A
portable toilet, often referred to as a
porta-potty,
honey bucket (American English),
Port-a-John (American English), or
Portaloo (UK), ("Portaloo" is a UK and European Community registered trade mark) is a simple portable enclosure containing a
chemical toilet (a toilet bowl filled with disinfectant instead of water), and is typically used as a temporary toilet for construction sites or large gatherings because of its durability and convenience. Most portable toilets have black open-front U-shaped toilet seats with a cover. They are often constructed out of lightweight molded
plastic.