Mobile Toilets in Muping District, Yantai

Muping District in Yantai has established a complementary system of smart upgrades and traditional services for mobile toilets and public sanitation facilities, with a focus on advancing the construction of smart rest stations and optimizing traditional mobile toilet rental services.

I. Smart Rest Station Construction: Functional Integration and Model Innovation
Since 2025, Muping District has accelerated the deployment of smart rest stations, forming a public service network covering multiple scenarios. Shenzhen Qiansheng Wuyou Company launched its fourth AI-powered smart rest station on Yangma Island in June 2025, adopting a 'business-supported toilet' model. By incorporating commercial facilities such as vending machines and smart health check-up devices, the station covers its operational costs and provides free public services to the government. The station integrates ten major functional modules:

• Smart Basic Services: Equipped with odor monitoring systems, environmental adjustment devices, and water dispensers to optimize air quality and temperature/humidity in real-time;
• Diversified Special Features: Built-in shared power banks, shared umbrellas, and other convenience facilities to meet tourists' emergency needs;
• Digital Management Platform: Analyzes pedestrian flow patterns through an environmental monitoring cloud platform to predict service peaks (e.g., the new rest station on Yangma Island served up to 1,420 people in a single day, with toilet/water/charging needs accounting for 78%).
  The first batch of smart rest stations has been put into operation at Yige Square and the long-distance bus station, featuring factory-prefabricated integrated structures with insulation, sterilization, and deodorization functions. Internally, they are equipped with a 5-in-1 quality monitoring smart screen, three unisex toilet stalls, one men's urinal, and one third toilet, along with an automatic aroma system and SOS emergency call system, operating for an average of 12.5 hours daily (7:30 AM - 8:00 PM).

II. Traditional Mobile Toilet Rental: Scenario-Based Services and Standardized Management
For outdoor events, construction sites, and disaster emergency scenarios, Muping District offers modular mobile toilet rental services. The service process includes:

• Needs Assessment: Determining equipment models (e.g., flush or non-flush types) and quantities based on estimated foot traffic, usage duration, and installation site conditions;
• Transportation and Installation: Utilizing lightweight materials to construct independent units, with some models equipped with wheeled chassis for rapid deployment;
• Functional Guarantees: Flush toilets are connected to small water tanks, while non-flush toilets rely on biodegradable materials or chemical treatments to control odors, all integrated with water storage devices, waste collection systems, and ventilation facilities.
  The rental agreement specifies service duration, equipment specifications, installation location, and maintenance frequency, with costs covering equipment usage, transportation, installation, and periodic maintenance services.

III. Addressing Public Sanitation Challenges on Yangma Island: Smart Solutions to Fill Gaps
As a popular tourist destination, Yangma Island has long faced difficulties in accessing toilets (with only two public toilets across the island, far below national scenic area standards). During the 2025 music festival, service shortcomings were exposed, with queues lasting up to 40 minutes and delayed cleaning of temporary mobile toilets. The newly inaugurated smart rest station significantly improves service efficiency and alleviates peak-hour pressure through dynamic capacity expansion (e.g., increasing toilet stall numbers) and intelligent scheduling (e.g., real-time usage monitoring), providing a model for upgrading public sanitation facilities in tourist attractions.