Standard porta potty
$125 to $250 a weekend
Can You Use a Porta Potty In Winter?
Yes. A standard porta potty rental holds up in Memphis winters better than most people expect, since hard freezes here are brief compared to northern climates. The tank on a standard unit runs 60 to 70 gallons, and we add antifreeze-rated deicer fluid so the waste and any residual water do not solidify. What actually freezes first is the hand sanitizer pump or a thin plastic seat that gets brittle in the cold. If you are staging units for a longer stretch, a monthly porta potty rental gets serviced on the same schedule regardless of season, so nothing sits long enough to freeze solid between visits. Extreme cold snaps in Memphis do happen, and when one is forecast we recommend moving up the service date rather than waiting for the regular rotation. Wind matters too: a unit facing open ground on a job site loses heat faster than one tucked against a building or fence line, so placement is part of winterizing, not an afterthought.
Do You Need Hot Water In a Porta Potty During Winter?
You do not need it in the toilet itself, but you often want it nearby for handwashing. A portable sink rental with hot and cold water solves the cold-weather washing problem that a bare toilet unit does not. Under 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2), washing facilities need soap and a way to dry hands, and hand sanitizer does not satisfy that on its own. A self-contained portable sink with hot and cold water keeps that requirement workable even when the outside temperature is near freezing, because workers will actually use a sink with warm water instead of skipping it. If your crew is applying paints, coatings or similar contaminants outdoors, OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) is the rule that applies, and it points to washing facilities, not sanitizer alone. A hand sanitizer station rental is a fine supplement on a job site, but it is not a substitute where that rule is in play. Pair a heated sink with your handwashing station rental order for winter jobs around Memphis and Germantown, 11.4 miles east, where crews are outdoors most of the shift.
Why Would a 20ft Cold Storage Container Matter For Winter Jobsites?
A 20ft cold storage container keeps temperature-sensitive materials, tools, or perishable goods stable when a Memphis job runs through winter. It is a different tool than a porta potty, but the two often show up on the same site plan. If you are running a storage container rental alongside your restrooms for a winter build-out, a 20ft storage container gives you enclosed, lockable space that does not care what the thermometer says outside. Pair that with a 40ft storage container if you need more room, or a mobile office trailer rental if the crew needs a heated space to warm up between tasks. None of this replaces sanitation planning. OSHA 1926.51(c) still sets your toilet count by crew size on a construction site: one toilet for 20 workers or fewer, then additional fixtures as headcount climbs past 20 and again past 200. Cold weather does not lower that requirement, so a winter job in Memphis still needs the same construction site services plan as a summer one, just with deicer fluid added to the mix.
Is It Safe To Use a Porta Potty In Cold Weather?
Yes, a well-maintained unit is safe in cold weather, and incidents involving portable toilets are rare and usually tied to poor placement or neglect rather than the cold itself. Reports like the case out of Winter Haven involving a porta-potty death are unusual and generally involve unstable ground, unsecured units in high wind, or units that were not anchored properly, not a mechanical failure caused by temperature. Stable, anchored placement matters more in winter because wet or icy ground shifts more easily. ADA Standards section 302.1 calls for stable, firm, slip-resistant surfaces, and that standard is worth following even where an accessible unit is not required, because a solid base keeps any unit from tipping in freezing rain. If you are placing an ADA accessible porta potty, the required 60 inch turning circle under ADA Standards section 304.3.1 needs a flat, cleared pad, which means shoveling or salting that footprint before a storm, not after. For emergency situations, emergency porta potty rental service is available for Memphis and nearby Southaven, 12.6 miles south, when a sudden freeze catches a job site unprepared.
Does a porta potty need special fluid in winter?
Yes. We add a deicer-rated fluid to the tank so waste and residual water do not freeze solid between services. This matters most during multi-day cold spells, less during a typical Memphis winter where hard freezes are short. Standard cleaning chemicals are not built for this and should not substitute for winter fluid.
Will a flushable unit work in freezing temperatures?
A deluxe flushable porta potty can freeze if its internal water line sits exposed to wind and stays below freezing for an extended stretch. We recommend a standard unit with deicer fluid for extended freezing stretches and reserve flushable units for milder weeks or heated enclosures.
How often should porta potties be serviced in winter?
The baseline under ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 is one service visit weekly for up to 10 users across a 40 hour week. Cold weather does not change that baseline, but a hard freeze forecast is a good reason to move a visit up rather than let waste sit in cold, undiluted form.
Can I still rent a restroom trailer in winter?
Yes. A restroom trailer rental often includes climate control, which makes it a stronger option than a standard unit for winter events. A 2 stall restroom trailer or 4 stall restroom trailer with heat keeps water lines from freezing and keeps guests comfortable.
What is the driving distance for winter delivery near Memphis?
Delivery reach covers Memphis and nearby communities, including West Memphis 14.6 miles west and Collierville 20.9 miles east. Winter road conditions can affect delivery windows, so booking early during a forecasted freeze gives us more flexibility on timing.
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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