Zhejiang Public Toilets and Mobile Toilets

There are various types of mobile public toilet practices and services in Zhejiang Province to meet the needs of different scenarios.

I. Fixed-Location Mobile Landscape Public Toilets
The mobile landscape public toilet at the intersection of Qianchao Road and Sanxin Road on the Qiantang River embankment in Hangzhou is a typical example. Imported from Xiamen by the Jianggan District Urban Management Bureau and built in cooperation with Sijiqing Street, this toilet opened on June 29, 2019, and is the first movable landscape public toilet in Hangzhou. Its core feature lies in factory-produced as a whole and then installed on-site by crane. It only requires connection to pipelines to be put into use, and its location can be adjusted later according to needs, significantly reducing renovation costs. The interior is fully equipped with basic facilities such as urinals, squat toilets, and sinks, and integrates intelligent functions: automatic music playback when the door is closed to enhance the user experience, automatic flushing when the door is opened to reduce contact contamination, and an odor removal and sterilization system to ensure a hygienic environment. Additionally, there are signs around the toilet, and during the pilot period, it was open from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily, balancing practicality and aesthetics.

II. Temporary Mobile Toilets
These toilets are often set up by construction parties according to temporary needs, such as the mobile toilet in the parking lot of Linpu Town, Xiaoshan District. Although their facilities are relatively complete, management has been inadequate, with instances of the toilets being locked. The local government has stated that it will standardize management methods to ensure the usability and service continuity of such toilets, avoiding resource idleness or usage obstacles.

III. Mobile Toilet Rental Services
Zhejiang Province offers mobile toilet rental services covering multiple scenarios, suitable for temporary or mobile needs such as marathons, concerts, music festivals, and construction sites. The range of rental products is extensive, including mobile toilets for epidemic prevention centers, portable mobile toilets, outdoor mobile toilets, eco-friendly mobile toilets, vacuum mobile toilets, construction site mobile toilets, foldable mobile toilets, large mobile toilets, and simple mobile toilets. These toilets can be flexibly selected based on usage scenarios, the number of users, and environmental requirements. For example, eco-friendly toilets use water-saving or waterless technologies, construction site toilets emphasize durability, and foldable toilets are convenient for transportation and rapid deployment, meeting differentiated needs in various scenarios.

In summary, Zhejiang's mobile public toilet system has constructed solutions covering daily use, temporary emergencies, and large-scale events through three major approaches: fixed-location innovation, temporary facility standardization, and flexible rental services, demonstrating a balance between functionality and adaptability.