The Portland Loo®: A Unique Solution to a Universal Problem.

DESIGNED FOR EVERY CITY, BY THE CITY

A modern design originally focused on function and durability, The Portland Loo® is a sleek, freestanding, public restroom designed to deter criminal activity and meld into its surrounding environment. Wherever you go or whatever city you're visiting, people love the look of The Portland Loo®.

Open safety-grating
Anti-graffiti walls
Discourages crime
Handicap accessible
Interchangeable components

THE PORTLAND LOO® IS FOR YOU

So durable, it’s almost indestructible. An elegant design that’s also inexpensive. Promotes safety, while allowing for privacy. Discourages lingering and crime inside. Proven durable by the City of Portland.

City Managers

You'll love how this city toilet was actually designed by city staff.

Landscape Architects

This sleek freestanding restroom fits right into any city backdrop.

Non-Profits

The Loo is fully tested and pre-assembled from the factory.

Transit Planners

Each solar-powered kiosk is easy to clean, with open grating to deter crime.

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WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING

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John Metcalfe Published in Bloomberg
09.07.2022

"For the residents of Portland, Ore., taking a whiz in a public toilet is not just a matter of necessity. It’s an act of civic...

“For the residents of Portland, Ore., taking a whiz in a public toilet is not just a matter of necessity. It’s an act of civic pride.
That’s because the city is home to the Portland Loo, a unique, patented outdoor bathroom that inspires such worship in its fanbase you’d think that Steve Jobs himself had designed it.”
01/23/2012

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Katherine Fung Published in Gothamist
03.06.2022

"There are two things about this toilet that are interesting. First of all, the sink is outside. So that sort of encourages people not to...

“There are two things about this toilet that are interesting. First of all, the sink is outside. So that sort of encourages people not to spend a lot of time inside.
And, really intriguingly, inside of a Portland Loo there is a blue light. That means, if you go in there and try to find a vein to shoot up, you won’t find one. “

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Curt C. Yelp Review
02.03.2022

Portland Loo! This is such a clutch restroom! It's so conveniently located, right on the roundabout that goes around the Torch of Friendship, downtown San...

Portland Loo!
This is such a clutch restroom! It’s so conveniently located, right on the roundabout that goes around the Torch of Friendship, downtown San Antonio. It’s located right off the Riverwalk, at one of the busiest street corners in downtown. If you’re just cruising downtown, and don’t wanna have to pay to go buy something at some shop, or feel guilty about going into one of the many hotels around here, this is a fantastic solution!

Jen Bell, Downtown Eugene Merchants co-president Published in The Register Guard
12.14.2021

"Not only does it support access to a basic human need for all members of our community, it supports visitation by families and takes the...

“Not only does it support access to a basic human need for all members of our community, it supports visitation by families and takes the burden of providing this service off private businesses”

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Mayor Roxann Wedegartner Greenfield, Massachusetts
11.18.2021

“It’s a very safe, very healthy, very easy public toilet to maintain.”

“It’s a very safe, very healthy, very easy public toilet to maintain.”

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Staff Writer Published in Gridwise
06.08.2021

"In Oregon, the City of Portland is doing its best to serve a toilet-starved public by providing what it calls, The Portland Loo. And here’s...

“In Oregon, the City of Portland is doing its best to serve a toilet-starved public by providing what it calls, The Portland Loo.
And here’s some great news: These sleek-looking, free-standing bathrooms are spreading not only throughout Portlandia, but across the country. Portland officials have been enterprising enough to offer them to other municipal governments, so more of us can have a place to go.”

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Whether you're interested in bringing a Loo to your community, installing it properly, or maintaining it for long-term use, our courses provide step-by-step guidance.

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THE PORTLAND
LOO® PETITIONS

A petition is a formal request signed by community members to advocate for installing The Portland Loo® in their city.