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What's the difference between a deluxe and a flushing portable toilet?

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I'm organizing a corporate picnic for about 150 people in a city park, running from noon to 5 PM. We'll have catered food and a beer garden. The ground is grassy and level, and a vacuum truck can pull right up to the site. My rental company quoted both deluxe units and flushing units at nearly the same price. The deluxe has a non-flushing bowl but includes a sink and mirror, while the flushing unit has a foot pedal flush and looks more like a permanent toilet. Which one is better for a semi-formal crowd that expects a clean experience? Does the flushing unit need any extra setup like water hookups?

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Jules T.Sacramento, CA

A flushing unit is better for your corporate picnic because it mimics a permanent toilet with a foot pedal flush, which guests perceive as cleaner and more formal. The deluxe unit has a non-flushing bowl and includes a sink and mirror, but it lacks the flush mechanism. For 150 people with food and alcohol over five hours, plan for at least three to four units total, including one ADA-compliant portable toilet to meet the ADA 5 percent cluster rule. The flushing unit does not need extra water hookups; it uses a self-contained holding tank and is serviced by the same vacuum truck as standard units. Both types require similar placement on level ground with truck access. Expect higher service frequency due to the beer garden and event duration, likely a mid-event pump-out to maintain cleanliness.

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