Overview:
After more than eight years of serving communities across Connecticut—from Candlewood Lake to Greenwich construction sites—A1 Portable Toilet has officially shut its doors. Founded and operated by Kasdyn, the company built a loyal customer base, held municipal contracts, and became a familiar name across the state. But with higher field risks, escalating hostility, shifting traffic patterns, and budget cuts, A1 officially ceased operations on July 18, 2025. Kasdyn reflects on the "controlled chaos" of the sanitation world, what he learned about small-town politics, and how the job gave him a front-row seat to the workings of everyday America.
After Nearly a Decade, a Sanitation Staple Says Goodbye
In an industry that often goes unnoticed but is essential to everyday life, A1 Portable Toilet made its mark.
Founded over eight years ago, A1 was far more than a toilet delivery service—it was a mobile operation that supported schools, government functions, beach parks, weddings, fairs, construction zones, and remote lakeside retreats. But on July 18, 2025, the company officially called it quits.
“Oh yeah, busy business to be in,” said Kasdyn, owner of A1. “It’s been one of the cool businesses lately lot of small companies coming up throughout the ranks, but things have changed a lot.”
Field Risks and Community Tensions Rising
According to Kasdyn, operating in the field has become increasingly difficult. He described a growing hostility from the general public, a more aggressive atmosphere, and a noticeable uptick in crime-related risks while on the job.
“It’s not like it used to be. People seem more on edge, especially since the new president came in. Everyone takes politics seriously, and I don’t even watch the tv—but my customers sure kept me informed of the news,” he said.
He described receiving up to 200 calls, texts, or conversations daily with customers from across the state. Whether it was hauling a unit to a steep lakeside hill in Sherman or servicing a luxury property in Greenwich, the job required high adaptability.
“You’d get neighbors calling the number on the side of the toilet, asking what’s going on next door, why there’s a john there,” he recalled. “I always thought that was kinda funny.”
Controlled Chaos and Community Ties
Despite the recent challenges, Kasdyn says there was something exhilarating about the job.
“That business is controlled chaos, which I seem to thrive in,” he said. “It’s wild—one minute you’re at a wedding in a vineyard, the next you’re at a school fair or coordinating delivery to a park with tight access.”
What made the experience even more enriching was the unique insight it offered into local government and small-town operations.
“In a weird way, waste management gave me a crash course in how towns run,” he said. “From zoning quirks to how public works and schools get funding—it was like being behind the curtain.”
But even as he grew accustomed to the rhythm of the work, external pressures started mounting.
Budget Cuts, Speeding Civics, and the Changing Roads
One of the most unexpected stressors for A1 in its final years? Traffic.
“Altimas and Civics out there are going three times faster than they used to,” Kasdyn said. “And the state trooper stops—easily four times as many.”
Combined with a rise in road incidents, navigating weekly routes became a logistical nightmare. And behind the scenes, a bigger issue loomed: funding.
“Towns are losing money left and right. That trickles down fast. Schools can’t afford upgrades, and public events start skipping the extras—like portable toilets.”
The accumulation of these pressures, alongside the emotional and physical toll of a high-demand service, led Kasdyn to make the difficult decision to shut down.
A Final Word from the Owner
Reflecting on the journey, Kasdyn spoke with a mixture of pride and fatigue.
“Honestly, people get very very angry when they ask to order a john for like a protest regarding some sort of rights movement and you say its dangerous work going into those areas and if you just say that you aren’t comfortable being on the site the organization leaders sometimes threaten you… These leaders are empowering hundreds sometimes— it was a busy business – it turns into this thing where you have been put into bad areas and positions where you are surrounded by strangers and punched by one of them in the face so every movement you make you have to start taking each call with consideration and imagine where each driver could potentially be driving into. This year A1 portables had to start running background checks on customers and people were very hostile on the phone about it. But if it is an existing customer – you’d get a call and figure out a way to get them a toilet. I like logistics and i love the event industry too. We kept people going—literally.”
He added that stepping away from A1 gives him time to reset, reflect, and maybe even pursue something less chaotic.
Closing the Stall Door with Gratitude
As A1 Portable Toilet officially ends its run, it leaves behind more than empty units—it leaves a legacy of hustle, resilience, and adaptability.
In a world that often overlooks the people behind life’s most essential (if unglamorous) services, Kasdyn’s story is a reminder that some of the best insights into a community come from the ground up—and sometimes, from the seat of a portable toilet truck.
Editor’s Note:
This story was submitted by A1 Portable Toilet owner Kasdyn, and reflects the real-life challenges and observations from running a sanitation company in Connecticut. Presence News values firsthand stories of local entrepreneurship and community evolution.
Kaz is such a a great guy and business man I worked for him and I loved it hope you find what you are looking for Kaz🙌💯🙏👍