WEEKLY EDITION SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
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City Code Changed to allow Church a
Portable Toilet
For the last seven months, the PSAI has been following the story of
the First Christian Church and their fight to keep a portable
restroom on their property for the homeless population. The new
city code will be rewritten to allow a portable toilet as a waste non-
connection (a toilet not connected to the sewer system.) Do you
think justice prevailed?
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Neighborhood Files Lawsuit Against
Portable Restroom Business.
Not in My Backyard (NIMBY) is a phenomenon faced by many portable
sanitation companies. Recently, the uproar from residents in Rockland
County led to multiple violations being filed against a portable restroom
provider. Neighbors say the business is breaking the law and causing a
stench. The company says their activities and business model have not
changed. Still, they are looking for a new location. Have you ever dealt
with NIMBY issues? What did you learn?
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The Aftermath of Big Events
Portable restrooms are a staple at every big outdoor event,
but what happens when the party ends? The article below
details the clean up of big events with a portable restroom
operator hired for a large-scale festival. The operator gives
readers a peek at what is regularly found in the 4,000
gallons of waste that if transported for disposal.
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