Landscaping crew for 6 weeks: do we need a porta potty on the client's yard?

Yes, you rent a standard portable toilet for a landscaping crew of five or six for six weeks. The OSHA construction sanitation standard, 29 CFR 1926.51, applies. For a crew of fewer than 20 workers, the minimum is one toilet. Using the client's bathroom is a liability and an inconvenience for the homeowner. Muddy boots and work clothes will track dirt into the house. A portable toilet keeps the site professional.

A weekly service visit is the industry norm for a small crew. For a standard unit with a 50 to 70 gallon holding tank, weekly pumping and cleaning is sufficient. In high heat, the deodorizer can break down faster. If the crew works longer hours, the unit will see more use. You can request an extra service if needed.

The rental cost is driven by the unit type, the six-week duration, the weekly service frequency, and the delivery distance. A standard unit is the most common choice for a residential job. Placement on level gravel with good truck access is ideal. The rental company will need that access for delivery and each service visit.

Hector covered the OSHA minimum, but he didn't mention the ADA cluster rule. If you rent more than one unit, you need at least one ADA-compliant portable toilet per cluster. For a crew of five or six, a standard unit is fine. Weekly service is enough, but tell the rental company if your crew works longer hours or if it gets very hot. The deodorizer breaks down faster in heat. A blocked unit means a missed service, so keep that gravel area clear for the truck. Most crews rent a unit for jobs over a few days to avoid tracking mud into the house.