What Is a Decontamination Trailer?

A decontamination trailer (decon trailer) is a mobile, multi-room unit designed to separate “dirty” and “clean” zones on hazardous jobsites. It allows workers to remove contaminated PPE and clothing, shower, and exit through a clean room — reducing the risk of exposure and preventing toxins from traveling offsite.

How It Works (3-Zone Process)

• Dirty Room: Workers enter, remove PPE and contaminated workwear, and leave it contained for proper handling.
• Shower Room: Private shower stalls allow full wash-down before crossing into clean space.
• Clean Room: Lockers and storage for clean clothing and personal items; workers exit job-ready and contaminant-free.

This setup is standard for asbestos, lead, mold remediation, and other hazardous material work where cross-contamination is a major risk.

Why Decon Trailers Are Needed on Hazardous Sites

Older buildings and industrial structures often contain dangerous materials like asbestos, lead paint, silica, and chemical residues. Even when contamination is controlled on the work area itself, the biggest risk is what happens next — when workers leave the site with dust or fibers on clothing, skin, or equipment.

• Protects worker health by reducing direct contact and lingering exposure.
• Prevents carrying toxins home to families, vehicles, and personal spaces.
• Improves compliance with OSHA and jobsite safety plans.
• Keeps projects moving by creating a dependable hygiene and exit workflow.

Our Decontamination Trailer Rental Options

Choose the stall count that matches your crew size and shift flow. All units are designed for rugged jobsite use and compliant decon sequencing.

Common Uses for Decon Trailer Rentals

Decontamination trailers show up anywhere contaminants need to stay contained. Typical applications include:

• Asbestos abatement in schools, hospitals, industrial buildings, and older commercial structures.
• Lead paint removal on bridges, tanks, steel, and historic renovation sites.
• Mold and biohazard remediation requiring controlled entry/exit for crews.
• Industrial maintenance shutdowns where dust, residue, or coatings create exposure risk.
• Government / military projects with strict decon protocols.

FAQs About Decontamination Trailers

When is a decontamination trailer required?

If your scope involves regulated contaminants (asbestos, lead, silica, etc.) or your safety plan calls for controlled decon sequencing, a trailer is typically required to stay compliant and prevent offsite transfer.

How do I choose 2-stall vs. 4-stall vs. 6-stall?

It comes down to crew size and throughput. Smaller teams or single shifts usually fit a 2-stall. Most abatement crews prefer a 4-stall. Large crews, multi-shift sites, or high-traffic entry/exit benefit from a 6-stall.

Can the trailer be set up outside the containment area?

Yes. Decon trailers are typically placed adjacent to containment zones with controlled access routing, so workers move directly from dirty work to decon without crossing clean areas.

Do decon trailers include showers and lockers?

Yes. Each trailer includes the standard dirty/shower/clean room flow, private shower stalls, and storage/locker space to keep clean and contaminated items separated.

The Bottom Line

Decon trailers keep projects safe, compliant, and efficient — especially on sites where hazardous dust or fibers could follow workers off the job. Renting the right stall count helps protect your crew, your schedule, and everyone waiting for them at home.