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Can they pick up the porta potty the same night after our birthday party?

Dave P.asked 0 viewsDelivery, Placement & ServicingWeekend rentalPickupBirthday partyStandard unitDeliveryEvents

We're hosting a backyard birthday party Saturday for about 40 people, kids and adults, from noon to around 8pm. The park restrooms are a long walk, so we rented one standard unit for the day. The quote says delivery Friday and pickup Monday, which means the unit sits in our yard all Sunday.

Can rental companies do a same-night or early Sunday morning pickup after a one-day party? Our HOA is picky about anything sitting out overnight on the weekend. The driveway is paved and the truck can get right up to the spot. We don't need a mid-event service visit, just delivery and a quick pickup once guests leave.

Is same-night pickup even a thing, or do most companies only run weekday truck routes?

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Nina R.Nashville, TN

Yes, rental companies can do a same-night pickup after a one-day party, but you must confirm this with your specific company when booking. Many companies run weekend truck routes for events, especially in warmer months. The quote you received with Friday delivery and Monday pickup reflects their standard weekend schedule, which minimizes truck trips. Same-night or early Sunday pickup is an extra service that may incur an additional fee due to the dedicated trip outside their regular route.

Since your driveway is paved and has good truck access, the pickup itself is straightforward, the driver will need about 10-15 minutes to load the unit. Call your rental company now to ask about after-hours pickup options. Be prepared to provide a specific pickup time (e.g., "by 10 PM Saturday") and confirm they have staff available. If they can't accommodate, ask if an early Sunday morning pickup (like 7 AM) would work, as that might still satisfy your HOA's rules.

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