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Portable Sanitation Association International News
BIWEEKLY EDITION DECEMBER 9, 2020
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Fire Destroys Unit and Sink
In late November, when a Honey Bucket driver showed
up to service a city-funded portable toilet in West Seattle,
Washington, there was nothing there to service. The unit,
which had been positioned in a permanent structure for many
years, had recently been enhanced by the addition of a hand
wash sink. Both the unit and sink were destroyed, however,
in an early morning "dumpster fire." A Seattle Public Utilities
spokesperson told WSB reporters that discussions to replace
the portable unit and sink were ongoing.
Read the full story here.
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Sandusky Signs Restroom Contract
During a recent public meeting, Sandusky city commissioners
authorized a new three-year pact to lease portable restrooms for
public spaces like parks and piers. The city's public works director
explained the choice this way: "Providing portable facilities
not only saves the residents' money, but can maintain flexibility
as neighborhood programming changes and infrastructure
improves." The new pact also allows for more units. The old
contract included 17 units; the new deal includes funding for 19.
Read the full story here.
Finding a Restroom in Warsaw
Though you might not guess it from the 1920 image of
Warsaw, Poland at right, today's Warsaw has 360 publicly
accessible restrooms. Better yet, the city recently launched an
app to help residents locate options when they need to go.
The mobile app Warsaw 19115 lists stationary and portable
public toilets as well as those open to the public in utilities
and private businesses. The app also provides details about
whether the restroom has a fee, has a baby changing station,
or is accessible for individuals with disabilities.
Read the full story here.
Photo courtesy of WSB
