Porta Potty Types and Which One to Rent
Five unit types cover every Omaha rental. Here is what each one has inside, what it needs from you and where it will fit.
- Delivery area: All of Omaha and towns within about 80 miles.
- Arrival: Same day when you call by noon, Monday to Saturday.
- Which unit: Standard for most jobs. Flushing or trailer for weddings. Accessible for public events.
- Cleaning: Delivered clean. Weekly service on rentals past a week.
- Full cost: One itemized quote with delivery, pickup and tax.
What are the types of porta potties?
Omaha renters choose from five porta potty types: the standard unit, a flushing unit with a sink, a wheelchair-accessible unit, a stand-alone hand-washing station and a restroom trailer. A standard unit needs no water or power. A restroom trailer needs a level spot and a 110-volt outlet. The rest need nothing from you.
| Unit | Best for | Inside | Needs from you | Footprint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Standard porta potty | Most jobsites and parties | Toilet, urinal, paper, hand sanitizer | Nothing. No water or power | About 44 × 47 in |
 Flushing unit with sink | Showers, church events, nicer parties | Flush toilet, sink, soap, mirror | Nothing. Water tank is on board | About 44 × 47 in |
 Wheelchair-accessible unit | Public events and guests who need room | Toilet, grab bars, 60-in turning space | Nothing. No water or power | About 87 × 87 in |
 Hand-washing station | Any event with food, and crews | 2 sinks, soap, paper towels | Nothing. Fresh water on board | About 2 × 3 ft |
 Restroom trailer | Weddings and VIP events | Flush toilets, sinks, lights, mirrors | Level spot and a 110V outlet | About 10 × 20 ft spot |
Which unit is the wrong pick?
A porta potty type is the wrong pick when the site cannot support it. A restroom trailer is wrong without level ground and power. A wheelchair-accessible unit is wrong for a tight side yard because it needs about 7 by 7 feet. A standard unit is the wrong pick for a formal wedding with older guests.
| Situation | Skip this | Choose this instead |
|---|---|---|
| Narrow side yard or alley | Wheelchair-accessible unit (about 87 in wide) | Standard unit (about 44 in wide) |
| No outlet within 100 ft | Restroom trailer | Flushing units with sinks |
| Food served, no indoor sink nearby | Toilets alone | Add a hand-washing station |
| Public event or park | Only standard units | At least 1 accessible unit per cluster |
| Frozen ground in January | Restroom trailer with water lines | Standard units with winter treatment |
Will a porta potty fit through my gate?
A standard porta potty fits through a gate about 4 feet wide, because the unit is about 44 inches wide and is carried upright on a dolly. A wheelchair-accessible unit needs about 8 feet and usually stays in front of the gate. Measure the gate and tell us the width when you call.
Not sure which unit fits? Describe the spot and we will pick it with you on the phone.
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What is the difference between a porta potty and a restroom trailer?
A porta potty is a single plastic stall with a holding tank and no plumbing. A restroom trailer is a towed unit with real flushing toilets, sinks, lights and climate control. A trailer needs a level spot and a standard outlet. A porta potty can go almost anywhere a truck can reach.
Do standard porta potties have urinals?
Standard porta potties have a small urinal on the wall beside the toilet seat. The urinal drains into the same tank. That helps on jobsites, where OSHA counts urinals toward the required number of facilities for crews over 20.
Is a wheelchair-accessible unit the same as ADA-compliant?
A wheelchair-accessible unit has a ground-level floor, grab bars and room to turn a wheelchair. Whether a whole event setup meets the 2010 ADA Standards also depends on the route to the unit and the number of accessible units. Your event host or venue confirms compliance.
Can I mix different unit types in one order?
You can mix unit types in one order. A common Omaha wedding order is 1 restroom trailer, 1 wheelchair-accessible unit and 1 hand-washing station. Everything arrives on the same truck and is listed on one quote.
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Tell us the ZIP, the dates and roughly how many people. You get one total that already includes delivery, pickup, servicing and tax.
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