Call for service now. Pumpkin chunks, candy wrappers and glow sticks can clog the vacuum truck hose or damage the pump. The holding tank is now…
Have the unit hauled off for winter. A standard unit left unused for months risks freeze damage, odor buildup and wildlife intrusion, and suspending…
Yes, a flat tool through the gap is the standard way to open a standard portable toilet from the outside when the latch is stuck. Most standard units…
Sam covered the basics, but I'll add that you should ask the rental company for their exact unit dimensions and weight. A standard unit is about four…
The service driver is responsible for restocking toilet paper and sanitizer during the weekly service visit, but they typically only fill the…
Do not fish the phone out yourselves. The holding tank contains chemical deodorizer and waste, which pose a health risk. Call the rental company…
The cleanup responsibility falls to the rental company, but you should call them immediately to report the spill and coordinate. They handle…
Get the porta potties picked up. Leaving standard units and a handwash station unserviced all winter invites damage, health hazards and extra charges…
Yes, you can get a standard portable toilet with a fold-down baby changing table installed. It's a common add-on for family events. The table folds…
Rent two portable toilets for this event. One unit will not handle 80 people over five hours with food and coffee, and you need an ADA-compliant unit…
Deb is right about the antifreeze, but she didn't mention that the rental company's driver adds it during the service visit, not at delivery. The…
Yes, you will pay for the extra week of rental. The rental company will not pick up and redeliver the units unless your contract specifies otherwise.…
Owen is right about the refusal, but I'll tell you what the driver actually checks for. The driver will dip a sample from the tank before pumping.…
Hector is correct that you need an ADA-compliant unit for public access, but you also need a standard unit for the poll workers. The 2010 ADA…
Yes, junk in the tank will cost you. The driver's note is a warning that foreign objects like bottles and gloves can lead to extra charges for…
Yes, you can likely get standard portable toilet units delivered with four days' notice. Call a rental company immediately as weekend dates book…
Sam is right about the deluxe unit, but check the seat height before renting. A deluxe unit has a lower seat than a standard unit, but it may still…
Moving the unit on a set schedule is the setup that works, and the mobile crew line in OSHA 1926.51(c)(4) is a weak thing to lean on here. That…
Order four standard units and one ADA unit for your auction. The ADA Standards for Accessible Design require an accessible unit in any cluster of…
No, do not move a rented standard unit yourself with a forklift or telehandler. The rental company will move it, usually for a fee. A standard unit…
The roofing contractor is responsible for providing portable toilets for their crew, not the homeowner. The OSHA construction sanitation standard (29…
Sam covered the basics, but you need to confirm the rental company's policy on extended service intervals. Some operators require weekly service…
A standard portable toilet cannot be heated safely with an internal heater due to fire risk and lack of ventilation. For your six or seven…
The driver pumps the tanks on the spot before loading the units. The vacuum truck arrives first to pump the waste, then the flatbed truck loads the…
You cannot call the rental company for pickup yourself because the contractor holds the rental agreement. A rental company requires authorization…
