How far can a vacuum hose reach from the truck?
We have a standard portable toilet on a residential gut rehab in Chicago. The unit is placed about 50 feet from the curb, behind a chain-link fence,…
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Tyler R. replied
Questions tagged “Placement”
278 questions across all categories.
278 questions
Can a standard porta potty handle a wheelchair user for a 6-week remodel?
We're redoing our only bathroom for six weeks and renting a portable toilet for the family. My dad uses a power wheelchair, and our contractor says a…
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Jules T. replied
Truck access: soft ground after October rains. Will they still deliver?
We're starting a full bathroom renovation in a couple of weeks, which means we need a portable toilet on our property for at least a month. I called…
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Ray M. replied
Pool party for about 60 people in our backyard: do I put the porta potty right by the pool or out by the gate? ✓ Solved
Place the portable toilet on the pavers 15 feet from the pool. Wet feet do not make the floor inside a standard portable toilet slippery because the…
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Kim S. replied
What's the most creative solution you've seen for a porta potty on a difficult site?
I've seen some wild setups over nine years driving a vacuum truck. Once, we had to crane a standard portable toilet onto a high-rise construction…
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Luis A. replied
Our dogs keep marking the porta potty in the side yard. Will the rental company charge us, and should I fence it off?
We've had a standard unit in the side yard for about three weeks while our septic line gets dug up and replaced, and it'll be there at least another…
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Marcus B. replied
Restroom trailer leveling: what's the max slope it can handle?
A restroom trailer needs level ground. The maximum slope it can handle is slight, more than an inch per foot of trailer length is too much. The…
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Jules T. replied
What's the weight difference between standard and ADA porta potties?
I'm planning a weekend wedding for 150 guests on a soft lawn at a private estate. The ground is level but has some give, and I'm worried about the…
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Jules T. replied
Neighbor asked us to turn our porta potty so the door doesn't face her patio. Will the driver rotate it, or is that on us? ✓ Solved
Luis is right about the driver handling it, but you must call the rental company first to confirm their policy. Some companies require a work order…
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Marcus B. replied
ADA cluster rule: if we have two clusters at an event, does each need an ADA unit?
Yes, if you have two separate clusters of portable toilets at your festival, each cluster requires its own ADA-compliant portable toilet. The ADA 5…
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Marcus B. replied
October 2026 outdoor concert: porta potty placement near power lines?
I'm coordinating a 300-person outdoor concert in a city park this October 2026. The event runs 4 hours with alcohol sales and food trucks. We're…
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Nina R. replied
Snow plow on our parking lot job is going to bury the porta potty this winter. Where should it sit before the snow starts? ✓ Solved
Place the standard unit and handwash station on a curbed island where the plow can't reach it. That keeps them clear of snow piles and blade strikes.…
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Marcus B. replied
Four day film shoot at a farmhouse with 31 people: how many porta potties, and how do we keep them out of the shot? ✓ Solved
Two standard units and one handwash station are not enough for your 31-person, 12-hour film shoot. You need three standard units and one…
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Porta Potty Forum Team replied
What if the service truck can't reach our unit due to mud?
We have a standard portable toilet on our site for a crew of 15, placed about 40 feet from the access road on what was level ground. Last night's…
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Kim S. replied
What happens if a porta potty is vandalized between service visits?
We have a construction site in a public park with four standard units and one ADA-compliant unit. It's a three-month project on grass, and our truck…
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Deb K. replied
Can a restroom trailer be leveled on a slight slope for a backyard wedding?
We're having our wedding in my parents' backyard next spring, 140 guests, a tent, dinner and an open bar. The only truly flat spot is taken by the…
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Owen G. replied
HOA lake beach cleanup and potluck for about 60: can a porta potty sit right on the sand?
Our HOA has a small private beach on the lake and we're doing a fall cleanup morning followed by a potluck, so people will be down there from about 8…
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Nina R. replied
What's the one thing you wish every event planner knew?
After 16 years running a portable toilet rental company, I've serviced thousands of events. The biggest misconception is that one standard unit…
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Sam O. replied
Framing three spec houses on side by side lots: one porta potty per lot or can the crews share? ✓ Solved
OSHA considers this one site because the lots are adjacent and the same crew works all three. The OSHA construction sanitation standard, 29 CFR…
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Marcus B. replied
Can a restroom trailer be serviced if it's parked on grass?
We're hosting a weekend music festival on a large, flat grassy field with an expected crowd of 500 people over two days, serving food and alcohol.…
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Jules T. replied
Our October 2026 wedding is in a field with no power. Will solar lights on porta potties be bright enough?
We're getting married next October in a field on my fiancé's family farm. The ceremony starts at sunset, and the reception with a DJ, catering and an…
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Kim S. replied
Restroom trailer leveling: how much slope is too much for the steps to be safe?
I'm setting up a 4-stall restroom trailer for a wedding this weekend. The venue has a grassy area with a gentle slope, maybe 2 or 3 degrees. The…
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Nina R. replied
Solar farm install spread over 60 acres: cluster units at the laydown yard or scatter them down the rows? ✓ Solved
Scatter units along the access roads. OSHA 1926.51 requires at least two units (one toilet and one urinal) for your crew of 40, but on a 60-acre…
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Marcus B. replied
What happens if the service truck can't get down our narrow driveway?
We're renovating our only bathroom for the next six weeks, so we have a standard portable toilet on our driveway. The driveway is narrow, maybe ten…
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Luis A. replied
Restroom trailer on slope: how much is too much?
We're renting a six-stall restroom trailer for a backyard wedding with 120 guests over six hours, serving food and alcohol. The venue has a grassy…
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Dave P. replied