What are portable toilets?
Portable toilets (sani-cans, port-o-lets, and so on) are self contained structures brought to a site to provide sanitary facilities. They are often used at many events where large numbers of people congregate. At present, there are no specific health regulations on the use of portable toilets; however the following are presented as guidelines for their use: • Portable toilets must be regularly pumped out by a licensed contractor to avoid health hazards. • Pumping contractors are licensed by the Environmental Health Division of Public Health – Seattle & King County.
