A service visit is the scheduled stop by a vacuum truck driver who pumps the holding tank, recharges the deodorizer and water, cleans the interior, restocks toilet paper and checks the unit for damage. Weekly service is the industry norm for a unit in normal use.
The weekend or event rate is the flat price for a portable toilet delivered before an event and picked up after it, typically covering Friday to Monday. It includes one cleaning before delivery and, at some companies, a service visit during a multi-day event.
A missed service is a scheduled service visit the driver could not complete, usually because the truck could not reach the unit: a locked gate, a blocked drive, vehicles parked in front, soft ground or a unit moved by the customer. Most agreements bill the trip and reschedule.
A normal service visit includes pumping the holding tank, recharging the deodorizer, restocking toilet paper, and wiping down the interior surfaces.…
Jules covered the system well, but the vent stack is key to why it doesn't smell worse. That small vent on the roof creates a passive airflow,…
Hector's count is a good start, but a permit office checks the service frequency plan for an eight-hour event with alcohol. We require a mid-day…
Starting a portable toilet rental business requires more than just buying a few units. You need a complete operational system before your first…
Buying a standard portable toilet is cheaper upfront than a six-week rental with weekly service calls from 40 miles away, but the ongoing pumping and…
A monthly rental rate for a standard portable toilet covers the unit, a weekly service visit, and delivery and pickup. The weekly service includes…
Rental companies add a brine or non-toxic antifreeze solution to the holding tank during winter service visits to prevent freezing. The antifreeze…
Our only bathroom is getting a complete gut renovation starting next week, and the project is scheduled for six weeks. I've never rented a portable…
The holding tank of a standard portable toilet holds 50 to 70 gallons of waste and liquid. The tank itself is usually about four feet deep, making up…
Pricing varies because rental companies structure their quotes differently, and each line item represents a real cost to them. A monthly rate that…
You must schedule and pay for a Saturday service visit, as Owen said. The permit office checks your restroom plan for the number of units and the…
A handwash station is a standalone sink unit that provides soap and running water for washing hands at temporary events, construction sites and…
Use water and a damp cloth to clean a portable toilet between services, not a bucket of soapy water. Hector is right about avoiding bleach and…
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.51(c) requires one toilet seat and one urinal per 40 workers for a construction crew of 20 to 199 people. For your framing crew of…
The blue liquid in a portable toilet is a deodorizer, and the formulas used in public spaces today are not toxic. The liquid is a mixture of a blue…
We're finishing a couple residential builds outside Columbus on lots that turn to soup after a hard rain. Each site has one standard portable toilet…
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.51(c) sets the minimum number of toilets required on a construction site. For 1 to 20 workers, you need one standard portable…
Plan portable toilets for an event using the units-per-person guideline, then adjust for alcohol, duration, and the ADA rule. The base guideline for…
