Buying Portable Toilets: Used vs. New

Portable toilets are important on construction sites and at outdoor events, and buying them can save companies money in the long term. But should you buy a portable toilet that’s new or used? New portable toilets will have a longer lifespan, but used portable toilets can come at a lower price point and still provide years of use.

Deciding whether to buy a portable toilet that’s used or new will depend on your company’s needs, both in the short and long term. We can help you make the right choice. Let’s find out which is right for you.

Key Takeaways

What Is Better: Used vs. New Portable Toilets?

Buying portable toilets means your company will have reliable, durable, and easy-to-maintain porta potties available for whatever job site or outdoor event you’ll be working on. New portable toilets will be in pristine condition and built to last. Used portable toilets from FenceLine will still be in great shape and are only sold if they’re clean and well-maintained.

Used vs. New Portable Toilets 

Which is better, a used or a new portable toilet? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, and the reality is that both have advantages depending on the needs and requirements of your company or job site.

Advantages of New Portable Toilets

The biggest advantage to buying a new portable toilet is that you know it will be in perfect condition, require little maintenance, and won’t have any wear-and-tear. The new portable toilets you can purchase from FenceLine are built for the extreme weather conditions in Western Canada.

When you buy a new portable toilet, you get: 

• Maximum ventilation and a roomy interior with an anti-slip floor surface.
• An occupancy signal latch and a two-roll holder, with a translucent roof for better lighting.
• Instant antiseptic hand cleaner and foam dispensers.
• A portable toilet that’s easy to service and clean because it has an advanced waste tank design with a rounded slope top.
• A non-splash urinal standard.
• A door-mounted mirror and handle standard.

Each of these features will be in perfect condition and have never been used, ensuring longevity. 

What to Know About Buying Used Portable Toilets

While a used portable toilet may have seen some time out in the field, that doesn’t mean it’s going to be falling apart or in desperate need of repair when you buy it. At FenceLine Rentals Ltd., we don’t sell used portable toilets that require repair. You can still expect a clean, well-maintained unit.

Used portable toilets will generally come at a lower price point. They might not last quite as long as a new portable toilet, but they provide excellent value for money. Before buying a used portable toilet, there are a few things you can ask:

• How old is the portable toilet?
• What repairs have already been done?
• Are there cracks or issues with odour retention?
• Is maintenance available when needed? How much would repairs cost?
• Are there spare parts available if a repair is needed?

When you buy a used portable toilet, you’re not getting a lesser product. You’re just getting a porta potty that’s been used before. The portable toilets that are sold at FenceLine are built to be durable, so a used porta potty can be a wise investment.

Buying vs. Renting Portable Toilets

Depending on the length of your event or project, it can be smart to rent portable toilets instead of purchasing them. Renting comes at a lower price point and ensures you won’t be responsible for storage between projects or long-term maintenance. Buying, on the other hand, ensures you’ll always have a reliable portable toilet ready when you need it.

FenceLine has a wide variety of portable toilets for rent, from heated toilets that will keep you and your staff warm in the winter to half-wall roller toilets that are perfect for job sites where relocation is necessary.

The decision of when to buy or rent portable toilets will depend on the specifics of your company’s operations.

When to Buy Portable Toilets

• If you are running a construction or event company that regularly requires portable toilets.
• If your job site is going to be set up on a long-term basis.
• When you have space to store portable toilets when they’re not in use.

When to Rent Portable Toilets

• When you only require portable toilets for a set period of time.
• When you could use on-site pumping, maintenance, and restocking.
• When your needs for portable toilets may change and evolve.
• When you don’t have storage space available between events or jobs for your portable toilets.

FenceLine Has the Quality Portable Toilets You Need

Whether you’re buying a new or used portable toilet or are leaning towards renting as the better option to meet your company’s needs, FenceLine Rentals has the porta potties you need. 

We’ll drop off and pick up our portable toilets anywhere and everywhere in Alberta and offer industry-leading units that are built to withstand the province’s harsh climate conditions. We also provide servicing and maintenance for rentals that will make managing your portable toilets simple, whether you’re running a construction site or an outdoor event.

Get the right portable toilets for your job site today.

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