Porta Potty Rental FAQ: 110+ Real Questions Answered

A standard unit for a one-day event starts at $195 in Milwaukee County, with delivery and pickup included. The same price covers up to 7 days, so one day and a full weekend cost the same.

The standard porta potty is our lowest-priced unit, starting at $195 for an event and $185 per 28 days on a jobsite.

A deluxe flushing unit with a sink starts at $295 for an event, about $100 more than a standard unit.

A deluxe unit with an inside sink is about $100 more than a standard unit. A separate 2-basin handwashing station starts at $125.

Per unit. Delivery and pickup are included on event rentals no matter how many units ride on the truck.

Yes for event rentals within 20 miles. Monthly rentals add a one-time $60 delivery and pickup charge on the first invoice only.

We add Wisconsin sales tax for the delivery address as its own line — 7.9% in the City of Milwaukee, 5.9% elsewhere in Milwaukee County, and the 5% state rate plus any county tax elsewhere (0.5% in Ozaukee and Washington counties; confirm current rates in the Wisconsin DOR rate table). The quote shows the total with tax before you agree.

No. On event rentals delivery is already included, and on monthly rentals one delivery charge covers every unit on the same trip.

Yes. Orders of 5 or more units get a per-unit discount. Ask on the call and it shows on the quote.

Nothing, when you call by noon and the address is in our same-day zone — within about 17 miles of our yard, which covers all of Milwaukee County plus Brookfield, Elm Grove, New Berlin, Waukesha, Pewaukee, Menomonee Falls, Muskego and Mequon. Same-day after noon, or beyond 17 miles, adds a $75 rush fee.

From $185 for the standard unit and $115 for the station per 28 days, with weekly service on both, plus a one-time $60 delivery and pickup.

Ask. Multi-unit orders, longer rentals and flexible delivery days can lower the total. We will not add fees later to make up for it.

Yes. We email or text an itemized PDF quote you can forward to a manager, board, principal or family.

Only because the one-time $60 delivery and pickup charge sits on the first invoice. Every later 28-day cycle is the base rate.

No. We do not charge fuel surcharges, card fees, removal fees or admin fees. Those fees were the top complaint in the 155 calls in our U.S. call study.

Same day in Milwaukee County when you call by noon, Monday through Saturday. Otherwise, first thing the next morning.

Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday deliveries are by arrangement for emergencies.

Yes. Saturday events get Friday delivery and Monday pickup at no extra charge, so the unit is in place before the party starts.

We deliver during the day before your event, which works like a night-before drop. The unit is stocked and ready that evening.

We give you a morning or afternoon window, and the driver texts 20–30 minutes before arrival.

Routes are set each morning, so we give a window instead of an exact minute. If you need a specific time, ask; first-stop and last-stop slots are sometimes available.

For standard units, same-day notice works when you call by noon. For summer weekends, book 2–4 weeks ahead. For restroom trailers, 2–6 months.

We deliver across Milwaukee County and nearby Waukesha, Ozaukee, Washington and Racine counties. Use the ZIP checker or see the service areas page.

Yes. Drop a pin and text it to dispatch. Fields, farms and new lots often have no address.

Yes. The driver texts or calls 20–30 minutes before arrival and sends a photo after placing the unit.

Yes, on weekdays. Weekend events follow the Friday-drop, Monday-pickup schedule.

Any time before 7 p.m. the day before. We can usually still fit next-morning deliveries.

Yes. Our yard and dispatch are at 5801 W. Bluemound Rd. (US-18) in Milwaukee, near the Zoo Interchange.

Yes. Every unit arrives with at least two rolls of toilet paper, a full sanitizer dispenser and deodorizer in the tank.

The deluxe flushing unit has a sink inside. Standard units have hand sanitizer; add a separate handwashing station for soap and water.

Deluxe units and handwashing stations carry their own fresh-water tanks. Standard units need no water. Restroom trailers connect to a garden hose, or run from an onboard fresh tank where no spigot is available.

Our 2-stall restroom trailers have two separate rooms with their own doors. For porta potties, rent two units and we add men and women signs.

Yes. Standard units have both a toilet seat and a wall urinal.

Every unit has an inside latch with an occupied/vacant sign. Jobsite units can get a padlock hasp for overnight locking.

Only slightly. The deluxe unit is about 46 × 48 inches versus about 44 × 47 for standard. The difference is the flush and the sink.

Yes. They have a ground-level floor, a wide door, grab bars and room for a 60-inch turning circle.

Yes. We text photos of the exact unit type on request, and our unit pages show real photos of our equipment.

Yes. 2-stall restroom trailers with flushing toilets, vanity sinks and lights. They need a garden hose and a 110V outlet.

Yes, a limited number of pink units are popular for showers and parties. Ask when you book.

No. We can point you to a shower-trailer supplier while we handle the toilets.

No. We focus only on portable restrooms and handwashing stations, so our trucks and crews are dedicated to that.

We clean it. Rentals longer than 7 days get a weekly pump, wash and restock included. Event units arrive clean and need no cleaning from you.

Four — one each week of the 28-day cycle. You can add extra visits for $65 each.

One visit does both: pump the tank, recharge it, wash and sanitize the inside, and restock supplies.

Yes. Add a second weekly visit for big crews or July and August heat.

Yes. Call or text and we add an extra visit, usually the same or next business day.

Yes. Text dispatch and we move the visit to the next day.

No. We service only our own units, so we can stand behind how they are cleaned.

Call us. We swap it the same day at no charge.

No. We service portable restrooms only. For RV pump-outs, call a licensed septic hauler.

One event price covers 1 to 7 days, so weekend events get the whole Friday-to-Monday stretch.

It stays through the weekend. We pick it up Monday.

Yes, but the price is the same as a full event rental, because the truck makes the same two trips.

For up to 4 hours, 2 units. For 5–8 hours, 3 units. Add 1 if there is a bar.

Yes if food is served or kids are coming. Plan 1 station per 4 toilets, plus 1 by the food.

Yes. For weekly events, a 28-day rental with weekly service usually costs less than separate event rentals.

Your block party needs a City of Milwaukee DPW block party permit at least 2 weeks ahead. The unit itself needs no extra permit if it sits on a driveway or inside the closed block.

Yes. We plan festival layouts with standard rows, accessible units in each cluster, handwashing stations and daily service.

Yes. We text a secure payment link to whoever is paying.

Yes. The paid invoice is emailed and texted, ready to screenshot.

Jobsite rentals run in 28-day cycles with weekly service, starting on delivery day and renewing until you call for pickup.

No. Jobsites bill per 28-day cycle. The final partial cycle is charged by the week.

For jobs of 7 days or less, the event rate applies, which is lower than a 28-day cycle.

No. Delivery and pickup are one combined charge on the first invoice.

Yes, the deluxe unit has a sink inside. For crews, a separate 2-basin station serves more people.

We rent crane-ready units with lifting points. Your crane crew lifts it; we never lift a unit with waste in it.

Yes. Standard units on small trailers for road, utility and landscape crews that move each day.

Yes. Crew size sets the OSHA minimum: 1 toilet for 20 or fewer workers, then 1 seat and 1 urinal per 40.

Yes. Every invoice can show your PO and jobsite address, and approved accounts get net-30 terms.

No. We rent portable restrooms and handwashing stations only.

Yes. Homes pay the same rates as jobsites. Call or send the form with your ZIP and dates.

No. Up to 7 days is the event rate. The 28-day rate starts only for rentals longer than a week.

Yes, if the path is at least 48 inches wide, firm and fairly level. Otherwise we place it on the driveway.

Call by noon for a same-day unit on the driveway. Keep it off the septic area so the repair crew can work.

Yes. A standard unit on the event rate covers 1 to 7 days for the whole household.

Most HOAs allow short-term units for parties and active projects. Check your HOA rules for rentals longer than a weekend.

No separate deposit. You pay the quoted rental to reserve the date.

Yes for event rentals. Monthly rentals pay the first 28-day cycle up front, then each new cycle on its start date.

At booking. That locks the unit and the date, especially for summer weekends.

Cancel 24 hours or more before delivery for a full refund. Inside 24 hours, a $50 trip charge applies. Same-day orders already dispatched cannot be refunded.

Yes. Moving your date is free when you tell us 24 hours or more before delivery.

Drivers do not carry cash. Pay by card on the call or by the secure link we send.

Yes for approved business accounts. Homeowners and event renters pay by card.

Yes. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express, with no card fee.

Yes. Send your Wisconsin sales tax exemption certificate and we remove tax from the invoice.

You are responsible for damage beyond normal use, like fire, tipping by vandals or graffiti. Normal wear is on us.

Yes. You get a confirmation by text and email with the date, window and our direct line.

Card details go through an encrypted payment link or over the phone to our office staff, and we never store full card numbers.

About 10 feet wide and 12 feet high. Tell us about low branches, tight turns or soft ground.

About 4 × 4 feet for a standard unit, 8 × 8 feet for an accessible unit, and an 8 × 20 foot level spot for a restroom trailer.

Behind the garage works if the path is 48 inches wide and firm. Otherwise, the driveway.

A normal 48-inch gate is enough for a standard unit. Narrower gates mean driveway placement.

On private property, no permit is needed. On a street or terrace, most cities require a permit; Milwaukee bans open-street placement Dec. 1–Mar. 1.

No. Units must sit level so they cannot tip. We set them on the nearest flat spot.

Yes, on firm, level grass. After heavy rain we may set it on the driveway so the truck does not rut the lawn.

Yes, or text a photo with an X. If no one is home, the driver follows your note and sends a photo.

Yes. On open lots and lakefront sites we strap or stake units at no extra charge.

A serviced unit with the vent working has little odor. Place it 15 feet or more from patios and downwind when you can.

Usually the Monday after a weekend event, or the day after a weekday event.

No. Leave the path clear and the gate unlocked or the code with dispatch.

Event rentals are picked up automatically on the scheduled day. Monthly rentals stay until you call or text.

Yes. Call or text before the pickup date. Past 7 days, the rental moves to the 28-day rate.

Text dispatch. If a route ran late, we tell you the new time and pick it up by the next business day.

Only if it blocks the path from the street to the unit.

Yes. Call or text, and we move the pickup if a truck is nearby. Early pickup does not change an event price.

Yes. From mid-October to late April we add non-toxic antifreeze to every tank.

No. Winterizing is included at the same rate.

No single heated units. For a warm option, rent a climate-controlled restroom trailer (heated models on request) if the site has a 110V outlet.

Yes, please keep a 4-foot path clear so the driver can service it.

You are calling the company. Walter Rental Works answers its own phone and dispatches its own trucks from Milwaukee.

Walter Rental Works. Our own drivers deliver, service and pick up every unit.

No. We are an independent, locally owned business. Many search results are national brokers who send a third-party truck.

Walter, who runs dispatch and routes from the Bluemound Rd. yard.

Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday by arrangement.