Will a porta potty sink into soft lawn after rain?
We're mid-remodel and the only open spot for a standard unit is the side lawn, not the driveway. It rained hard twice last week and that grass turns…
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Dave P. replied
Questions tagged “Placement”
280 questions across all categories.
280 questions
How far can the vacuum hose reach if the truck cannot park next to the unit? ✓ Solved
Sixty to eighty feet is usually within reach for a normal service visit as long as the hose can walk a clear path to the unit.
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Ray M. replied
Can I put a privacy fence or screen around the porta potty on my driveway? ✓ Solved
Yes, temporary privacy panels on three sides of a rented standard unit are fine if the door stays clear and the vacuum truck can still reach the tank…
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Ray M. replied
Can a porta potty sit on a slope if it is shimmed, or does it need to be flat?
We have a ranch with seasonal crews and a guest cabin, no septic. The only spot for a portable toilet has a noticeable slope, maybe a 10-degree…
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Carl D. replied
Can I move the porta potty myself once it is delivered?
I rented a standard portable toilet for my crew at a house remodel. The crew is four guys, working eight-hour days for three weeks, no food on site.…
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Brad L. replied
Delivery dropped our porta potty on the wrong side of the fence. Can the crew slide it over ourselves? ✓ Solved
Do not tip-and-walk that unit through the six-foot gate. A standard portable toilet on skids is not built to be rolled on its edge, and tipping it…
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Marcus B. replied
How close does the truck need to get to the porta potty for delivery and service?
I'm planning a backyard wedding reception for about 80 people this summer. The party will be four hours, with a catered meal and a champagne toast.…
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Marcus B. replied
Our wedding site is a grass field. Can a restroom trailer even get in and stay level?
We're holding our wedding on a working farm next month. The ceremony and reception area is a grass field at the bottom of a gentle slope. The rental…
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Owen G. replied
Why do some porta potties have a urinal inside and some do not?
I rented two standard portable toilets from the same company for a small construction crew. Both are the same model, but one has a urinal mounted on…
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Jules T. replied
The porta potty is coming Tuesday. What do I need to have ready for the delivery?
Our bathroom remodel starts next week, so I'm renting a standard portable toilet for the first time. It's scheduled for delivery on Tuesday. My…
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Marcus B. replied
Can a porta potty sit on a slope if it is shimmed, or does it need flat ground? ✓ Solved
A portable toilet can sit on a slight slope if it is properly shimmed, but the unit must be made level to function correctly. The rental company will…
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Ray M. replied
Does shade actually cut porta potty smell on a summer job site? ✓ Solved
Yes, shade reduces porta potty odor on a hot job site by lowering the temperature inside the unit. Heat accelerates the breakdown of waste and the…
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Hector V. replied
Where to put the porta potty on a tight urban job site with no lot space
We're on a tight downtown infill site, a 12-story residential build on a half-block lot. The fence line is tight to the sidewalk, and the only open…
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Marcus B. replied
County fair layout: one big bank of porta potties or several small clusters?
I'm on the board for our county fair, and we're redesigning the layout after the long bathroom lines last year. We expect about 5,000 people per day…
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Jules T. replied
Youth soccer tournament on grass fields: how many porta potties and do we need handwash stations? ✓ Solved
You need more than 7 standard units for a 10-hour event with 350 people; plan for 9 or 10 standard units plus one ADA-compliant portable toilet.…
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Jules T. replied
Corporate outdoor event for 300: restroom trailer, deluxe units or a mix?
I'm planning our company's summer picnic next month. We're expecting 300 employees and their families for about four hours at a park. The park has a…
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Owen G. replied
Rental delivered to the wrong side of my driveway. Can I move the porta potty myself?
The crew dropped a standard unit on the street side of my driveway this morning while I was at work. I need it closer to the house for a bathroom…
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Luis A. replied
Family reunion on a gravel lot: how close does the truck need to get for delivery and service? ✓ Solved
A vacuum truck needs to park within about 25 feet of the portable toilet for service. For delivery, a standard unit can be moved by hand over level,…
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Ray M. replied
Porta potties at a wedding: how to make them not the thing guests remember
I'm planning a 150-guest wedding for a late September afternoon into evening. The ceremony and reception are in a field at a private farm. We're…
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Priya N. replied
What makes a porta potty ADA compliant, and how is it different from a regular unit?
An ADA-compliant portable toilet is a unit built to the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, not just a larger standard unit. The key…
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Jules T. replied
Porta potty placement rules: distance from food, water, property lines and the truck
Placement rules for portable toilets follow health department and permit office requirements for distance from food, water and property lines, plus…
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Ray M. replied
Soft ground after rain: how do you keep a jobsite porta potty level and pumpable? ✓ Solved
The rental company should place a portable toilet on a stable base, but you must provide one on soft ground. A standard unit weighs about 200 pounds…
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Deb K. replied
What does a restroom trailer need on site: power, water, ground, access? ✓ Solved
Owen and Jules covered the basics, but confirm with your rental company whether the trailer's onboard fresh water tank and generator are included or…
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Nina R. replied
Porta potty tipped over in the wind: who pays and how do I stop it happening again? ✓ Solved
The driver also checks the unit's placement for adequate truck access on every service visit; a blocked unit is logged as a missed service and the…
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Nina R. replied
Can I put a porta potty in my backyard, and how close to the house can it be? ✓ Solved
You can put a standard portable toilet in a residential backyard as long as you have a rental company deliver it. The 15-foot flat gravel spot you…
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Ray M. replied