Standard porta potty
$125 to $250 a weekend
How fast can Memphis Porta Pros deliver an emergency unit?
Same-day delivery is the standard answer, not the exception, for most calls that come in before early afternoon. Memphis traffic patterns matter here: a job in Germantown, 11.4 miles east, moves differently than one near downtown. Dispatch routes from a central yard, so distance to Southaven at 12.6 miles south or Collierville at 20.9 miles east changes the math but rarely kills same-day service. If you're managing a construction site that just failed a walk-through, or a homeowner mid-renovation whose only bathroom just went down, the call is the same: get us the address and the unit count. A standard porta potty rental is the fastest thing we can put on a truck, and pricing sits in the same band as scheduled rentals. Emergency doesn't mean marked up for no reason, it means we reprioritize the route. If you already know you'll need it again next month, ask about monthly porta potty rental instead of repeating emergency calls.
What counts as an emergency septic or grease trap call?
A tank backing up into a building, a grease interceptor overflowing during service hours, or a construction site with zero working restrooms all qualify. A grease interceptor needs pumping once fats, oils, grease and solids hit 25 percent of the liquid depth, and once you're past that line, it's not a maintenance call anymore, it's a shutdown risk for a kitchen. Emergency septic service and grease trap pumping both run on the same logic as emergency toilets: we move the truck, not the price sheet. Residential tanks are typically pumped every 3 to 5 years depending on tank size and household size, so most emergency calls come from a tank that was overdue, not a random failure. If you're not sure whether you're close to that window, how often to pump a septic tank walks through it. For anyone searching emergency septic pumping service near Texas or across state lines, note that Memphis Porta Pros dispatches locally, out of Memphis, and distances like the 14.6 miles west to West Memphis, AR or 20.3 miles south to Hernando, MS are the kind of range we actually cover.
Can I get an emergency shower trailer or handwashing station?
Yes, and both move on the same rush timeline as toilets. A restroom trailer takes more lead time than a single unit because of hookups, but an emergency shower trailer can still often be staged same day or next morning for disaster response, storm cleanup, or a crew that lost water service mid-project. Pair it with a handwashing station rental if OSHA 1926.51(c) toilet-count compliance is also on the line, since that standard sets facility ratios by crew size, from one facility for 20 workers or fewer up to one per 50 at 200 or more. Handwashing stations must have soap and towels or a hand-drying device under 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2); hand sanitizer alone doesn't satisfy it, which is a common surprise on inspection day. If your crew is applying paint, coatings, herbicides or insecticides, OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) washing-facility rules apply specifically to that work, not general sanitation. A portable sink rental is the lighter option if you just need running water without a full trailer.
Where does Memphis Porta Pros deliver emergency units?
Memphis proper first, then out along the corridors toward Olive Branch, 13.6 miles southeast, Horn Lake and Lakeview, both 15.7 miles southwest, Marion at 18.6 miles northwest, and Lakeland at 20.9 miles northeast. Full coverage is on the service areas page, and city-specific pages exist for Germantown, Southaven, and Collierville if you're booking from one of those towns directly. A roll-off truck needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind it for delivery, which matters if your emergency is a demo site needing a roll-off dumpster rental alongside the toilet. Placement in the public right of way needs confirming with the city; that's not something we guess at, so check porta potty permit requirements before the truck rolls if the unit is going anywhere near a street or sidewalk. For ADA needs on short notice, ADA accessible porta potty units meet the same clearance rules as scheduled rentals, including the 60 inch turning circle under ADA Standards 304.3.1.
How much does emergency delivery cost compared to standard rental?
| unit | duration | typical price |
|---|---|---|
| standard | day | $150 |
| standard | weekend | $250 |
| delivery_fee | day | $150 |
| service_fee | day | $175 |
Emergency jobs usually land in the day-rate columns above, not a separate emergency tier. Check porta potty rental cost for the full breakdown.
Do you charge extra for after-hours or weekend emergency calls?
Weekend service_fee rates run from $400 to $1,200 depending on scope, which reflects crew time more than the unit itself. A weekday emergency delivery avoids that tier entirely. Ask when you call; we quote the actual job, not a flat surcharge.
What if I need a unit for an ongoing disaster response, not a one-time fix?
That's a different rental structure. Disaster relief sanitation covers extended placements with multiple units, and pricing shifts toward weekly or monthly bands instead of single-day emergency rates once the job runs past a few days.
Can Memphis Porta Pros handle an emergency at a farm or agricultural site?
Yes. Field sanitation for hand-labor employees under OSHA 1928.110 requires potable water, toilets and handwashing within a quarter mile walk, one facility per 20 workers. See farm and agricultural restrooms for setup details.
Is same-day service guaranteed every time?
No. Same-day is the norm, not a promise on every call, especially during severe weather when demand spikes across Memphis. Call early, give us the address, and we'll tell you straight whether today or tomorrow morning is realistic.
What we rent
Four units cover almost every job
Typical Memphis ranges, not a quote. Delivery is $50 to $150 and a weekly service visit $30 to $60. See the full cost breakdown.
Deluxe flushing
$200 to $350 a weekend
ADA accessible
$199 to $300 a weekend
Restroom trailer
Quoted by stall count
The rest of the yard
One mobilisation, not three
Roll off dumpsters10, 20, 30 and 40 yardTemporary fencingPanels 6 feet by 12 feetStorage containers20 foot and 40 footHandwashing stationsSinks and sanitiser standsSeptic and grease trapsPumping, cleaning, emergenciesSite power and lightLight towers, temporary poles
We deliver across Shelby County and the surrounding metro:
Next step
Get a delivery date
Tell us the address, the dates and the headcount. We size the order and confirm the route.