Standard porta potty
$125 to $250 a weekend
What Does a Porta John Rental Include?
A basic porta john rental from Memphis Porta Pros gets you a standard porta potty with a 60 to 70 gallon holding tank, hand sanitizer, and delivery to your Memphis site. The unit itself runs about 44 by 48 inches on the ground and stands roughly 92 inches tall, which matters when you're figuring out where it fits on a tight lot in Germantown or a crowded jobsite downtown. Delivery fees are separate and typically land in the range you'd expect for a single trip, with weekly and monthly delivery priced lower per visit than one-off day drops. Service follows the ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 baseline of one cleaning visit per week for up to 10 users across a standard 40 hour week, though busier sites need more frequent stops. If you want something nicer than the basic unit, look at the deluxe flushable porta potty, and if the job needs accessible units, check ADA accessible porta potty options before you order. For anyone comparing porta john rental price against renting a full restroom trailer rental, the toilet is almost always the cheaper starting point.
How Much Does a Porta John Rental Cost in Memphis?
Porta john rental rates depend mostly on how long you need the unit and what type you pick. Here's what the numbers look like for a standard unit and an ADA unit, both common choices for job sites and events around Memphis.
| unit | day | week | month |
|---|---|---|---|
| standard | $100 - $350 | $130 - $500 | $125 - $325 |
| ada | $200 - $400 | $240 - $400 | n/a |
Weekend rates run separately from the day/week/month table above, since weekend pricing is its own short-term rate. A standard unit over a weekend typically falls in the $125 to $400 range. For a deeper breakdown by project type, see porta potty rental cost, or if you're renting for just one day, porta potty rental per day walks through it in more detail. Long jobs get better per-day value from a monthly porta potty rental than from repeated day rentals, and the same logic applies whether you're in Memphis, Southaven 12.6 miles south, or Collierville 20.9 miles east.
Do I Need a Luxury Porta John Rental or a Standard One?
Most construction crews and backyard projects only need a standard unit, but weddings, corporate events, and anything with guests in nice clothes usually call for something upgraded. A luxury porta john rental, which is really a flushable deluxe unit or a small restroom trailer, adds features like a real flush mechanism and a nicer interior finish. Deluxe units price higher than standard, generally starting around $85 a day and climbing well past that depending on features, while a full luxury restroom trailer or 2 stall restroom trailer makes more sense for a wedding at a venue expecting 75 or more guests. If you're planning a wedding, wedding restroom rental covers what to expect, and for festivals or fairs, festival restroom rental and county fair restrooms go into crowd sizing. Renters searching porta john rental Chicago or porta john rental NJ will find the same basic unit types everywhere, but availability, delivery radius, and code requirements are all local. Memphis Porta Pros only serves the Memphis area, so out-of-state searches for porta john rental NJ or a porta john rental Chicago crew won't find a match here, but the unit itself works the same in any city.
How Many Porta Johns Do I Need for My Memphis Site?
OSHA 1926.51(c) sets the baseline for construction sites: one toilet facility for 20 workers or fewer, then one toilet seat and one urinal per 40 workers once you pass 20, dropping to one per 50 workers at 200 or more employees. That's the number crews use to plan job sites, and it's worth checking against your actual headcount before you order. For a full breakdown by crew size, how many porta potties do I need has the details, and OSHA portable toilet requirements covers the rule in context. If your unit clusters include accessible stalls, ADA Standards section 213.2 requires at least 5 percent of clustered single-user units to be accessible, with a minimum of one no matter how small the cluster. Placement matters too: a 60 inch turning circle per ADA Standards 304.3.1 keeps accessible units usable, and porta potty placement guide walks through spacing and ground conditions. Event organizers should also look at event restroom rental for guest-based counts rather than worker-based ones, since the two formulas aren't the same.
Is a porta john the same thing as a porta potty?
Yes. Porta john, porta potty, and portable toilet all describe the same product, just different regional slang. Memphis Porta Pros uses the terms interchangeably. See porta potty rental or portable toilet rental for the same units under different names.
How far in advance should I book a porta john rental?
Standard construction rentals can often be arranged within a few days, but weekends and event season fill faster. If you need something same-day, emergency porta potty rental covers rush situations. Booking a week ahead avoids scrambling.
Can I get a porta john delivered outside Memphis?
Yes, Memphis Porta Pros delivers to nearby towns including West Memphis 14.6 miles west and Marion 18.6 miles northwest. Check service areas for full coverage, or browse geo-specific pages like porta potty rental in Southaven.
What's the difference between a standard and a deluxe unit?
A standard unit has a holding tank and hand sanitizer; a deluxe unit adds flushing and nicer finishes. Deluxe costs more per day but suits weddings and corporate events better. Compare both on standard porta potty rental and deluxe flushable porta potty.
Do I need a permit to place a porta john in Memphis?
Placement in the public right of way needs confirming with the city; specific permit rules aren't listed here. Check porta potty permit requirements before ordering, especially for street-adjacent or sidewalk placement in Memphis.
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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