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Types of Porta Potty Rentals

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12 Types of Porta Potties You Can Rent

Many think of portable restrooms as one size plastic cubicles that people awkwardly mill around at events (in particular when there aren't enough of them). It might surprise you to discover that portable toilets come in different types, such as:

  • Deluxe Flushable
  • Environmentally friendly
  • Solar
  • Restroom trailers
  • Wheelchair accessible/ADA compliant restrooms

Read on to find out more about how to choose the right type of portable restroom for you.

types of porta potties

Standard Porta Potty

  • Standard-sized, single-unit
  • Stable and well-constructed
  • Lockable
  • Not flushable
  • Lacking a sink

Best For

  • All purpose usage - outdoor events, construction and renovation sites, garden parties, etc.
  • Best suited for short-duration events because of small tank size

Considerations

  • The Standard Potty is an affordable option
  • Unit can be emptied and cleaned on-site
  • You may group them for easy access at large scale events
  • You can opt for extra features like lighting, mirrors, and hand sanitizer dispensers
standard porta potty unit

Average Dimensions and Holding Capacity

  • Height: 88 – 91 inches
  • Width: 43 – 46 inches
  • Depth: 46 – 48 inches
  • Holding tank capacity: 50 – 70 gallons
VIP porta potties

Deluxe Flushing Porta Potty

  • Unit size is larger than the standard porta potty
  • These flushable units may include a side urinal, a sink for hand-washing, a mirror, or a baby changing station

Best For

  • Construction sites, food centered events, outdoor parties, and disaster relief camps
  • Events with a high emphasis on hygiene, particularly clean hands
  • Events with high numbers of small children

Considerations

  • A step up from the standard option
  • Solves many common portable toilet issues, such as cramped space and lack of features
  • Mixes well with standard portables at large events

Average Dimensions and Holding Capacity

  • Height: 89 – 91 inches
  • Width: 44 – 47 inches
  • Depth: 45 – 48 inches
  • Holding tank capacity: 60 – 70 gallons

Construction Porta Potty

  • Like standard units but with iron or steel bars suitable for lifting by crane (sometimes referred to as high rise potties)
  • Smaller (to fit in elevators)
  • Built on wheels, so easy to roll
  • A detachable roof for extra privacy

Best For

  • Construction sites in high-rise buildings such as office buildings and apartment complexes

Considerations

  • These are a great option if using on ground units is inconvenient
  • You will need a crane to move units without wheels

Average Dimensions and Holding Capacity

  • Height: 91 inches with a roof, 69 inches without a roof
  • Width: 33 – 35 inches
  • Depth: 53 – 55 inches
  • Holding tank capacity: 35 – 40 gallons
towable porta potty

Towable Porta Potty

  • A standard, ready-to-park unit mounted on a towable trailer
  • Brake lights and durable tires, so safe for towing

Best For

  • Mobile worksites such as highway road projects, disaster relief camps, etc.

Considerations

  • Will fit almost any towing vehicle

Average Dimensions and Holding Capacity

  • Height: 105 – 110 inches
  • Width: 60 – 70 inches
  • Depth: 110 – 115 inches with trailer
  • Holding tank capacity: 50 – 70 gallons
restroom trailer rental

Portable Restroom Trailer

  • Come with flushing function, running water, lighting, air conditioning, and a stylish interior
  • Are upscale and portable
  • Come in several types, including separate and grouped units.

Best For

  • Large, upper class events are the usual site for restroom trailers

Considerations

  • Be sure to keep the restroom trailer clean and well ventilated to maintain high standards
  • Not every budget can afford restroom trailers

Average Dimensions and Holding Capacity

  • Height: 10 feet and up
  • Width: 8 feet and up
  • Depth: 12 feet and up
  • Holding tank capacity: above 500 gallons
ADA porta potty rental

Handicapped / Wheelchair-Accessible/ ADA-Compliant Porta Potties

  • Spacious, wide units to accommodate people with disabilities or who use wheelchairs
  • A flat entrance for wheelchair access
  • Safety handrails, anti-slip materials, and lower toilet seats

Best For

  • Any event that might have guests with disabilities

Considerations

  • Your event may require a certain number of wheelchair accessible porta potties
  • Even if there is no legal requirement to supply ADA compliant porta potties, be sure to consider the needs of your guests

Average Dimensions and Holding Capacity

  • Height: 90 – 95 inches
  • Width: 60 – 70 inches
  • Depth: 75 – 85 inches
  • Holding tank capacity: 70 gallons

Portable Hand Washing Stations

  • Hand-washing stations include running water and soap dispensers
  • Some models include hand-sanitizer dispensers and multi-faucet sinks

Best For

  • Any type of large event

Considerations

  • Enables people to keep hands clean (which is especially essential during the pandemic)

Average Dimensions and Holding Capacity

  • Height: 60 inches
  • Width: 20 inches
  • Depth: 20 inches
  • Holding Tank Capacity: 50 – 20 gallons

Baby-changing Stations

  • Single units with no toilet but extra ventilation, except when you request a baby changing station with an integrated standard porta potty unit
  • Includes a baby-changing table, sink with running water, a soap dispenser, and a smell-proof trash can

Best For

  • Events that include families with babies

Considerations

  • Most parents prefer a no-toilet, no-restroom changing space due to hygiene concerns

Average Dimensions and Holding Capacity

  • Height: 90 inches
  • Width: 45 – 50 inches
  • Depth: 45 – 50 inches
  • Changing surface size: 3 X 2 feet

Environment-Friendly Porta Potties

  • Portable toilets built from recycled materials and using environmentally friendly cleaning products and operation methods

Best For

  • Any type of event

Considerations

  • Environmental concerns are growing, and many people will be glad to see an environmentally friendly restroom at an event

Average Dimensions and Holding Capacity

  • Available in all sizes mentioned in this guide

Solar Porta Potties

  • Feature a solar panel to power functions like flushing, lighting, or air conditioning
  • Often used in single unit or restroom trailer

Best For

  • This portable restroom is best for outdoor events with no access to reliable electricity

Considerations

  • Solar restrooms need sunny weather for optimal function

Average Dimensions and Holding Capacity

  • Height: 90 – 95 inches
  • Width: 45 – 50 inches
  • Depth: 45 inches
  • Holding tank capacity: 60 – 70 gallons

Budget Porta Potty Rental

Do you need to rent portable restrooms or restroom trailers? Budget Porta Potty Rental provide all types of porta potties for both small and large events. From standard units to luxury restroom trailers, we have it all at reasonable prices. Please contact us at (866) 428-9194 for a free estimate.

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