How many portable toilets do I need?

It depends on workforce size, gender mix and shift length. Work health and safety guidance on amenities is a good starting point, and suppliers can advise.

How often are portable toilets serviced?

Commonly weekly on construction sites, and more often for large crews or events.

Can toilets be moved along a project?

Yes. Linear projects such as pipelines and roads often use trailer-mounted units.

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Portable toilet hire

Portable toilets and amenity blocks support construction crews, events and remote work. The number of units and servicing frequency follow workforce size, shift length and site rules.

FIELD PLATE / 5 PUBLISHED SUPPLIER RECORDSMatch the size class to the task, then confirm the exact unit.

Portable toilet size classes.

Class	Typical work
Single portable toilets	Small sites and short events.
Toilet blocks and trailers	Larger crews and longer projects.
Accessible units	Accessibility requirements and events.
Connected amenities	Sites with sewer and water connections.

COMMON USE / 01Construction site amenities

COMMON USE / 02Events and festivals

COMMON USE / 03Remote and linear works

COMMON USE / 04Emergency and recovery sites

QUOTE CHECK

What to specify.

Number of workers and shift length
Servicing frequency and access
Hand washing and accessible units
Placement and truck access for servicing

Watch points.

Servicing trucks need clear access.

Linear projects need amenities that move with the workfront.

Work health and safety codes set minimum amenity levels.

Rates for portable toilet hire vary with size, location, duration, operator arrangement and transport. Read the plant hire cost guide and the wet vs dry hire comparison before comparing quotes, and use the supplier checklist to confirm the details.

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