Standard porta potty
$125 to $250 a weekend
What Is a Standard Porta Potty?
A standard unit is the basic, no-frills toilet you picture when someone says "porta potty." No sink, no flush handle, just a holding tank and a door that locks. Memphis Porta Pros builds its fleet around this workhorse because it covers most jobs without upcharging for features nobody asked for. Standard porta potty dimensions run about 44 by 48 inches on the ground and roughly 92 inches tall, so it fits in a driveway strip, a job site corner or a fenced lot without eating much space. Inside sits a 60 to 70 gallon holding tank, enough to carry a crew through several days between services. If your crew needs something nicer, look at the deluxe flushable porta potty page, and if you need an ADA-compliant unit on site, ADA Standards section 213.2 requires at least one accessible unit whenever you cluster portable toilets together, which is covered on the ADA accessible porta potty page. For a broader look at what portable toilets are and how they operate, see portable toilet rental or how do porta potties work.
How Much Does a Standard Porta Potty Rental Cost?
Cost depends on duration, unit count and how far the delivery truck has to drive. Here's what a single standard unit runs in Memphis:
| Duration | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | $100 | $150 | $350 |
| Week | $130 | $200 | $500 |
| Weekend | $125 | $250 | $400 |
| Month | $125 | $200 | $325 |
A weekend rate is a flat premium price, not a day rate multiplied out, and it usually lands around $250 for one unit picked up Monday. Delivery is billed separately, typically $50 to $150 for a weekly job or $120 to $420 if you're renting for a month, since the truck comes back less often but the trip still costs something. For a deeper breakdown of what drives the price up or down, read porta potty rental cost, porta potty rental per day or monthly porta potty rental. If you're comparing a short home project against a full month, the standard porta potty rental numbers above should get you close enough to budget without calling first.
How Many Standard Porta Potties Do I Need?
OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) sets the baseline for construction sites: one toilet facility for 20 workers or fewer, and one toilet seat plus one urinal per 40 workers once you pass that threshold. A residential remodel crew of six needs one unit. A commercial build with 45 workers needs two toilets and a urinal setup, not just three units guessed at. ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 sets the standard service interval at once a week for up to 10 users across a 40 hour week, which is why crews sizing up units for a big job in Memphis should also plan for service frequency, not just headcount. For events, the math runs differently since foot traffic spikes over a few hours instead of spreading across a workday, so check how many porta potties do I need before you order. Contractors managing OSHA compliance on a bigger site should also read OSHA portable toilet requirements. If your project also needs debris removal alongside sanitation, pair your order with a roll-off dumpster rental or check construction site services for the full list of what a job site typically needs at once.
Where Can I Put a Standard Porta Potty?
Placement in Memphis depends on your site: private property is simple, but placement in the public right of way needs confirming with the city before delivery. Memphis Porta Pros checks ground conditions, clearance and access before the truck rolls, because a delivery truck needs firm, level ground and enough room to maneuver without crossing a neighbor's fence line or blocking a driveway. If your project sits in Germantown, about 11.4 miles east of Memphis, or in Collierville, 20.9 miles east, the same placement rules apply: level ground, clear approach, and enough space for the unit's footprint plus a service tech to work around it. Renters near Southaven, 12.6 miles south, or West Memphis, 14.6 miles west across the river, should also plan for the same lead time on delivery. For guidance on picking a spot that won't need to move mid-project, see the porta potty placement guide, and check porta potty permit requirements if you're unsure whether your location needs sign-off. Renovation projects tucked into a residential lot should also look at home renovation porta potty for placement tips specific to driveways and yards.
How much does a basic porta potty rental cost for a weekend event?
A weekend rental for one standard unit typically runs around $250 flat, covering delivery, pickup and a Friday-to-Monday window. That's a separate rate from day or week pricing, built for short events. Multi-unit events cost more; see event restroom rental for planning help.
How often is a standard porta potty serviced?
ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 sets a baseline of one service visit per week for up to 10 users over a 40 hour week. Busier job sites or multi-day events need more frequent pumping. Details on cleaning schedules live at how often are porta potties cleaned.
Do standard porta potties smell?
Not when serviced on schedule. Odor control depends on tank capacity, usage rate and pump frequency, not the unit type itself. Deodorizing chemicals and regular pumping keep a 60 to 70 gallon tank from filling past the point of trouble. See do porta potties smell for more.
Can I rent just one standard porta potty for a small backyard project?
Yes. Single-unit rentals are common for driveway remodels, small parties and short construction jobs. Memphis Porta Pros delivers single units on day, week or month terms, whichever fits the job timeline best.
What size is a standard porta potty?
A standard unit measures about 44 by 48 inches on the ground and stands roughly 92 inches tall. That footprint fits most driveways, job site corners and fenced lots without needing extra clearance beyond the door swing.
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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