Where did the honeywagon get its name?

Answer 1

The term "honeywagon" originally referred to a vehicle used for collecting human waste, particularly from outhouses, and its name is derived from the slang term for human excrement, which was often referred to as "honey." The vehicle would typically have a tank to hold the waste, and the sweet connotation of "honey" was likely used ironically. Over time, the term has also come to refer to portable restrooms and sanitation services in various contexts.