ASSOCIATIONINSIGHT
Portable Sanitation Association International News
BIWEEKLY EDITION SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
Page 24
John Oliver and Naming Rights
After comedian John Oliver ranted about Danbury, Connecticut
last month, the city's mayor promised to rename the local sewage
plant after him. When Oliver learned the promise was a jest, he
offered $55,000 in charity for the city if the mayor went through
with the renaming. Now the major says Oliver must show up for the
ceremony, or his name will be put on a portable toilet instead—as
"The John Oliver S—t House." Check PSAI's social media for more!
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The Silver Lining: Portable Sanitation
A recent article in The New Yorker notes that COVID-19 has
actually been a boon for portable sanitation companies. Operators
interviewed for the story mentioned the blur of the early days, when
demand for hand washing stations, sanitizer, and servicing was
rising exponentially. Even today, they note that demand in some
sectors is still strong; demand for hand wash units and cleaning
services are still up for one operator by more than 40 percent.
Read the full story here.
Better Service Requested
A letter to the editor of Maple Ridge News (in British Columbia)
complained about the lack of service for port-a-potties in a local
park. She described a packed parking lot with not one available
toilet in range. Park visitors were instead relieving themselves in and
around the park. The PSAI responded to the letter and offered to
educate the town about servicing standards and other options.
Read the full story here.
Texas Drive-in Concert Scheduled
The Eli Young Band, an award-winning country band formed and
based in Texas, has announced that they will perform a live drive-in
concert in Lufkin, Texas on October 24th. Tickets will be issued per
vehicle (up to six people) and patrons can bring chairs, food, and
beverages. Masks are not required in individual tail-gating areas,
but must be worn when leaving the tail-gating space or using the
portable restrooms. Organizers of the event hope to help people
enjoy a live concert safely and responsibly.
Read the full story here.
