A honey pot on the end of a drive way in Mallory Square

[Chaser]

This has been sitting on the end of this resident's driveways for days. It is not being used. Nor has it been touched. Can I report this? If so to whom? It's an eyesore.

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[My Post]

There was a rumor Winnie the Pooh was moving to TV, you might want to check first.....

[Bogie Shooter]

This has been sitting on the end of this resident's driveways for days. It is not being used. Nor has it been touched. Can I report this? If so to whom? It's an eyesore.

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Looks like a phone number on the door........

[graciegirl]

It is the law, OP. You will survive this.

[retiredguy123]

There has been one on my street for over 4 months while T&D builds a pool.

[CWGUY]

:icon_wink: The Villages just called..... they want to redo the closing. Turns out they now consider that house a 3 bedroom - 2 & 1/2 bath.:1rotfl:

[Chaser]

There was a rumor Winnie the Pooh was moving to TV, you might want to check first.....

Hopefully, not your street. For Winnie's sake. Actually, on second thought, he'd probably have nothing to worry about. LOL

[Chaser]

There has been one on my street for over 4 months while T&D builds a pool.

It's an eyesore. Sorry to hear that.

[Bjeanj]

To answer your questions, you can:
1) talk to the homeowner and ask what’s going on; just a conversation, not an accusation. Start by introducing yourself, and say that has been sitting there for awhile and you were curious about how long it will be there
2) call the number on the porta potty and ask them what’s going on and how long do they expect it to be there
3) call your district supervisor (Village Community Development Districts (http://www.districtgov.org)) and discuss with him/her

Up to you as the action you wish to take.

P.S. if you talk to this homeowner the way you talked to graciegirl, I don’t think you’ll get a satisfactory outcome.

[photo1902]

This is a common occurrence here in The Villages. When our pool was built, we had a portajohn in front of our house. When several neighbors had pools built, they had the same thing. You need to Suck it up, Buttercup.

[JoMar]

It looks like the OP is new and maybe a bit naive. I will give a pass on his attack on Gracie because of that and his reluctance to talk to his neighbor or call the number on the door.

[retiredguy123]

I would support a concept in part of The Villages that would not allow these major, disruptive renovation projects. I have looked a new homes, and thought, as soon as I move in, the guy next door is going to install a pool and locate the pump within 10 feet of my bedroom window.

[champion6]

This has been sitting on the end of this resident's driveways for days. It is not being used. Nor has it been touched. Can I report this? If so to whom? It's an eyesore.If the homeowner is present (not out of town), it has been placed there for contractors who will follow. There is always the possibility that it was delivered to the wrong address if the homeowner isn't there and hasn't complained.

[Abby10]

I'm sorry that I don't have an answer to your question, but when I was in TV last month I noticed a truck full of those same porta-potties that someone was driving around and placing at random places. Wish now I would have asked what it was all about. One was placed next door to my patio villa (not like there's a pool or major renovation going on there). I also noticed in my travels there were others placed throughout the area just below 466a.

Looks like others have already given you some good suggestions on where you could call for answers.

[retiredguy123]

Basically, it seems as though there is nothing you can do. I think you just need to live with it.

[graciegirl]

Basically, it seems as though there is nothing you can do. I think you just need to live with it.

I agree.

[bbbbbb]

This is so common with T and D. On our street the stinking pots sit for months and the "work" is so diluted. T and D is in our opinion very poor to deal with. I know we would NEVER have them do ANYTHING. Show up for a few minutes, have a smoke and a beer, leave and come back in two weeks for a few minutes and...................and.

[graciegirl]

This is so common with T and D. On our street the stinking pots sit for months and the "work" is so diluted. T and D is in our opinion very poor to deal with. I know we would NEVER have them do ANYTHING. Show up for a few minutes, have a smoke and a beer, leave and come back in two weeks for a few minutes and...................and.

I don't agree. There were few days without work when we had a pool and bath added about three years ago.

We have a portable toilet now down the street and it has been there for some time. Never ever thought of it as a problem. Never heard ANYONE complain about them except for one previous thread on here.

It is the law. If you were working outside and needed to pee, it would be a relief.

[jojo]

WE have a T&D one in our neighborhood too. Understand the purpose but why couldn't it be a more subtle color - soothing blue or green?

[graciegirl]

WE have a T&D one in our neighborhood too. Understand the purpose but why couldn't it be a more subtle color - soothing blue or green?

Good morning JoJo! Maybe so that people wouldn't run into it? Wouldn't THAT be a mess.

[DeanFL]

Recently our neighbor across the street had a large house expansion done by T&D.

Had an orange outhouse at the curb for 3+ months. Over that time a large number of subs did their work on the project, and many had to 'do their job' in there too. The firm that provides the....potty.... comes out with a special vac truck once in a while to drain the...you know.

Other than the visual it's no big deal. The workers need to have some place to 'go', esp working all day.
And on the bright side - if our toilet backed up...we had a back-up. Or if you're REALLY cheap - use it yourself and save the 1.6 gallons of water from yours.

[tophcfa]

We had one in our driveway for months when our pool was built. When Irma was coming, I called the number on the potty and asked them to remove it so it wouldn't become a projectile in the storm. They said that the customer that ordered it (T&D) would have to make the request, so I called T&D. They had it removed before the storm hit and then it showed up again a couple days after the storm. If you think the potty is an eye sore, just picture the sight of all the construction workers relieving themselves outdoors.

[Chi-Town]

Our neighbor down the street had T & D do extensive work with an addition. After a while we thought it was time for some graffiti to be added to the port-o-potty. This was a group effort using signs rather than tagging with paint. They were pretty creative and done one a day. The neighbor looked forward to each day's creation. Of course, we tired of it after a few days, but it was fun while it lasted.

BTW, T & D kept the work site clean, and the neighbor was delighted with their work.


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[My Post]

If Henry Winkler moved to TV would he use it as his office?

[Jaggy]

at least this orange is better then the one that was in our neighborhood for months.. It was brown and the title across the front was "LOG HOUSE".. everyday I would drive past it and just shake my head at the name of the company !!! It disappeared after the home renovation was finished !!! the neighborhood survived.

[Chi-Town]

A brown LOG HOUSE. Now that's funny. at least this orange is better then the one that was in our neighborhood for months.. It was brown and the title across the front was "LOG HOUSE".. everyday I would drive past it and just shake my head at the name of the company !!! It disappeared after the home renovation was finished !!! the neighborhood survived.

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[CFrance]

Recently our neighbor across the street had a large house expansion done by T&D.

Had an orange outhouse at the curb for 3+ months. Over that time a large number of subs did their work on the project, and many had to 'do their job' in there too. The firm that provides the....potty.... comes out with a special vac truck once in a while to drain the...you know.

Other than the visual it's no big deal. The workers need to have some place to 'go', esp working all day.
And on the bright side - if our toilet backed up...we had a back-up. Or if you're REALLY cheap - use it yourself and save the 1.6 gallons of water from yours.
There was one in our Tamarind Grove area for a while. There was a time when my dog could make it farther around the neighborhood than I could. Thought it was a nice convenience, although a bit small to fit an adult + 85-lb dog.


Now that it's gone I must gauge time/distance a little more efficiently.

[PennBF]

There is no reason a company can place a terrible outhouse on your property that is ugly, smelly or part of the visible landscape. The fact that the Villages have a rule that it must be in a very visible place other than as best as possible out of sight. If an owner is going to have one on his or her land they must first identify an appropriate location that is less visible and less offensive to their neighborhood. It is outrages to force an outhouse on land for extensive length of time regardless of the owners rights or wishes:ohdear:

[graciegirl]

There is no reason a company can place a terrible outhouse on your property that is ugly, smelly or part of the visible landscape. The fact that the Villages have a rule that it must be in a very visible place other than as best as possible out of sight. If an owner is going to have one on his or her land they must first identify an appropriate location that is less visible and less offensive to their neighborhood. It is outrages to force an outhouse on land for extensive length of time regardless of the owners rights or wishes:ohdear:

The reason is OSHA.

Sanitation. - 1926.51 | Occupational Safety and Health Administration (https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10624) And they are for real people, working in the outdoors. I would want them to be treated decently. I don't find the portable toilets offensive, they are there for a reason. We see them everywhere here in The Villages as people add on or do projects. It isn't a choice made by the homeowners or by the contractors. If Contractors didn't follow guidelines there would be a huge outcry, I would think.

We had three for some reason when our home was being built. We were on site every day and never noticed an odor. I do think they are frequently serviced. There is one now, down the street and it has been there for several months. No one ever mentions it. I can see it from our front porch.

I would hazard a guess that the reason they are near the street is that they are serviced.

[Marathon Man]

The reason is OSHA.

Sanitation. - 1926.51 | Occupational Safety and Health Administration (https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10624) And they are for real people, working in the outdoors. I would want them to be treated decently. I don't find the portable toilets offensive, they are there for a reason. We see them everywhere here in The Villages as people add on or do projects. It isn't a choice made by the homeowners or by the contractors. If Contractors didn't follow guidelines there would be a huge outcry, I would think.

We had three for some reason when our home was being built. We were on site every day and never noticed an odor. I do think they are frequently serviced. There is one now, down the street and it has been there for several months. No one ever mentions it. I can see it from our front porch.

I would hazard a guess that the reason they are near the street is that they are serviced.

An excellent response. Every word is spot on.

[CFrance]

The reason is OSHA.

Sanitation. - 1926.51 | Occupational Safety and Health Administration (https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10624) And they are for real people, working in the outdoors. I would want them to be treated decently. I don't find the portable toilets offensive, they are there for a reason. We see them everywhere here in The Villages as people add on or do projects. It isn't a choice made by the homeowners or by the contractors. If Contractors didn't follow guidelines there would be a huge outcry, I would think.

We had three for some reason when our home was being built. We were on site every day and never noticed an odor. I do think they are frequently serviced. There is one now, down the street and it has been there for several months. No one ever mentions it. I can see it from our front porch.

I would hazard a guess that the reason they are near the street is that they are serviced.
Thanks for the link and the sentiment.

It isn't outrageous. And I wouldn't want some heavy lifting piece of equipment digging up the yard trying to put the porta-john out of sight.

As to the poster thinking to ban home improvements in TV... People make improvements to homes everywhere. There would be something un-American about banning that. And it's not like you're installing a permanent outhouse fixture. Besides, where would people have the workers go to use facilities? Would you want them to stop work and leave the premises? Maybe that poster would, so to him, don't answer that!

[manaboutown]

Would this meet the CC&Rs in TV?

My outhouse mailbox | Decor ideas | Pinterest | Mail boxes, Box and Mailbox ideas (https://www.pinterest.com/pin/319263061053956281/)

[graciegirl]

Would this meet the CC&Rs in TV?

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Residents may not share your humor.

[Chi-Town]

We had three for some reason when our home was being built. We were on site every day and never noticed an odor. I do think they are frequently serviced. There is one now, down the street and it has been there for several months. No one ever mentions it. I can see it from our front porch.

I would hazard a guess that the reason they are near the street is that they are serviced.

Several months? Heck, they build a Village in that time frame.

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[bilcon]

It's a new cheap way to add a half-bath. Some even come with flowers in side. Cool.


"I never made a mistake in my life . I thought I did was once, but I was wrong" Charles Schulz

[graciegirl]

Several months? Heck, they build a Village in that time frame.

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You know, Chi, I often wonder. Our pool and bath took three months. I have watched others take much longer and I wonder if the owner made changes midway. We left them to their work and were pleased with the outcome.

[Yung Dum]

Just take a deep breath and try to smell the roses.

[PennBF]

What has happened to our standards when some believe that a Port A John actually improves their home and neighborhood beauty. Count me out on that one.:a040:

[manaboutown]

Residents may not share your humor.

Actually my first choice would be the pink flamingo mailbox. Pin by Linda Mason on Flamingo | Pinterest | Mail boxes, Pink flamingos and Flamingo (https://www.pinterest.com/pin/861313497458610950/)

[ColdNoMore]

This has been sitting on the end of this resident's driveways for days. It is not being used. Nor has it been touched. Can I report this? If so to whom? It's an eyesore.

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It's a pretty bright orange...that's fer sure.

[manaboutown]

It's a pretty bright orange...that's fer sure.

And one size fits all...

[ColdNoMore]

And one size fits all...

Methinks not.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Is there some reason why these construction workers aren't able to use the local pool's rest rooms on days when they're on site? Or why homeowners who are having work done on their property, don't allow those workers to use THEIR bathrooms? The only time we have portapotties in our area is if they're doing major road construction on the state roads and are expected to be there more than a few days in a row. Amazingly enough, the workers have no problem holding it in til break time, at which point they walk or drive to the nearest public rest room.

Maybe Connecticut state construction crews have better control over their bladders than Floridian pool-installers?

Construction on private property here in Connecticut relies on the homeowner for use of the bathroom. And I've never heard of any homeowner who refused to allow the roofer in to take a pee.

Also I noticed there's no lock on that one. Don't they lock it when they're not there? This gated community isn't a "security-gated" community where you can't enter without being a resident or authorized visitor; anyone can get through these gates. You've had occasional (rare, but still, occasional) trouble with outsiders, why would you not insist the construction crew lock up when they leave every day?

[graciegirl]

Is there some reason why these construction workers aren't able to use the local pool's rest rooms on days when they're on site? Or why homeowners who are having work done on their property, don't allow those workers to use THEIR bathrooms? The only time we have portapotties in our area is if they're doing major road construction on the state roads and are expected to be there more than a few days in a row. Amazingly enough, the workers have no problem holding it in til break time, at which point they walk or drive to the nearest public rest room.

Maybe Connecticut state construction crews have better control over their bladders than Floridian pool-installers?

Construction on private property here in Connecticut relies on the homeowner for use of the bathroom. And I've never heard of any homeowner who refused to allow the roofer in to take a pee.

Also I noticed there's no lock on that one. Don't they lock it when they're not there? This gated community isn't a "security-gated" community where you can't enter without being a resident or authorized visitor; anyone can get through these gates. You've had occasional (rare, but still, occasional) trouble with outsiders, why would you not insist the construction crew lock up when they leave every day?

The pools aren't always close by. Sometimes there are as many as a dozen people working on a project. Sometimes their feet are dirty. This is very hot weather and these fine workers drink a lot to stay hydrated and don't sweat it all out. They need this necessary accessory close by. I am reasonably sure it is hotter and muggier than Connecticut. I can't speak to the bladders of workers here or there. I can't figure out why people are in such a tiz. We have had two pools put in in our small village of 53 homes in the last six months and of course as in all construction here there have been portapotties. Not one person even mentioned them and we gather together as a village about once a month.

What would be the purpose of locking the portapotty?

[tophcfa]

Is there some reason why these construction workers aren't able to use the local pool's rest rooms on days when they're on site? Or why homeowners who are having work done on their property, don't allow those workers to use THEIR bathrooms? The only time we have portapotties in our area is if they're doing major road construction on the state roads and are expected to be there more than a few days in a row. Amazingly enough, the workers have no problem holding it in til break time, at which point they walk or drive to the nearest public rest room.

Maybe Connecticut state construction crews have better control over their bladders than Floridian pool-installers?

Construction on private property here in Connecticut relies on the homeowner for use of the bathroom. And I've never heard of any homeowner who refused to allow the roofer in to take a pee.

Also I noticed there's no lock on that one. Don't they lock it when they're not there? This gated community isn't a "security-gated" community where you can't enter without being a resident or authorized visitor; anyone can get through these gates. You've had occasional (rare, but still, occasional) trouble with outsiders, why would you not insist the construction crew lock up when they leave every day?

The porta potties really aren't that big a deal. Also, stop and think that many of the homeowners having work done are part time residents that might not be there when the work is being done so they are not able to let the workers use the bathrooms in their houses. Expecting the workers to go use a public restroom is also not a viable option. First, I wouldn't want to be paying workers by the hour to have to drive to another spot to relieve themselves. Much easier to hit the port a potty and get back to finishing the job. Second, many work crews are dropped off by the job foreman and then later picked up, so they don't have a ride handy to go relive themselves. Lastly, I would not want the workers doing a job on my property to have to "hold it" if the urge comes on them. I am guessing that they would do much better and more effecting work if they were not forced to hold in the business that is at hand.

As far as requiring the construction workers to lock up the porta potties, think again. They are construction workers, not the company that owns and is required to clean out the potties. So the porta potty company comes to clean up and empty the potty and it is locked, not good. And who is really worried about strangers sneeking into the mouth of their driveway to use the porta potty? If someone really needs to go that bad, then be my guest and go for it. Lots of us old people going out for walks would welcome an opportunity to conviently empty their bladders when the unwelcomed urge strikes them.

[CFrance]

The pools aren't always close by. Sometimes there are as many as a dozen people working on a project. Sometimes their feet are dirty. This is very hot weather and these fine workers drink a lot to stay hydrated and don't sweat it all out. They need this necessary accessory close by. I am reasonably sure it is hotter and muggier than Connecticut. I can't speak to the bladders of workers here or there. I can't figure out why people are in such a tiz. We have had two pools put in in our small village of 53 homes in the last six months and of course as in all construction here there have been portapotties. Not one person even mentioned them and we gather together as a village about once a month.

What would be the purpose of locking the portapotty?

The porta potties really aren't that big a deal. Also, stop and think that many of the homeowners having work done are part time residents that might not be there when the work is being done so they are not able to let the workers use the bathrooms in their houses. Expecting the workers to go use a public restroom is also not a viable option. First, I wouldn't want to be paying workers by the hour to have to drive to another spot to relieve themselves. Much easier to hit the port a potty and get back to finishing the job. Second, many work crews are dropped off by the job foreman and then later picked up, so they don't have a ride handy to go relive themselves. Lastly, I would not want the workers doing a job on my property to have to "hold it" if the urge comes on them. I am guessing that they would do much better and more effecting work if they were not forced to hold in the business that is at hand.

As far as requiring the construction workers to lock up the porta potties, think again. They are construction workers, not the company that owns and is required to clean out the potties. So the porta potty company comes to clean up and empty the potty and it is locked, not good. And who is really worried about strangers sneeking into the mouth of their driveway to use the porta potty? If someone really needs to go that bad, then be my guest and go for it. Lots of us old people going out for walks would welcome an opportunity to conviently empty their bladders when the unwelcomed urge strikes them.
Well put and thank you both.

[MaryRDH]

This has been sitting on the end of this resident's driveways for days. It is not being used. Nor has it been touched. Can I report this? If so to whom? It's an eyesore.

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Is the resident having work done on the house? If so it’s the law there must be a portable pot. Call the number on the pot door, sometimes the company forgets to call in for a pickup, although that’s unusual because they pay by the day.

[sam&rog]

You could leave a house key out for the workers. I am sure they would rather use your bathroom than the porta potty.
A nice gesture would be a cold drink too.

[Marathon Man]

Well put and thank you both.

I second that.

[skip0358]

Having worked outside for a good many years I was glad the Porta Potty was there. Do you have any idea the lost time IF a guy or gal had to leave a job site every time they needed to go and then the truck on the site also goes. As for using your house think about that one they're doing work outside mud, heat ,water, filth do you really want that in your house? I think not. When the job is done it will leave. Guess some people have never worked outside. As for using the pools read some of the older posts about the how dare the workers use the bathroom at the pools they leave them a mess and I pay a fee for that they don't

[derbowling]

Good Morning, To all concerned about the Porti Potty it is required by the State of Florida's Building Code if you take the time to look it up you will see you will be fined if it isn't on the job site for the workers to use on any job that is permitted through the county's for construction, So it really doesn't have anything to do with The Villages it's directed by the state.

[OhioBuckeye]

I'm surprise that the people that live there don't complain about it. TV have to know it's there! Doesn't it have a Phone # on it to call?

[tgwright]

The people may be starting a construction project. Typically the porta potty arrives before the contstruction starts. That's how it was for us.

[lee60car]

They are doing construction. So, yes, it is supposed to be there.

[CWGUY]

This has been sitting on the end of this resident's driveways for days. It is not being used. Nor has it been touched. Can I report this? If so to whom? It's an eyesore.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v431/kiniku/100_0277_zpsrl85d0eo.jpg

I'm surprise that the people that live there don't complain about it. TV have to know it's there! Doesn't it have a Phone # on it to call? :oops:

[airstreamingypsy]

Is there some reason why these construction workers aren't able to use the local pool's rest rooms on days when they're on site? Or why homeowners who are having work done on their property, don't allow those workers to use THEIR bathrooms? The only time we have portapotties in our area is if they're doing major road construction on the state roads and are expected to be there more than a few days in a row. Amazingly enough, the workers have no problem holding it in til break time, at which point they walk or drive to the nearest public rest room.

Maybe Connecticut state construction crews have better control over their bladders than Floridian pool-installers?

Construction on private property here in Connecticut relies on the homeowner for use of the bathroom. And I've never heard of any homeowner who refused to allow the roofer in to take a pee.

Also I noticed there's no lock on that one. Don't they lock it when they're not there? This gated community isn't a "security-gated" community where you can't enter without being a resident or authorized visitor; anyone can get through these gates. You've had occasional (rare, but still, occasional) trouble with outsiders, why would you not insist the construction crew lock up when they leave every day?

Seriously? You think I would go out for hours, leave my dogs at home, and let pool workers go in and out of my house? Even if I didn't have dogs who could get out. If you have a pool installed, feel free to tell T&D no need for a potty for your guys, that you'll give them a key to your house. Just when I think I've read it all here.......

[jjonesmim]

This neighbor has obviously contracted major construction at their home with a reputable contractor. We had work done by T&D and they had one delivered before the work began, and had it picked up when the work was completed. Yes, an eyesore, but so convenient to keep their staff on task at our home during the project. The joke was, every contractor in the area would stop to use it to avoid driving all the way over to the pool restrooms. It will be a short-term inconvenience, but T&D told us it was Sumter County code for when they have a larger job. We noticed a neighbor had similar work done by a private contractor who did not provide the same services for their staff.....so that might be why you don't see them everywhere.

[Dennis and Rose]

So in youropinion No one should be allowed to improve their home, if its anywhere near you ?? Nice guy

[Rwirish]

You can always use it in a pinch.

[manaboutown]

Any walkers, runners or cyclists using it? At my age I never pass up a chance to go.

[bbbbbb]

[QUOTE=Chaser;1570510]This has been sitting on the end of this resident's driveways for days. It is not being used. Nor


Happens a lot. Happened next door to us. A two week job drug out for 8 months. Stinky sat at the end of our Driveway while the job was actually next-door to us. In this case it was T and D. You may have noticed, it seems we are a community with poor management. Plenty of other examples for sure.

:MOJE_whot: :MOJE_whot:

[graciegirl]

[QUOTE=Chaser;1570510]This has been sitting on the end of this resident's driveways for days. It is not being used. Nor


Happens a lot. Happened next door to us. A two week job drug out for 8 months. Stinky sat at the end of our Driveway while the job was actually next-door to us. In this case it was T and D. You may have noticed, it seems we are a community with poor management. Plenty of other examples for sure.

:MOJE_whot: :MOJE_whot:

Why does placing a portable toilet near a job site according to OSHA guide lines equate to a "community with poor management". What are "plenty of other examples?"

[Jima64]

At least it looks in good shape.

[manaboutown]

Well, at least from the photo it appears to not have any graffiti on it. Count your blessings!

[Marathon Man]

Plenty of examples? - maybe.

Plenty of other communities to choose? - yep

[600th Photo Sq]

This has been sitting on the end of this resident's driveways for days. It is not being used. Nor has it been touched. Can I report this? If so to whom? It's an eyesore.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v431/kiniku/100_0277_zpsrl85d0eo.jpg

Rumor has it that the owner got fed up with dogs using his lawn as a " WC "...so he organized the " Port a Potty " .

Must be working the lawn looks great.

[THUNDERCHIEF]

Just start using the outhouse everyday, this will save you water

[CCristella]

Why don't you call the # on the pot and find out why it's there?;

[Topspinmo]

WE have a T&D one in our neighborhood too. Understand the purpose but why couldn't it be a more subtle color - soothing blue or green?

How about camouflage! That way you can't see it! I would imagine being it close to street the bright colors so some idiot won't run into it. Probably glows in the dark?