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When do porta potties get delivered and picked up for a Saturday wedding?

Brooke L.asked 4 viewsEvents & WeddingsWeddingPickupDeliveryRestroom trailerAda unit

We're having our wedding on my parents' property next spring, 140 guests, tent, band, catered dinner and an open bar. The venue (my backyard) only allows vendors on site Friday afternoon and requires everything to be gone by Sunday noon. I'm looking at renting a restroom trailer with flushing toilets and sinks, plus one ADA-compliant unit for accessibility. The ground is level grass, and a truck can reach the spot easily. When do porta potties typically get delivered and picked up for a Saturday wedding? Do companies usually deliver Friday and pick up Sunday, or is there flexibility? What happens if the pickup is delayed past Sunday noon?

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Owen G.Austin, TX

A restroom trailer for a Saturday wedding is typically delivered on Friday and picked up on Sunday. Most rental companies operate on a weekend rate that covers this standard Friday-to-Sunday window, which aligns with your parents' property rules. The delivery crew will place the restroom trailer on the level ground and connect it to a power source or a generator, and they will set up the ADA-compliant portable toilet nearby to comply with the ADA 5 percent cluster rule.

Companies have some flexibility, but a delayed pickup past Sunday noon usually incurs an extra day's rental charge. If the truck cannot access the unit for pickup, it is logged as a missed service, and you may be billed for the return trip. For your event with 140 guests, an open bar, and a long day, a multi-stall trailer plus the ADA unit is a good plan. The final cost is driven by the unit types, the rental duration, and the delivery distance. Confirm the exact delivery and pickup times in your contract.

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Kim S.Raleigh, NC

Owen is right about the Friday-to-Sunday window, but confirm with your rental company whether they require a pre-delivery site check. Some operators send a driver ahead to verify truck access and placement on grass, especially for a restroom trailer that needs level ground and stable footing. If pickup is delayed past Sunday noon, you'll likely face an additional day's rental fee, and if the unit is blocked, it counts as a missed service with a trip charge. For 140 guests with an open bar, your trailer plus ADA-compliant unit is appropriately sized.

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