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Why is there a separate fee for the handwash station delivery?

Priya N.asked 5 viewsCosts & Rental QuotesDelivery feeHandwash stationQuotesEvent rentalQuote breakdown

I just got a quote for a weekend food festival in a park. We need three standard portable toilets and one handwash station for about 200 people over two days. The rental company listed a separate delivery fee for the porta potties and another for the handwash station, even though the driver dropped them all off in one trip on the same truck. The ground is level grass with good truck access. Why charge two delivery fees if everything came together? Is this standard practice, or should I push back on the quote?

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Owen G.Austin, TX

A rental company charges a separate delivery fee for a handwash station because it is a separate unit with its own setup requirements and service needs, even when delivered on the same truck. The delivery fee covers the driver's time to unload, place and level each unit, connect the handwash station to its water supply, and ensure it functions properly. This is standard practice across the industry, as each unit type requires distinct handling and labor.

For your event, the quote includes three standard portable toilets and one handwash station, which aligns with common guidelines for a two-day food festival with 200 people. The separate fees reflect the cost of transporting and installing multiple items, not just the truck trip itself. Pushing back is unlikely to change the quote, as this pricing structure is typical for itemized rentals.

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