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8 September 2026
Planning portable toilets is about more than counting guests. This practical guide explains how attendance, event length, alcohol service, peak-time demand and existing venue facilities affect your order—plus accessibility, placement and contingency considerations to discuss with a hire company.
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7 September 2026
Planning toilets for a festival involves much more than simply hiring a few portaloos. Organisers must consider attendance, event duration, alcohol and food sales, camping, accessibility, staff welfare and servicing requirements. As a starting point, UK guidance commonly recommends one toilet per 100 female attendees, one toilet per 500 male attendees and one urinal per 150 male attendees, although additional facilities may be needed for longer or alcohol-led events. Accessible toilets, hand-was
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6 September 2026
Portaloo hire usually covers more than delivering a toilet. This guide explains what may be included in a standard hire package, from delivery and collection to toilet roll, hand sanitiser, cleaning, waste disposal and scheduled servicing. It also highlights the questions to ask so your quote matches the needs of your event, construction site or temporary facility.
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