2026 Halloween block party for 400: how many porta potties?
I'm organizing a Halloween block party for about 400 people in our neighborhood, running from 4pm to midnight. We'll have food trucks and alcohol…
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Rain forecast flipped. Can we cancel or postpone our Saturday porta potty rental? ✓ Solved
You need to call the rental company today to ask about their cancellation policy for your specific contract. The standard rental contract includes a…
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Can we service a high-rise unit from the floor below?
We've got a 40-story high-rise under construction in Phoenix. The exterior elevator is down for two weeks, and the standard portable toilets on the…
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Ray M. replied
Four day reroof on an occupied house: do I still need a porta potty if the homeowner says use the bathroom?
I do mostly framing but picked up a tear off and reroof on a two story house next week. Crew of six, four days if the weather holds, and the family…
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High-rise build: How often should we service porta potties on the 20th floor?
We're 12 weeks into a 30-story build in downtown Phoenix. The crew is 150 strong, working six 10-hour days. We have four standard portable toilets…
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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
50-person backyard wedding with heavy drinking: 1 or 2 units?
We're having our wedding in my parents' backyard in October. It will be a 50-guest evening event with a full dinner and an open bar for about five…
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Hunting camp porta potty: Will it last 4 months without service?
We have a hunting camp on our ranch, up a 40-mile dirt road. Every weekend from September through December, a crew of six guys uses the camp. The…
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Marcus B. replied
Will a porta potty attract animals at a hunting camp?
We run a hunting camp in the Montana backcountry and are setting up for the season. The camp will have a crew of about six guys for three months…
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Ray M. replied
Flushing portable toilet vs. standard: which is easier to service?
I've been driving a vacuum truck for nine years, servicing about 45 to 60 standard portable toilet units a day. They are simple: I pump the holding…
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Ray M. replied
What's the difference between a flushing porta potty and a restroom trailer stall?
We're planning our wedding for 140 guests on my parents' property next spring. The event will be about six hours with a full dinner and an open bar,…
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Ray M. replied
Open Job Site Gets Gusty: Stake the Porta Potty?
We're starting a six-month residential gut rehab in Chicago, right on the lakefront. The wind whips through here. The rental company dropped a single…
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Jake W. 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
2026 PSAI guidelines: Any new rules for formaldehyde-free deodorizer labeling?
I'm updating our safety data sheets and material handling procedures. We use a formaldehyde-free deodorizer in all our units, standard, deluxe,…
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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
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
OSHA 1926.51: Does a weekend security guard count toward our total headcount?
Yes, a weekend security guard counts toward your total headcount for OSHA 1926.51 compliance. The OSHA construction sanitation standard applies to…
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Marcus B. replied
OSHA 1926.51: Do weekend workers count toward our total?
OSHA 1926.51 counts all workers present at the site during the workday toward the total for portable toilet requirements. Your weekend crew requires…
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Deb K. 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
What's inside a flushing portable toilet's fresh water tank?
A flushing portable toilet's fresh water tank contains potable water that is pumped to the flush mechanism. Fresh water versus waste water A flushing…
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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
Our site has a 10% grade. Can a vacuum truck still pump the unit?
We're setting up a standard portable toilet for a small crew of five working on our house remodel for the next month. The only flat spot on our…
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Luis A. replied
Narrow Driveway: Will Service Truck Still Pump Our Unit?
We're renovating our only bathroom and have a standard portable toilet on our driveway. The rental company dropped it off fine, but our driveway is…
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Jake W. replied
What drives the cost difference between a standard unit and a deluxe unit?
I'm getting quotes for a 3-month rental on a residential construction site with a gravel driveway and clear truck access. The standard portable…
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Marcus B. replied
Why is a monthly rental rate higher than four weekly rates?
Got a quote for a standard portable toilet on a residential job site. The weekly rate was reasonable, but the monthly rate was more than four times…
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Ray M. replied