What Texas Outhouse does

Texas Outhouse is a Houston-based portable sanitation equipment rental company founded in 1999, operating under the legal name Gainsborough Waste Texas Outhouse. The company rents portable toilets, restroom trailers, handwashing stations, vacuum trucks, and related equipment to construction sites, special events, government and municipal clients, and emergency-response operations across the Greater Houston metro. It holds preferred-vendor status with major Houston venues including NRG Stadium, Minute Maid Park, and the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, and is the only portable toilet operator in Greater Houston operating an on-site PSAI-certified wastewater treatment plant at its 950 McCarty Street facility.

The business operates a multi-product fleet spanning standard portable restrooms, ADA-compliant and high-rise-construction-specific units (lift-eye, elevator-equipped), handwashing stations, restroom trailers, vacuum trucks, and — through its sister Gainsborough Waste operation — dumpsters and compactors. A sub-brand, Luxury Event Trailers, addresses the premium wedding and corporate event segment. Distribution is local: service routes, fleet maintenance, and waste processing are concentrated in the Houston metro, with the on-site treatment plant enabling direct discharge/treatment that competitors must outsource. The company is privately held by the Carl family and employs approximately 150 people across both the portable sanitation and Gainsborough Waste dumpster/compactor lines.

Revenue mechanics are rental-based: short-term event rentals, long-term construction-site rentals, and contracted preferred-vendor servicing for stadiums and large venues, supplemented by waste hauling and disposal fees. Pricing varies by unit type, duration, servicing frequency, and site logistics (e.g., high-rise delivery). Go-to-market is a mix of direct sales to construction contractors, venue/event organizer contracts, municipal procurement (supported by Hire Houston First designation achieved in 2018), and emergency-response deployment. There are no disclosed funding rounds, M&A activity, or external investors; the business is family-owned and operationally self-funded.

Name

Texas Outhouse

Legal name

Gainsborough Waste Texas Outhouse

Website

https://texasouthouse.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Texas Outhouse is a Houston-based portable sanitation equipment rental company founded in 1999, serving construction sites, special events, government, and emergency response across Greater Houston with portable toilets, restroom trailers, handwashing stations, and on-site wastewater treatment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Portable Sanitation Services

NAICS

Waste Collection (56211), Solid Waste Collection (562111)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Dumpster Rental & Roll-Off Container Services (HSAKALAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Construction & Demolition (C&D) Debris Transfer Stations (BPALABAB)

Keywords

• Portable toilet rental
• Restroom trailers
• Handwashing stations
• Construction sanitation services
• Waste management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Portable Toilet Rental: Rental of standard portable toilets, ADA-compliant units, VIP air-conditioned units, and specialty units (lift-eye, elevator, caged) for construction sites, events, and emergency situations. Includes regular servicing, pumping, cleaning, and restocking.
2. Restroom Trailer Rental: Rental of restroom trailers ranging from 2-stall to 10-stall configurations, luxury event trailers, ADA-compliant trailers, and shower trailers. Includes delivery, setup, and ongoing service.
3. Handwashing Station Rental: Rental of handwashing stations including 2-man, 10-man heated, and 12-man units, along with sanitizer pumps and towers. Often bundled with portable toilet rentals.
4. Vacuum Truck Services: High-volume pumping and vacuum truck services for commercial and industrial purposes in the Houston area.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Texas Outhouse rents and services portable toilets, restroom trailers, handwashing stations, eye wash stations, barricades, holding tanks, and vacuum trucks to construction sites, special events, and emergency operations in the Greater Houston area. The affiliated Gainsborough Waste division provides roll-off dumpsters, compactors, commercial and residential garbage collection, and waste disposal services. All rentals include delivery, setup, scheduled pumping, cleaning, and restocking.

Product overview

Texas Outhouse is a portable sanitation equipment rental company serving the Greater Houston area since 1999. The company operates as two divisions: Texas Outhouse provides portable toilets, restroom trailers, handwashing stations, eye wash stations, barricade services, vacuum truck services, and emergency sanitation solutions, while Gainsborough Waste handles roll-off dumpsters, commercial garbage services, compactors, and waste disposal. The product portfolio centers on Standard Portable Toilets and Restroom Trailers as core offerings, supported by specialized units including ADA-compliant/wheelchair accessible toilets, lift-eye cranes for high-rise construction, air-conditioned VIP units, and shower trailers. Handwashing and sanitizing stations (2-man, 10-man heated, and 12-man configurations) complement the restroom offerings. The company also offers related services through Gainsborough Waste including dumpsters, compactors, and commercial/residential garbage collection. All products are designed for construction sites, outdoor events, and emergency situations requiring temporary sanitation facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Portable Toilet Rentals Rental of standard portable toilets (4' x 4' x 8') plus specialty variants for construction and events, including ADA-compliant, wheelchair-accessible, air-conditioned VIP, women's designated, caged lift-eye, lift-eye without cage, elevator half-can, and can-on-wheels units. Includes delivery, scheduled pumping, cleaning, and restocking for construction sites, special events, and emergency operations.
• Restroom Trailers Rental of mobile restroom trailers with flushing toilets, running water sinks, and climate-controlled interiors, available in 2-stall, 3-stall, 4-stall, 8-stall, and 10-stall configurations. Includes delivery, setup, and ongoing servicing for construction sites, special events, and venues.
• Shower Trailers Rental of portable shower trailers with 8 stalls in 4+4 or 2+6 floor plans, hot and cold water, private locks, seating, toiletries space, and dressing areas. Designed for disaster response, long-term construction camps, and event use.
• Luxury Event Trailers High-end restroom trailers with spa-like quality, climate control, LED lighting, and decorative furnishings offered as a sub-brand for upscale events, weddings, galas, VIP areas, and sponsors. Operated as a separate sub-brand (Luxury Event Trailers) alongside Texas Outhouse.
• Handwashing and Sanitizing Stations Rental of handwashing stations in 2-man, 10-man heated, and 12-man configurations, with multiple soap dispensers, heated water, and mirror options. Designed for big crews, high-traffic break areas, and event hygiene.
• Eye Wash Stations and Emergency Showers Rental of emergency eyewashing stations and showers for hazardous and non-hazardous industrial work sites requiring on-site decontamination capability.
• Barricade Service Water-filled barricade rental for managing restroom lines, protecting service areas, and crowd control at events and construction projects across the Greater Houston area.
• Holding Tanks and High-Volume Pumping Rental of holding tanks and high-volume pumping service for large and small job sites, including rapid pumping designed for long match-day operations and zero-downtime requirements.
• Vacuum Truck Services Industrial vacuum truck services for commercial and industrial purposes in the Houston area, including rapid pumping, emergency response, and high-volume waste removal.
• Emergency Sanitation Services Rapid-response sanitation solutions for construction sites, businesses, government entities, and large events when facilities go offline due to emergencies such as natural disasters, plumbing failures, or water outages.
• Roll-Off Dumpsters Roll-off dumpster rentals in sizes from light debris through heavy construction, suited for venue buildouts and teardown crews. Provided by Gainsborough Waste (sister brand to Texas Outhouse).
• Commercial and Rear-Load Dumpsters Commercial dumpster services for ongoing waste management needs, including rear-load dumpsters for businesses with recurring collection schedules.
• Compactors Waste compaction equipment rental and service for commercial and industrial facilities requiring volume reduction on site.
• Commercial Garbage Collection Scheduled commercial waste collection and disposal services for businesses in the Greater Houston area.
• Residential Garbage Collection Curbside residential garbage collection services for residential properties in the Greater Houston service area.
• Waste Disposal Site Waste disposal facility operated by Gainsborough Waste for various waste types, complementing the Texas Outhouse liquid waste operation.
• Special Waste and Manifested Loads Handling of special waste and manifested loads requiring specific disposal procedures and documentation.
• Non-Hazardous Environmental Services Environmental waste services for non-hazardous materials requiring specialized handling and disposal.

Quantifiable outcome

• Satisfies OSHA requirements for portable toilet ratios (1 toilet per 20 workers)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Houston Livestock Show & RodeocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Texas Outhouse, Gainsborough Waste, and Luxury Event Trailers collaborated to support the 2022 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo at NRG Park. This is one of Houston's signature annual events.
• InsGroupminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Gainsborough Waste, Texas Outhouse, and Luxury Event Trailers collaborated with InsGroup to support the 2022 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• United Site Services: National portable sanitation, fencing, and temporary services platform. Comparable as the largest direct competitor to Texas Outhouse's portable toilet and restroom trailer rental business, but operates at national scale with broader service lines.
• Waste Management Inc: Largest North American waste management company with collection, transfer, recycling, and disposal services. Comparable via Gainsborough Waste's dumpster, compactor, and disposal site operations, though WM operates at vastly greater scale.
• Republic Services: Major U.S. solid waste and environmental services provider offering residential, commercial, and industrial collection plus disposal. Comparable to Gainsborough Waste's solid waste collection and disposal offerings in the Houston market.
• Waste Connections: Large U.S. solid waste services company with collection, transfer, and disposal operations across multiple states. Comparable to Gainsborough Waste's waste hauling and disposal operations, especially in Texas markets.

Direct peers

• Johnny on the Spot: Portable restroom and portable toilet rental company serving construction, events, and government clients. Direct comparable to Texas Outhouse in service offering, target customers, and operational model.
• Honey Bucket: Regional portable toilet and sanitation rental company serving construction and events. Direct comparable to Texas Outhouse in product mix (portable toilets, handwashing, service contracts) though concentrated in the Pacific Northwest rather than Texas.
• Satellite Industries: Manufacturer and rental supplier of portable sanitation products including portable toilets, handwash stations, and restroom trailers. Comparable as a portable sanitation specialist with similar product breadth and customer base in construction and events.
• Texas Pride Disposal Solutions: Texas-based portable toilet and roll-off dumpster rental company serving construction and events. Direct regional peer to Texas Outhouse with overlapping Houston-area service territory and comparable product mix.

Regional players

• AAA Quality Services / AT Portables: Houston-area portable toilet rental provider serving construction and event customers. Direct Houston-metro competitor with comparable product line and target customers, though smaller scale than Texas Outhouse.
• Clean Harbors: Provider of environmental and industrial services including waste disposal and emergency response. Comparable via Texas Outhouse's emergency sanitation and special-waste handling through Gainsborough Waste, though Clean Harbors operates nationally with hazardous-waste focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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