The term 'john' for a toilet is a slang term that likely comes from the name John Harington, an English courtier who invented one of the first flush…
The Portable Sanitation Association International (PSAI) is the primary source for industry data and statistics. The PSAI publishes market research,…
You can put a standard portable toilet in a residential backyard as long as you have a rental company deliver it. The 15-foot flat gravel spot you…
The standard portable toilet holds 50 to 70 gallons in its holding tank, which adds significant weight when full. This is why rental companies stress…
Our jobsite standard unit has been tipped over twice this month. It's a long-term rental for a 50-person crew on a 6-month commercial build. The…
I'm planning a week-long retreat for 40 people in a remote location with no power or water hookups. The ground is level grass, but a vacuum truck can…
The PSAI updated its best practices for waste acceptance at treatment plants to push for lower biochemical oxygen demand and tighter controls on…
Our state health department just sent out draft rules for 2026: all portable toilet deodorizers must be fully biodegradable and meet new toxicity…
We have a 40-story high-rise going up in Chicago, with 120 workers on site daily through January. The ground is paved but exposed, and the…
Our Montana ranch has a standard portable toilet placed for seasonal hands and hunting guests. The spot is a grassy flat with firm ground, but the…
You need to ask for staking when you order. Most rental companies do not stake a standard unit for a one-day rental unless you request it. Drivers…
Sixteen years driving a vacuum truck, and I thought I'd seen it all. Last week, on a Monday morning service run at a downtown construction site, I…
The Portable Sanitation Association International (PSAI) is the secretariat for ANSI Z4.3, the American National Standard for minimum requirements…
Owen and Jules covered the basics, but confirm with your rental company whether the trailer's onboard fresh water tank and generator are included or…
A standard portable toilet is safe and sanitary when it receives regular service and proper maintenance. A well-serviced unit is clean,…
I'm comparing two quotes for my backyard wedding next spring. We'll have 140 guests from noon to midnight, alcohol and food, and the ground is grass.…
One thing people often miss is that the ADA 5 percent rule applies to the total number of units in each cluster at a single location, not the entire…
We're organizing a small evening event for about 60 people in a local park, and we're renting a couple of standard portable toilets. The spot the…
This is my first winter running a vacuum truck up here. I'm servicing standard units, a few ADA-compliant units, and one restroom trailer at a…
For a framing-only crew, OSHA 1926.51 does not automatically require a standalone hand wash station next to the toilet. The washing-facilities…
I run a ranch and have dealt with portable toilets for seasonal crews and hunting camps for years. My driver makes a 40-mile trip each way to service…
One thing I see people miss is checking the ground for soft spots even when it looks level. We had a standard unit sink into a thawed patch last…
Jules covered the system well, but the vent stack is key to why it doesn't smell worse. That small vent on the roof creates a passive airflow,…
We're getting married next October in a field on my fiancé's family farm. The ceremony starts at sunset, and the reception with a DJ, catering and an…
Place the portable toilet on the level ground in your side yard. A standard unit must be on level ground to prevent tipping and to keep the contents…
