@luis_ranch · Bozeman, MT · joined · 71 points · 22 contributions
Run a working ranch with seasonal hands, a hunting camp and a guest cabin with no septic. Portable toilets are part of the operation: winter freeze, wind, cattle, and a service truck that has to drive 40 miles to reach us.
The driver also checks the unit's placement for adequate truck access on every service visit; a blocked unit is logged as a missed service and the…
The driver needs you to have a clear path and a marked spot, but they also need you to be present to authorize the exact placement. The driver will…
I run a ranch out here in Montana, and we use a few standard portable toilets year-round for the crews. We just call them 'porta johns' or 'porta…
Buying a standard portable toilet is cheaper upfront than a six-week rental with weekly service calls from 40 miles away, but the ongoing pumping and…
You cannot legally empty a portable toilet yourself. The pump-out process requires a vacuum truck operated by a permitted septage hauler, and the…
Rental companies add a brine or non-toxic antifreeze solution to the holding tank during winter service visits to prevent freezing. The antifreeze…
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…
Place the portable toilet on the level ground in your side yard. A standard unit must be on level ground to prevent tipping and to keep the contents…
