Standard porta potty
$125 to $250 a weekend
What does OSHA actually require for handwashing?
OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) kicks in specifically when workers are applying paints, coatings, herbicides or insecticides, or working around similar contaminants. It is not a blanket rule that every job site needs a sink. If your crew in Memphis is framing or pouring concrete with no chemical exposure, that clause does not apply, though general sanitation rules under 1926.51(c) still govern toilet counts. For general industry workplaces, not construction, 29 CFR 1910.141(c)(1)(i) sets its own toilet ratios, and 1910.141(d)(2) requires soap plus towels or a hand-drying device at wash stations. Hand sanitizer alone does not meet that standard. A lot of contractors assume a bottle of Purell covers them. It does not. If your project touches herbicide spraying near Germantown, 11.4 miles east of downtown Memphis, or paint work on a build near Collierville, 20.9 miles east, that 1926.51(f)(1) trigger matters and you should budget for a real handwashing station rental rather than a sanitizer stand.
What kind of unit satisfies the requirement?
A basic freestanding handwash station with soap, water and a paper towel dispenser satisfies 1910.141(d)(2) on its own. You do not need plumbing. Most units run on a self-contained fresh water tank and a gray water tank underneath, refilled on the same service run as your portable toilet rental or porta john rental. For crews near Southaven, 12.6 miles south of Memphis, or Olive Branch, 13.6 miles southeast, pairing wash stations with standard porta potty rental units on one delivery keeps service simple. If your project also needs an ADA-compliant unit, note that ADA Standards 308.2.1 caps the forward reach at 48 inches high and 15 inches low, and 309.4 requires operable parts usable with one hand and no more than 5 pounds of force. An ADA accessible porta potty paired with a compliant wash station covers both the toilet and hygiene side of the requirement at once. Farms and agricultural operations fall under a separate rule: OSHA 1928.110 requires potable water, toilets and handwashing within a quarter mile walk of hand-labor employees, at one facility per 20 workers, which matters for farm and agricultural restrooms work around Marion, 18.6 miles northwest.
How many stations does a Memphis jobsite need?
Match your handwash station count to your toilet count. OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) sets toilet ratios at one facility for 20 workers or fewer, one toilet seat and one urinal per 40 workers between 20 and 200, and one per 50 workers above that. Most crews mirror that ratio for wash stations since ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 treats a single unit as sized for up to 20 users across a standard work week. A 40-person crew building near Lakeland, 20.9 miles northeast of Memphis, generally needs two stations serviced on the same schedule as their toilets, which you can work out with our how many porta potties do I need guide. Larger sites also need to think about walking distance and layout, something covered in the porta potty placement guide. If you are staging an event instead of a construction job, check event restroom rental or wedding restroom rental for guidance specific to guest counts rather than labor counts.
How much does a handwashing station rental cost in Memphis?
Pricing depends mostly on rental length and whether you are bundling it with toilets, dumpsters or a restroom trailer. Here is what a standalone station typically runs alongside comparable standard unit rates for reference.
| Item | Day | Week | Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard porta potty | $100-$350 | $130-$500 | $125-$325 |
| Delivery fee | $100-$500 | $100-$150 | $120-$420 |
| Service fee | $100-$300 | $100-$220 | $100-$300 |
Delivery and service fees often apply once per site rather than per unit, so a crew renting five stations near West Memphis, 14.6 miles west across the river, pays one delivery charge rather than five. For a full construction package, our construction site services page walks through bundling wash stations with toilets and a temporary fence rental or roll-off dumpster rental. If your project needs precise numbers for toilets alone, see porta potty rental cost or porta potty rental per day for line-item detail. Longer jobs usually do better with monthly porta potty rental pricing than repeated weekly renewals.
Does hand sanitizer meet the OSHA requirement?
No. 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) requires soap and towels or a hand-drying device, not sanitizer. A hand sanitizer station rental can supplement a jobsite but cannot replace a proper wash station where the standard applies.
Do event sites in Memphis need handwash stations too?
Yes, if food service or vendors are on site. Most festival and fair organizers in Memphis pair wash stations with restrooms; see festival restroom rental or county fair restrooms for typical setups.
Can a handwash station share a delivery with my dumpster?
Often, yes. Combining a wash station delivery with a 10 yard dumpster rental or larger unit on the same trip can reduce your total delivery fee.
What is the difference between a handwash station and a portable sink?
A handwash station is typically simpler, built for quick rinse-and-go use. A portable sink rental often includes a larger basin and is common on film sets or catering jobs.
Where can I check requirements specific to my industry?
Start with handwashing station rental for general specs, then check handwashing requirements details against your work type, since construction, agriculture and events fall under different rules.
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
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