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What Are Chemical Toilets?

Chemical toilets (or portable toilets) play an important role in today’s increasingly mobile world where access to fixed-location restrooms is often times not available. Consider these events that benefit from access to chemical toilets: Outdoor concerts and special events Marathons, races, and walks Sporting events and recreational activities Weddings and outdoor parties Neighborhood rallies, fairs, […]

A Well-Earned Construction Safety Recognition for Our Team!

In 2018, our company made a conscientious effort to elevate our commitment to safety. While we already had a strong safety culture, we wanted to take the next step by implementing a new safety program led by our new Safety Manager, Jessica Flores. We know that a safety program is only as good as the […]

How to Choose a Portable Restroom for Your Event

Texas Outhouse was proud to provide portable toilets for the 2019 Chevron Houston Marathon in January. Our team worked closely with marathon staff members to plan for the optimal portable toilets and to ensure a quality experience for each marathon runner and supporter. When choosing portable restrooms for events, it’s important to plan ahead and […]

Who Invented Porta Potties and Other Interesting Portable Toilet Facts

Porta potties have a long, interesting history starting from very specific use to now becoming part of every-day life at job sites, outdoor gatherings, and sporting events. One of the first recorded uses of a portable toilet was in England hundreds of years ago. The solution for a portable facility even extended to the Royal […]

Christmas Party 2018: Employees of the Year Recognized!

In late December, our company enjoyed a fantastic Christmas party at our Houston facility celebrating our team and the many blessings that we enjoy. The gathering of Gainsborough Waste and Texas Outhouse team members was a fitting conclusion to one of the most rewarding years in company history. The Christmas party included recognition for employees […]

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Texas Outhouse Expanding Luxury Restroom Trailer Service Area

One of our company’s most popular service offerings is our luxury restroom trailers. We have supported thousands of events in the Greater Houston area by providing clean, comfortable luxury restroom trailers to patrons. Now, we are expanding our reach beyond Greater Houston to popular cities and regions throughout Texas and even across the state border […]

Announcing Our New Safety Manager

Gainsborough Waste and Texas Outhouse are proud to announce the hiring of our new safety manager, Jessica Flores, to build on our company’s commitment to safety. Jessica brings a decade of experience in transportation logistics to our company. In her new role, she will enhance our driver safety program and develop other safety programs to […]

Gainsborough Waste & Texas Outhouse Is Awarded High-Profile Houston Contracts

Gainsborough Waste and Texas Outhouse are proud to announce that our company has won waste service contracts supporting three official government entities in the Greater Houston area. As part of a three-year, multi-million dollar deal, Gainsborough Waste and Texas Outhouse will provide official waste services for the City of Houston, Harris County, and METRO. “This […]

What is the Chemical Used in Portable Toilets?

The effectiveness of a portable toilet is dependent on a blue chemical known as a deodorizer. The chemical found in portable toilets helps reduce the smell and spread of bacteria in the contained space. How Does the Chemical Address Smell in a Portable Toilet? The chemical acts as a deodorizer or masking agent to reduce […]