Standard Porta Potty Rental in Milwaukee
The standard porta potty is the unit most Milwaukee jobsites and backyard parties rent. It has a toilet, a urinal, a hand sanitizer dispenser, a roof vent and a door that locks from inside.
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- Delivery area
- All Milwaukee County ZIPs and nearby suburbs. Check your area.
- Arrival
- Same-day when you call by noon, Mon–Sat. Weekend events: Friday drop, Monday pickup, no extra charge.
- Which unit
- One standard unit covers about 50 guests for 4 hours, or a crew of up to 20 under OSHA.
- Cleaning
- Weekly pump, wash and restock included on jobsite and monthly rentals.
- Full cost
- Event rate covers up to 7 days; jobsite rate covers 28 days with weekly service. Delivery, pickup and tax listed on the quote.
What is a standard porta potty?
A standard porta potty is a single-stall plastic restroom about 44 inches wide, 47 inches deep and 90 inches tall. A standard porta potty holds a 60-gallon waste tank good for about 200 uses, plus a urinal, a sanitizer dispenser, toilet paper and a roof vent that pulls odor up and out.
| Spec | Figure |
|---|---|
| Height | About 90 in (7.5 ft) |
| Width | About 44 in |
| Depth | About 47 in |
| Weight (empty) | About 160 lb |
| Door opening | About 24 in wide × 75 in tall |
| Waste tank | About 60 gallons |
| Fresh water | None needed |
| Rated uses | About 200 uses per tank |
| Inside | Seat, urinal, sanitizer, 2+ rolls of paper, coat hook, vent, occupied/vacant lock |
Will a standard porta potty fit through my gate?
A standard porta potty fits through a gate about 48 inches wide. The unit is about 44 inches wide, and the two-person crew needs a couple of inches on each side to carry it. Gates narrower than 48 inches mean we set the unit on the driveway instead.
- Ground: flat and firm — concrete, asphalt, packed gravel or level lawn. Avoid slopes and soft mulch beds.
- Truck reach: the truck needs to park within about 25 feet; farther than that, tell us so we bring a cart.
- Door direction: face the door away from the street for privacy, or toward the work area for crews.
- Winter: keep a shoveled path; we add antifreeze from mid-October to late April.
From the U.S. call study: 31% of the 155 calls in our U.S. call study asked about gates, driveways or placement. The most common was "Does it need to be in the driveway, or can it go behind the garage?" Behind the garage works when the path is 48 inches wide and firm.
How many people can use one standard porta potty?
One standard porta potty serves about 50 guests at a 4-hour event, or a construction crew of up to 20 workers for a week between weekly cleanings. A standard porta potty with 200 uses per tank reaches its limit faster when alcohol is served or the event runs all day.
| Situation | Standard units | Source of the number |
|---|---|---|
| Party, 50 guests, 4 hours | 1 | Walter Rental Works sizing method |
| Party, 100 guests, 5 hours, bar | 4 (3 + 1 for alcohol) | Walter Rental Works sizing method |
| Crew of 1–20 workers | 1 | OSHA 29 CFR 1926.51(c) Table D-1 |
| Crew of 21–40 workers | 1 seat + 1 urinal (1 standard unit has both) | OSHA 1926.51(c) |
| Crew of 60 workers | 2 standard units | OSHA 1926.51(c) |
Full method: how many porta potties do I need · Jobsite rules: Wisconsin jobsite toilet requirements.
Need one today?
Call by noon and a standard unit is on today's route.
Standard porta potty: questions from real calls
Does the standard one have hand sanitizer, or a washing station?
A standard porta potty has a hand sanitizer dispenser inside. For soap and water, add a handwashing station or rent a deluxe unit with a sink.
Does it come with a lock? It will be out in public.
Yes. Every unit has an inside occupied/vacant latch. For jobsites and public spots, we can add a padlock hasp so you can lock it overnight.
They come on a skid, don't they? Can we move it ourselves?
Units sit on a molded base, not a skid. Please do not move a unit with waste in it; it can tip or spill. Call and we move it during the next service visit.
Is there a price difference between construction and event units?
The unit is the same type. The difference is the rental plan: event rentals cover up to 7 days with no mid-rental service, and jobsite rentals run 28 days with weekly service included.
Is a standard porta potty clean when it arrives?
Yes. Each unit is pumped, pressure-washed, sanitized and restocked before it leaves the yard. If it is not clean on arrival, call and we swap it the same day.
What color are your porta potties?
Most are blue or gray; we also have pink units popular for showers and parties. Ask when you book and we will send the color you want if it is in the yard.
Book a standard porta potty
Calling (414) 392-3756 gets a live quote and a delivery slot in one conversation, and most calls take under 5 minutes. Prefer writing? Send the form and dispatch texts or calls back within 1 business hour.
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