Can a high-rise unit be serviced from the ground floor?
We're running a 12-story build in Phoenix and have a standard portable toilet on the 8th floor for a crew of 30. It's a long-term rental with weekly…
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Ray M. replied
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157 questions across all categories.
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What's inside a flushing portable toilet mechanism?
We rented a deluxe portable toilet for our home reno instead of a basic standard unit, hoping for a more comfortable experience. It has a proper…
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Jake W. replied
Are formaldehyde-free deodorizers as effective in high heat?
We're running 40 guys on a six-month commercial build in Phoenix. The sun bakes our standard units all day, hitting 110°F easy. For years, the rental…
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Ray M. replied
Can I add my own deodorizer or a bag of ice to the tank to keep it fresh?
We're hosting a backyard party this weekend, about 50 people over six hours, with a keg and some snacks. I rented a single standard portable toilet…
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Hector V. replied
Why does our unit smell like sulfur after a rainstorm?
We have a standard portable toilet on a residential addition in Chicago. It's been there for about six weeks, used by a crew of 10 guys. The unit…
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Tyler R. replied
Why does our porta potty smell like ammonia after a hot day?
We have a standard portable toilet for our seasonal ranch hands and guests. It's been sitting on dry, level ground for about three weeks, and the…
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Deb K. replied
Is the blue dye in porta potties required for health code compliance?
The blue dye in a standard portable toilet is not required by health codes. It is an aesthetic and functional component of the deodorizer solution,…
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Deb K. replied
Flushing portable toilet mechanism: How does the foot pedal work?
A flushing portable toilet uses a foot pedal to activate a pump that draws fresh water from a tank and sprays it into the bowl. The foot pedal…
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Megan H. replied
Is the blue dye in porta potties required by health code?
The blue dye in portable toilets is not required by any health code. It is a cosmetic and functional choice by rental companies, not a legal mandate.…
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Deb K. replied
Can a standard porta potty handle a 6-month garage build through winter?
I'm starting a detached garage build that will take about six months, right through the winter here in Portland. We're renting a standard porta potty…
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Marcus B. replied
Why does the blue liquid disappear so fast in hot weather?
Our standard portable toilet is serviced every Tuesday by a reliable rental company. The unit is on a residential construction site with a crew of…
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Hector V. replied
What's the weirdest thing you've ever found in a porta potty during service?
Ten years on the vacuum truck, and I've pulled some strange things out of holding tanks. Last week, a full set of car keys, still on the ring. Before…
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Porta Potty Forum Team replied
Two-day festival: do the porta potties get serviced overnight?
I'm organizing a two-day festival with about 2,000 attendees each day, running from 10 AM to 10 PM. We'll have food vendors and beer gardens, so I…
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Nina R. replied
Why does our porta potty smell like ammonia after a hot weekend?
Had a family reunion this past weekend. We put a single standard portable toilet out by the barn for about 40 people over two days. There was a lot…
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Kim S. replied
Why does our unit smell like sulfur after service?
Our ranch has one standard portable toilet for the seasonal hands. It gets a weekly service visit from a driver who comes 40 miles out. The unit sits…
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Ashley M. replied
Why does our unit smell like ammonia after a week?
We have a standard portable toilet on a residential addition project, and it's starting to smell like strong ammonia about five days into the weekly…
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Ray M. replied
Is the blue dye in porta potties required for odor control?
I'm renting a standard unit for a three-day weekend event on my property. The ground is level and the vacuum truck has easy access for the weekly…
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Megan H. replied
Liquid vs packet deodorizer on a summer route: what are you dosing?
I drive a vacuum truck on a summer route with 40 to 60 stops a day. Most are standard units on construction sites, some are deluxe units with sinks,…
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Kim S. replied
Why does our porta potty smell worse after a service visit?
We've had a standard unit on the ranch for our seasonal hands for about six weeks, serviced every other week because it's low use. The ground is…
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Ray M. replied
Flushing portable toilet vs. deluxe non-flushing: What's the real difference?
I'm looking at two portable toilet options for a weekend wedding with 120 guests. The rental company offers a deluxe non-flushing unit and a flushing…
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Porta Potty Forum Team replied
How do you dispose of waste in a rural county with no treatment plant?
I run a small portable toilet rental operation in a rural county. The nearest approved wastewater treatment plant that accepts septage is two hours…
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Kim S. replied
Is the blue dye in porta potties necessary for the deodorizer to work?
I was helping with a community festival last weekend, and a guest pointed at the standard portable toilet and asked me a great question. We had about…
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Ray M. replied
Why does our porta potty smell like rotten eggs after a rain?
We have a single standard portable toilet for our seasonal ranch hands, serviced weekly. It sits on gravel about 50 yards from the main cabin, and…
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Ray M. replied
What does 'ANSI Z4.3 compliant' mean on a city permit?
ANSI Z4.3 compliant means the portable toilet meets the American National Standard for minimum requirements for nonsewered waste-disposal systems.…
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Marcus B. replied
Service truck access: what's the maximum hose length for pumping?
I'm a general contractor in Chicago and have a standard portable toilet on a six-month residential job. The site is tight, and the only spot for the…
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Owen G. replied