Types of Porta Potties You Can Rent in Milwaukee
Walter Rental Works rents five types of portable restrooms. This page compares them side by side so you can pick the right porta potty type in under a minute.
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- Delivery area
- Every unit type ships from our Milwaukee yard to all of Milwaukee County and nearby suburbs. See areas.
- Arrival
- Standard, deluxe, accessible units and handwash stations: same-day when you call by noon. Restroom trailers: summer Saturdays 2–6 months ahead, weekdays 1–2 weeks.
- Which unit
- Standard for crews and casual parties; deluxe for guests who want a sink; accessible for public events; trailers for weddings.
- Cleaning
- Weekly service included on rentals longer than 7 days. Event units arrive sanitized and stocked.
- Full cost
- Each unit type has its own rate; delivery, pickup, servicing and tax are listed on one quote.
What are the different types of porta potties?
The five types of porta potties are the standard unit, the deluxe flushing unit with a sink, the wheelchair-accessible unit, the restroom trailer and the standalone handwashing station. They differ in flushing, handwashing, floor height, footprint and hookups, as the table below shows.
| Standard | Deluxe flushing | Wheelchair-accessible | Restroom trailer | Handwash station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best use | Jobsites, casual parties | Weddings, nicer parties | Public events, older guests | Weddings, corporate, 150+ guests | Food, kids, crews |
| Flush | No | Yes, foot pump | No | Yes, real toilets | — |
| Sink inside | No (sanitizer) | Yes | No (sanitizer) | Yes, vanities | 2 basins |
| Floor | Step-up | Step-up | Ground level | Steps up into trailer | — |
| Footprint | ≈ 44 × 47 in | ≈ 46 × 48 in | ≈ 87 × 87 in | ≈ 7.5 × 14 ft + hitch | ≈ 35 × 25 in |
| Hookups | None | None | None | 110V outlet + garden hose (or onboard tank) | None |
| Uses per tank | ≈ 200 | ≈ 200 flushes | ≈ 200 | ≈ 400 between pumps | ≈ 400–500 washes |
| Winter (Oct–Apr) | Yes, antifreeze added | Sink off; flush with antifreeze | Yes | Heated trailers only, by request | Sanitizer stand instead |
| Wrong for | Formal events where guests expect a sink | Very high-traffic festivals | Tight side yards | Sloped lawns, no power, no truck access | Below-freezing days with water |
From the U.S. call study: In 155 rental calls in our U.S. call study, 16% of callers asked about handwashing or a sink and 10% asked about restroom trailers. The most common follow-up was "Is the deluxe one larger than the standard?" — it is about the same size; the difference is the flush and the sink.
Which porta potty type should I rent?
Rent a standard porta potty for jobsites and casual parties, a deluxe flushing unit when guests expect a sink, at least one wheelchair-accessible unit for any event open to the public, and a restroom trailer for weddings or corporate events with 150 or more guests.
Standard porta potty
Seat, urinal, sanitizer, vent, lockable door. Fits through a 48-inch gate.
Specs, uses and FAQs →
Deluxe flushing unit
Foot-pump flush plus an inside sink with soap and towels.
Specs, uses and FAQs →
Wheelchair-accessible unit
Ground-level floor, 60-inch turning space, grab bars.
Specs, uses and FAQs →
Restroom trailer
Real toilets, vanity sinks, lights. Needs hose + outlet.
Specs, uses and FAQs →
Handwashing station
Two basins, foot pumps, soap and towels. No hookups.
Specs, uses and FAQs →
Towable jobsite unit
Standard unit on a tow trailer for crews that move sites.
Specs, uses and FAQs →Unit-type questions from real calls
Is the deluxe one larger than the standard porta potty?
Barely. A deluxe flushing unit is about 46 by 48 inches versus about 44 by 47 inches for a standard unit. The difference is inside: a foot-pump flush and a sink.
Is there a porta potty with a sink inside?
Yes. The deluxe flushing unit has a foot-pump sink with soap and paper towels inside. Standard units have a hand sanitizer dispenser instead.
Do you have the more upscale portable restroom?
Yes. Restroom trailers have porcelain-style flushing toilets, vanity sinks, mirrors and lighting. We also rent single luxury restroom cabins for smaller events.
Is there one with men on one side and women on the other?
Our two-stall restroom trailers have separate doors, so you can sign one side for men and one for women.
Do you have a portable shower and toilet combo?
Not as a single unit. For crews or campsites that need showers, call us and we will point you to a shower-trailer supplier while we cover the toilets.
Not sure which type? Call and ask
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