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How do I compare two porta potty quotes fairly?

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I'm comparing two quotes for my backyard wedding next spring. We'll have 140 guests from noon to midnight, alcohol and food, and the ground is grass. The rental company can park a vacuum truck about 15 feet away. I need a mix of units: standard ones for most guests, a deluxe unit for the wedding party area, and an ADA-compliant unit.

One company gave me a single total number for the whole weekend. The other company's quote has eight lines: a delivery fee, a separate weekend rate for each unit type, a service fee for a mid-event pump-out, and a damage waiver. The totals are close, but the breakdowns are completely different.

What should I look for to compare them fairly? Are there hidden costs I'm missing?

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Nina R.Nashville, TN

Compare the quotes line by line for identical service. First, verify the unit mix meets your needs. For 140 guests over 12 hours with alcohol, you will need more than the baseline guideline of about one unit per 50 to 75 people for a four-hour event. Ensure your ADA-compliant portable toilet is included, as the ADA 5 percent cluster rule applies.

Match the service. A 12-hour event with food and alcohol will likely require a service visit during the event, which the second quote lists as a mid-event pump-out. The first quote's single total must include this, or it is missing. Check if both include the same number of handwash stations.

Look for hidden costs. The second quote's breakdown is clearer. A delivery fee can vary with distance. A damage waiver is common. Confirm what happens if the truck access is blocked on service day, which can lead to a missed service fee. Ask both companies for a final, all-inclusive total in writing.

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