Author: Scott Rawson

Managing Director at Instant Toilets & Showers

Scott Rawson is the Managing Director of Instant Products Group, a specialist group of companies that offer portable building solutions, including sea containers, transportable offices, and portable sanitation products. With more than 20 years of experience in various management positions and a finalist in the WA Business News 40 under 40 awards in 2013, Scott is a highly motivated entrepreneur that has a passion for designing products to suit the needs of individual markets.
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Why Large Events Use Toilet Blocks for Sanitation Facilities

If you’re planning a large event, sanitation is one of the first things that can make or break the experience. When crowds hit the thousands, toilets suddenly become critical infrastructure. Get it wrong and you end up with queues, unhappy guests, and constant servicing headaches. Get it right and the entire event runs smoother. At […]

Liquid waste service truck from Instant Toilets & Showers pumping out a modular waste tank at a construction site with portable toilets in the background.

How Does an Integrated Waste Tank Work for Portable Toilets & Showers?

Portable toilets and showers are designed to work almost anywhere. Construction sites, festivals, remote projects, and temporary facilities all rely on them. But behind every unit is a system that manages the most important part of sanitation, which is waste. At Instant Toilets & Showers, we work with a range of waste management solutions designed […]

Accessible portable toilet by Instant Toilets & Showers with AS1428 compliant signage and braille.

The Ultimate Guide to Our Accessible Toilets

Portable toilets serve a purpose, but standard units don’t always meet accessibility requirements. Without the right features in place, you risk safety issues, failed compliance checks and excluding members of your workforce or community. Across public events, construction sites, government projects and shared spaces, disabled accessible toilets are a legal requirement under AS1428 and the […]

What Happens to the Waste? Drainage Requirements for Portable Toilets

Portable toilets are built to be quick, practical solutions for sites and events that don’t have permanent amenities. What often gets overlooked is the infrastructure working behind the scenes. Waste and wastewater don’t simply disappear. They need to be stored, drained, transported, and disposed of in line with strict environmental and council requirements. Portable toilet […]

Portable Toilet Planning Mistakes

Portable Toilet Planning Mistakes to Avoid

It’s easy to overlook the toilets. But when something goes wrong, everyone notices… and by then it’s usually too late to fix. At Instant Toilets & Showers, we’ve supported thousands of major events, sites, and emergency setups, and we’ve seen the damage poor planning can cause. From fines and shutdowns to complaints and bad press, […]

Portable toilets supplied by Instant Toilets & Showers set up for a public event in Perth, showcasing compliant and hygienic sanitation hire solutions.

How to Avoid Public Health Risks when Hiring Portable Toilets

Portable toilets play a critical role in maintaining hygiene and public health at events, worksites, and community projects across Western Australia. But when they’re not properly serviced, cleaned, or managed, they can quickly become a source of health risk, spreading harmful bacteria and creating unsafe conditions for users and nearby environments. That’s why the Department […]

Six Star VIP luxury portable toilet set up outside a private home in Perth for an engagement party, ideal for premium event hire.

When Should You Upgrade From Standard to Luxury Toilets?

Our Five Star portable toilets are a dependable choice that are practical, durable, and well-suited to a wide range of events and work sites. But as expectations grow, so too does the need to create a more elevated experience. Whether it’s a black-tie wedding, a VIP zone at a festival, or a community event with […]