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Hand Wash Station Rental in Bethlehem, PA
Portable hand wash station rental for food vendors, festivals, crews and clinics in Bethlehem and the Lehigh Valley. The PolyJohn Bravo has two foot-pump sinks, soap, paper towels and a 22-gallon fresh tank, no hose or power needed.
Calls answered live during business hours. Quote requests get a callback within 30 minutes, Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM.
- Deliver to me?On its own or with any toilet unit, across our whole service area.
- When?Same-day before noon Mon–Sat; rides on the same truck as your toilets.
- Right unit?One Bravo per 10 toilet units (PSAI), and one at every temporary food stand (Bethlehem Health Bureau).
- Cleaning?Delivered full with 350 washes of water. Weekly refill and gray-water pump-out on 28-day rentals.
- Cost?From $95 per weekend or $85 per 28 days (delivery included when it ships with a toilet), before 6% PA tax.
What comes with a hand wash station rental?
A hand wash station rental includes the PolyJohn Bravo two-sink unit, a full 22-gallon fresh-water fill (about 350 washes), two soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers stocked with 1,000 towels, a 24-gallon gray-water tank, delivery and pickup within 15 miles when it rides with a toilet unit, and weekly refill and pump-out on 28-day rentals.
- 26.5 inWidth
- 21.5 inDepth
- 62 inHeight
- 70 lbEmpty / 254 lb full
- 22 galFresh water
- 24 galGray water
- 2 sinksFoot pumps
- ~350Washes per fill
Specs from PolyJohn's Bravo page.
When does Bethlehem require a hand wash station?
Bethlehem requires a functioning hand-washing station at every temporary food facility licensed by the City Bureau of Health, which covers festival food stands, church picnics selling food, and catered public events. The station needs running water, soap, paper towels and a wastewater container. OSHA 1926.51(f) requires washing facilities on construction sites, and OSHA 1928.110 requires one hand-washing facility per 20 field workers in agriculture.
| Setting | Rule | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Food vendor at a Bethlehem event | Hand-washing station with running water; sanitizer alone not acceptable | City of Bethlehem Health Bureau |
| Temporary food facility anywhere in PA | Sink or basin for handwashing with warm water, soap, towels | PA Dept. of Agriculture |
| Construction site | Washing facilities for employees | OSHA 1926.51(f) |
| Farm field crew of 11+ | 1 toilet and 1 handwashing facility per 20 workers within a quarter-mile walk | OSHA 1928.110 |
| Any event cluster | 1 station per 1–10 units, 2 for 11–20, 3 for 21–30 | PSAI chart |
Those are the legal minimums. Our recommendation for food events is one Bravo per food line plus one per 10 toilets, because the vendor line and the restroom line form in different places.
How much does a hand wash station cost in Bethlehem?
A Bravo hand wash station costs $95 for a weekend event or $85 per 28-day cycle when it is delivered with a toilet unit, and $145 per weekend on its own because it takes a dedicated trip. Weekly refill and gray-water pump-out are included on 28-day rentals; a mid-event refill is $35. Pennsylvania sales tax of 6% applies.
Hand wash station questions
Do I need a hand wash station if the porta potty has hand sanitizer?
For a food event in Bethlehem, yes. The City of Bethlehem Bureau of Health requires a functioning hand-washing station with running water, soap, paper towels and a wastewater container at every temporary food facility, and states that hand sanitizer alone is not acceptable. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture's temporary food license guideline says the same statewide. For a crew or a family party, sanitizer is enough.
How many people can wash their hands before it runs out?
About 350 washes per fill. The Bravo holds 22 gallons of fresh water and 24 gallons of gray water, and each foot-pump stroke dispenses 2 ounces. We deliver it full, and a refill mid-event is $35.
Does the hand wash station need water or electric?
No. It is self-contained: foot pumps move water from the fresh tank to the sinks and gray water drains into the lower tank. Place it on level ground within reach of the toilets and the food area.
Can the hand wash station be used in winter?
Down to about 25°F with the antifreeze mix we add from December through February. Below that the pumps can freeze. For Christkindlmarkt-style winter vendor areas, a heated restroom trailer with sinks is the better option.
Is there a cheaper option than a separate hand wash station?
Often, yes. A deluxe flushing unit with the sink inside costs less than a standard unit plus a Bravo and takes one trailer slot. The trade-off is throughput: a Bravo serves two people at once outside the toilet, which matters at a food line.
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