421 questions across all categories.
The delivery fee covers the truck, driver, fuel, insurance, and the labor to load, haul, place, and later retrieve the unit, which is a significant…
Pink portable toilets are real, but they are not a standard stock item for most rental companies. A rental company typically stocks blue or beige…
A splash of blue liquid is not dangerous if you wash it off promptly, which you did. The real risk depends on how full the holding tank was and how…
The holding tank of a standard portable toilet holds 50 to 70 gallons of waste and liquid. The tank itself is usually about four feet deep, making up…
The standard portable toilet holds 50 to 70 gallons in its holding tank, which adds significant weight when full. This is why rental companies stress…
The forum team is correct that two standard units are the right choice. I’ll add that the ADA cluster rule does not apply to a private residence, but…
Yes, you need a permit to place a portable toilet on a city street or sidewalk in almost every municipality. The placement is in the public…
Pricing varies because rental companies structure their quotes differently, and each line item represents a real cost to them. A monthly rate that…
The term 'john' for a toilet is a slang term that likely comes from the name John Harington, an English courtier who invented one of the first flush…
The weekly service includes a full restock of toilet paper. The driver replaces the roll during the service visit. Marcus is correct about the damage…
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…
A porta potty, porta john and portable toilet are three names for the same thing. These terms describe a self-contained, non-sewered sanitation unit.…
Jules covered the system well, but the vent stack is key to why it doesn't smell worse. That small vent on the roof creates a passive airflow,…
A monthly rental rate for a standard portable toilet covers the unit, a weekly service visit, and delivery and pickup. The weekly service includes…
Nina is right about the weekend minimum, but the driver also checks the ground for softness even if it's flat grass. A truck can pull up, but if the…
Hector is right on the count, but the ADA cluster rule applies if you rent two or more units, even for a private event. The 2010 ADA Standards…
Our only bathroom is getting a complete gut renovation starting next week, and the project is scheduled for six weeks. I've never rented a portable…
A standard portable toilet is a non-flushing unit with a 50 to 70 gallon holding tank containing a deodorizer. A flushing unit is a self-contained…
Yes, weekly service is necessary even for light use. The rental company follows a standard service frequency schedule to prevent odor, maintain…
Ray covered the driver's access check, but a family of four using a single standard unit for eight to ten weeks will likely need weekly service. The…
We are hosting a backyard wedding for 50 people, Saturday afternoon to Sunday morning, with beer and wine. I got three quotes for a single standard…
