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Rent two standard portable toilet units for a party of 50 to 60 people. The industry guideline for a four-hour event starts near one unit per 50 to 75 people, but you need a second unit because you have food service and a single house bathroom. A cluster of two units will prevent long lines. You do not need an [ADA-compliant portable toilet](http Read the full answer

We are throwing a backyard birthday for our teenager this Saturday. Roughly 50 to 60 people, mix of kids and adults, about four hours with food and a couple coolers. The house only has one bathroom and I do not want a line through the kitchen all afternoon.

Looking at standard units only, nothing fancy. Do people usually rent one or two for a crowd that size when half the guests are kids who bounce in and out? Also wondering about delivery timing. Can they drop Friday evening so we are not waiting on the truck during setup, or is Saturday morning normal?

Parked cars will fill the driveway, so I need a placement tip that still leaves a path if a service truck has to reach the unit. Any lessons from birthday or backyard party rentals welcome.

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Owen G.Austin, TX

Rent two standard portable toilet units for a party of 50 to 60 people. The industry guideline for a four-hour event starts near one unit per 50 to 75 people, but you need a second unit because you have food service and a single house bathroom. A cluster of two units will prevent long lines. You do not need an ADA-compliant portable toilet for a private backyard party because the ADA cluster rule applies to public events where facilities are provided to the public.

Schedule delivery for Friday evening. The rental company can drop the units then so you are not waiting on a truck during your Saturday setup. The driver will place the units. Choose a spot on level ground that is accessible for the service truck. Since your driveway will be full, you must leave a clear path from the street to the units, at least 10 feet wide, for the pump truck to reach them on Monday for pickup. The units will not need a service visit during your one-day event. The rental cost is driven by the number of units, the rental duration, and the delivery distance.

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Brooke L.Charleston, SC

Owen is right on the delivery timing. You should confirm the Friday drop with the rental company early because they may charge an extra day's rental for early placement. The driver will check for level ground and truck access for the pickup, not just the delivery. For the path, a vacuum truck needs a clear 10-foot wide path from the street to the units without sharp turns. The units do not need service during the event, but a handwash station is a good add-on with kids and food.

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