Don't Be a Party Pooper! 3 Common Mistakes Made in Porta-Potty Planning
Chances are, you’re no stranger to using a porta-potty, but just in case you may know it by another name such as a “porta-john”, “porta-jane”, or the ever straightforward “portable toilet”; the porta-potty is the modern-day outhouse so to speak, and we’ve all been relieved to find a clean and accessible one in our times of need. Depending on your specific needs, porta-potties may be as simplistic as the self-contained & private outdoor stall you find at a concert or construction site, or as sophisticated as a luxury portable restroom trailer rented for the likes of a wedding, a movie set, other special events, or disaster relief that require extended functionality beyond the basic restroom needs.
Since the 1960s the popularity of porta potties has grown so much that it has become an absolute necessity when it comes to special events, construction and other happenings where people need to have a commode to accommodate them. Our portable toilet rental selections range from basic to luxury to help you find the best fit for your event. We’ve got an extensive digital catalog to suit your specific needs. Our state of the art, portable toilets are some of the best in the industry and routinely maintained and sanitized and conveniently dropped off and picked up. With this kind of ease and convenience, no wonder the porta-potty has become so popular!
Don’t let the lack of loos soil your plans. If you’ve ever had to do the potty dance while you simultaneously run around trying to find a toilet at an event, then you know how relieving it is to ummm…relieve yourself. Simply put, a porta-potty can quickly make or break the success of an event–but oddly enough it can be one of the last conveniences considered by project/event planners because it can be an overwhelming task determining your needs, but with EZ | Rentals it’s hassle-free with only a few clicks away from quotes; saving you time and money.
For the countless situations that you may find yourself looking for a loo when natures calls, take a look below and see if your event may also call for a portable toilet:
Backyard parties
- Concerts
- Outdoor festivals/events
- Outdoor weddings
- County Fairs
Stadiums
- Golf courses
- Construction sites
- Parking lots
Rest areas
- Campsites
- Landfills
- Disaster relief
This list includes only a few examples, but primarily where there are people there need to be potties. Porta potties can be rented easily & set up for crowds of all sizes and needs with specialized handicap accessible portable toilets as well.
The portable potty has a long history and proven crowd pleasing benefits:
- Convenience
- Crowd control
- Waste sanitation
- Access to handwashing station
- Minimal disruption/breaks (on construction site or movie set)
- Affordable restroom alternative
- Zero risk of clogging or plumbing issues
- Easy transport
The porta potty we’re most familiar with seeing and using is the single-sized individual portable restroom stall constructed of lightweight plastic. These porta potties, typically used at a variety outdoor events and on construction sites, tend to serve as a temporary toilet solutions and can be easily set up & moved from location to location.
Upon delivery, each porta-potty will come with toilet paper & essential antibacterial hand sanitizer dispensers upon request. To further accompany your porta-potties, you can also rent a separate internal handwashing station(s), with soap & paper towels included. Due to the nature of being plumbing free, each porta-potty contains commercial grade, powerful deodorizing chemicals to properly disinfect and manage waste contents. These bright blue chemicals make up the liquid found at the bottom of a porta toilet. Fill out the info on our home page to receive a quote!
* A few sanitation services may provide same/next-day portable toilet rental; however, most will require a 24-hour notice at minimum.
Porta potties come fully stocked including tank chemicals and a supply of toilet paper.
More long-term portable potty contracts may include a weekly service to recharge the blue sanitizer, pump each waste tank, restock supplies, and clean the interiors.
Porta potties can be placed in practically any location with a level enough surface.
Construction job sites may legally require portable toilets to support a certain number of workers by law. Check out our chart guide below for recommendations.