Why is there a delivery fee on top of the rental rate?
I just got a quote for a standard portable toilet rental for our three-month bathroom renovation. The monthly rental rate is one line, but there's…
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Does a restroom trailer need a generator for a one-day event?
I'm planning a 150-guest wedding at a rural venue with no outdoor power outlets. The rental company insists we need a generator for the restroom…
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Owen G. replied
Can a restroom trailer be leveled on a slight slope?
We're finalizing plans for our wedding reception next month, about 125 guests for six hours with dinner and a bar. The venue has a beautiful spot for…
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Lisa G. replied
2026: Are more wastewater plants banning blue dye in deodorizer?
I run a mid-size portable toilet rental operation in North Texas, and my drivers are hearing chatter at the wastewater treatment plants about new…
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Hector V. replied
Missed service because of mud: who's responsible?
We have a standard unit for a crew of 12, and it's on a six-month rental for a residential gut rehab. The unit is placed about 50 feet from the…
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Kim S. replied
Can we add our own deodorizer puck to a rented porta potty?
We have a standard portable toilet on our driveway for a bathroom renovation that's running long. It's just my wife and me using it, but by day five…
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Jake W. replied
What's the most unusual place you've ever had to service a porta potty?
Nine years driving a vacuum truck, and I've seen it all. Last month, I had to service a standard unit perched on a half-finished bridge deck, 200…
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Luis A. replied
Hunting camp: will a porta potty freeze solid in October?
I run a hunting camp in Montana, up in the mountains outside Bozeman. We have a crew of about 10 people for a week in mid-October, no alcohol, just…
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Sam O. replied
300-person corporate picnic with a beer tent: how many units?
I'm planning a 300-person corporate picnic that runs five hours, with a beer tent and catered lunch. The site is a flat park with truck access along…
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Porta Potty Forum Team replied
Missed service because our dumpster delivery blocked the porta potty. Who is responsible?
Our Phoenix job site has six standard portable toilet units on compacted dirt. The rental company comes every Tuesday for the service visit.…
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Nina R. replied
50-person wedding, mostly women, 6-hour reception: two standard units enough?
I'm planning a 50-guest wedding reception in a field, six hours long, with dinner and an open bar. The guest list is mostly women, and I know that…
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Hector V. replied
Does the ADA cluster rule apply to three porta potties in a park?
Yes, the ADA cluster rule applies to three portable toilets in a park. The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design require that where multiple…
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Porta Potty Forum Team replied
Why is there a separate fee for the handwash station delivery?
I just got a quote for a weekend food festival in a park. We need three standard portable toilets and one handwash station for about 200 people over…
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Owen G. replied
2026 driver certification: What's new in PSAI training?
Got a notice the PSAI updated their driver certification program. The last time I sent a driver through, it was mostly pumping basics and disposal…
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Deb K. replied
2026: are biodegradable deodorizers effective in high-heat climates?
My current crew of 80 is on a 6-month high-rise job in Phoenix. We have a cluster with six standard units and one ADA-compliant unit. The ground is…
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Deb K. replied
Rec league fields: should weekly porta potty service come Friday before games or Monday after?
I help run a volunteer rec soccer league and we have two standard units sitting at the fields through the end of November. Games are Saturday and…
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Marcus B. replied
How do operators handle waste disposal in remote areas?
Operators handle waste disposal in remote areas by pumping the waste into a vacuum truck and hauling it to the nearest approved waste disposal…
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Deb K. replied
2026 Fall Wedding: Handwash station placement for buffet and bar?
We are planning our 2026 fall wedding reception for 140 guests on my parents' property in South Carolina. The event is fully outdoors with a tent, a…
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Kim S. replied
Winter 2026: will our construction site porta potties freeze solid?
Our site in Chicago has 95 workers on site for a 10-week project through January. We have a cluster of ten standard portable toilets and one…
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Ray M. replied
Why does our porta potty smell worse after a hot day?
We've got a standard portable toilet on our Phoenix job site. It sits in the sun all day and by 2 PM it smells terrible. The crew of 40 guys won't…
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Ray M. replied
What's the difference between a deluxe unit and a flushing unit?
I'm planning a corporate event for about 150 people over six hours in a city park, with catered food and a beer garden. The ground is flat grass, and…
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Jules T. replied
How are operators adapting their vacuum trucks for tighter urban sites in 2026?
I've been running a mid-size fleet in Dallas for 16 years, and lately we're getting more jobs in tight downtown spots. The standard vacuum truck is a…
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Deb K. replied
Can a restroom trailer be serviced if it's on a wooden deck?
We're getting married next spring at a private property with a beautiful wooden deck overlooking the lake. It's the perfect spot for our 140 guests…
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Jules T. replied
Does the ADA require a portable toilet at a temporary bus stop?
The ADA does not require a portable toilet at a temporary bus stop. The ADA Standards for Accessible Design apply to permanent facilities and to…
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Kim S. replied
High-rise site: What's the plan if the crane is down on service day?
We're on a 35-story build in Phoenix with 150 workers, standard 40-hour week. The crane goes down for maintenance next Tuesday, our regular service…
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Deb K. replied