How many porta potties do I need for a party?
A party of 100 guests for 4 hours needs 2 standard porta potties. Add 1 more unit when beer or mixed drinks are served, and 1 more when the party runs past 6 hours. A 150-guest quinceañera with a bar from 6 p.m. to midnight needs 5 units.
Worked example: 150 guests for 4 hours = 3 units. Alcohol served: add 1 = 4 units. Six hours instead of four: add 1 = 5 units. Use the porta potty calculator to check your own numbers.
When is the porta potty delivered for a weekend event?
Weekend event porta potties are delivered on Friday and picked up on Monday. The Friday-to-Monday window costs the same as a one-day rental. Drivers do not run routes on Sunday, so a Saturday or Sunday event is covered by the Friday drop.
Need it on a weekday? Weekday events get delivery the morning of, or the day before, depending on start time.
Which units work best for weddings and quinceañeras?
Weddings and quinceañeras with guests in formal clothes usually rent flushing units or a restroom trailer. A flushing unit adds a foot-pump flush and a sink. A restroom trailer adds real toilets, lights and air conditioning, which matters for an August reception in Edinburg.
Compare the deluxe flushing porta potty and the restroom trailer. Many hosts mix them: one trailer near the dance floor, two standard units near the parking.
Do I need a hand wash station at my event?
Any event serving food should rent at least 1 hand wash station per 2 to 4 porta potties. Texas food rules require handwashing for food workers, and guests eating with their hands at a carne asada want soap and water, not only sanitizer.
Do public events need accessible porta potties?
Public events in Edinburg should make at least 5% of the porta potties in each cluster wheelchair accessible, and never fewer than 1. That number comes from section 213.2 of the 2010 ADA Standards. A private backyard party has no legal minimum, but one accessible unit helps older guests.
See the wheelchair-accessible porta potty rental page and the official 2010 ADA Standards.
Event porta potty rental questions
Can I rent a porta potty for just one day?
One-day rentals start at about $199 for a standard unit, delivered Friday and picked up Monday for weekend events.
How far ahead should I book for a spring or fall event?
Book 2–3 weeks ahead for March through May and October through December weekends. Those months bring graduations, weddings and Winter Texan events. Smaller orders can often be filled the same week.
Where should the units go at a backyard party?
Place units on flat ground near the edge of the party, downwind from the food, and reachable by a truck within about 15 feet. Keep them off sprinkler heads and septic lids.
Will someone clean the units during the event?
Event units arrive clean and stocked. For multi-day festivals, a mid-event service can be scheduled to pump and restock overnight or early morning.
Do you have pink or colored units?
Some colored units are in the fleet. Ask on the call. Color depends on availability for your date.
Do I need a city permit for a street party?
Events on a public street or park in Edinburg usually go through a city special event or park permit, which may list restroom requirements. Confirm with the city before booking.