What's the most creative placement you've seen for a porta potty?
Sixteen years of hauling portable toilets, and I'm still surprised by where people need them. I've delivered a standard unit to the roof of a…
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Sam O. replied
Questions tagged “Placement”
280 questions across all categories.
280 questions
Can a service truck pump a unit placed on a wooden deck?
I have a standard portable toilet on a residential jobsite that's been running for two months. The ground is sloped, so the GC built a temporary…
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Owen G. replied
Our HOA says no porta potties visible from the street. Options?
We're gutting our only bathroom for a four-month renovation, so we need a portable toilet on site. Our HOA rules say no porta potties visible from…
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Hector V. replied
How do you level a restroom trailer on uneven grass?
We're getting married next spring on my parents' property in Charleston, SC. It's a backyard wedding with 140 guests, a tent, a band and no indoor…
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Nina R. replied
Soft ground after rain: should we lay plywood before they drop the porta potty? ✓ Solved
Yes, you should put down plywood or scrap boards before the delivery. A standard unit weighs about 200 pounds empty and can sink into soft ground,…
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Ray M. replied
Why is the delivery fee higher for a single porta potty?
I'm planning a backyard wedding for 140 guests next spring. The rental company gave me a quote for one standard unit for the week before and after…
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Owen G. replied
Our porta potty is on a slight slope. Will it cause servicing problems?
We're renovating our only bathroom, so we have a standard portable toilet on the driveway for what will be a three-month rental. The only spot that…
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Nina R. replied
Can a restroom trailer be moved after it's set up for a two-day event?
We rented a six-stall restroom trailer for a two-day festival. The ground is level grass, and the delivery truck had no trouble reaching the spot…
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Dave P. replied
What exactly makes an ADA-compliant porta potty different inside?
An ADA-compliant portable toilet must meet the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, which specify interior dimensions and features beyond just a…
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Toni S. replied
What's the one piece of advice you'd give a new porta potty driver?
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…
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Sam O. replied
Wind advisory Saturday: do they stake the porta potty or is that on us? ✓ Solved
You need to ask for staking when you order. Most rental companies do not stake a standard unit for a one-day rental unless you request it. Drivers…
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Rina K. replied
Crew starts Monday: Friday delivery or Monday morning for the jobsite unit? ✓ Solved
Monday morning delivery is the safer call when the crew starts Monday, as long as you lock a real arrival window on the ticket.
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Tyler R. replied
How many handwash stations for a cluster of 10 porta potties?
Our festival is using a bank of 10 standard portable toilets, all in one cluster. The event runs for two days, about eight hours of public access…
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Toni S. replied
Can we add a privacy tent around our wedding porta potties?
We’re getting married on my parents’ property in Charleston this spring. It’s a backyard wedding with about 140 guests, a tent, a band, dinner and an…
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Lisa G. replied
Does the ADA cluster rule apply to a 4-unit rental on private property?
The ADA cluster rule applies to a 4-unit rental on private property if the units are clustered for use by the public. A family reunion on a farm…
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Marcus B. replied
What if the service truck can't reach our unit on a steep hill?
We're framing a house on a steep hill, and the only flat spot for the portable toilet is about 60 feet from the street, up a 30-degree grade. The…
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Deb K. replied
Weekend cookout: Friday delivery or Saturday morning for a one-day rental? ✓ Solved
Weekend delivery for a one-day event almost always means a Friday afternoon or evening drop and a Monday morning pickup, not a same-day Saturday…
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Kim S. replied
Health department rule: how far must porta potties be from a food tent?
The health department rule for the minimum distance between portable toilets and food service areas is typically 100 feet. This is a standard…
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Jules T. replied
Can we lock our jobsite porta potty overnight so neighbors stop using it? ✓ Solved
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…
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Deb K. replied
Backyard wedding: can we put the porta potties behind a privacy screen?
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…
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Ashley M. replied
Hunting camp porta potty: can it sit unused for weeks between trips?
Our hunting camp is about 40 miles from the nearest town on a rough ranch road. We have a spot for a portable toilet that the service truck can reach…
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Toni S. replied
Our driveway is blocked by a dumpster. Can they still service the porta potty?
Our bathroom renovation is in full swing, and we have a standard portable toilet on our asphalt driveway. The rental company scheduled a weekly…
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Nina R. replied
Can they move our driveway porta potty for a day while we pour concrete? ✓ Solved
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…
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Marcus B. replied
Can a porta potty be placed on a sloped driveway?
We're starting a three-month renovation on our Portland home and the only spot for a portable toilet is our driveway. It has a slight but noticeable…
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Ashley M. replied
What's the one thing you always check on a service visit?
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.…
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Sam O. replied