Winter Porta Potty Rental in the Lehigh Valley

How do porta potties keep from freezing?

Porta potties keep from freezing with a non-toxic salt or propylene-glycol antifreeze added to the tank at each service from November through March. The antifreeze keeps the liquid in the tank from turning solid on nights below 32°F. Allentown sees regular freezing nights from December through February.

What about hand wash stations in winter?

Hand wash stations freeze overnight in a Lehigh Valley winter, because the fresh-water tank and foot pumps can't hold antifreeze. Winter sites usually swap to hand sanitizer inside each unit, or keep a station in a heated trailer or garage. Ask on the call if your site needs running water in January.

What happens to service after a snowstorm?

Service after a snowstorm may shift a day while plows clear streets and alleys. Allentown plows snow emergency routes first and alleys last, so a unit in a rear alley may wait longer. A shoveled path and a unit near the plowed street get serviced first.

• Keep the unit off the snow emergency route curb.
• Shovel a 3-foot path from the street to the door.
• Clear snow off the roof vent after big storms.

Where should a winter porta potty go?

A winter porta potty should sit on high, flat ground out of drift lines, close to the plowed street, with the door facing away from the wind. Avoid low spots that turn to ice. Staking or strapping keeps units steady on open, windy lots.

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