2026 fall marathon: how many units for the water stations?
We're planning our 2026 fall marathon and need to sort out the portable toilets for the five water stations along the route. The race expects 1500…
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What's Inside an ADA-Compliant Porta Potty?
An ADA-compliant portable toilet is a single-user restroom unit designed to accommodate a person using a wheelchair, meeting specific requirements in…
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Ray M. replied
500-person festival with beer garden: How many porta potties do we need?
We're planning a one-day outdoor festival for 500 people with a dedicated beer garden serving craft beer. The event runs from noon to 10 PM, so 10…
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What's the difference between a deluxe and a flushing unit?
Planning a backyard wedding for 140 guests next spring, tent reception with a band and dinner service. We're renting portable toilets because my…
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Backyard wedding with 120 guests: How many porta potties for a 6-hour party?
We're planning our backyard wedding for 120 guests, with an open bar and dinner service. The party will run about six hours, from ceremony to…
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City Right-of-Way Permit for Porta Potty: 2026 Requirements
We're starting a six-month residential gut rehab in Chicago, and the only spot for a standard portable toilet is on the sidewalk in the public…
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Hector V. replied
40-person wedding with heavy drinking: two units or three?
I'm planning a 40-guest wedding reception at a private farm. It's a five-hour evening event with an open bar and heavy hors d'oeuvres. The ground is…
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Residential remodel crew of about 20: sanitizer on the unit enough, or add a handwash station? ✓ Solved
Add the handwash station. Sanitizer on the unit is not enough for a remodel crew around 20.
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Tyler R. replied
Open job site gets gusty: do we need to stake the porta potty? ✓ Solved
The delivery crew should stake the standard unit during placement. This is their job. You do not need to supply straps or anchors. An un-staked unit…
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Nina R. replied
2026 fall wedding: porta potty count for 200 guests with catering?
We're planning our outdoor wedding for October 2026 with 200 guests, full catering, and an open bar. The ceremony and reception will be on a grassy…
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Priya N. replied
Can a long-term porta potty handle a family of 5 for a year?
We're building a cabin in rural Oregon and plan to live on-site with our family of five for the next year. Our only bathroom is gutted, so we need a…
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800-person marathon: porta potty count for start and finish lines?
I'm planning a marathon for 800 runners in a city park. The event runs 5 hours, but usage will spike at the start line before the race and the finish…
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Nina R. replied
Can a porta potty handle 6 months of a bathroom remodel in rainy Seattle?
We're starting on a six-month bathroom remodel here in Seattle, which means we'll be without our only bathroom from October through March. The plan…
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Can they move our driveway porta potty for a day while we pour concrete? ✓ Solved
Yes, a rental company can move your portable toilet for the day, but you must request it in advance. Most companies charge a separate delivery fee…
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50-person crew, 10-hour days. Weekly or bi-weekly service?
We have a 50-person crew on a six-month commercial job in Phoenix. They work 10-hour days, Monday through Friday. The heat is intense. I ordered…
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Jules T. replied
What's the weight of an empty ADA-compliant porta potty?
We're placing a portable toilet on a rooftop deck for a six-week residential addition. The crane lift is tight, so I need the empty weight of an…
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Ray M. replied
When does a portable urinal-only unit make sense for a work site?
We have a 30-man crew on a six-week residential gut rehab project. We have two standard portable toilets on site, but there's still a line at peak…
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Ray M. replied
2026 Fall Festival: How many porta potties for 1,000 people over two days?
I'm coordinating the 2026 Fall Festival for our town, a two-day event expecting about 1,000 attendees. We'll have live music and a dozen food…
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Nina R. replied
2026 Festival: Handwash stations or sanitizer for a 3-day event?
I'm planning a three-day music festival in a city park for about 5,000 people per day, with food vendors and beer gardens. We'll have 40 standard…
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Owen G. replied
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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Owen G. replied
Construction site locked after hours: leave the porta potty outside the fence, or give the driver a gate code? ✓ Solved
Give the driver a gate code. A standard unit placed inside the fence is the right call for a dozen workers, which meets the OSHA requirement of one…
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Carl D. replied
Do all restroom trailers need a fresh water hookup?
I'm looking at renting a restroom trailer for a weekend wedding at a ranch outside Austin. We'll have about 150 guests over two days, with catering…
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Nina R. replied
How are other operators handling the 2026 PSAI training updates?
Just got the email from the PSAI about the new mandatory training module for certification renewal. It's the 2026 best practices update, and they're…
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Kim S. replied
How many porta potties for a 300-person corporate picnic?
I'm organizing a corporate picnic for 300 employees at a city park. The event runs 6 hours with catered lunch but no alcohol. The park has grass…
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Nina R. replied
Health department rule: how far must porta potties be from a food tent?
The health department rule for the minimum distance between portable toilets and food service areas is typically 100 feet. This is a standard…
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Jules T. replied