Celebrating World Toilet Day, one Snap at a time

October 30, 2025

Yes, we’re talking toilets. And yes, we’re serious, sort of.

World Toilet Day rolls around every November 19th, and while we love a good dunny pun, there’s a real reason we’re getting into the nitty-gritty of public loos.

Because while a toilet can absolutely be the butt of a joke, access to safe, clean and working toilets? That’s no laughing matter.

Whether you’re road tripping, on your morning walk or halfway through a playground pit stop, public toilets are part of everyday life. And when they’re out of action, blocked, broken, or bizarrely occupied by wildlife, it’s more than an inconvenience.

Here’s how you can help keep your local toilets in top nick.

When we said nature calls, this isn’t what we meant

Someone dumped a tree in a toilet bowl. Yep, roots, branches and all.

While it might look like a harmless prank, things like this can block drains, flood floors, and knock a toilet out of action for days. And for the teams that maintain public facilities, it’s a costly and messy fix.

If your local dunny’s looking more like a garden bed than a bathroom, it’s time to send a Snap.

Chickens in the loo? That’s eggs-tra

It’s not just chooks. We’ve seen dogs, cats, and possums turn up in public toilets.

While it makes for a great photo, animals in loos create serious hygiene risks, and often signal issues like broken fences, unlocked gates or unattended food scraps nearby.

If the loo’s starting to feel more like a zoo, it’s worth Snapping before things get even messier.

Toilet locks aren’t a luxury, they’re a privacy essential

It might not seem urgent, but a busted lock can stop someone using the toilet entirely.

That could be a parent needing to change a nappy, those with medical conditions, or just someone needing a quick stop during their daily activities. Whatever the reason, everyone deserves a toilet that’s clean, safe, and locks properly.

Think global, flush local

We’ve had some fun with trees in bowls and chickens in cubicles, but the truth is, safe toilets are a big global issue.

3.5 billion people around the world still don’t have access to a proper toilet. That affects everything from health and safety to education and equality.

World Toilet Day is a reminder that a working loo isn’t just a convenience, it’s a human right. And while you might not be able to solve the global sanitation crisis on your own, you can help keep your local facilities in working order.

Learn more about the day here.