Toronto’s automated public toilets were first introduced in 2008. The automated public toilet is activated by inserting a $0.25 coin or token. Each unit is single occupancy and a patron has up to 20 minutes per use, with the time clearly communicated through a three-step audible warning process and a visual blinking light. After each patron exits, the unit will seal itself and begin a self-cleaning cycle. The unit is equipped with several sensors, and the cleaning procedure will not start if a patron is detected.
The automated public toilets are regularly maintained, with service personnel visiting the unit multiple times per day. The public can also request a maintenance call by dialing the phone number posted on the wall of the public toilet. The public toilet is well-lit both inside and out, and offers barrier-free access. The are open seasonally, generally from the beginning of April to the end of October.