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Portable Hand Wash Station Rental

Portable hand wash station rental from $75/mo. Foot-pump or electric, soap and paper towel dispensers. Health Canada compliant for food events.

Portable Hand Wash Station Rental in Canada

Hand wash stations are legally required alongside portable toilets at food-service events and recommended at all outdoor gatherings. Health Canada and provincial health authorities mandate hand washing facilities wherever food is prepared or served outdoors.

Station Types & Pricing

TypeBasinsBest ForMonthly Rate
Single-basin pedal1Pairs with 1–2 toilets$75–$100
Dual-basin pedal2Events, 100–250 guests$100–$150
Quad-basin pedal4Festivals, 500+ guests$150–$200
Premium warm-water2Weddings, corporate events$175–$250

All stations include fresh water tank, waste water tank, soap dispensers, and paper towel holders. Weekly servicing refills water, soap, and towels.

When Are Hand Wash Stations Required?

  • Food truck events — all municipalities require them
  • Farmers' markets — vendor and patron hand washing
  • Construction sites — OHSA requires hand wash near portable toilets
  • Outdoor weddings — guest expectation for running water
  • Public festivals — health permit condition for event licensing

How Many Stations Do You Need?

The general guideline is 1 hand wash station per 4 portable toilets or 1 per 100 guests at food events. For construction, 1 station per work area with portable toilets. ## Compliance and Health Standards

Health inspectors at outdoor events specifically check for adequate hand washing facilities as a condition of food-service permits. Events found without proper hand wash stations face immediate permit revocation and potential fines. In Ontario, Regulation 493/17 under the Health Protection and Promotion Act requires hand washing facilities at any temporary food premise. Similar regulations exist in every Canadian province. Installing hand wash stations isn't just about compliance — it's about protecting your guests and your event's reputation from preventable foodborne illness outbreaks.

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Competitive Pricing

From $125/mo

Delivery

Same-Day

Coverage

49 Cities

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Portable Hand Wash Station

Portable hand wash stations provide standalone handwashing facilities with fresh running water, soap dispensers, and paper towel holders — deployed wherever hand hygiene is required but permanent plumbing is unavailable. Available in single-basin, dual-basin, and quad-basin configurations, these stations serve construction sites, outdoor food events, festival grounds, agricultural operations, and any location where provincial health regulations mandate handwashing access. ## Specifications & Construction Each station contains a freshwater tank (typically 20 to 35 gallons depending on configuration), a foot-pump or hands-free pedal mechanism that delivers water without touching faucet handles, liquid soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, and a separate grey water containment tank. The foot-pump design is critical for food safety compliance — Health Canada guidelines and provincial health authorities require hands-free operation at handwashing stations adjacent to food preparation and service areas. Ontario's Health Protection and Promotion Act, BC's Food Safety Act, and Quebec's regulations enforced by MAPAQ all specify hand-washing availability at outdoor food events. ## Canadian Regulatory Compliance Single-basin stations are compact enough to place beside each portable toilet cluster or at the entrance to a food vendor area. Dual-basin and quad-basin configurations accommodate higher traffic volumes — a quad-basin station handles up to 200 hand-washes per fill. For large festivals and multi-day events, water delivery service can be scheduled to keep tanks full without relocating the station. Grey water is collected in a sealed containment tank and pumped out during regular portable toilet servicing visits. ## Servicing & Maintenance Construction sites regulated under the Canada Labour Code and provincial OHS acts benefit from hand wash stations positioned at break areas, first aid stations, and near portable toilet clusters. While hand sanitizer dispensers in standard portable toilets provide baseline hand hygiene, running water and soap deliver superior cleaning — particularly important for workers handling concrete, adhesives, or hazardous materials. ## Pricing & Delivery Monthly rental for hand wash stations ranges from **$75** to **$200** depending on basin count and service frequency. Event rentals for weekend deployment run **$75** to **$150** per station. Servicing includes freshwater tank refilling, soap and paper towel restocking, grey water pump-out, and sanitization of all surfaces. Hand wash stations are frequently bundled with portable toilet orders at discounted package rates. For winter use, heated hand wash stations with insulated water tanks and anti-freeze line protection are available at **$125** to **$250** per month, ensuring running water availability even in sub-zero conditions across the Prairies and Northern Ontario. ADA/AODA-compliant hand wash stations with lowered basin heights and wheelchair-accessible foot pump placement are available for sites requiring barrier-free handwashing access alongside accessible portable toilets.

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