Renting portable toilets provides guests at your outdoor event a bit of comfort and convenience, but finding the right placement for the toilets is essential for making guests feel as though their needs are being met. Here are a few tips you can use to find the ideal placement for your portable toilets.

Access From Dining Areas

If you will have an outdoor dining tent or pavilion, you'll want to consider this when you put your portable toilets in place. Having them too close to the dining area can be a turnoff for guests, but you'll still want to make sure they are easy to access from the dining area. Consider placing the toilets near the dining area, but leave a buffer zone so they are not simply a few steps away from your tables. For added convenience, place directional signing near the dining area's exit so guests can find the toilets when they are finished with their meal.

On The Beaten Path

If your outdoor event area doesn't have sidewalks, you'll want to make sure that there is a path leading to the toilet area. This will make it easier for guests with wheelchairs or strollers to make their way to the facilities. You may also want to consider placing plywood on the ground to create a makeshift sidewalk if there are no paths available. For event spaces with sidewalks, place the toilets conveniently next to one for easy access.

Space Between Rest Areas

For large event spaces, you may want to consider adding more than one bank of portable toilets. This is also important if you expect a large number of guests to attend the event. Measure out the event space on a map, and determine a convenient distance between the sets of portable toilets. You may want to place them on the perimeter of the event space, or you may want to strategize to determine where the toilets might be needed most, such as close to a concert stage, near vending areas, and close to the dining pavilion. Work with your toilet rental company to determine how many banks of toilets will be needed given the size of your venue and the expected number of guests. 

A toilet rental company, like Portajohns, can help you find the correct placement for your toilets as well, so don't hesitate to ask for advice as you plan out the logistics for your outdoor event.