Handwash and portable toilet starter hire

Event organisers, parish councils, sports clubs, wedding hosts, small builders and landscapers.

A hire fee per unit for a set period (a day, a weekend or a week), plus delivery and collection charges. Extra servicing visits can be charged separately.

• Reliable and good at planning deliveries
• Comfortable with dirty, physical work
• Clear communication with customers

• Toilet waste and handwash waste water need correct handling and disposal, so check waste carrier registration with the environment agency for your nation (England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland)
• Check with your local water company whether you need permission to dispose of waste at a given site
• Public liability insurance, and cover for your stock while it is on hire or in storage
• Check whether your van or trailer is suitable and insured for carrying this equipment
• Storage space for units, which may need landlord or council permission if kept at home
• Demand is seasonal and weather dependent, so expect quiet winter months

Estimated startup costs for a starter hire stock are typically around £3,000 to £12,000, depending on how many units you buy and the van or trailer you use to deliver them.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around £700 to £3,500, depending on how many events and jobs you book. The estimates assume at least about 8 hours a week, and demand may be seasonal.

Check waste carrier registration with the environment agency for your nation, and how toilet and handwash waste must be handled and disposed of. Also check with your local water company about disposal, plus public liability insurance and vehicle suitability.