Mobile Hand Washing Trailers

Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department has two mobile hand washing units that are available free of charge for use at public community events. The units are also available for use at private events for a moderate fee.

The mobile hand washing units consist of a self-contained trailer with at least two sinks, soap and paper towels and are a wonderful way to provide reliable hand washing at any community event.

The units are particularly appropriate for events that where food is served, portable restrooms are provided or petting zoos or other activities involving the handling of animals are offered.

In order to provide a hand washing trailer at your event the following amenities are required:
A potable (drinkable) water source within 100 feet of the location where the trailer will be parked. For example, water from a sink with a threaded faucet inside a building or a spigot on the outside of a building.

A location to dispose of the wastewater within 100 feet of the trailer. Wastewater from the hand washing trailer must be disposed of into an approved sewage disposal system. For example, a plumbed mop sink or a manhole that drains to the sewer system. Wastewater cannot be disposed on the street, on the grass, down a storm drain or in a portable toilet.

Our staff will drop off and pick up trailer at pre-arranged times, but is unable to stay for the duration of your event.

To schedule a hand washing trailer for your event please call (253) 798-6460 or submit your request here.