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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
As a locally owned and operated company, Texas Outhouse is a big supporter of the Houston Astros. We are proud of the 2017 World Series champions and we are looking forward to watching the Astros in the 2018 MLB Playoffs. We are also proud that our company was commissioned to provide services at Minute Maid […]
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set sanitation standards for providing sanitary portable toilets for workers at your job site. These recommendations can be grouped in the following categories: Adequate and readily accessible facilities Minimum requirement Proper basic functions Handwashing station Servicing schedule 1. Adequate and Readily Accessible Facilities OSHA is clear that […]
Construction companies are not explicitly required to provide portable women’s restrooms at a construction site. OSHA specifies in their Sanitation standard that “the employer does not have to provide separate toilet facilities for each sex when they will not be occupied by more than one employee at a time, can be locked from the inside, […]
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends establishing a safety and health program at your construction job site. Within your program should be the optimal number of toilets provided for workers. To find the optimal number of toilets, you need to start with the minimum standard required by OSHA. What is the Minimum Standard […]
Following a natural disaster or major storm, your place of business could lose critical functionality such as running water or power. You may even lose access to your building. If you do not have access to water, power, or your building during natural disaster relief efforts, you need to consider setting up camp at your […]
Attention Valued Customers: We will be closed Tuesday, 01/21/25, due to inclement weather. Service should resume on your next scheduled service date. Please email [email protected] with any questions or concerns. Thank you for your patience and stay safe!