonus depreciation for the purchase of new capital assets. This means there may be the opportunity to write off a much larger sum in 2014, but we are still waiting for Congress to determine such.

Like most industries, the Portable Restroom industry is constantly changing. New trailer models, new technology, and new ways to deliver service are being developed every year. At Portable Restroom Trailers we work to make sure we are up to date on the newest portable restroom information so we can provide our clients with the best service.Last month, the PRT team took a tour of three of the plants that manufacture the restroom trailers that we sell and rent. Teri, Kate, Marie, and Bill from the Portable Restroom Trailer family visited Forest River, Ultra Lav, and another outside partner.One of the reasons for the visits was to get a look at the 2015 restroom trailer models. With new features added every year we look forward to seeing what our customers will have access to next year. This also helps us understand major changes in the industry, new techniques for cleaning restrooms, and the direction our restroom trailer manufacturers are heading.Luckily, Portable Restroom Trailers has a say in that direction. The visit also allowed us to provide feedback to help our manufacturers design better trailers. Our insight into what the customer needs helps shape the improvements they make each year. In addition, we are also able to design custom restroom trailers that our manufacturers can create specific to a client’s needs.By developing such a close relationship with our restroom manufacturers, we are able to negotiate discounted pricing. This means cheaper restroom trailer rentals and sales to our customers.Much like our trip last year to the Portable Sanitation Association International Convention, this trip was all in the interest of educating our staff and building relationships that will help us better serve our customers.We can’t wait to share all of the information we gained! If you’d like to learn more about what’s in store for the portable restroom industry in 2015, give us a call!