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Restroom Trailers: A Versatile Option for Events

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Restroom trailers are an excellent option for many types of events. Just like porta-potties, they offer convenient on-site restroom facilities. They also boast several other features that we think are worth highlighting. Today on the blog it’s all about restroom trailers!

Restroom Trailers Offer Capacity Versatility

One of the key features a restroom trailer offers is higher capacity. From the smallest two-stall trailers to the largest multi-stall trailers, these units are perfect for events of any size. With a single unit, you can easily have several restrooms available at once, meeting the needs of your particular event easily. The best part is its scalable- if you only need two restrooms, you can select a unit like the Porta Lisa. If your event requires multiple stalls, you can book something like the 28’ Flex Large Restroom Trailer. This trailer boasts 7 stalls, with 2 flex stalls that you can add to either the men’s or women’s side of the trailer to meet your needs (with a dividing partition).

AC, Showers, and More Amenities

Another great thing about restroom trailers is that you can have as many or as few amenities as you’d like. All of Moon’s trailers come with custom features like full sinks, mirrors, and flushing toilets. However, if you want to spruce things up a bit, you can go for a unit like the Comfort Elite Platinum Plus. This luxury trailer has sophisticated design elements and accents and is equipped with both air conditioning and heat. It also offers 2 women’s stalls and a full size vanity, plus three urinals and 1 stall with a full size vanity on the men’s side. Its wood grain floor, mirrors, cabinetry, subway tile, and built-in stereo add a dash of sophistication to the experience too.

You can also select a unit that provides showering facilities if that suits your needs. For instance, our 8-Stall Shower Trailer can be used as a decontamination facility, a disaster relief unit, or an emergency shower. It comes with 8 shower stalls, 2 vanity countertops with 2 sinks each, custom mirrors, and a 300 gallon fresh water tank. This unit has 2 cabins, each with 4 showers and 1 vanity countertop.

Accessibility

You can also select from a variety of accessibility-focused restroom trailers. Our Comfort Elite ADA trailer is designed to meet the needs of people with disabilities, and meet ADA standards for accessibility. This trailer comes with 3 cabins: 1 men’s, 1 women’s, and 1 ADA compliant. It also features a one-touch hydraulic lowering system that allows the trailer to smoothly and quietly lower to the ground for greater accessibility.

We also offer the Executive ADA Restroom trailer as an accessible option. This trailer has three private cabins that feature cabinetry, hardwood flooring, and wainscoting, and is fully ADA compliant. The trailer also boasts a full HVAC system, a sound system, and full vanities with a sink and mirror. Plus, the restrooms have hands-free flushing, and you can access them with lighted stairs or a ramp.

Rent a Restroom Trailer Today!

As you can tell, there’s a restroom trailer for you no matter your event need. From small to large capacity, and minimal to maximum features, Moon Portable Restrooms has the restroom or shower trailer for you. Visit our website to learn more and get a quote today, or give us a call at 502-776-2199!

Moon Portable Restrooms has years of experience offering the best portable restrooms, restroom trailers, and handwashing stations available to customers across Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Moon also provides services including refrigerated container rentals and grease trap cleaning. For more information, give Moon Portable Restrooms a call at 502-776-2199.

Moon Portable Restrooms offers quality portapotties in Louisville, KY and the surrounding areas.

A History of the Porta-Potty

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The porta-potty. Today, there are a wide range of available porta-potties on the market, from the simplest single units to large restroom trailers. How did we get here? We’re taking a look back at the history of the porta-potty in today’s blog.

The Beginning

Did you know that modern porta-potties only have roots starting in the middle of the 20th century? World War II is thought to be the time around which the modern porta-potty really started. Some bomber aircraft in the war utilized early units called Elsan chemical closets. Around the same time, the dock loading industry was using an early version of the portable restroom. Loading and unloading was made more efficient with the use of basic portable restrooms on ships for dock workers. These early designs were built with wood and metal. They lacked the sanitizing elements we know today like deodorizer and handwash.

The 1970’s

One major innovation for the modern porta-potty occurred in the 70’s- using fiberglass. Unlike wood and metal, fiberglass is light, easy to clean, and very simple to transport. It does have a few downsides though- it’s relatively fragile and holds odors.

Another innovation solved this issue- using polyethylene. This is a type of plastic that remains in common use today, and is likely what the porta-potties you have seen are constructed with. Polyethylene is even lighter and more durable than fiberglass. It wasn’t just the material that was an innovation. These units are in pieces as well, making it easy to transport the restrooms and switch out broken parts. All of these innovations meant longer-lasting, more transportable porta-potties.

The Porta-Potty Today

Today, porta-potty design has continued to evolve to meet various consumer needs. There are quality standard units that people often use on construction sites and at large events. There are also luxury versions of these single units, with amenities like flushing toilets, sinks, interior lighting, and more. Take a look at what Moon has in our line of units here!

Another major thread of innovation is the restroom trailer. You can attach these units to trailer hitches and haul them easily. They often contain at least two restrooms, but can have up to three or more individual restrooms. Some larger trailers even have a traditional public restroom setup with multiple stalls. Trailers often have features like interior lighting, air conditioning, heating, mirrors, sinks, and finished floors and walls. Some trailers even have shower stalls and changing areas. The sky is the limit with these modern trailer units. Check out some of Moon’s offerings to see for yourself!

There are also a variety of accessories for porta-potties today. Handwashing stations, large holding tanks, and specialized slings are just a few of the add-ons you can use to augment a unit. Check out Moon’s array of accessories here!

Moon Portable Restrooms has years of experience offering the best portable restrooms, restroom trailers, and handwashing stations available to customers across Kentucky and Southern Indiana. For more information, give Moon Portable Restrooms a call at 502-776-2199.

Single prota-potty from Moon Portable Restrooms

How Porta-Potties are Designed and Maintained

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Porta-potties are such a ubiquitous aspect of construction sites, large events, and other settings that you may have never given them a second thought. But have you ever wondered how they work? There are actually several interesting design features in porta-potties that make them effective and easy to use and maintain. Let’s take a closer look at how portable restrooms are designed and maintained.

Standard Features in Porta-Potties

The average porta-potty has a few distinct features. They have plastic components and support rails underneath for stabilization. Most have translucent roofs (often white) that let in some light. They also have non-slip floors to prevent falls and ventilation systems to vent odors from the holding tank. The holding tank itself can vary in size, with 60 gallons being one standard size. There is often a non-splash urinal, toilet paper holder, and a hand sanitizer dispenser as well.

There are a few other kinds of portable restroom setups that you may see around. Restroom trailers often have additional features like stairs, flushing toilets, finished floors, fully-functional sinks, counters, mirrors, and lighting. They often have an option for heating or air conditioning as well. They can even have shower facilities in some cases. See Moon’s lineup of restroom trailers here for more some examples.

Some portable restrooms are designed specifically for high-rise construction sites. Cranes can lift these units up to any level of a high-rise and placed for use. See Moon’s PolyLift line here for an example.

The Holding Tank

The holding tank is probably the most fascinating part of the porta-potty. There are several design features that make it a modern marvel. You may be familiar with the blue liquid you see in the tank. This liquid contains a few important things: biocides to kill microbes and bacteria, blue dye to hide waste, and fragrance to cover odors.

Experts clean out porta-potties with vacuum technology. To clean them, experts use large trucks with holding tanks and a vacuum attachment. They attach the vacuum hose to an output in the porta-potty and suck out the contents into a holding tank on the truck. They then fill the porta-potty holding tank with fresh water from another tank on the truck, and add the blue liquid.

However, there are a few things that can complicate the cleaning process. In some unfortunate cases, porta-potties can get knocked over, whether by accident or on purpose. This makes cleaning them much more difficult. Workers often have to flip them and manually clean the insides of units in these cases. Additionally, waste can spew out if a porta-potty is lying on its door side. Some items can also clog the vacuum hose if dropped into the holding tank too. Fortunately, experienced technicians like the team at Moon can handle these situations.

Moon Portable Restrooms has years of experience offering the best portable restrooms, restroom trailers, and handwashing stations available to customers across Kentucky and Southern Indiana. For more information, give Moon Portable Restrooms a call at 502-776-2199.

What are OSHA regulations on construction sites?

Construction Sites and Portable Restrooms: OSHA Regulations

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Having a portable restroom at a construction site is a must for many reasons. It increases productivity and keeps employees healthy. It is also a legal requirement. OSHA requires a certain number of restrooms near job sites, depending on the size of a crew. So when you’re ready to rent restrooms for your next job site, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. Let’s take a look at some of the nuances of the rules.

Following OSHA regulations at construction sites

First and foremost, OSHA regulations dictate that you must have a certain number of restrooms available on site. In regards to portable restrooms, the amount and location is important. Sites with 20 or fewer employees are required to have at least 1 toilet. For sites with 21-199 employees, 1 toilet and 1 urinal per 40 workers is required. For large sites with 200 or more workers, 1 toilet and 1 urinal per 50 workers is necessary.

Requirements don’t just apply to the number of restrooms, though. The location of those restrooms is regulated too. They need to be reasonably close by so that it’s not inconvenient to get to them. OSHA specifically says that restrooms must be ‘provided’ and therefore ‘available’, arguing that restrooms that are not close by are not available. OSHA goes on to state that ‘[I]n general, toilets would be considered ‘nearby’ if it would take less than 10 minutes to get to them.’ So, 10 minutes or less of travel time should be your rule of thumb when you think about placing restrooms at a site.

If you have mobile crews, the same principle applies. OSHA states that ‘Workers who continually or frequently move from jobsite to jobsite on a daily or hourly basis would be considered a “mobile crew.”’ In these cases, ‘nearby’ still requires prompt access within 10 minutes. There is flexibility, as long as restrooms are provided for (with the proper amount per number of employees) within the proximity to meet the definition of ‘nearby.’

Beyond compliance

OSHA regulations are just the bare minimum, though. You may want to exceed them to provide a better experience for your workers. Fortunately, it’s easy to find great options on portable restrooms and handwashing stations. Moon Portable Restrooms has a wide selection of portable restrooms and accessories specific to construction sites. For example, check out the PolyLift, a restroom solution designed for high-rise construction sites. Or, take a look at the Lift Sling, a sling accessory engineered for cranes to move restrooms between locations on site. Handwashing stations streamline everything, creating a centralized location by portable restrooms. Plus, for larger or longer jobs, don’t overlook the option to rent a holding tank. Moon’s 300 gallon holding tank is an effective waste receptacle that’s discrete, durable, and dead useful when indoor plumbing isn’t an option.

Moon Portable Restrooms has years of experience offering the best portable restrooms, restroom trailers, and handwashing stations available to customers across Kentucky and Southern Indiana. For more information, give Moon Portable Restrooms a call at 502-776-2199.

How did Coronavirus have a role in outdoor events

Coronavirus and Outdoor Events

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As we enter a Summer unlike any other during the pandemic, many of us are figuring out how to safely be around others. Outdoor gatherings or events, when approached carefully, may be a viable option to get together while still staying safe. Let’s take a look at some of the things to keep in mind for outdoor gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic.

Healthy behaviors to prevent coronavirus spread

There are several behaviors that are important to encourage for any people attending a gathering. First, people should stay home from events when necessary. For example, if someone has recently tested positive for the coronavirus, or if they are showing symptoms of the coronavirus, they should not attend any events. If you are planning an event, consider creating policies that encourage this for employees, volunteers, and attendees. Flexible refund and worker policies can help promote safer behaviors.

For people who will be attending an outdoor event or gathering, good hygiene is incredibly important. Regular hand-washing is a key component of preventing disease spread, so easy access to hand-washing and sanitizing stations and areas is crucial. People should also cover coughs and sneezes and wash their hands immediately after.

Cloth face coverings are another key aspect of preventing disease spread. By wearing masks at gatherings, people who may be unknowingly infected keep others safe. Masks are especially important when social distancing is not possible. This distancing is another key component of safe gatherings. People should maintain a distance of at least six feet from people not in their households when possible.

To ensure all of these behaviors are encouraged and followed, make sure you provide necessary supplies and reminders. Post signs that remind people of healthy behaviors in visible locations, and make sure there are enough hand-washing and sanitizing stations. You may want to announce regular reminders to hand-wash, distance, and sanitize. Additionally, you may need to provide cloth masks for people without them.

Healthy environments

There are several key parts of making a safe and healthy environment for outdoor gatherings during the pandemic. Clean and disinfect high-use and shared surfaces on a regular schedule (between use as much as possible). This can include tables, handles, and railings.

Restrooms can be a tricky area to manage too. You can limit the number of people who can use a restroom at the same time. Additionally, you can implement a six foot distance policy for any restroom lines. Make sure to regularly clean restrooms, and stock them with hand-washing supplies. Fortunately, companies like Moon Portable Restrooms can help you get the restrooms and sanitizing stations you need for a safer gathering.

Gathering layouts are important to consider as well. You can consider limiting gathering capacity or seating to enable more social distancing. You can also enforce distancing by creating distance between seats and putting distanced lines or other markers on the ground where lines may form.

If food is a part of your gathering, there are a few other important considerations. There is no evidence that the coronavirus can spread through food directly. However, sharing utensils and congregating in shared spaces to get or consume food can spread the disease. Disposable food service items like silverware and plates can be a safe option. Additionally, you should distance seating areas and clean them as much as possible. You should also avoid self-service dining.

Local context

The most important consideration for any outdoor gathering is the specific local context. At a basic level, the higher the level of community transmission in the place a gathering is held, the higher the risk of disease spread is at the gathering. Every location is experiencing disease spread and impact in different ways, and different cities, counties, states, and countries have their own rules in response. You should always check specific guidance for where your gathering or event may be. That guidance will give you the best idea of specific do’s and don’ts, and whether having your event is allowable or responsible.

Moon Portable Restrooms has years of experience offering the best portable restrooms, restroom trailers, and handwashing stations available to customers across Kentucky and Southern Indiana. For more information, give Moon Portable Restrooms a call at (502) 776-2199.

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Portable Restroom Rentals in St. Matthews, Kentucky

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The Best Portable Restrooms in St. Matthews, Kentucky

Moon Portable Restrooms offers top of the line bathroom rentals to those in the Southern Indiana and Kentucky area. From wedding celebrations, to special events, festivals and construction sites, Moon Portable Restrooms is Kentucky’s first choice when it comes to providing outdoor restroom accommodations.

A city in Jefferson County Kentucky, St. Matthews forms an important part of the Louisville Metro government. Known as an affluent population, St. Matthews offers a plethora of shopping opportunities to the local community. St. Matthews is also a popular residential area and boasts many park and neighborhood areas where families live, work and play. 

8 Reasons to Rent From Moon Portable Restrooms

Known throughout the city of St. Matthews for their top notch customer service, Moon Portable Restrooms has a reputation for making on time deliveries. We answer our phones 24 hours a day 7 days a week and can even provide a personal attendant for special events. To reserve portable restrooms in St. Matthews, Kentucky for your next event call us at 502-776-2199.

  1. Handicap Accessible- Our handicap accessible portable restrooms and comfort elite restroom trailers are ADA compliant and designed to be spacious enough so you can fully accommodate any guest in attendance.
  2. Weather Proof- No matter the weather, our luxury restroom trailers come air conditioned and heated so your guests can remain comfortable all year round.
  3. Flexible Contracts- We offer a custom service schedule for commercial or construction needs. We are able to make deliveries daily, weekly, or monthly so your employees have safe and clean amenities on the job site.  
  4. Large inventory- As one of the largest leasing companies in the area, our massive inventory allows us to service special events such as marathons, concerts, and sporting events requiring accommodations for a large volume of guests.
  5. Accessories- Our hand washing stations, slings and lifts offer additional convenience for large events or construction sites in need of unique accessibility solutions.
  6. Luxury Trailers– For upscale events and celebrations, we offer 8 different styles of luxury restroom trailers that will leave your guests feeling pampered.
  7. Accessibility- Some of our portable restroom units are able to accommodate you even if no electric, water or sewer hookup is nearby. 
  8. Maintenance- All of our portable restrooms come fully equipped and clean. We regularly service each and every model so you can rest assured your guest’s needs will always be met.

To reserve portable restrooms in Saint Matthews, Kentucky, request a free quote online or call 502-776-2199 for more information. Often we can provide service at the last minute. We are also happy to give you detailed pricing information and can answer any questions you may have.

Portable Restroom Leader in Louisville, KY

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Renting portable toilets, hand washing stations, and portable restroom trailers makes it easy to accommodate guests at events, keep worksites running smoothly, and offer additional restrooms while a building is under construction. You want to make sure you rent your restrooms from a reputable company, and that’s where Moon Portable Restrooms can help.

Moon Portable Restrooms offers unparalleled customer service, and is just one division of Moon Companies. Moon Companies is one of Kentucky’s largest full-service leasing companies. With years of experience serving Kentucky, Moon is the trusted choice for portable restroom facilities in the state.

What sets this company apart from the competition? In addition to a great selection of portable restroom solutions, you’ll enjoy on-time delivery and pickup, excellent customer service, and clean products to meet your needs.

For construction sites, many customers choose portable toilets and hand washing stations that offer contractors a clean, convenient restroom option. These toilets and hand washing stations are also excellent options for outdoor festivals, large birthday parties and company picnics

For more formal events, such as outdoor weddings or fundraisers, portable restroom trailers offer a beautiful alternative to traditional portable toilets. These facilities come with hot and cold running water, flushable toilets, and bright lighting. Guests will love the option of using a restroom that feels like it is inside a building while you’ll love the option of adding portable facilities at your next event.

Moon has a large inventory of products, so you can order exactly what you need for your event, no matter how large it may be. This makes it easy to plan for large crowds at a homecoming football game, a concert, or a harvest festival. You’ll be able to rent everything you need from one company, and you’ll get your products delivered in plenty of time for your event.

When you are ready to rent portable restroom facilities, look to Kentucky’s industry leader for great service, excellent products, and a customer experience you’ll never forget. There’s a reason why Moon Portable Restrooms gets most of its business from customer referrals; the Moon mission is to create an excellent experience for each and every customer.

Upscale Portable Restrooms for VIP Events

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When planning an upscale event, it’s important to consider the number of expected guests in order to meet all their individual needs. In addition to renting the right number of chairs and tables, planning for a coat check, and ordering plenty of food, you’ll want to examine the restroom situation at your venue. Portable restroom trailers are a great option for both indoor and outdoor events.

Indoor Event Solutions

If your event will be held at a venue with convenient access to the outdoors, portable restroom trailers are an ideal solution to the restroom problem. These trailers can be situated close to a back exit. Be sure to have your printer create elegant signs that point guests to these outdoor locations so everyone can easily locate the additional restroom facilities. These portable restrooms can help to deal with the needs of a large crowd.

Outdoor Events

VIP events that are held outdoors take careful planning, and in many cases, restroom facilities are nonexistent at the outdoor venue. Neglecting to cover this important detail could be a disaster for your event. If you are planning an upscale event, you certainly don’t want to use a traditional portable toilet like you might find at a construction site. Portable restroom toilets are the perfect option to match the ambiance of your event and give your guests a beautiful space to primp and wash up after a meal.

Why Choose Portable Restroom Trailers?

Elegant portable restroom trailers come with a host of luxury amenities, including high quality Corian counters, ceramic tile floors, flat-screen TVs, 100 percent private restroom cabins, and spacious vanities for applying makeup and adjusting hair. Your trailers also come with a restroom attendant who will keep the space clean and tidy throughout your event. Climate control keeps the trailers comfortable, and retractable awnings on the exterior provide protection from the sun.

Make sure that the restroom facilities at your VIP event are just as clean and beautiful as the rest of your venue. Choose deluxe portable restroom trailers to give your guests a great experience at your event. You’ll be able to accommodate a larger crowd without impacting the ambiance and experience for your partygoers.

Take Your Outdoor Event to the Next Level with Portable Restroom Trailers

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Planning the perfect outdoor event takes plenty of preparation, and you’ll need to consider all the details that will make the experience amazing for your guests. From entertainment to food, every aspect of the event needs to be coordinated, but many people don’t consider the need for additional restroom facilities. Here are a few things to keep in mind when making arrangements for restrooms.

Existing Facilities May Not Be Up to Your Standards

Public restrooms are notoriously unpredictable. While some venues take excellent care of their facilities, others barely give them a passing thought. You don’t want to take a gamble that your outdoor event will be less than successful thanks to shoddy restrooms. A portable restroom trailer setup can ensure that all your guests are comfortable and satisfied with the facilities at your event.

Available Restrooms Must Be Proportionate to the Size of Your Crowd

Even if there are available restrooms that meet your expectations, they may not be plentiful enough to serve the crowd at your event. Strategically placed portable restroom trailers can help accommodate the needs of a large crowd. You can create a bank of restrooms, or you can place some near the dining area and others near the entertainment area so your guests won’t have to walk too far to find a restroom.

These Aren’t Your Typical Portable Restrooms

For an upscale event, you probably don’t want to go with a traditional portable restroom. Restroom trailers are spacious, clean, and comfortable, and they afford your guests with unmatched privacy. These trailers come with hot and cold running water, flushing toilets, climate control, and perhaps most importantly, restroom attendants to keep the space neat and tidy throughout your event. There are a host of options to choose from, including basic trailers and upscale deluxe editions, so you can choose the trailer that fits your needs and budget.

When you are planning an outdoor event, don’t leave the restroom situation to chance. Choose portable restroom trailers for a clean, comfortable experience that your event attendees will appreciate. You’ll have enough restrooms to meet the needs of a large crowd, and your guests.

Don’t Forget About Portable Restroom Trailers for Your Outdoor Wedding

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Outdoor weddings offer you the chance to spend your special day in the sun, surrounded by all your friends and family. You’ve probably already picked out the caterer, DJ and wedding colors, but have you considered the needs of your guests? Portable restroom trailers are a must-have for any outdoor wedding.

Convenience and Style

You probably don’t want a traditional portable toilet, and that’s completely understandable. You want restrooms that match the elegance of your wedding and give your guests a space where they feel comfortable. Portable restroom trailers are the perfect option. These mobile restrooms come with a host of amenities, including:

  • A dedicated attendant to keep the restroom cabins clean
  • Fully private cabins for added comfort
  • Hot and cold running water
  • Flushing toilets
  • Heating and air conditioning

You can even choose a deluxe portable restroom trailers that feature Corian counters, ceramic tile floors, vessel sinks, and flat-screen TVs. This elegant option is a great match for formal outdoor events.

Discreet Setup

Unlike regular portable toilets, portable restroom trailers are discreet. They look like any other trailer you might find at a park or business. Awnings provide shade, and locking doors provide the privacy your guests expect. Each trailer features two cabins for women and one for men, which keeps the lines for restrooms at your event shorter.

What if My Outdoor Venue Already Has Restrooms?

If you are getting married at a public park, chances are that there will be restrooms on the park grounds, but what are the conditions of these restrooms? Not only are they open to the public as well as your wedding party, but they also aren’t likely maintained regularly. The last thing you want is to send your wedding guests into a dirty restroom. Portable restroom trailers are neat and clean, and best of all; they are only for your guests.

When you plan your outdoor wedding, you’ll want to think of every tiny detail to make sure your special day goes off without a hitch. Renting portable restroom trailers should be a key detail of your wedding day. Don’t let your guests be uncomfortable as you celebrate; rent portable restroom trailers for your event.