Event portable toilet and handwash hire
Hire a small fleet of portable toilets and handwash units to local events, markets and private parties.
- A$6k-25k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
You own a small fleet of portable toilets and handwash stations, deliver them on a trailer or ute, and hire them out for weekends and events. A licensed liquid waste contractor handles pump-out and cleaning, so you don't need a waste truck.
Your first three steps
- Call local event organisers, clubs and councils to see what they currently pay and what units they need
- Get quotes from a licensed liquid waste contractor for servicing, and from suppliers for 5 to 10 units and a trailer
- Get an ABN and public liability insurance, then list your service on a simple website and local community pages
Who pays
Community event organisers, markets, sporting clubs, schools, councils, wedding hosts and people holding large private parties.
How it makes money
A hire fee per unit for the event period, plus delivery and collection fees. Handwash units and extra servicing visits are add-ons.
Skills that help
- Organising bookings and deliveries
- Comfortable with dirty, physical work
- Reliable customer service
- Safe towing and driving
Watch out for
- Public liability insurance that covers hire equipment
- Waste handling rules differ by state, check with your state EPA before doing any pump-out yourself
- Council or event permits may set toilet numbers for events, check with the local council
- Storage space for the units, check council rules if you plan to store them at home
- Weekend-heavy demand, so income can be uneven through the year
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Everything you need to start: event portable toilet and handwash hire
Researched with live web search for Australia: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a portable toilet hire business in Australia?
Startup costs for an event hire fleet are typically around $6,000 to $25,000, depending on fleet size and equipment. These are estimates only, so get quotes for units, delivery gear and insurance before you commit.
How much can a portable toilet hire business earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on how many units you hire out and how many events you serve. Demand is weekend-heavy, so income can be uneven through the year. These figures are estimates.
What rules should I check before hiring out portable toilets?
Waste handling rules differ by state, so check with your state EPA before doing any pump-out yourself. Also check council or event permits that may set toilet numbers, public liability cover for hire equipment, and council rules on storing units at home.
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