OSHA 1926.51: do weekend overtime crews change toilet counts?
Weekend overtime crews do not change the minimum toilet count for a construction site under OSHA 1926.51(c). The rule sets minimums by the maximum…
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Ray M. replied
Questions tagged “Service frequency”
290 questions across all categories.
290 questions
What if the service truck can't get to our unit because of snow?
We have a standard portable toilet and a deluxe portable toilet on a three-month residential construction job in Chicago. The access road is gravel…
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Carl D. replied
What's the difference between a deluxe unit and a flushing unit?
I'm planning a corporate event for about 150 people over six hours in a city park, with catered food and a beer garden. The ground is flat grass, and…
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Jules T. replied
Family of four during septic repair: Is one porta potty enough for two weeks?
Our septic system is getting replaced next week, so we are going to be without a working bathroom for about two weeks. There are four of us: two…
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Ray M. replied
What's the advantage of a portable urinal on a construction site?
I run a crew of 25 on a six-month residential gut rehab in Chicago. We have two standard portable toilets on site, placed on level gravel within 20…
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Porta Potty Forum Team replied
What's the most common mistake people make when ordering porta potties for an event?
I’m setting up for our annual ranch open house and I want to get the portable toilets right this year. We’ll have about 80 guests for six hours with…
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Sam O. replied
What's the real-world capacity of a standard porta potty holding tank?
A standard portable toilet holding tank holds 50 to 70 gallons of waste and liquid, depending on the model and manufacturer. That's the physical…
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Porta Potty Forum Team replied
Six-month garage build: what happens if we skip a service visit?
We started our detached garage build six months ago thinking we'd be done in four, but we're looking at another two months at least. We have a…
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Marcus B. replied
October 2026 fall festival: any special setup for porta potties in a park?
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…
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Jules T. replied
Weekend camp for 50 scouts: How many porta potties and handwash stations?
I'm organizing a weekend camp for 50 scouts, mostly kids aged 8 to 12, at a wooded park with gravel access roads. We'll be there from Friday evening…
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Toni S. replied
What's one thing you wish every customer knew before renting a porta potty?
I run a rental operation in North Texas, and I spend half my phone calls explaining the same things. The one thing I wish every first-time customer…
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Porta Potty Forum Team replied
How do operators decide on service frequency for a new long-term site?
We're kicking off a six-month residential gut rehab with a crew of about twelve people on site from 7 AM to 4 PM, five days a week. The rental…
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Ray M. replied
Winter 2026: Should we winterize our site's porta potties in late October or wait?
We're finishing a six-month residential gut rehab in Chicago. The site has four standard portable toilets and one ADA-compliant unit for a crew of…
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Hector V. replied
Why does our unit smell like ammonia after a few days in the sun?
Our crew of 25 guys has one standard portable toilet on a commercial job site in Phoenix. It sits on packed dirt about 15 feet from the crane pad, so…
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Deb K. replied
Holding tank looks full three days before weekly service. Can we get an emergency pump-out? ✓ Solved
Yes, rental companies offer emergency pump-outs, but you will pay extra for the unscheduled service visit. Call your provider now and explain the…
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Ray M. replied
Month bathroom remodel with two kids: is a flushing deluxe worth it over a standard unit? ✓ Solved
Ray is right on comfort, but the deluxe unit's sink does not replace a handwash station for a family. The small sink on a deluxe unit has a limited…
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Sam O. replied
October 2026: Why is my monthly rental quote higher than last year?
Just got the renewal quote for my construction site's two standard portable toilets from my rental company. The monthly rate for the same service is…
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Owen G. replied
Can a standard porta potty handle 10 people for a 3-day weekend music festival?
We're hosting a small music festival on our farm with about 10 campers staying the whole weekend. Everyone will be camping, so the standard portable…
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Dave P. replied
How do operators dispose of waste in rural areas without a treatment plant?
Operators in rural areas dispose of portable toilet waste at the nearest approved wastewater treatment facility, even if that requires a long haul.…
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Ray M. replied
High-rise site: what if the crane is down on service day?
We have a 20-story commercial build going. The crew is 150 to 200, depending on the day. We have a cluster of 15 standard units and one ADA-compliant…
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Deb K. replied
Why does our porta potty smell like sulfur after a few days?
I've got a standard portable toilet on a job site with 50 guys. The unit was serviced this Monday, but by Thursday it smells like sulfur. It's a…
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Carl D. replied
Can a porta potty serve a family of four for a month-long remodel?
Our only bathroom is getting ripped out for a month while we expand our kitchen, so we’re looking at renting a porta potty for the first time. There…
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Rina K. replied
How do operators choose deodorizer brands for their fleet?
I'm a new operator with 12 units, mostly standard non-flushing types with holding tanks, and I'm trying to pick a deodorizer. I'm looking at cost per…
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Deb K. replied
Family of four during a septic repair: Is one porta potty enough for two weeks?
Our septic system is getting replaced starting Monday, and the contractor says it will take about two weeks. The rental company recommended a single…
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Marcus B. replied
Construction site overnight: should we lock the porta potty, or does locking it cause more headaches? ✓ Solved
Locking the standard unit overnight is a bad idea. It creates more problems than it solves. The rental company requires free access for the service…
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Ray M. replied