279 questions across all categories.
You can lock a standard unit overnight, but you must coordinate the lock with the rental company for the service visit. The driver needs to open the…
We're planning our October 2026 wedding in our backyard, which has a gentle slope. We're expecting 120 guests over 6 hours with dinner and an open…
We're having our wedding in my parents' backyard next spring, with about 140 guests for a six-hour reception under a tent. The caterer is bringing a…
Two units is a good start, but consider adding a handwash station for your food event. The rental company will confirm the placement is on level…
Hey all, Deb here. I've been driving a vacuum truck for nine years, servicing 40 to 60 units a day on construction sites, at fairs, and on farms.…
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.…
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,…
Yes, a rental company can move your portable toilet for the day, but you must request it in advance. Most companies charge a separate delivery fee…
We're having a wedding reception for 140 guests at my parents' house next spring, and it will run well into the evening. The rental company is…
I've been driving a vacuum truck for nine years, and I've seen some spots. The weirdest placement I ever had was a standard portable toilet for a…
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…
After nine years driving a vacuum truck, I see the same issues with first-time renters. The most common mistake is underestimating the need for good…
We're hosting our wedding on a family farm next month, with 150 guests over two days. The ceremony will be in a lower field, and the reception will…
I'm coordinating the restroom plan for our city's October 2026 fall festival, which runs for two full days in the park. We expect about 800 people…
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…
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…
After nine years driving a vacuum truck, I’ve placed a standard unit in some strange spots. The weirdest was on a narrow scaffold ledge for a…
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…
I start my first route driving a vacuum truck next Monday. The training covered the pump, the hoses and the paperwork, but I know there's a lot they…
Nine years driving a vacuum truck, and I've seen it all. Last month, I had to service a standard unit perched on a half-finished bridge deck, 200…
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…
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…
The driver needs you to have a clear path and a marked spot, but they also need you to be present to authorize the exact placement. The driver will…
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…
We're setting up a weekend festival for 500 people on a grassy city park field. The site has a slight grade, maybe a foot of drop over 40 feet. The…
