Mobile Toilets in Old City Renovation
Mobile toilets are key facilities for addressing temporary toilet needs during old city renovation, featuring rapid deployment, environmental protection, hygiene, and flexibility in adapting to construction scenarios as core advantages.

I. Necessity: Dual Demands of Construction Duration and Site Limitations
Old city renovation involves building demolition, reconstruction, and resident relocation, with long construction durations and significant personnel turnover. For example, the 2025 old city renovation project in Xiaogan City has an average daily workforce of over 3,000 people. Traditional fixed toilets cannot be erected promptly, whereas mobile toilets can be installed within 1-3 days (1-3 days in Wuhan and 1-2 days in Xiaogan), saving over 60% in construction time compared to traditional toilets. Additionally, construction sites often require layout adjustments due to progress changes, and mobile toilets can be flexibly relocated to avoid construction obstructions caused by fixed facilities.
II. Core Advantages: Environmental Protection, Safety, and Cost-Effectiveness
- Environmental Protection Technology: Utilizes water circulation treatment (only 3 liters per flush) or packaged design, with fecal waste regularly transported via remote monitoring systems, complying with municipal environmental protection standards. For instance, the Xiaogan project achieves real-time scheduling of fecal waste transportation through a smart management platform.
- Safety and Durability: The main body is constructed from corrosion-resistant steel and non-slip flooring, suitable for humid environments, equipped with handrails and non-slip features, with a service life of 8-10 years.
- Cost-Effectiveness: Avoids the costs associated with demolishing and rebuilding fixed toilets, with resources that can be recycled. For long-term projects, choosing upgraded models with water and electricity connections can further reduce costs.
III. Application Scenarios and Service Standards
- Construction Sites: Allocate one toilet per 50 people as a standard, with full coverage for work sites with over 10 people, and increase reserve quantities during peak periods.
- Community Transition Period: Provide supporting facilities for temporary relocation sites during demolition to ensure basic living needs for residents.
- Emergency Scenarios: For example, over 200 mobile toilets were deployed during the 2024 flood prevention efforts in Xiaogan to support the operation of flood prevention material storage points.
Service Recommendations: Prioritize selecting reputable service providers that offer regular cleaning, maintenance, and emergency replacement services, and verify their municipal sanitation service qualifications.
IV. Market Trends and Product Selection
The rental market in Wuhan saw an 18% year-on-year growth in 2023, with Xiaogan establishing a long-term mechanism of "mobile toilets + smart management." In terms of products, the ht-023 eco-friendly mobile toilet from Hengtai Sanitation in Cangzhou, Hebei, supports water circulation and microbial degradation technologies, with an applicable temperature range of -30°C to 40°C, priced starting at ¥7,500.00. It is suitable for long-term use in cold northern regions or large-scale projects. When renting or purchasing, adjust quantities dynamically based on project duration (choose standard models for short-term projects and upgraded models for long-term ones) and pedestrian traffic.




