Why does our porta potty smell like rotten eggs after a service?
I have a standard portable toilet on a six-week residential rehab in the city. It's on a concrete pad with truck access. The rental company serviced…
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Thanksgiving for 45 and our house is on septic: where can the porta potty truck safely drive? ✓ Solved
Yes, there is a real risk to your septic lines if the delivery truck drives over the drain field. The weight of a vacuum truck can crush the pipes…
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Owen G. replied
October 2026 harvest festival: can we place porta potties on the paved basketball court temporarily?
Our town's harvest festival is October 10-12, 2026, and we're expecting about 800 people each day over a 10-hour span, with food trucks and beer…
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Nina R. replied
Our well is dry until spring 2027. Can a long-term porta potty rental handle a family of four for 6 months?
Our well pump failed and the replacement is on a long backorder, so we have no running water until spring. I just ordered a standard portable toilet…
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Marcus B. replied
Does the ADA cluster rule apply to two porta potties at a small park?
Yes, the ADA cluster rule applies to two portable toilets at a small park. The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design require that where multiple…
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Marcus B. replied
What happens if the service truck can't reach our unit due to mud in October 2026?
Our site has a standard portable toilet and an ADA-compliant unit for a crew of 25, and we're on week three of a six-month build. The access road is…
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Carl D. replied
For our festival, the city permit says 'follow ADA.' What does that mean for our porta potty order?
Our food festival in the park just got its special event permit approved. The permit has a note that says 'follow ADA' but doesn't give details.…
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Toni S. replied
100-person family reunion: how many ADA units are needed?
The ADA 5 percent cluster rule requires at least one ADA-compliant portable toilet for every 20 standard or deluxe units at a single location, but it…
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Priya N. replied
Can a porta potty be left in place over a snowy winter?
We're halfway through renovating a small cabin in the mountains and had to pause for winter. The crew left a standard portable toilet on a gravel pad…
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Ray M. replied
October 2026 wedding: can porta potties be placed on a slight hill?
We're getting married in October 2026 at my parents' property in Charleston, South Carolina. The wedding will have a tented reception for 140 guests,…
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Jules T. replied
Trunk or treat in our church parking lot: do we need porta potties if the building is right there? ✓ Solved
Yes, you need portable toilets for the trunk or treat to keep the building closed and avoid safety issues. A standard unit is sufficient for this…
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Priya N. replied
Service truck access: what if our driveway is too steep for the vacuum truck?
We're gutting our only bathroom for a full remodel, so I rented a standard portable toilet for the driveway. The rental company asked about truck…
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Owen G. replied
City says we need a permit for a porta potty on our own property during a remodel. Is that normal?
Yes, a city permit for a portable toilet on your own property during a remodel is normal in many municipalities, even when the unit is placed…
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Hector V. replied
OSHA 1926.51: do subcontractors count toward our total headcount?
Yes, subcontractors count toward the total headcount for the OSHA 1926.51 toilet requirement. The standard applies to all employees on the…
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Ray M. replied
What's the main difference between a high-rise unit and a regular one besides the lift?
My GC just ordered a high-rise unit for the 12th floor of our project. I've handled plenty of standard units on the ground, but this is my first time…
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Ray M. replied
What happens if we cancel a 6-month rental after 2 months?
We have a standard portable toilet on a six-month rental for our farm crew building a barn. The project finished two months early. The rental company…
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Marcus B. replied
High-rise site: What's the protocol if the service truck's pump fails on site?
Our vacuum truck's pump failed on site last week, right as we were about to start servicing the 12 standard portable toilets for a 50-person…
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Hector V. replied
80-person wedding, 70% women: are two standard units enough?
I'm planning a backyard wedding for 80 guests, and about 70 of them are women. The event runs five hours with dinner and an open bar. I'm considering…
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Megan H. replied
What's the OSHA rule for porta potties on a bridge project?
OSHA 1926.51(c) requires one toilet and one urinal per 40 workers for a crew of 45 on a construction site. Your bridge project needs two units. The…
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Marcus B. replied
October 2026 festival: ADA unit placement on uneven ground?
We're planning an October 2026 weekend festival in a city park, expecting about 600 people a day. It's a two-day event with food vendors and beer…
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Nina R. replied
What factors make a restroom trailer rental more expensive than standard units?
I'm planning a two-day music festival for 500 guests with food vendors and a beer garden. I got quotes for standard units and a restroom trailer. The…
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Dave P. replied
Backyard wedding for 75 guests: do we need a handwash station if we have a deluxe unit?
We're planning a backyard wedding for 75 guests, with a tent, passed appetizers, and an open bar. The rental company recommended a deluxe portable…
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Kim S. replied
What's the worst weather condition you've serviced a porta potty in?
Last week, I was out on my route pumping a cluster of standard portable toilets at a new subdivision site when a hailstorm hit. The sky went dark,…
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Porta Potty Forum Team replied
How do operators decide on deodorizer for hot climates?
I'm a new driver for a rental company in North Texas. My boss uses a specific deodorizer formula for the summer months, and I'm curious about how…
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Deb K. replied
What's the worst weather you've serviced porta potties in?
I've been driving a vacuum truck for nine years, and the worst was a January morning after an ice storm. The construction site was a mud pit. I had…
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Sam O. replied