How many porta potties do I need for my event or job site?
The math depends on how many people you'll have and for how long. OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) sets the baseline for construction: one toilet facility for 20 workers or fewer, then one toilet seat and one urinal per 40 workers between 20 and 200 workers, and one toilet seat and one urinal per 50 workers at 200 or more. For events in Lansing, assume one unit per 50 to 100 guests, depending on the length and type of event. A four-hour wedding needs fewer units than an eight-hour festival. Read our full sizing guide for construction sites or call us with your headcount and we'll quote you the right number.
What's the difference between a standard unit and a deluxe one?
A standard portable toilet holds 60 to 70 gallons and measures about 44 by 48 inches on the ground, standing about 92 inches tall. It has a regular flush toilet, hand sanitizer and toilet paper. A deluxe unit adds features like a flushing mechanism, a sink with running water and a mirror. Standard porta potty rental costs less per day or week, while deluxe flushable porta potties run higher but feel more like a bathroom. For Lansing construction sites, standard units work fine. For weddings and festivals, deluxe makes a better impression.
Do I need an ADA accessible portable toilet?
If your event or job site has ten or more people, you should assume some guests or workers will need an accessible unit. ADA Standards section 213.2 requires that where single-user portable toilet units are clustered, at least 5 percent, and never fewer than one unit, must be accessible. An accessible unit has a 36-inch minimum clear door opening width and a 60-inch turning circle inside per ADA Standards sections 404.2.3 and 304.3.1, with grab bars that let users operate the toilet and sink with one hand. Lansing Porta Pros stocks ADA accessible porta potties for rent by the day, week or month.
How often does a porta potty get serviced?
Under ANSI/PSAI Z4.3, the baseline interval is one service visit per week for up to 10 users over a 40-hour week. Most customers in Lansing rent for events or short construction jobs and need service once or twice during the rental. Longer projects get a standing weekly schedule. We pump out the tank, restock supplies, and wipe down the inside at each visit. If you have a special event or a busy site, ask about twice-weekly service.
What about septic pumping and grease trap service?
Residential septic tanks are typically pumped every 3 to 5 years, depending on tank size and household size. A grease interceptor gets pumped when fats, oils, grease and solids reach 25 percent of the liquid depth. Lansing Porta Pros offers septic pumping service for homes and businesses, plus grease trap pumping for restaurants and commercial kitchens. Call us if you're not sure when you were last pumped or if you notice slow drains or backups.
Can you deliver and set up a porta potty the same day?
Yes. Call before 9am on a weekday and we'll schedule same-day delivery in Lansing if the unit is available. Weekend and evening deliveries cost more because they need extra staffing.
Do I need a permit to put a porta potty on my property?
Placement in the public right of way needs confirming with the city. We recommend checking with Lansing's permitting office before you order. We can help you figure out what the city will want.
What can't go in a dumpster?
Hazardous materials like paints, oils, batteries, propane tanks and asbestos cannot go in a dumpster. Tires, electronics, appliances and yard waste have separate disposal rules per OSHA 1926.252. Tell us what you're throwing away when you order and we'll let you know if it's allowed.
How much clearance does a roll-off dumpster need?
A roll-off needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck to lower the container safely. We'll scout the spot when we schedule delivery to make sure it fits.
Do you rent handwashing stations?
Yes. Handwashing facilities are required where employees are engaged in applying paints, coatings, herbicides or insecticides per OSHA 1926.51(f)(1). We stock portable sinks and handwashing stations that meet 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2), which requires washing facilities with soap and with towels or a hand drying device. Hand sanitizer does not satisfy this requirement.
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