Standard porta potty
$125 to $250 a weekend
Where should a porta potty go on a job site or in a yard?
Start flat, start firm, and start close to where people actually work. ADA Standards section 302.1 calls for stable, firm, slip resistant ground, which rules out loose gravel and soft turf even if the spot looks convenient. Memphis Porta Pros looks for a pad that stays level after rain, since a 92 inch tall unit with a 60 to 70 gallon tank gets top heavy fast on a lean. Keep units within a short walk of the work area, not tucked behind a trailer or across a ditch. For construction sites, OSHA 1926.51(c) sets the ratio at one toilet for 20 workers or fewer, which shapes how many units you need before you even think about spacing. If you are placing an ADA accessible porta potty, ADA Standards section 304.3.1 requires a 60 inch turning circle in front of it, and the route in needs a 36 inch clear width under section 403.5.1. Ground crews planning a construction site services layout should pencil in the accessible unit first, then fill in standard porta potty rental units around it. Event planners doing an event restroom rental in Memphis should follow the same logic: accessible unit near the entrance, everything else spread along the flow of foot traffic.
Does porta potty placement need a permit in Memphis?
Placement in the public right of way, on a street, sidewalk or curb strip, needs confirming with the city before delivery. Memphis Porta Pros cannot quote a fee or cite an ordinance number here because that detail was not verified against city sources, so check with the relevant Memphis department before you plan curbside placement. This is different from dumpster placement permit cost, which some customers ask about alongside toilet placement. A dumpster placement permit follows its own local process too, and our dumpster permit requirements page walks through what to check before a roll-off dumpster rental lands on pavement instead of private ground. If your project sits on private property, a driveway or a fenced lot, placement is usually simpler and permit questions rarely come up. Renovation jobs booking a home renovation porta potty almost always fall into this easier category. If your site is near a right of way, budget extra lead time and call ahead rather than assume.
How much clearance does delivery and service need?
A roll-off delivery truck needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind it to back in safely, and portable toilet service trucks need a similar straight shot, not a tight three point turn between parked cars. This matters most on tight urban lots in Memphis where alley access is the only option. Before delivery day, walk the route yourself: look for low branches, narrow gates, and soft shoulders that could bog down a truck axle. If you are also renting a storage container rental or a mobile office trailer rental for the same site, stage them so the toilet service route stays open every week, not just on move-in day. Trailers with damaged or swollen doors slow everyone down; if you are hunting for mobile office trailer replacement doors because your unit is sticking, flag it before delivery so the crew is not blocked mid-job. The same clearance logic applies to a restroom trailer rental: a 2-stall or 4-stall unit still needs a straight backing lane, and cramped alleys in older Memphis neighborhoods catch people off guard more than open lots.
Where should handwashing stations and fencing go relative to the toilets?
Put the handwashing station within a few steps of the toilets, not across the site, because people skip the walk if it is inconvenient. 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) requires soap and towels or a hand drying device at wash stations, and hand sanitizer alone does not satisfy that. If your crew is applying paints, coatings, herbicides or insecticides, OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) requires washing facilities for that specific work, separate from general sanitation rules. Customers searching for an ozark river portable sink replacement parts fix usually just need a new pump or spigot rather than a whole new unit, and Memphis Porta Pros can often swap parts on-site rather than pull the sink for a shop visit. Temporary fencing should frame the restroom area without blocking the service gate; leave a section that swings wide enough for the tank hose. A temporary fence rental laid out with the chain link temporary fence option works well around event restrooms, keeping foot traffic organized without choking off truck access on service day.
How far apart should multiple porta potties be spaced?
Space units close enough that nobody walks more than a couple minutes to reach one, but far enough apart that lines do not merge into a single crowd. ADA Standards section 213.2 requires at least 5 percent of a cluster to be accessible units, never fewer than one, so factor that into your spacing plan early.
Can a porta potty sit on a septic system's drain field?
No. Heavy trucks and standing units compact soil and can crush pipe over a drain field. A residential septic tank is typically pumped every 3 to 5 years depending on size and household use, and driving trucks over the field shortens that lifespan. Ask about septic pumping service before you plan placement nearby.
Does placement change for winter rentals in Memphis?
Yes. Frozen ground shifts and heaves, so units need a stable pad even more in winter. Memphis does not see Placerville, California style septic pumping service demand tied to wildfire season, but cold snaps still call for careful placement. See porta potty in winter for details.
How many units does a typical job site need?
Follow OSHA 1926.51(c): one toilet for 20 workers or fewer, scaling up from there. A quick headcount before delivery day saves a mid-project add-on call.
What does a placement site visit cost?
Placement guidance is usually included with delivery. Check porta potty rental cost or porta potty rental per day for current pricing bands before you request a quote.
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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