Nature's Call
Nature's Call is a Greater Toronto Area portable sanitation rental company, operating since 1989 and serving construction sites, weddings, festivals, and corporate events with portable restrooms, handwash stations, luxury trailers, and waste pumping services across Ontario.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1989
- HeadquartersConcord, Canada
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Nature's Call does
Nature's Call is a privately held portable sanitation services company that has operated continuously in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) since 1989. The company rents portable restrooms, restroom trailers, handwash stations, shower trailers, and complementary water and waste equipment to two primary customer verticals: construction contractors (chemical flush units, AODA-accessible units, multi-stall TF trailers, heated/insulated units for Canadian winter use) and special event organizers (single plastic units, mid-size event trailers, and luxury Elegance 200/300/500 trailers with simulated wood flooring, HVAC, and stereo systems). It also sells fresh water delivery and licensed waste pumping services, plus rents fresh water and greywater holding tanks up to 2,500 gallons.
The core technology is a physical asset base — a diversified fleet of standard portable units, climate-controlled multi-stall trailers, accessible AODA-compliant units, handwash trailers with hot water, shower trailers, and a support vehicle fleet including delivery trucks, sewage and pumper trucks, self-contained trucks, and service vans. Differentiated technical features include all-aluminum construction on heated units, simulated wood and Formica finishes on luxury units, automatic door opening on accessible units, and Ministry of the Environment licensing for waste pumping. There is no software platform, API, or mobile application; technology is embodied entirely in the physical fleet.
The business operates on a direct-to-consumer rental model with quote-based pricing determined by unit type, rental duration, delivery location, and volume. Customers contact Nature's Call via phone (905-760-2400, 1-800-267-3784) or through a website quote request form. Distribution is entirely direct, with the company delivering, maintaining, and picking up units across Toronto, Mississauga, York, Peel, Hamilton, Durham, and Niagara. The GTM motion is a hybrid of SEO-driven website presence for top-of-funnel discovery and phone-based direct sales for quoting and booking, with no third-party resellers or intermediary channels. Revenue is generated through transaction-fee rental billing tied to project or event duration, with no subscription or recurring contract structure evident in the data.
Nature's Call firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Nature's Call
- Legal name
- Nature's Call
- Website
- https://naturescall.ca
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1989
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Nature's Call is a Greater Toronto Area portable sanitation rental company, operating since 1989 and serving construction sites, weddings, festivals, and corporate events with portable restrooms, handwash stations, luxury trailers, and waste pumping services across Ontario.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Nature's Call industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Portable Sanitation Services
- NAICS
- General Rental Centers (5323)
- SIC
- Sanitary Services (4950), Refuse Systems (4953)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Portable Toilet Rental & Servicing (BPALAMAF)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Portable Restroom & Sanitation Rentals (Restrooms, Handwashing Stations) (HSACAFAH)
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Where Nature's Call is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Concord
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Nature's Call business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Portable Restroom Rentals: Rental of portable toilet units for construction sites, events, and weddings. Units are delivered and picked up as needed, with rental periods typically aligned with project or event duration. Includes standard plastic units, deluxe facilities, ADA-compliant options, and restroom trailers.
- Water and Waste Services: Fresh water delivery to events and construction sites, waste pumping services for holding tanks, and rental of fresh water and grey water holding tanks. Services scheduled based on customer needs.
- Handwashing Station Rentals: Rental of handwash stations and handwash trailers for events and construction sites. Units include standalone sinks and multi-sink trailers with hot water capabilities.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Custom quote-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels2 records
Nature's Call product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Nature's Call rents portable restrooms, restroom trailers, handwash stations, and sanitizer units to construction companies and event organizers across the Greater Toronto Area. The company also provides fresh water delivery, Ministry of the Environment-licensed waste pumping services, and rental of fresh water and greywater holding tanks. Offerings span from standard single-unit porta potties to multi-stall trailers and luxury "Elegance" restroom trailers with HVAC, premium interiors, and stereo systems for upscale events.
Product overview
Nature's Call is a portable sanitation service provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of portable restroom and handwashing solutions across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area since 1989. The product portfolio spans three main categories: (1) Construction Solutions including standard chemical flush units, The New Standard (TNS) single units, TF-1 heated/insulated units, and multi-stall washroom trailers (TF Two/Three/Four Stall, TF-8); (2) Event Solutions including Regular and Signature single plastic washrooms, Accessible units, and event trailers (Event TF2, E-TF400, E-TF300), plus luxury Elegance trailers (200/300/500) and shower trailers; and (3) Handwashing Stations including standalone units, Handwash Trailers, and Sanitizer Units. Supporting services include fresh water delivery, waste pumping (Ministry-licensed), and a full range of fresh water and greywater holding tanks in various capacities.
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Problem solved
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Products and services
- Construction Portable Restrooms Standard and chemical-flush portable restroom units rented to construction companies and contractors for active job sites. The construction portfolio includes chemical-flush recirculating units, MOL-approved chemical-flush toilets with optional foot-pump sinks, single units designed for tight spaces (The New Standard), wheeled indoor units, heavy-duty Super Single units, and heated/insulated all-aluminum units (TF-1, TNS-TF) with wall-mounted heaters and circulation fans for Canadian winter operation. Available in multiple capacities (22-90 gal waste) with options for sinks, lighting, and water heating.
- Construction Washroom Trailers Multi-stall washroom trailers designed for construction sites and mobile site offices, available in 2-stall, 3-stall, 4-stall, and 8-stall (TF-8: 6 male + 2 female) configurations. Trailers feature heavy-duty industrial construction, separate men's and women's rooms, RV-style porcelain fixtures, hot and cold running water, and heating and insulation for all-season use. Capacities range from 300 to 560 gal fresh water and 4490 to 7660 lbs dry weight.
- Event Portable Restrooms Portable restroom units and trailers rented for outdoor events including weddings, concerts, marathons, and corporate events. Single-unit options include the Regular Single (with elliptical design, drop-through toilet, urinal, mirror, and shelving) and the Signature Single (with foot-pump-flush commode, foot-pump cold water sink, soap dispenser, and paper towels). Multi-stall event trailers include Event Single Trailer (compact self-contained), Event TF2 (two-stall men's/women's with vanity areas), E-TF300 (820 gal waste capacity, 7500 lbs), E-TF400 (four women's stalls + two men's stalls + urinals, 400 gal fresh water, 560 gal waste), and Event TF200 (mid-size with 615 gal waste capacity). All event trailers are heated and insulated for all-season use.
- Luxury Restroom Trailers (Elegance Series)
Companies that use Nature's Call
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Nature's Call technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
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Feature4 records
Nature's Call partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators2 records
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights3 records
Nature's Call competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- GFL Environmental Services: Canadian-headquartered diversified environmental services company providing solid waste, liquid waste (including portable sanitation), and infrastructure services. Comparable on waste pumping and portable toilet rental within Canada, though serving a much larger geographic footprint.
- United Site Services: Largest portable sanitation company in North America, offering portable restrooms, handwash stations, fencing, and temporary infrastructure across the US. Comparable on core product category and customer base (construction + events), though operating at much greater national scale.
- Waste Connections: Major North American solid waste and environmental services company with portable sanitation offerings alongside hauling and disposal. Overlaps with Nature's Call on portable restroom and waste pumping services but as part of a much broader waste management portfolio.
- National Construction Rentals: US portable sanitation, temporary fence, and storage rental provider focused on construction and industrial customers. Comparable core offering (portable restrooms, handwash stations) with a national US footprint.
- Sunbelt Rentals: North America's largest equipment rental company with portable sanitation as one category within a broad industrial and event rental portfolio. Comparable on portable restroom and handwash station rentals for construction and events.
Regional players
- Honey Bucket: Pacific Northwest US portable sanitation and temporary fencing rental provider serving construction and events. Comparable business model and customer segments, though operating in a different geography.
- Mr. John Portable Toilets: Northeast US portable toilet and luxury restroom trailer rental company serving events, construction, and municipalities. Comparable product mix including luxury trailers, with similar direct-rental model but a different geographic base.
Others
- PolyJohn Enterprises: Manufacturer of portable restrooms, handwash stations, and trailers serving rental operators globally. Comparable as the upstream equipment supplier whose products Nature's Call rents out, and an indirect competitor if it expands into direct rental.
- Satellite Industries: Manufacturer of portable sanitation equipment, including portable toilets, trailers, and handwash stations, serving North American rental operators. An enabling peer whose products underpin rental fleets like Nature's Call's.
Direct peers
- BML Group of Companies: Canadian portable sanitation provider offering portable restrooms, handwash stations, and luxury trailers for events and construction. Directly comparable as a domestic competitor operating in adjacent Canadian markets with similar product lines.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Investors
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Nature's Call M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Nature's Call
What does Nature's Call do?
Nature's Call rents portable restrooms, restroom trailers, handwash stations, and sanitizer units to construction companies and event organizers across the Greater Toronto Area. The company also provides fresh water delivery, Ministry of the Environment-licensed waste pumping services, and rental of fresh water and greywater holding tanks. Offerings span from standard single-unit porta potties to multi-stall trailers and luxury "Elegance" restroom trailers with HVAC, premium interiors, and stereo systems for upscale events.
Is Nature's Call a public or private company?
Nature's Call is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Nature's Call founded?
Nature's Call was founded in 1989. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Nature's Call based?
Nature's Call is headquartered in Concord, Canada, in the North America region.
How does Nature's Call make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Portable Restroom Rentals are the primary driver. The others are water and Waste Services and handwashing Station Rentals.
Who are Nature's Call's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are GFL Environmental Services, United Site Services, Waste Connections, National Construction Rentals and Sunbelt Rentals. Regional players are Honey Bucket and Mr. John Portable Toilets. Others are PolyJohn Enterprises and Satellite Industries. BML Group of Companies is listed as a direct peer.
Does Nature's Call have an API?
No public API is recorded for Nature's Call.
What industry is Nature's Call in?
Nature's Call's product category is Portable Sanitation Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPALAMAF, Portable Toilet Rental & Servicing, with a secondary code of HSACAFAH, Portable Restroom & Sanitation Rentals (Restrooms, Handwashing Stations). Its NAICS code is 5323 and its SIC code is 4950.