Backyard wedding: can we put porta potties behind a hedge?
We're planning our wedding for next spring in my parents' backyard in Charleston. We'll have about 140 guests, a tent, a band, and catering, so we…
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2026 deodorizer trends: are more operators switching to enzyme-based formulas?
I've been hearing more about enzyme-based deodorizers from operators at industry meetings. These formulas use live bacteria to actively digest waste,…
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Ray M. replied
Missed service because the unit was locked. Who pays the trip charge?
I'm the GC on a 12-week residential gut rehab in Chicago with a crew of 15. We have one standard portable toilet and one ADA-compliant portable…
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Deb K. replied
What's the weight of a fully serviced deluxe flushing unit?
We're hosting my sister's wedding in our backyard next month. The only flat space for a portable toilet is our wooden deck, which is about 4 feet off…
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Ray M. replied
Porta potty for a hunting camp: will the vent stack attract bears?
We have a hunting camp in Montana for two months, with six hunters staying the whole time and guests on weekends. The ground is uneven mountain…
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Sam O. replied
300-person concert with food trucks: how many handwash stations?
A 300-person concert with three food trucks needs at least three to four handwash stations for the crowd, plus one dedicated handwash station at each…
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Porta Potty Forum Team replied
High-rise build: what if the crane is down on service day?
We have a standard unit on the 15th floor of a high-rise build in Phoenix. The crew of 60 uses it daily. Our rental company does the weekly service…
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Marcus B. replied
October 2026 wedding: can we put a porta potty on a sloped lawn?
We're getting married in my parents' backyard in October 2026. The ceremony site is on a flat area, but the only practical spot for a portable toilet…
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Nina R. replied
What's the worst weather you've serviced a porta potty in?
Last January, I had a route of 15 standard portable toilets on a construction site that was an absolute sheet of ice. The wind chill was about -15,…
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Porta Potty Forum Team replied
How do you dispose of waste in a rural county with no treatment plant?
I run a small portable toilet rental operation in a rural county. The nearest approved wastewater treatment plant that accepts septage is two hours…
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Kim S. replied
Does the ADA cluster rule apply to two porta potties on a sidewalk?
Yes, the ADA cluster rule applies to two portable toilets placed on a sidewalk. The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design require that where…
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Hector V. replied
What drives the cost difference between a standard and an ADA unit?
Got a quote for a construction site with 30 workers, 8 weeks, no food or alcohol. The ground is level gravel and the truck access is good. The…
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Ray M. replied
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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Hector V. replied
Driver says our gravel driveway is too soft. What's the minimum ground bearing?
Last week the vacuum truck got stuck in the gravel on our driveway when the driver came for the service visit. He said the ground was too soft to…
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Luis A. replied
2026 fall festival: does a 4-stall trailer need a separate generator?
I'm helping plan our city's 2026 fall festival, a one-day event on a Saturday from 10 AM to 10 PM. We expect about 2,000 people, and we're serving…
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Owen G. replied
Porta potty for a 9-month barn conversion: rent or buy?
We're converting an old barn into a guest studio, no septic yet. The project will take about nine months with a crew of five working weekdays. I have…
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Marcus B. replied
80-person wedding, 60% women: two standard units enough?
We're planning a backyard wedding for 80 guests, with a five-hour reception and alcohol served. The guest list has more women than men. I'm trying to…
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Hector V. replied
What's the OSHA rule for a 25-person crew on a 3-story building?
One standard portable toilet is enough for a 25-person crew on your three-story building. This meets the minimum requirement of OSHA 29 CFR 1926.51.…
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Deb K. replied
2026 New Year's Eve party: how many porta potties for 150 guests?
We're hosting a New Year's Eve party for 150 guests in Atlanta, from 7 pm to 1 am. It's a six-hour outdoor event with a champagne toast and passed…
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Owen G. replied
What's the 'environmental fee' on my porta potty invoice?
My ranch has a standard portable toilet for the seasonal crew and guests. The rental company drives 40 miles each way to service it every two weeks.…
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Marcus B. replied
Can the service hose reach a unit 100 feet from the truck?
We're setting up a construction site with a long, narrow gravel driveway. The only good spot for the portable toilet is about 100 feet from where the…
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Luis A. replied
Do all restroom trailers have a gray water tank?
No, not all restroom trailers have a gray water tank. The presence of a gray water tank depends on the trailer's design and plumbing configuration.…
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Nina R. replied
What's the benefit of a portable urinal versus a standard unit for a men's crew?
We have a 20-man framing crew on a six-week residential build. The site is a flat, gravel lot with good truck access. We have two standard units. The…
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Ray M. 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
Backyard concert for 150 with a food truck: two standard units enough?
I'm planning a backyard concert for 150 guests with a food truck on site. The event runs four hours, and we're serving beer and wine. The yard is…
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Priya N. replied