Portable Restroom Trailers

Mid-town Detroit added an exciting new community resource last weekend when the Lexus Velodrome opened its doors for the first time.  We were happy to see that the opening was a big success, and we are very proud that we were able to support the new dome with a portable restroom trailer.What is a velodrome, you might ask?  Velodromes are the arenas for the sport of track cycling.  It’s an exciting and fast-paced form of bicycle racing, and it is a mainstay of the Olympic Summer Games.And while the community in Detroit is certainly looking forward to hosting some big track cycling races next year, there is even more excitement about the impact the new facility will have on the neighborhoods in its area.  As you’ll see, the story behind the new velodrome is as much about community as it is about cycling.   A Quick History of Track Cycling in America   Track cycling races take place on a relatively small and steeply sloped track.  The bicycles are simplified road racing bicycles, with no brakes and fixed gears.  Races are divided between two categories, sprint and endurance.  Sprint races are typically 8-10 laps, and endurance races vary from 12 all the way up to 120 laps.While track cycling is a popular spectator sport in Europe, Japan, and Australia – it has a smaller following here in the United States.  It has been included in every running of the modern Summer Olympic Games, with one exception in 1912.  The sport enjoyed some popularity back in the 1930s, when New York’s Madison Square Garden regularly hosted a series of six-day indoor races.  Awareness of the sport declined over the following decades, although it never went away completely.Today, the American Track Racing Association represents 16 American velodromes which keep a busy seasonal schedule from May through October each year.  And there are at least eight more velodromes in the states that don’t belong to the ATRA.   The Story Behind Detroit’s New Velodrome   Construction of the new Lexus Velodrome started in April of 2017.  It is located in Midtown Detroit, inside the city’s Tolan Playfield park, where its white dome reaches 60 feet into the sky.  Inside the dome is the velodrome racing track, along with three other tracks dedicated for walking, running, and skating.  The infield features a fitness area and a café.  While the facility itself is impressive, the story behind it is even more so.The velodrome will be managed by a newly formed nonprofit organization, the Detroit Fitness Foundation.  Their stated goals in creating the facility reach far beyond just hosting world-class racing events.  The organizers envisioned a place where area youth and elderly residents could obtain free fitness and training programs, a place that could support the nation’s largest minority cycling team, and a place that would develop Olympic-caliber racers to eventually compete on the world stage.The money for the initial construction came solely from a single “angel” donor, who gave approximately $4 million dollars to finance the project.  The same donor also provided $125,000 to the city to make unrelated improvements to Tolan Playfield Park.  Now that the dome is complete, its operations will be financed by a mix of user fees, community donations, and corporate sponsorships.  The naming rights to the dome were recently purchased by Lexus.   A Portable Restroom Trailers in a Permanent Location   When the plans for the inflatable dome were initially laid out, one thing that was missing was the restrooms.  The velodrome can accommodate up to 980 people at a time.  The café in the track infield will serve food and beverages, including beer, during events.  And some of the events will last for hours.When the cost, infrastructure, and regulations associated with a permanent brick and mortar bathroom were taken into consideration – it became apparent that the dome’s founders needed to find a more suitable alternative.  When they reached out to the team here at PRT, we were more than happy to help them find a portable restroom trailer that would accommodate the dome’s capacity and provide all the comforts and conveniences that attendees would expect from a permanent restroom.The portable restroom that the dome’s management chose is a high-occupancy unit that is built to commercial standards so that it can withstand heavy foot traffic while maintaining a neat and clean appearance.  The floors and ceilings are built with single sheets of material, for maximum durability and easy cleaning.  Our units have all the elements of a traditional permanent restroom – china toilets, privacy doors, working plumbing, and climate control.  And when one of our units is installed as well as it has been in this new dome – you might not even know that you’re in a portable restroom trailer at all.   Community Outreach, Detroit Style   When the Lexus Velodrome isn’t hosting world-class cycling competitions, the facility will be dedicated to providing healthy and constructive activities for the community.  Adults can sign up for track cycling classes at beginner, advanced, and elite levels.  There is a junior track cycling class for kids.  For little ones who aren’t ready to ride on the track, there’s a balance bike class available to kids ages two to five.On the other tracks, classes are available for running, walking, and skating for various levels of expertise.  Access to all equipment and programs is free for seniors all day long, and free for children after school every weekday, until 5 p.m. when the dome starts charging for admittance.Here at PRT, we’re looking forward to watching the success of the new dome as it builds a local community in Detroit, and builds a stronger bicycling community for the United States.  And, of course, we’re very happy that our portable restroom trailer provided a flexible and affordable alternative to meet the dome’s needs for restroom capacity.  If you think a portable restroom trailer might be a good option for your business or organization, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today at (877) 600-8645. 

For businesses in the portable restroom rentals industry, having a large or small fleet of restroom trailers year round is a necessity.  However, units are not in use during the winter months, or if business is slower, a portion of the fleet may not be in use. Thankfully, financing options are available to accommodate this challenge. The lease to own program offers affordable payment options with a customized payment schedule. Financing options for the entire cost of the unit allows the opportunity to acquire portable restroom trailers with no down payment.Leasing programs are fast and convenient. No loan committees or slow moving loan processes. The process from application to delivery of the portable restroom trailer could take less than a week (with in stock inventory)! This gives you time to focus on your business, not the loan process.The best part is the option to set up terms that suit your business and budget. If your business is seasonally based, payments can be scheduled only for the months your business is active. For example, you could pay 9 payments in a 12 month period.Leasing also offers tax advantages as well. Unless your state has exemptions, your lease payments may be fully tax deductible each year until it is paid off. This is far easier than depreciating the cost over a period of years.Financing your portable restroom trailer with a lease additionally keeps your cash flow and other credit sources open for emergencies or other expenditures while acquiring equipment you wouldn’t otherwise have in your budget.Finally, with the lease options, you receive a fixed interest rate, meaning you can easily budget for your monthly payments. You won’t need to worry about a variable rate going up and cutting into your budget when you can least afford it.Leasing provides the opportunity to increase your growing business by updating or increasing your portable restroom trailer fleet easily and quickly. With the variety of options mentioned above (seasonal pay schedule, tax advantages, keeping your cash flow  available on hand for you, and more), Leasing to own is a preferred method of expanding portable restroom rental businesses.Since 2007, Portable Restroom Trailers, LLC has been working with companies, municipalities, government organizations, and individuals to purchase or rent high-quality portable restrooms. We are the only company that offers clients over seven manufacturers to choose from, providing the best affordable solution. We serve clients domestically and internationally, delivering the best portable restrooms to fit your needs and budget. To get started, call us at 1-877-600-9645. We’d love the opportunity to earn your business! 

By placing portable restroom rentals onsite in areas with homeless populations, Los Angeles can make an immediate impact on the spread of Hepatitis A. Have you heard about the recent hepatitis A outbreaks in California?  The outbreaks began late last year in San Diego, and after smaller outbreaks in Michigan and Kentucky, the CDC advised all U.S. health jurisdictions to be watchful for the disease in August 2017.  As you’ll see, we think portable restroom rentals can play a major role in controlling these outbreaks.Hepatitis A is a highly contagious viral liver disease.  There are several different ways that it can pass from one person to another, but in the current California outbreaks, many cases have been attributed to homeless people defecating in public spaces.  Rain and wind can spread contaminated feces across nearby streets and sidewalks – and anyone who passes over a contaminated surface becomes at risk for contracting the infection.A Quick History of Hepatitis A Outbreaks in 2017Hepatitis A has long been recognized for its ability to cause rapid and explosive outbreaks in densely populated areas.  The most famous outbreak occurred in Shanghai in 1988, with approximately 300,000 people being infected over about 2 months.  The current outbreaks in California have not reached those epic levels, but they’re equally concerning because they are much, much closer to home.The outbreaks began in San Diego county last November, and that county has been the hardest hit so far.  It is unknown where the outbreak originated.  Another outbreak was detected in Santa Cruz in early 2017, and Los Angeles County declared an outbreak in September.California governor Jerry Brown declared a statewide state of emergency in October.  The state is pushing hard for at-risk populations to be vaccinated against the disease, and the California Department of Public Health has already distributed 80,000 doses of the vaccine to affected areas.  Officials have implemented an outreach campaign to administer the vaccine directly to homeless people in the field, but that campaign has had mixed results.In San Diego and Los Angeles, officials have reported that contaminated feces in and around areas with large homeless populations has contributed to the spread of the disease.  To date, California has 600 confirmed cases – with 395 hospitalizations and 18 deaths.Stemming the Tide of the Hepatitis Outbreak in Los Angeles Vaccines are undoubtedly the best way to prevent outbreaks of Hepatitis A.  The current vaccine is 95% effective with one dose, and almost 100% effective with two doses.  In the midst of an ongoing outbreak however, we believe that restroom rentals may be a silver bullet to help stem the tide and bring the outbreak under control.Over the past year, Los Angeles has experienced a massive increase in homelessness, with about 50,000 homeless people currently living in the city.  In the city’s infamous Skid Row, where more than 1,700 homeless people reside – there are 9 public toilets available.  For reference, the United Nations standards for refugee camps require one toilet for every 20 people.Obviously, the problem of sanitary services for the homeless population in Los Angeles is a serious problem.  A permanent solution will no doubt require a significant effort and an equally significant budget.  But there are some options the city can consider that offer immediate relief at this crucial time.How Portable Restroom Rentals Can Help Control Hepatitis OutbreaksBy placing portable restroom rentals onsite in areas with homeless populations, Los Angeles can make an immediate impact on the spread of Hepatitis A.  Contaminated feces are the most likely vector that could allow the disease to move from at-risk groups into the general population.  Portable restroom rentals can effectively control this risk, and most importantly, they can control it instantly.While traditional “porta-potty” style restroom rentals do not provide the level of sanitation that is required in this case, there are some very good options available.  Modern portable restroom trailers offer a level of sanitation that is as good or better than public brick and mortar restrooms.  They can provide hot water hand-washing capabilities.  And, importantly, they can be connected directly to the municipal sewer grid, so that no handling is required to remove contaminated feces from affected areas.Commercial-grade portable restroom trailers are constructed with durable materials that can stand up to heavy foot traffic.  The floors and ceilings are built with a single sheet of sanitary material, allowing the entire unit to be washed and disinfected quickly and safely with pressurized equipment.PRT’s Extensive Selection of Commercial-Grade Portable Restroom RentalsPRT stocks a wide-ranging inventory of portable restroom rentals at all times.  While we are best-known for our luxury and executive units, we have successfully partnered with cities, counties, and states around the country for years to accommodate large crowds during special events, natural disasters, and chemical and biological events.Our inventory includes commercial-grade restrooms that are ideal for public deployment.  And in addition to traditional restrooms, we have portable hand-washing stations, shower trailers, environmental decontamination units, ADA-compliant restrooms, and much more.  If you work in an area that has been affected by the current hepatitis A outbreaks, or any other public health concern where portable restrooms rentals are required, get in touch with PRT today at (877) 600-8645.  One of our trained representatives will help you evaluate your options, and explain each of our convenient and flexible financing options. 

Over the years, we have supplied restroom trailers and shower trailers to some very admirable causes across America.  We’ve worked with disaster response organizations, poverty outreach organizations, and many more.  Recently, we helped a unique organization that is doing some very important work in Portland, Oregon.  We enjoyed learning about their organization, and we were happy to supply a shower trailer that will help them carry out their mission over the coming winter.Transition Projects was founded in 1969 when a reverend by the name of Gilbert Lulay began leasing a hotel in downtown Portland and offering its 20 rooms to men who had no safe place to sleep for the night.  Over the years since that time, the project has grown exponentially in size and scope.  Today, it is a shining example of innovation and follow-through in the effort to relieve the growing problem of homelessness in America.[caption id="" align="alignright" width="450"] "Conditions at our shelter will be humane over the winter thanks to your help!" -- Ryan Dunk | Transition Projects[/caption]How Transition Projects Leads the Way in PortlandIn 2017, Transition Projects operates seven separate emergency shelters around the city of Portland, with the combined capacity to house more than 800 people.  One shelter is dedicated for single men; one is dedicated for single women; three are open to men, women, and couples; and two open only for severe weather when the temperature drops below twenty-five degrees.The organization has a day center that administers various critical services for people experiencing homelessness.  At the Transition Project Day Center, individuals can get access to basic health and wellness services; they can get access to mail and computer services; and they can access hygiene services including laundry, showers, haircuts, and more.Transition Project offers special services for veterans.  And they engage in advocacy for various disadvantaged groups that are at-risk for homelessness and other problems.  The organization employs a very small staff to accomplish all of this amazing work, relying on volunteers for the majority of their shelter and outreach services.Helping the Homeless Transition to Hopeful New BeginningsProbably the most important aspect of Transition Project’s work is that all of their efforts are focused on ending the problem of homelessness for those who are currently experiencing it.  They help homeless people find jobs and housing to permanently turn their own situations around.  Transition Projects tries to build a relationship with everyone it reaches through its various services.  As the relationship with an individual grows stronger, the individual receives opportunities to begin transitioning away from homelessness.The first step is the organization’s short term residential program.  Three separate facilities offer short-term housing, where individuals can take up residence if they abstain from drugs and alcohol.  Long-term housing is available in two separate apartment buildings – one for men and one for women.  Transition Projects then provides financial assistance and job placement services for individuals who are ready to move back into their own apartments outside of the program.At each step along the way, mentorship services are available.  People who are working their way through the program are put in contact with individuals who have successfully transitioned away from homelessness, who can relate to the individual’s circumstances and provide support and encouragement along the way.The Difference One Shower Trailer Can MakeWhen Transition Projects reached out to us recently to discuss the acquisition of a new portable shower trailer, we were excited to get involved.  The organization needed to expand its capacity for fresh showers at one of its shelters.  Their philosophy that one can maintain one’s dignity and hygiene during times of adversity rings true to our ears, and everyone here at PRT was excited to help with the organization’s unique and important mission.The Comfort Series 3-stall combination shower trailer that Transition Projects selected provides all the comforts and amenities that you would expect from a traditional brick-and-mortar bathroom.  Each of the three stalls is divided into two compartments.  The first compartment contains an authentic china toilet with working plumbing, and a small corner-mounted vanity with a sink and a shatterproof glass mirror.Separated by a privacy curtain, the second compartment contains a comfortable full-size shower stall.  Hot water is available on-demand at all times, thanks to the unit’s tankless gas water heater.  And the entire shower trailer is kept at a comfortable temperature year-round by a roof-mounted 13.5 BTU air conditioner and a series of integrated heat strips.PRT’s Inventory of Shower Trailers, Hand-Washing Stations, and MoreOur inventory of portable sanitary resources includes a wide array of shower trailers in sizes ranging from two stalls all the way up to ten stalls.  In addition to shower trailers, we also offer mobile hand-washing stations, environmental decontamination trailers, restroom trailers, laundry trailers, and more.  Most of our inventory is available with a range of finishes and options – from tough commercial-grade units to luxurious executive units.We have several flexible financing options to choose from.  We offer short-term and long-term rental agreements.  And our popular lease-to-own program means that any organization can acquire a new or used shower trailer without making a significant cash outlay at the time of purchase.  If you are on the market for a portable restroom trailer or shower trailer, get in touch with PRT today.  We will help you evaluate your options and find a solution that fits your organization’s needs and budget. 

Have you seen our new Smarter Restrooms Mobile App?  We built this unique resource to tackle some of the most common issues associated with managing portable restroom rentals – from national fleet management to simple everyday maintenance tasks – and we think you’re going to love it.  If you’re involved in purchasing, management or maintenance for portable restrooms, this is something you need to see.The app runs on Android and iOS smartphones, and it brings critical restroom management functions right into your pocket.  Never has managing a portable restroom – or a fleet of restroom rentals – been so simple and convenient.  With the swipe of a finger, users can now control all aspects of our portable restrooms remotely from the comfort of home, the office, or wherever they happen to be.Manage Your Restroom Rentals Fleet with the Swipe of a FingerThe Smarter Restrooms App introduces the ability to remotely control several vital aspects of managing portable restroom rentals in the field.  When the operational status of a unit changes, the fleet manager is notified instantly.  For instance, if a unit loses shore power – at any time – the fleet manager receives a notification by email or text message as soon as power is lost.The Smarter Restrooms App also helps to monitor and manage tank levels on all fresh and waste water tanks.  Tank levels can be checked in real time via the app interface.  Equipped units also send out notifications whenever a tank’s level crosses certain thresholds for high and low levels.  The thresholds that trigger notifications are fully custom and can be raised or lowered to accommodate specific units, events, clients, and locations.  No one knows your business better than you – so we put you in control of every setting in the app.We were recently contacted by a rental trailers customer who was concerned that the waste tank had overfilled and caused a huge mess. Had the client purchased and implemented the Smarter Restrooms App on the unit, they would have been notified ahead of time that the waste tank was close to being full. The mess could have been avoided.Another helpful tool in the Smarter Restrooms App is the ability to remotely manage all the climate control features of each equipped unit.  You can check the internal temperature of each unit in real time.  And you can adjust each unit’s thermostat to control the climate with the air conditioner, heater, or heat strips.  To help you make sure things stay comfortable, the app also provides local outside weather conditions for each of your units in the field.Innovative Security Features for Deployed RestroomsThe app also incorporates several innovative security features that help owners and fleet managers to protect their assets while they are deployed.  With the Smarter Restrooms app, users can remotely lock and unlock all exterior doors.  And they can remotely toggle the exterior lighting on and off for additional security when needed.  All of this is remotely controlled by the swipe of a finger on the user’s smartphone.Another security feature that is generating a lot of excitement is “geo zones” feature.  With geo zones, users can create custom geographic zones on a map, representing the areas within which their deployed units may safely move.  If a unit moves outside its designated geo zone, a GPS sensor on the restroom registers the change and sends an instant notification by email and/or text message.Regardless of the size of your restroom rentals fleet, this technology works seamlessly to alert you to any unwanted change – at the exact moment when the change occurs.  Each unit in your fleet can its own custom settings, and deployed units can easily be moved between different geo zones.  And it’s easy to get a quick overview of your current fleet status because each unit is shown on the map simultaneously.The Smarter Restrooms App is Available NowWe’ve been working on the features in the Smarter Restrooms App for some time now, and we’re very excited to announce that the app is now available on any of our new portable restrooms for sale.  If you’re interested in learning more about the app, or if you have any questions about how it can work with your fleet of restroom rentals – please get in touch with us today at (877) 600-8645. 

As the holiday shopping season gets underway this year, we’d like to call your attention to one particular shopping event that is especially near and dear to our hearts here at PRT.  The event we’re referring to is Small Business Saturday.  It is important to us because many of our best restroom rentals clients are small businesses – and, of course, we’re a small business too!Small business Saturday takes place on Saturday, November 25th, in between “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday.”  The event is organized and promoted by American Express, to encourage holiday shoppers to support their local brick and mortar small business as they do their annual holiday shopping.We’ve been strong supporters of Small Business Saturday since its debut in 2010.  We think this event creates a great win-win scenario – where shoppers get the most authentic and unique gifts for their holiday celebrations, and local small businesses get some much-deserved credit for fueling the engine that drives the American economy forward.The Short History of Small Business Saturday The first Small Business Saturday took place just seven years ago on November 27, 2010.  American Express teamed up with the National Trust for Historic Preservation to launch the promotion.  They supported the launch with national ad campaigns, and they purchased a large block of Facebook advertising credits which they distributed among their small business account holders.Small Business Saturday has been a smashing success since its inception.  In its first year, the promotion generated more than a million Facebook likes and about 30,000 tweets.  The popularity of the event grew quickly over the following years, and the United Kingdom celebrated the inaugural Small Business Saturday UK in 2013.PRT’s Important Relationships with Small BusinessesHere at PRT, small businesses have always been some of our most loyal and valuable clients.  Our portable restroom rentals have allowed many small businesses across the country to expand their operations with limited resources.When a small business wants to expand, one of the most common hurdles they face is restroom capacity.  Local and state ordinances often dictate that a certain number of restrooms are required, based on the size of building or its maximum occupancy.  However, as any homeowner can tell you, expanding and modifying restrooms can be extremely costly.  New restrooms require structural changes, and often entail the services of engineers, plumbers, electricians, and a wide assortment of general contractors.  Tack on the local and regional permitting process, and the prospect of new restrooms is simply too expensive and complex for many small businesses to undertake.Our portable restroom rentals have provided a silver bullet for many growing small businesses across the country.  Our units provide the same degree of luxury and cleanliness that consumers expect from a brick and mortar restroom.  The compact footprint of our restroom rentals fits nicely on almost any property lot.  And our popular lease-to-own program means that business owners can acquire this important equipment within their existing operating budgets.The Leader in Portable Restroom Rentals, and a Small Business TooPRT leads the way in innovation and outstanding service in luxury portable restroom rentals.  However, we’re proud to say that our values and our practices always reflect the fact that we are a small business ourselves.  From our executive leadership, to our technical experts, to our outstanding customer service representatives – PRT is a small and tightly-knit family of dedicated professionals who are committed to providing an example of success to other small businesses.We built this business from the ground up – and that experience allows us to better understand the challenges of our small business clientele.  Every time we get a call from a small business owner seeking to expand their operation, we jump at the opportunity to play a supporting role in the success of another small business just like our own.Our perspective as a small business is what leads us to get involved in Small Business Saturday every year.  We wish the very best to our small business clients this year as they prepare their promotions and brace themselves for the busy holiday shopping season.  If there is anything we can do to assist you during this busy time, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us directly at (877) 600-8645.  We have an extensive inventory of luxury restroom rentals that are available to ship out immediately.