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Rent a portable toilet by calling a rental company, giving your event date, location, guest count, and duration. For your 100-person six-hour event with food and alcohol, plan for two to three standard units or a deluxe unit and one ADA-compliant portable toilet to meet the [ADA cluster rule](https://p Read the full answer

I'm planning a family reunion in a public park this summer. We'll have about 100 people for six hours, with catered food and a beer cooler. The park has a paved lot, but our picnic spot is on grass about 50 feet away. I need to rent a portable toilet, but I've never done this before and I don't want to miss a step.

Can someone walk me through the whole process from the first call to the rental company to when they pick the unit up after the event? What details do they need from me on that first call? Do I need to get permission from the park, and how do I prove it? I'm looking at a few standard units and one ADA-compliant portable toilet to be safe, but I'm open to a deluxe unit if it makes sense. What questions should I be ready to answer?

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Owen G.Austin, TX

Rent a portable toilet by calling a rental company, giving your event date, location, guest count, and duration. For your 100-person six-hour event with food and alcohol, plan for two to three standard units or a deluxe unit and one ADA-compliant portable toilet to meet the ADA cluster rule. The rental company needs to know your exact placement spot, ground type (grass), and truck access from the paved lot. You must get written permission from the park authority for placement; provide this to the rental company as proof. On delivery day, ensure the site is clear and level. After the event, the company schedules pickup, just leave the unit undisturbed. Costs depend on unit type, rental duration, delivery distance, and any add-ons like a handwash station.

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Kim S.Raleigh, NC

Start by confirming with the park's permit office that they allow portable toilets and where they must be placed; get this permission in writing. When you call a rental company, they will ask the event date, exact address, the on-site contact's name and phone number, the number of guests, event duration, and whether food and alcohol are served. For 100 people over six hours with alcohol, the guideline is to have more than the base number of units. You will also need to describe the placement spot: grass 50 feet from the paved lot, and confirm the path for the delivery truck is clear of obstacles. The company will schedule a delivery date and a pickup date after your event. On delivery day, the driver will position the units on level ground and may use staking. After pickup, check the area for any marks or debris.

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Priya N.Tampa, FL

Owen covered the basics, but the permit office requires a detailed site plan showing exact placement. They check that units are at least 100 feet from food prep areas and any water source, and that the ADA unit has a clear path on firm ground. For your 100-person six-hour event with alcohol, consider three standard units instead of two to reduce lines. The rental company will ask for your park permit number during booking, have that ready. After pickup, inspect the area for any ground disturbance or debris; some parks charge for restoration if left messy.

  • Hector V. The 100-foot rule from water sources is a health department standard. They measure from the high-water mark of a stream or shoreline, not just the edge.

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