What's the real difference between a standard and a deluxe unit?
I'm planning a backyard wedding for 140 guests, with a tent, a band, and no indoor bathrooms. The rental website shows both a standard portable…
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Lisa G. replied
Questions tagged “Standard unit”
420 questions across all categories.
420 questions
Bathroom remodel: handwash station with a long-term driveway porta potty?
We're mid bathroom remodel and the driveway porta potty is staying for several weeks. Do we also need a handwash station for family and the trades,…
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Marcus B. replied
Can a standard unit handle a 9-month new build in a wet climate?
We are starting a nine-month new build in the Pacific Northwest, right through the rainy season. The crew will average about eight people, five days…
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Luis A. replied
OSHA 1926.51: Does it apply to our 6-person road crew?
OSHA 1926.51 does not require a porta potty for a six-person road crew if they have a truck and immediate access to a nearby toilet facility. 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
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
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
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
Monthly jobsite rental: weekly or every-other-week service for a 10-person crew? ✓ Solved
Weekly service is the standard for a crew of ten, and you should keep it that way for a six-week residential job. The OSHA construction sanitation…
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Deb K. replied
Kids birthday party: can little kids manage a standard porta potty? ✓ Solved
Little kids manage a standard unit at a birthday party if an adult helps with the step and you add a handwash station.
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Megan H. replied
Why is there a separate fee for the hand sanitizer dispenser?
I'm renting five standard units for a three-day weekend at a family reunion on my uncle's farm. The quote shows the units at a flat weekend rate.…
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Ray M. replied
Portable urinal vs standard unit for a men's-only work crew.
I have a 40-person framing crew, all men, on a residential addition that will run six weeks. The crew is on site from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and I'm…
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Brad L. 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
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
Why does our unit smell like sulfur after a heavy rain?
We've got a standard unit on a residential addition site. It's been there about three weeks with weekly service, and the crew of eight uses it. The…
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Tyler R. replied
Graduation open house: how far ahead should I book a one-day porta potty? ✓ Solved
Call today. A Saturday rental for a graduation party needs booking now, not midweek. Rental companies schedule their weekend routes on Thursday or…
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Kim S. replied
Can they pick up the porta potty the same night after our birthday party? ✓ Solved
Yes, rental companies can do a same-night pickup after a one-day party, but you must confirm this with your specific company when booking. Many…
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Marcus B. replied
What if the service driver shows up and our gate is locked?
We have a standard portable toilet and an ADA-compliant unit on a commercial site in Phoenix for 40 workers over 12 weeks. The gate is padlocked…
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Tyler R. replied
Vandalism on a jobsite porta potty. Who pays for the repairs?
Someone tipped over our standard portable toilet over the weekend. The unit is on a residential construction site for a six-week project with a crew…
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Ray M. replied
Can we add solar lights to rented porta potties for an evening wedding?
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…
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Dave P. replied
What's the best way to anchor a porta potty on a windy site?
Our Montana ranch has a standard portable toilet placed for seasonal hands and hunting guests. The spot is a grassy flat with firm ground, but the…
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Deb K. replied
Do we need a separate handwashing station with a standard porta potty? ✓ Solved
Yes, you should add a separate handwash station for a family reunion of that size. The alcohol gel dispenser on the standard unit is not a substitute…
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Ray M. replied
Weekly service isn't cutting it. Should we bump to twice a week? ✓ Solved
Twice-a-week service visits on one standard unit is what I ask for once a framing crew hits the mid-teens in summer heat. Weekly service holds up…
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Brad L. replied
Porta potty for a 6-month garage build. Winter is coming.
I am adding a two-car detached garage and the builder says it will take about six months, right through our wet Oregon winter. I rented a standard…
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Marcus B. replied