Portable Toilet Rental Guide

How portable toilet rentals actually work

If you've never rented a portable toilet before, the experience is simpler than people expect — but the right setup depends on a few real decisions. This guide walks through every one of them so you can call us already knowing roughly what you need.

1. Decide what kind of unit you need

There are five categories most rentals fall into:

• Standard portable toilet. The blue or gray box you've seen on every jobsite and at every outdoor event. Self-contained, one user at a time, hand sanitizer dispenser included.
• Deluxe / flushing unit. Adds a flushing mechanism, a sink, and usually a mirror. Common at upscale events and longer construction projects where crews appreciate it.
• ADA-accessible unit. Wider footprint, ramp access, interior grab bars. Required at events open to the public.
• Hand wash station. Standalone freshwater unit with foot pump. Pairs with any portable toilet; required wherever food is being served.
• Luxury restroom trailer. Real bathroom inside a trailer — flushing toilets, running water, lights, climate control. Reserved for weddings, executive trailers, and film sets.

2. Figure out how many you need

The math depends on whether this is a jobsite or an event.

Jobsites: OSHA's rule of thumb is one toilet per 10 workers per 40-hour week, with weekly service. Above 50 workers, you start scaling additional units. Pair with at least one hand wash station for every two toilets.

Events: A common starting point is one unit per 50 guests for a 4-hour event with no alcohol. Add units for longer events and roughly 30% more if alcohol is being served. For 200 guests over 6 hours with alcohol, plan on 5–6 standard units plus 1 ADA.

3. Plan placement before delivery

The biggest day-of issue we see is placement. Units have to sit on a relatively flat surface, within reach of our service truck (a 25–30 foot hose from a paved or compacted surface). Soft mud, steep slopes, and tight backyards without truck access are the usual problems. Walk the spot in your head — can a service truck park within a hose-length of where you want the unit? If not, call us before delivery so we can plan around it.

4. Schedule service

Weekly service is standard and included in the base price. For high-traffic sites (large crews) or events (high guest count over multiple days), you can add additional service days at a per-visit rate. The service includes pumping, washdown, sanitization, and resupply of paper and sanitizer.

5. Understand pricing

A portable toilet rental quote typically includes:

• Base monthly or weekly rate per unit
• Delivery and pickup fees (often bundled)
• Weekly service (usually included)
• Extras: hand wash stations, ADA units, additional service days

Things that change the price: distance from the nearest yard, special access (tight residential, off-road), event date (peak weekends cost more), and high-volume contracts (multi-month or multi-jobsite gets discounts). We quote everything up front.

6. Booking

Call (833) 652-7865 or fill out the contact form. We confirm pricing and a delivery window the same business day. Most local orders deliver within 1–3 business days; same-day is possible when you call early.

7. Common mistakes to avoid

• Ordering too few units and finding lines at your event
• Skipping hand wash stations at food-heavy events
• Forgetting ADA when the public is invited
• Placing units where the service truck can't reach
• Booking too late in peak wedding season

Related reading

For event-specific math, see our Event Restroom Planning guide. For ADA rules, the ADA Portable Toilet Requirements guide goes deeper. Pricing breakdown is in Portable Toilet Costs.