Standard porta potty
$125 to $250 a weekend
What is a holding tank rental and how does it work?
A holding tank is a sealed container that stores either fresh water or wastewater when there's no sewer connection on site. Memphis Porta Pros sets these up for construction trailers, RV parking, event grounds and rural properties without septic access. A black water holding tank collects sewage until a pump truck empties it, while a water holding tank supplies drinking or wash water to sinks and handwashing station rental units. Most portable toilet setups already include a self-contained tank; a standard unit carries a 60 to 70 gallon holding tank built into the base, which covers the porta john rental most contractors already know. For bigger crews or longer jobs, a standalone tank gets plumbed into a restroom trailer rental or a bank of portable restroom rental units instead. Sizing depends on headcount and how often a truck can reach the site to pump it, and Memphis properties east of Germantown or south toward Southaven sometimes need larger tanks simply because service routes run longer.
How much does holding tank rental cost in Memphis?
Cost depends more on what's attached to the tank than the tank itself. A bare rental rarely stands alone. It's usually bundled into a portable toilet, a deluxe flushable porta potty, or a septic service call, and the table below reflects the closest priced categories.
| service | duration | typical price |
|---|---|---|
| standard unit (built-in tank) | day | $150 |
| standard unit (built-in tank) | week | $200 |
| standard unit (built-in tank) | month | $200 |
| septic pumping visit | day | $250 |
| delivery fee | day | $150 |
Septic tank pumping cost runs separately from rental and depends on tank size; check septic tank pumping cost for that breakdown. A weekend rental for a standard unit with tank runs in the $125 to $400 range depending on unit type and demand. For full monthly rates on standing units, see monthly porta potty rental, and for a broader cost picture across unit types visit porta potty rental cost.
Do I need a permit for a holding tank in Memphis?
Placement in the public right of way needs confirming with the city before delivery, especially for street-facing job sites or events on public land. Memphis Porta Pros handles that conversation for customers who aren't sure, but we don't guess at rules we haven't verified. If your tank sits entirely on private property, this is rarely an issue, though HOA-governed sites and downtown lots sometimes have their own restrictions worth a call. For general placement logic, whether it's a tank, a toilet, or a temporary fence rental around the whole site, the porta potty placement guide and porta potty permit requirements pages walk through the basics. Construction sites in particular need to think about worker counts too: OSHA 1926.51(c) sets toilet ratios at one facility per 20 workers or fewer, scaling up from there, which matters when you're deciding how many tanks or units to place. Our how many porta potties do I need guide covers that math directly.
How long can I rent a holding tank?
Rentals run from a single weekend event up through open-ended monthly terms for active job sites. Most construction accounts keep tanks through the whole build and pump on a set schedule; residential septic tanks, by comparison, typically get pumped every 3 to 5 years depending on size and household use.
What's the difference between a holding tank and a septic tank?
A holding tank stores waste with no treatment and needs regular pumping; a septic tank treats waste on site through a drain field. RV holding tank rental and event sanitation use holding tanks because there's no permanent infrastructure. See septic pumping service for the treatment-side option.
Can I rent a water holding tank for drinking water?
Yes. OSHA 1926.51(a)(1) requires an adequate supply of potable water at workplaces, and a water holding tank paired with a portable sink rental satisfies that on sites without a hookup. Confirm the tank is rated food-grade before filling it.
How often does a sewage holding tank need pumping?
It depends on tank size and daily use, not a fixed calendar. High-traffic construction sites or events may need pumping multiple times a week; smaller RV or single-family setups stretch longer. ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 sets a baseline of one weekly service visit for up to 10 users over a standard 40-hour week.
Is there holding tank rental near me in Memphis?
Memphis Porta Pros delivers across Memphis and into nearby communities including Germantown, 11.4 miles east, and Southaven, 12.6 miles south. Check service areas for full coverage or request a quote for same-week delivery.
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:
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