Why does our unit smell worse on the second day of a hot weekend?
We rented a standard portable toilet for a big backyard party Saturday and Sunday. The rental company delivered and serviced it Friday afternoon, so…
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Megan H. replied
Newest questions
What if the service truck can't reach our unit on a steep hill?
We're framing a house on a steep hill, and the only flat spot for the portable toilet is about 60 feet from the street, up a 30-degree grade. The…
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Deb K. replied
Do we need a generator for a restroom trailer at a park without power?
Our organization is hosting a two-day food and music festival in a large city park with no electrical hookups. We expect about 800 people per day.…
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Jules T. replied
What's the real difference between a standard and a deluxe unit?
I'm planning a backyard wedding for 140 guests, with a tent, a band, and no indoor bathrooms. The rental website shows both a standard portable…
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Lisa G. replied
Bathroom remodel: handwash station with a long-term driveway porta potty?
We're mid bathroom remodel and the driveway porta potty is staying for several weeks. Do we also need a handwash station for family and the trades,…
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Marcus B. replied
Can a standard unit handle a 9-month new build in a wet climate?
We are starting a nine-month new build in the Pacific Northwest, right through the rainy season. The crew will average about eight people, five days…
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Luis A. replied
How many porta potties for a 500-person concert with food trucks?
I'm laying out the restrooms for a one-day outdoor concert with a 500-person capacity. The gates open at noon, the headliner ends around 10 PM, and…
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Priya N. replied
OSHA 1926.51: Does it apply to our 6-person road crew?
OSHA 1926.51 does not require a porta potty for a six-person road crew if they have a truck and immediate access to a nearby toilet facility. The…
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Deb K. replied
How do we keep a restroom trailer warm for our February 2026 wedding?
We are planning a February 2026 wedding at a historic farm venue in Maryland. The ceremony and reception are outdoors under a heated tent, but the…
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Jules T. replied
Weekend cookout: Friday delivery or Saturday morning for a one-day rental? ✓ Solved
Weekend delivery for a one-day event almost always means a Friday afternoon or evening drop and a Monday morning pickup, not a same-day Saturday…
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Kim S. 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
Starting out: is buying a used vacuum truck in 2026 a good idea?
I'm looking at starting a small portable toilet rental operation with about twenty standard units. The biggest capital cost is the vacuum truck. I…
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Ray M. replied
200-person wedding, 6-hour reception, open bar. How many flushing units?
My wedding is in May for 200 guests, with a six-hour reception and an open bar on my parents' property. We are splurging on flushing portable toilets…
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Hector V. replied
Heating a restroom trailer for a New Year's Eve 2026 event.
We've booked a 4-stall restroom trailer for a New Year's Eve party in 2026. It's a fully flushing unit with sinks and heating. The forecast says…
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Jules T. replied
What's the actual difference between an ADA unit and a 'wheelchair-accessible' unit?
I'm reviewing portable toilet options for a weekend music festival and noticed some rental companies list an 'ADA-compliant' unit while others…
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Porta Potty Forum Team replied
Can we lock our jobsite porta potty overnight so neighbors stop using it? ✓ Solved
You can lock a standard unit overnight, but you must coordinate the lock with the rental company for the service visit. The driver needs to open the…
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Deb K. replied
Can a service driver refuse to pump an overfull porta potty?
I have a standard portable toilet on a residential rehab site. It's for a crew of eight guys, and it's been two weeks since the last service because…
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Tyler R. replied
OSHA 1926.51: does 'readily available transportation' mean a crew truck?
No, a crew truck does not meet the 'readily available transportation' exemption in OSHA 1926.51. The exemption is for a mobile crew that can reach a…
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Carl D. replied
Backyard wedding: can we put the porta potties behind a privacy screen?
We're having our wedding in my parents' backyard next spring, with about 140 guests for a six-hour reception under a tent. The caterer is bringing a…
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Ashley M. replied
What's the one thing you always check on a porta potty before using it?
After nine years driving a vacuum truck and a lifetime of using these things at county fairs and construction sites, I have a set routine before I…
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Luis A. replied
Operators: what's your 2026 strategy for rising wastewater disposal costs?
Our local wastewater treatment plant fees have gone up a lot in two years. We're a small operator with a mix of standard units, deluxe units,…
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Nina R. replied
City special event permit asks for 'PSAI compliance.' What does that mean?
The permit's 'PSAI compliance' requirement means the portable toilet rental company you hire must follow the Portable Sanitation Association…
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Dave P. replied
Why does our unit smell like sulfur after a rainstorm?
We have a standard portable toilet on a residential addition in Chicago. It's been there for about six weeks, used by a crew of 10 guys. The unit…
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Tyler R. replied
Hunting camp porta potty: can it sit unused for weeks between trips?
Our hunting camp is about 40 miles from the nearest town on a rough ranch road. We have a spot for a portable toilet that the service truck can reach…
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Toni S. replied
Flushing unit vs. a deluxe unit for a 3-day corporate retreat.
We're organizing a three-day corporate retreat for 40 people on a grassy field with good truck access. We want an upgrade from a standard unit, but…
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Ray M. replied