ASSOCIATIONINSIGHT
Portable Sanitation Association International News
BIWEEKLY EDITION APRIL 29, 2020
Page 23
Trying Not to Complain
Waxing philosophical after weeks of being confined at home, a
Chicago journalist compiled a list of things Chicagoans would try
not to complain about once their freedom has returned. Included
are vows to not be bothered by "the next polar vortex," "the
person blocking your view at the Art Institute," and visiting friends
across town. The number one entry: "Waiting in line for a porta-
potty at a street festival. We'll be happy to pee in something that
isn't our home toilet." Read the full story here.
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WA Construction Industry Restarted
In response to COVID-19, the state of Washington has had some of the
most restrictive construction rules in the US, but now they are opening
up again. Initially, the state is allowing "low risk" projects (where social
distancing is possible) to resume or continue. The plan also includes
safety mandates such as social distancing, wearing PPE (glove, goggles,
face shields, and masks), and having access to portable wash stations or
other washing facilities. Read the full story here.
Wyoming Bar Eases Stress
In an effort to help residents of Pinedale, Wyoming combat the
stress of COVID-19, the owner of Cowboy Bar has been serving
patrons in it's back parking lot since last week. The lot is on private
property, so the Sheriff cannot legally object. And the bar intends
to enforce social distancing, and will have patrons collect their
drinks when called. There's also a portable toilet for patrons to
use. The main bar is still closed. Read the full story here.
$86 Toilet Paper Sparks Lawsuit
A man in Iowa is the first to face a price-gouging lawsuit after the state
Attorney General's Office received complaints that he was selling a
12-pack of toilet paper on eBay for $86. He was also found up-selling a
12-ounce can of Lysol for $65.99 and a six-pack of Bounty paper towels
for $49.99. The lawsuit itself carries a penalty of up to $40,000 under
Iowa's Consumer Fraud Act. The Attorney General's Office found that
the man sold 253 items on eBay to consumers in several states between
March 2 and March 27, 2020. Read the full story here.
