Early Shantou Outdoor Portable Toilets

In the early days, Shantou's outdoor portable toilets were primarily eco-friendly, integrated with the layout of fixed public toilets, and gradually developed rental and customized service models. The following elaborates on these aspects from three perspectives: technical types, public toilet planning, and service models.

1. Technical Types: Eco-Friendly Toilets as the Mainstream
In the early days, outdoor portable toilets in Shantou widely adopted eco-friendly technologies to meet the demands of urban streets, tourist attractions, and outdoor work sites. Foam-flush eco-toilets reduced odors by covering waste with foam while minimizing water usage; microbial eco-toilets utilized microbial decomposition technology for harmless treatment, eliminating the need for traditional sewage pipes. These toilets not only addressed temporary sanitation needs but also reduced environmental pollution, aligning with contemporary environmental policies. For example, the waterless, packaged portable toilets provided by Shanghai Changjiu Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd. encapsulated waste with biodegradable materials, suitable for sites without water sources or sewage facilities.

2. Public Toilet Planning: A Combined Fixed and Mobile Approach
In the early planning of the East Coast New City in the Overseas Chinese Experimental Zone, a complementary layout strategy of fixed and mobile public toilets was adopted. The Xinjin District No. 1 and No. 2 mobile public toilets, as the initial installations, primarily served daily pedestrian traffic; while holiday-specific mobile public toilets at locations like the Kite Flying Field (e.g., 15 additional units installed around 2023) were dynamically adjusted to meet peak demands during holidays. This model not only avoided the high construction costs of fixed public toilets but also flexibly responded to fluctuations in pedestrian traffic, reflecting the practical considerations of early urban planning.

3. Service Models: Parallel Rental and Customization Services
Around 2021, companies such as Shanghai Changjiu Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd. began offering mobile toilet rental services in Shantou, covering sites like construction sites, exhibitions, and music festivals, with product types including flush-type and waterless, packaged models to meet sanitation needs in various scenarios. Additionally, companies like Jinhua Xin'an Steel Structure Engineering Co., Ltd. provided customized mobile toilet services, designing dimensions, materials, and functional modules according to customer requirements. This service could be traced back to the early days of their mobile home and container businesses, reflecting the early market's response to personalized demands.

Note: Since the time frame of 'early days' is not specified, the above information primarily reflects the development status of outdoor portable toilets in Shantou in the early 2020s. For earlier historical data (e.g., before 2010), further consultation of local chronicles or industry archives is required.