Porta potty keeps getting vandalized on our open site. What do operators do about it?

Operators use staking, locks and placement strategies to deter vandals when a fence isn't possible. For a standard unit on open ground, the driver should anchor it with screw-in ground anchors or rebar stakes driven deep, not just the plastic stakes that come with some units. A padlock on the door that your crew holds the key for stops casual misuse, but determined vandals will break the latch. The best placement is visible from the road but not easily accessible to drive-by trouble, like set back from the street behind construction materials. Your rental company likely has a damage waiver in the contract, which covers vandalism unless the site is repeatedly negligent, like leaving the unit unsecured after it's been set upright. A crew of ten meets the OSHA 1926.51 minimum of one toilet, but if the unit is getting tipped, ask the operator about a heavier high-rise unit which is harder to move. The driver's comment about this being common is true; we see it on open residential sites where kids or late-night partiers have easy access. The operator's main concern is that the unit is accessible for the weekly service visit. If it's blocked or tipped on service day, that's a missed service and you'll be billed for the trip. Talk to your rental company about upgrading the staking, it's a standard request and they should handle it on the next service.

Operators also use GPS trackers on high-risk units to monitor movement after hours. Ray covered the staking well, but a padlock on the door can backfire. Vandals who can't open it often kick the door in, causing more damage than a simple intrusion. The rental company's driver will note repeated vandalism on the service ticket. If the log shows a pattern, the company may enforce the damage waiver clause more strictly or require you to install a temporary fence. For a crew of ten, your single standard unit meets the OSHA minimum, but a heavier model won't stop a determined vandal with a truck and a chain.