W EEKLY EDITION AUGUST 1, 2018
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Question of the Week: What to Do When the Porta ble Loo Will
No Longer Do
By Karleen Kos, PSAI Executive Director
Question: I have a lot of discarded portable units on my lot. They are beyond repair. How can I dispose of them?
Answer: We checked with several manufacturers of
portable restrooms and wi th companies specializing in
disposal of large items like this. Assuming you've already
stripped the discarded units for parts, here are the best
ideas we can suggest.
• Check with your local sanitation authority. These
are the people in charge of your land fill, recycling
centers, and similar facilities. They will typically be
able to guide you to the best options in your area.
• The plastic used to make portable units is usually
one of the easiest types to recycle. You may find
that your area has a post consu mer plastic
recycling company that wants them.
Either way, you will want to remove any remaining metal
parts and either sell them to someone who deals in scrap
or dispose of them separately.
Whether you can get rid of these units for free, pay
someone to take them, or they pay you for the scrap is
probably going to depend mostly on the resources in
your area. Do your homework to ensure you are getting
the best deal.
We understand that some operators let these old units
pile up somewhere on their propert y and don't have a
disposal plan at all. We advise all companies to take the
time to create a disposal plan and to get rid of them on a
regular basis. If you sell your business, having all those old
units in a heap somewhere will not enhance the value of
y our firm or endear you to the next generation that has to
deal with them.
Do you have a great way of disposing of old units? Let us
know! Email Karleen at karleenk@psai.org
