2026 fall marathon: how many units for the water stations?
We're planning our 2026 fall marathon and need to sort out the portable toilets for the five water stations along the route. The race expects 1500…
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Kim S. replied
Questions tagged “Standard unit”
419 questions across all categories.
419 questions
Residential remodel crew of about 20: sanitizer on the unit enough, or add a handwash station? ✓ Solved
Add the handwash station. Sanitizer on the unit is not enough for a remodel crew around 20.
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Tyler R. replied
Open job site gets gusty: do we need to stake the porta potty? ✓ Solved
The delivery crew should stake the standard unit during placement. This is their job. You do not need to supply straps or anchors. An un-staked unit…
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Nina R. replied
Can a porta potty handle 6 months of a bathroom remodel in rainy Seattle?
We're starting on a six-month bathroom remodel here in Seattle, which means we'll be without our only bathroom from October through March. The plan…
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Jake W. 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
When does a portable urinal-only unit make sense for a work site?
We have a 30-man crew on a six-week residential gut rehab project. We have two standard portable toilets on site, but there's still a line at peak…
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Ray M. replied
Construction site locked after hours: leave the porta potty outside the fence, or give the driver a gate code? ✓ Solved
Give the driver a gate code. A standard unit placed inside the fence is the right call for a dozen workers, which meets the OSHA requirement of one…
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Carl D. replied
What's the weirdest place you've ever had to place a porta potty?
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…
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Luis A. replied
Why does our unit smell like rotten eggs after a hot weekend?
We have a standard portable toilet on our driveway for a bathroom renovation. The rental company serviced it on Thursday, and it was fine Friday…
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Ray M. replied
Three night church revival in a tent out back: do we still need an ADA porta potty if the building is open?
Our church is putting up a tent on the back lot for a three night revival later this month. We figure around 150 people a night, roughly 6:30 to…
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Marcus B. replied
Roof tear-off on a narrow lot: where do we put the porta potty so it isn't under falling shingles? ✓ Solved
Ray's right about the front lawn, but check your city's right-of-way rules first. Some require a permit if the unit sits on the sidewalk strip.…
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Hector V. replied
Backyard quinceañera for about 90 guests: one unit enough or need two? ✓ Solved
You need two standard units for 90 guests at a six-hour event. One unit is not enough. The rental company's quote is correct.
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Owen G. replied
What drives the price difference between a weekend and a monthly rental?
I'm looking at quotes for a standard portable toilet. A weekend rental for two days comes in at a weekly rate that's double what I pay for a monthly…
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Owen G. replied
Bathroom Remodel: Porta Potty for 5 Months in Snow?
We're gutting our only bathroom in Portland, OR, and the contractor says it'll take five months, right through winter. We're looking at renting a…
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Luis A. replied
What's the one thing you always check on a porta potty before using it?
After nine years driving a vacuum truck and a lifetime of using these things at county fairs and construction sites, I have a set routine before I…
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Luis A. replied
New rural lot with no street address yet: how do I tell the driver where to drop the porta potty? ✓ Solved
Give the rental company a detailed description with the parcel number and the nearest physical address as a starting point. The most important thing…
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Kim S. replied
What factors make a restroom trailer quote higher than standard units?
We're planning a wedding for 140 people on my parents' property next spring. It's an all-day event with a catered dinner and an open bar. I've been…
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Ray M. replied
Evening graduation party: do the porta potties need lighting, or is path lighting enough? ✓ Solved
Path lighting alone is not enough once it gets dark. Guests need light at the door latch and enough spill into the standard unit to see the seat and…
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Toni S. replied
City right-of-way permit for a porta potty: what are the 2026 requirements?
I'm bidding a residential gut rehab in Chicago's Lincoln Park and need to put a portable toilet on the sidewalk, which means a city right-of-way…
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Hector V. replied
Can a porta potty sit on a slightly sloped driveway for a bathroom remodel? ✓ Solved
Yes, a standard unit can sit on a slightly sloped driveway for a bathroom remodel. The unit will not tip or creep downhill if you take precautions.…
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Marcus B. replied
Why does a single unit cost almost as much as two?
I'm getting quotes for a standard portable toilet for a backyard wedding setup. We have 140 guests over six hours, serving alcohol and dinner. The…
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Nina R. replied
Standard porta potty vs. deluxe for a 3-day backyard wedding?
I'm planning my backyard wedding for spring 2026 with 100 guests over a three-day weekend. We'll have a tent, catered food and an open bar. The…
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Ray M. replied
Can a standard porta potty handle a 6-month garage build through winter?
I'm starting a detached garage build that will take about six months, right through the winter here in Portland. We're renting a standard porta potty…
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Marcus B. 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
Hunting camp porta potty: Can it sit unused for a month between trips?
We have a standard portable toilet at our remote hunting camp in Montana. The camp gets used for a week or two during hunting season, then might sit…
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Marcus B. replied