FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — Filthy porta-potties on Fort Myers Beach are making it tough for people who have to use the restroom.

They say the porta-potties themselves need to go if they can’t be kept clean.

The Town of Fort Myers Beach lost its restrooms near Time Square during Hurricane Ian. Since then, both the county and town have brought in temporary porta johns. However, they’re not being kept clean and oftentimes they don’t have toilet paper. 

Christina Moylin opened the door to one of the porta-potties and said the smell was foul and said the town needs to do better.

However, the purple porta-potty she was looking at is being supplied by the county. The contract said they’re supposed to be cleaned four days a week.

Cleaning logs on the porta-potty doors show that’s not happening. Some are going five and six days without being cleaned and it can be difficult for women to use.

Kim Gesick said she opened the door to one porta-potty and the toilet lid was broken off and sitting on the floor.

Others say given the damage to the island, they’re willing to accept the condition.

The town council has even threatened to find a new company to replace many of their gray porta-potties littered across the island, which they admit have been dirty.

“If a contractor is not providing what they’re supposed to do and honoring the agreement then you move on,” said Interim Town Manager Keith Wilkins.

County workers showed up to restock their porta-potties. The county’s plan is to hook up a portable restroom trailer at Lynn Hall Park; however, there is no date for that to happen just yet. The county is working with FEMA to rebuild its parks and restroom facilities.