What's the best way to anchor a porta potty on a windy site?
Our Montana ranch has a standard portable toilet placed for seasonal hands and hunting guests. The spot is a grassy flat with firm ground, but the…
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How many porta potties for a family reunion of about 80 people? ✓ Solved
Two standard units plus a hand wash station held up fine for a reunion we ran around that size, as long as both toilets stayed open all afternoon and…
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Owen G. replied
Graduation open house: how far ahead should I book a one-day porta potty? ✓ Solved
Call today. A Saturday rental for a graduation party needs booking now, not midweek. Rental companies schedule their weekend routes on Thursday or…
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Kim S. replied
Can we move a restroom trailer after setup for a two-day wedding?
We're hosting our wedding on a family farm next month, with 150 guests over two days. The ceremony will be in a lower field, and the reception will…
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Jules T. replied
What a health inspector looks for at portable toilets during an event inspection
A health inspector checks portable toilets at an event for four main things: enough units, safe and clean placement, proper handwashing, and correct…
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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 happens if the service truck gets stuck in mud on my farm?
We run a working ranch and have a standard portable toilet on a long-term rental for our seasonal hands. It sits in a pasture about 30 yards from the…
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Marcus B. replied
Does a framing crew need a hand wash station next to the porta potty? ✓ Solved
For a framing-only crew, OSHA 1926.51 does not automatically require a standalone hand wash station next to the toilet. The washing-facilities…
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Marcus B. replied
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
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
What if the service truck can't get to my unit on a rainy day?
I have a residential addition project in a suburb with a long gravel driveway that turns into a mud pit after heavy rain. We have one standard unit…
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Deb K. replied
Should I hire an attendant for a restroom trailer at a long event?
We're hosting an eight-hour gala for 250 guests on a level grass field with truck access. We've rented a four-stall restroom trailer with flushing…
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Nina R. replied
Can I rent a porta potty for just one month during a bathroom remodel? ✓ Solved
Yes, you can rent a standard portable toilet for one month during a bathroom remodel, and most rental companies offer these short-term contracts for…
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Marcus B. replied
Operator's view: what actually goes into the price of a porta potty rental
The price of a portable toilet rental covers the unit, delivery, pumping, cleaning and disposal. It is not a flat fee per toilet. Every rental quote…
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Nina R. replied
What's the hardest part of routing service trucks in a dense city?
I drive a vacuum truck in Akron, a city with plenty of narrow streets and parking restrictions. Planning efficient routes for 40-plus stops a day is…
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Kim S. replied
Is the blue liquid in porta potties safe for the environment?
The blue liquid in a standard portable toilet is a deodorizer that is safe for the environment when the waste is disposed of properly at a wastewater…
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Ray M. replied
Shower trailers: who rents them and what do they need on site?
We're organizing a volunteer build camp for a week, with about 40 people staying on-site. We have the portable toilet situation figured out, but…
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Ray M. replied
Why do festival porta potties always run out of toilet paper by evening?
I've been going to the same local music festival for years and always noticed the same thing: by Saturday evening, every single standard portable…
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Luis A. replied
Can a porta potty be placed on a sloped driveway?
We're starting a three-month renovation on our Portland home and the only spot for a portable toilet is our driveway. It has a slight but noticeable…
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Ashley M. replied
Monthly jobsite rental: weekly or every-other-week service for a 10-person crew? ✓ Solved
Weekly service is the standard for a crew of ten, and you should keep it that way for a six-week residential job. The OSHA construction sanitation…
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Deb K. replied
Can a porta potty be delivered through a narrow side gate? ✓ Solved
Yes, crews can roll a standard unit through a side gate by hand when the truck cannot enter the yard. Most delivery trucks carry a dolly or use the…
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Hector V. replied
Can I move the porta potty myself once it is delivered?
I rented a standard portable toilet for my crew at a house remodel. The crew is four guys, working eight-hour days for three weeks, no food on site.…
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Brad L. replied
Wedding reception is 6 hours. Do we need porta potties serviced during?
Our wedding is on my parents' property in Charleston next spring, from 4pm to 10pm with 100 guests. We're renting a standard unit and an…
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Jules T. replied
Buying a used vacuum truck in 2026: what to look for.
I run a small rental operation with a dozen standard units and one ADA-compliant unit, and I'm ready to add a second vacuum truck to handle more…
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Kim S. replied
Can I clean the porta potty myself between weekly services?
We are halfway through a six-week bathroom remodel. The rental company drops a standard portable toilet on our driveway every Friday afternoon and…
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Ray M. replied