Vacuum toilets for sporting events 06 August 2025 Our latest guide examines the role of portable vacuum toilets for sporting events, and how they benefit organisers and attendees alike. What is a vacuum toilet? Vacuum toilets do not operate with a traditional flushing system. Instead, they use vacuum technology to remove waste from the toilet bowl. A luxury vacuum toilet is part of the luxury portable toilet range, that is housed in a self-contained unit, and is available to hire for a wide variety of public events. The benefits of portable vacuum toilets for event organisers As the eco-friendly new kid on the block, vacuum toilet pods have many benefits for the event organiser. Water saving – using just 0.8-1.0 litre of water per flush, vacuum toilets save up to 90% water each time they are used, compared to a flushing loo. Chemical-free – vacuum toilets are 100% chemical-free as they do not use waste water for flushing that has to have chemicals added to maintain hygiene levels. Remain in continuous service – event organisers run the risk of disgruntled attendees who are faced with toilet facilities that are out of order for servicing and emptying. Vacuum toilets can be emptied in just 3 minutes which allows them to stay open with no downtime. The benefits of vacuum toilets for event attendees Minimum queueing – you’re at an event and desperate for the loo but you don’t want to miss any of the action stuck in a queue for the loos. With vacuum toilets, you won’t have to! The shorter cycles mean more users can pass through in the same amount of time, freeing up the loos for people to use them. Constantly flowing traffic keeps queues down. More hygienic – splashback from the water in flushing toilets spreads bacteria like wildfire. As vacuum toilets use no water, there is zero risk of splashback, which reduces the risk of disease. Why vacuum toilets are perfect for sporting events As user traffic is generally free-flowing through the vacuum pods, they are perfectly suited to high footfall sports events or large-scale events like motor racing and rugby fixtures which attract massive crowds. At Fortis Hire, we regularly supply our vacuum toilet pods to the Silverstone F1 event, the Moto GP and Silverstone Classic, as well as the European and Premiership Rugby Championship Saracens Rugby Club. Our vacuum toilet pods have been designed with advanced waste storage systems, necessitating much less frequent servicing, and therefore reduced amounts of time when the toilets are out of action. Vacuum toilet pods from Fortis Hire At Fortis Hire, our vacuum pods form part of our luxury toilet range and consist of luxury vacuum male pods, luxury vacuum female pods, and luxury vacuum urinal pods. The lightweight pods require a 16-amp, 240V electricity supply and installation via forklift. The male and female pods have ceramic toilets and basins with hot and cold running water and luxury toiletries, while the vacuum urinal features ceramic urinals and a hand sanitising system. If you are an environmentally-conscious sports event organiser who wants to keep spectators happy at your next event, call the team today on 01525 643850. Alternatively, email some event details to sales@fortishire.co.uk Categories Advice & Information Events Planning