Portable Toilets
Portable toilets serve sites and events without sewer connections. Standard units make up the bulk of the class, with ADA-compliant and flushing deluxe models for access and comfort requirements.
How it works
Waste collects in a chemically treated holding tank whose deodorizer and vent stack manage odor between services; a vacuum truck pumps and recharges the tank on schedule. ADA units widen the footprint and door for wheelchair entry, and flushing models recirculate or fresh-flush to a sealed tank.
Types & variants
- Standard Porta Potty
- Single-occupant portable toilet with holding tank and vent.
- ADA-Compliant Porta Potty
- Wheelchair-accessible portable toilet meeting accessibility requirements.
- Deluxe Porta Potty with Sink and Flush
- Upgraded portable toilet with flushing bowl and interior handwash sink.
How to choose
Headcount and service interval set the count — the common baseline is one unit per 10 workers on a 40-hour week, scaled up for events and longer intervals. Accessibility rules require ADA units in public-facing placements, and placement favors level ground within reach of the service truck.
Standards & certifications
- ANSI · Z4.3
- Minimum requirements for nonsewered waste-disposal systems such as portable toilets.
- OSHA · 29 CFR 1926.51
- Job-site sanitation requirements, including toilet counts and washing facilities.