Standard Porta Potty Rental: Specs, Uses and Price
The everyday unit for job sites, backyard parties and remodels: a seat, a urinal, toilet paper, sanitizer and a 60-gallon tank.
Prices, delivery rules and permit links reviewed by Kayla, owner ·
Every valley ZIP and cities up to 80 miles out.
Same-day when you call by noon, Mon–Sat.
Fits jobs, parties and remodels. Add a station for food.
Arrives sanitized; weekly service on 28-day rentals.
From $175 per event or $165 per 28 days, plus tax.
What is inside a standard porta potty?
A standard porta potty includes a toilet seat over a 60-gallon holding tank, a urinal, a toilet paper holder with 2 rolls, a hand sanitizer dispenser, a vent stack, a coat hook and a door latch that shows occupied or vacant. A standard porta potty has no sink or running water.
- ModelPolyJohn PJN3
- Outside size91 H × 43.5 W × 47 D in
- Inside size82 H × 41 W × 41 D in
- Weight (empty)165 lb
- Holding tank60 gallons
- Seat height19 in
- IncludesSeat, urinal, paper, sanitizer, vent
- Sourcepolyjohn.com
When is a standard porta potty the right choice?
A standard porta potty is the right choice for construction crews, backyard parties under about 150 guests, remodels and park events. A standard porta potty is the wrong choice when guests expect running water or a formal look, or when a guest uses a wheelchair; choose a flushing, trailer or accessible unit instead.
- Pair with a hand-washing station when food is served.
- Plan 1 unit per 50 guests, or 1 per 20 workers of each sex on job sites.
- See all unit types for the trade-offs.
How much does a standard porta potty rental cost?
A standard porta potty rental in Santa Clarita starts at $175 per event with up to 3 days on site, or $165 per 28-day cycle with weekly service on construction and long-term rentals. Delivery and pickup are included inside the Santa Clarita Valley. Sales tax is added to every quote.
Outside the valley, a one-time distance charge is listed on the quote. Every fee is explained in the porta potty cost guide.
What does a standard porta potty look like on site?
A standard porta potty is a single plastic stall about 7.5 feet tall and under 4 feet wide, usually blue, gray or pink. Units sit on the ground with no hookups, so they can go on a driveway, lawn, dirt lot or paved alley as long as the ground is level.
Questions about standard porta potty
How many uses does a standard porta potty handle?
The 60-gallon tank handles a typical 4-hour party of about 50 guests or a crew of up to 10 workers for one week between services. Heavy use, heat and alcohol shorten that, so add units or service visits.
Does a standard porta potty have a light?
A standard porta potty has a translucent roof that lets in daylight but no electric light. For night use, hang a battery lantern outside the door.
Can a standard porta potty be locked?
The door latch locks from inside and shows occupied or vacant. A padlock hasp for after-hours locking can be added on request.
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