Editor's Note
This editor’s note highlights the key facts and market implications behind “Brussels Installs 3 New High-Tech Public Toilets”, with emphasis on sourcing, product fit, fabrication, logistics, or buyer impact.
Brussels has installed 3 new public toilets. They clean themselves and use sensors to indicate when soap is running low or to signal when there are problems with users. The technical services can then respond more quickly. The 3 toilets together cost €450,000. The spokesperson for the Alderperson of Public Cleanliness, Anas Ben Abdelmoumen (PS), confirms that 1 toilet costs €150,000. A very high price for a public toilet, but Andreas Dekerpel says the alderperson considers the investment truly important. Daring to Invest "If we as a city want a clean public space, then we must also dare to invest. If we want to combat public urination, and we all want that, if we want children playing here to be able to go to the toilet, then we must dare to invest. But also think of homeless people who need to be able to go to the toilet in a hygienic way. In the short term, about 2 more such toilets will be added." Toilet Does Everything Itself The alderperson claims these are the newest type of high-tech public toilets. "They are first and foremost self-cleaning; after each use, the toilet bowl is flushed, but the floor is also completely cleaned and disinfected. Any waste is automatically removed. But it is also a 'smart' toilet with sensors that automatically detect if vandalism is being committed, but also if, for example, the soap is running out. Then the Cleanliness Service can use that data to take action." Toilet Policy Plan The new 'smart' toilets are part of the city of Brussels' toilet policy plan. "In total, we now have 13 public toilets and 22 urinals across the entire city of Brussels. In addition, we encourage the hospitality sector to make their toilets available for free. In exchange for €1,000 per year, they place a sticker on their window to indicate that you can use the toilet for free. And also many public institutions such as our libraries offer free toilet visits," says Dekerpel. The 3 new public toilets are located in the European district on Margaretasquare, on Anneessensplein, and on Margueritte Durasplein.
Source: Read the original article | Published: March 03, 2025