Scenic Area Movable Public Toilet
A scenic area movable public toilet is a public sanitation facility with characteristics such as mobility, modularity, and ease of transportation, suitable for places like scenic spots.
I. Basic Composition and Material Development
A scenic area movable public toilet generally consists of a fecal sewage storage tank (or disposal unit), flooring, sanitary ware, walls, washing facilities, water tanks, roofs, and moving devices. Its materials have evolved from wood to fiberglass-reinforced plastic and polyethylene. The frame is welded from national standard steel, and the surface is covered with anti-corrosion and fire-resistant materials such as color-coated steel plates or carved panels, with a service life of over 20 years.
II. Classification by Structure and Moving Method
In terms of structural form, it can be divided into single-unit structures (independent units) and composite structures (multi-unit combinations). In terms of moving method, it can be classified as lifting/handling types (requiring external equipment for movement) and powered/trailer types (with built-in power or capable of being towed for transportation). For example, powered toilets can be quickly deployed to remote scenic spots via vehicle traction.
III. Types of Sewage Treatment Technologies
- Circulating Water Flush Type: Equipped with intermittent aerobic and anaerobic treatment units, biological strains are added, and the biological membrane technology is used to accelerate the decomposition of fecal sewage. The treated water can be recycled for flushing, achieving a water-saving rate of over 80%.
- Dry Packing Type: Without a water flushing device, excrement is collected by biodegradable plastic bags. After use, the bags are automatically replaced and collected for centralized treatment, suitable for water-scarce or ecologically sensitive areas.
- Water Flush and Waterless Suction Types: The former relies on a water source for flushing, while the latter reduces odors through vacuum suction but requires regular cleaning of the storage tank.
IV. Innovative Applications and Controversial Cases
"Tidal toilets" feature gender-neutral stalls and use movable signs or lockable sliding doors to dynamically adjust the ratio of male and female stalls based on real-time foot traffic, effectively alleviating the problem of women waiting in line for toilets. However, in Huizhou West Lake Scenic Spot in Guangdong Province, there was a privacy controversy due to the signs being freely adjustable. Later, fixed slot-type doorplates were adopted to ensure security.
V. Price and Configuration Reference
Based on market information in July 2026, the price of an integrated movable toilet increases with the number of stalls: 5,000 yuan for a single-stall type, 6,000 yuan for a one-male-one-female type, and up to 9,000 yuan for a high-end configuration with three male and three female stalls. It is internally equipped with standard items such as squat toilets, switches, sockets, and ceiling lights. The sewage discharge method is mostly direct drainage, and nationwide logistics delivery is supported.
