The food, the music, the people: that's what everyone remembers about a great outdoor event. The bathrooms and the bins are what they remember about a bad one. Plan the unglamorous part well and nobody notices it, which is exactly the goal. Here's how to keep a wedding, fundraiser, or backyard gathering in rural Alberta comfortable from start to cleanup.
Start with the headcount and the hours
Everything scales from two numbers: how many people, and how long they're there. A short afternoon needs far less than an all-day event with a bar, where the lines move faster. The simplest approach is to tell the office your expected headcount and timeline, and let them recommend the right number of units.
The three things every event needs
- Portable toilets, enough that nobody's waiting in a long line.
- Hand-wash stations, expected at most gatherings and a must wherever food is served.
- Waste bins, so the garbage has somewhere to go besides the grass.
Booking them from one local crew means a single drop-off, a single pickup, and one number to call.
Placement makes or breaks it
A few minutes of thought here pays off:
- Put toilets on firm, level ground the truck can reach.
- Keep them close enough to be convenient, far enough to be discreet.
- Make them easy to find so guests aren't touring the property.
- For multi-day events, plan for servicing so units stay clean and stocked.
Book early for a dated event
Availability depends on route, inventory, and area, and the office confirms delivery, servicing, and pricing before booking. For anything with a fixed date, the earlier you reach out, the smoother it goes.
We keep your event comfortable
Standstone has supplied event toilets, hand-wash stations, and waste service across Lac Ste. Anne, Parkland, and Sturgeon counties since 1991. Send your dates, location, and headcount, and the office will sort out the right setup.
Request a porta-potty rental or call 780-967-2118.