What happens if a porta potty is stolen from a construction site?

Call the rental company immediately. They handle stolen units all the time and will guide you through the process, including whether to file a police report. Your contract almost certainly holds you liable for the replacement cost of a stolen standard portable toilet, so expect to pay for a new one. The rental company can usually deliver a replacement within a day or two, depending on their truck schedule and inventory. They will also need to send a vacuum truck to properly dispose of any waste left in the stolen unit's holding tank if it's recovered. For your 40-person site, OSHA 1926.51 requires one toilet, so you need that unit back quickly to stay compliant. Make sure the replacement is staked down again for those Phoenix winds.

Check your rental agreement for a theft clause and a damage waiver. Many contracts charge you a replacement fee, but some include theft protection if you filed a police report. You need to call the rental company and your site security immediately, then file the police report. The rental company's driver will verify the theft and note the placement area is clear for the replacement unit. Replacement speed depends on their truck schedule and local inventory of standard portable toilet units. For your 40-person crew, OSHA 1926.51 requires one toilet, so you are out of compliance until the new one is delivered.