Application for Public or Mobile Toilets

Applications for public or mobile toilets should be made based on specific scenarios and needs, in accordance with relevant regulations and examples, as detailed below:

I. Applicant Types and Scenarios

1. Resident Applications
   Suitable for scenarios where there is a lack of fixed public toilets in the vicinity of communities. For example, residents may propose the installation of mobile toilets on vacant land near their residential areas, specifying their needs (such as inconvenience during nighttime in summer, usage requirements for the elderly and children) and emphasizing the flexibility of mobile toilets (which can be relocated based on seasons or events). Applications should clearly justify the reasonableness of the proposed location to avoid disrupting residents' daily lives.

2. Unit Applications
   Applicable to scenarios where public toilet facilities are insufficient around units. Units need to submit a written application stating the number of toilets to be leased, the lease term (e.g., X years), the proposed location, and maintenance commitments. For instance, a certain unit once applied to lease X mobile toilets, promising to strictly adhere to the lease agreement and ensure the normal use and regular maintenance of the facilities.

3. Government Procurement Projects
   Suitable for scenarios with large-scale public toilet needs. For example, the Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau of Jiaocheng District, Ningde City, once procured 5 mobile toilets through competitive negotiation, with a budget of 1.3 million yuan. The selected locations included Jingtai Mountain North Road Entrance, Shugang Road, etc., with some being small unisex toilets and the rest being standard configurations. Such projects need to clearly specify the budget, quantity, location, and configuration requirements.

II. Location Selection and Planning Principles

According to the "Urban Public Toilet Management Measures," the selection of public toilet locations should adhere to the following principles:

• Easily Identifiable: Convenient for the public to quickly locate, such as near main roads or areas with high pedestrian traffic.
• Convenient for Disposal and Transportation: Close to sewage pipelines or equipped with mechanical pumping conditions to ensure efficient fecal disposal.
• Environmentally Harmonious: The appearance of newly constructed public toilets should be consistent with the architectural style of the surrounding area to avoid being out of place.
• Water-based Toilets Preferred: Prioritize the use of water-flush toilets to reduce odors and pollution.

For example, when procuring mobile toilets, Jiaocheng District, Ningde City, considered both tourist traffic (such as at Jingtai Mountain Scenic Area) and residents' needs (such as in Lankou Village), and specified that some toilets would be small unisex units to adapt to different scenarios.

III. Management and Maintenance Responsibilities

The management responsibilities for public toilets should be clearly delineated:

• Public Toilets on Main and Secondary Urban Roads: Maintained by units designated by the government's environmental sanitation department.
• Leased Mobile Toilets: The lessee (such as a unit or community) is responsible for daily maintenance, ensuring the cleanliness and proper functioning of the facilities.

For example, when applying for mobile toilets, units need to promise to regularly clean and inspect the equipment to avoid sanitation issues caused by poor management.