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Graduation open house: how far ahead should I book a one-day porta potty?

Megan H.asked 1 viewEvents & WeddingsGraduation partyWeekend rentalStandard unitEventsOne dayScheduling

We're hosting a graduation open house at our house next Saturday afternoon. Expecting maybe 50 to 60 people coming and going over about five hours. The house bathroom works for family, but I don't want guests lined up through the kitchen all day.

Looking at one standard unit on the driveway. Ground is level asphalt and a truck can pull right up to it. My real question is timing. Do most rental places still have weekend units if I call midweek, or is a Saturday party something you need locked in a week or two out?

Also, for a one-afternoon rental, is the quote usually billed as a full weekend because that is how their delivery routes run? Trying to figure out whether I am already late calling.

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Brooke L.Charleston, SC

Call today. A Saturday rental for a graduation party needs booking now, not midweek. Rental companies schedule their weekend routes on Thursday or Friday, and a Saturday delivery slot fills fast. You are not too late, but you must call immediately.

A standard unit suits your guest count and duration. The industry guideline is about one unit per 50 to 75 people for a four-hour event, and your five-hour open house fits that. Since you have a house bathroom for family, one standard unit should handle 60 guests without a line.

You will likely pay a weekend rate, which covers delivery on Friday or Saturday and pickup on Monday. This is standard because companies run delivery routes by the day, not by the hour. Your level asphalt driveway with truck access is perfect; it keeps the delivery simple and may avoid extra fees. Ask about a handwash station or hand sanitizer dispenser add-on for guest comfort.

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