portable toilet

Transportable outdoor lavatory

A portable toilet is a self-contained toilet unit that can be moved from place to place, typically a freestanding plastic cubicle with a holding tank beneath.

They appear at construction sites, outdoor festivals, and other locations lacking permanent plumbing: A row of portable toilets lined the edge of the fairground.

Also called a porta-potty or port-a-john.

camping

campsite

Designated outdoor lodging area

  • tentPortable fabric shelter
  • RVMobile living quarters
  • caravanTraveling group with goods

trailhead · wilderness · backpacking · national park · hiking · expedition · latrine · glamping · campground · backcountry

types

porta-potty

Movable outdoor latrine

sanitation

waste management

Refuse collection and disposal

sewage · chemical treatment · deodorizer · odor control · ventilation · drainage · effluent · disposal · servicing · biocide

design

compact

Tightly packed together

stackable · relocatable · plastic · fiberglass · polyethylene · door latch · urinal · accessibility · foot pump · lock

events

festival

Organized public celebration

construction site · tailgate · carnival · parade · rodeo · picnic · airshow · sports event · farmer's market · street fair

hygiene

hand sanitizer

Waterless palm cleanser

disinfectant · seat cover · cleanliness · flushable · maintenance · restroom attendant · touchless · germicide · cleaning schedule

emergency

disaster relief

Assistance following catastrophic events

refugee camp · field hospital · FEMA · Red Cross · emergency shelter · crisis response · temporary housing · natural disaster · humanitarian aid · first responders

Categories
Opposites
permanence/mobility

portable toiletindoor plumbing

Building's water and drainage system

flush toilet · water closet · public restroom · full bathroom

amenity level

portable toiletspa bathroom

Luxurious personal bathing room

en suite · powder room · hotel bathroom

Family

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Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G