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What Is a Standard Porta Potty and What Size Is It?
It's the basic unit. No sink, no flush, no foot pump. Just a toilet seat over a 60 to 70 gallon holding tank, a roll of paper, and a vent stack that keeps air moving. The standard porta potty size, and standard porta potty dimensions across the industry, measures about 44 by 48 inches on the ground and stands roughly 92 inches tall, so it fits in a driveway, a fence line, or a tight corner of a lot without eating up space you need for materials or parking. If you want something with a flush and a sink, look at the deluxe flushable porta potty instead, or the ADA accessible porta potty if you need a wider door and grab bars. Most contractors and homeowners in Spokane order standard units because they cover the job without paying for features nobody uses on a framing crew or a backyard remodel. We deliver these across the city and into Town and Country, about 4.6 miles north, and out toward Airway Heights, 8.7 miles west, on the same trucks.
How Much Does a Standard Porta Potty Rental Cost?
Standard porta potty rental prices, and the basic porta potty rental cost most people budget for, depend on duration more than anything else. A single day runs $100 to $350. A full week, at the standard porta potty rental price most crews pay, runs $130 to $500. A month-long rental for a construction project runs $125 to $325. Most delivery fees land between $50 and $150 for the week, though same-day delivery fees can run higher depending on how far out you are and how fast you need it there.
| Duration | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | $100 | $150 | $350 |
| Week | $130 | $200 | $500 |
| Month | $125 | $200 | $325 |
Weekend rates for a standard unit typically run $125 to $400, which covers most Spokane events like a backyard wedding or a two-day estate cleanout. For a deeper breakdown of what drives the price up or down, see our porta potty rental cost page, or check porta potty rental per day if you're only renting for a short job. If you're planning something that runs months, not weeks, the monthly porta potty rental page breaks down how the per-day cost drops the longer you keep the unit.
How Many Standard Porta Potties Do I Need?
OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) sets the baseline for construction sites: one toilet facility for 20 workers or fewer, then one toilet seat and one urinal per 40 workers once you cross 20, and one per 50 once you hit 200 or more. A framing crew of 12 in Spokane needs one unit. A larger site pushing 45 workers needs to scale up fast, and getting that math wrong means someone's waiting in line during a shift change. For events, the ratio changes and depends more on hours of service than headcount. Our how many porta potties do I need guide walks through both scenarios in detail, and the OSHA portable toilet requirements page covers the full ratio table if you're bidding a bigger job. Farm operations have their own rule: OSHA 1928.110 requires field sanitation for hand-labor employees, one facility per 20 workers, within a quarter mile walk, which matters if you're staffing harvest crews outside city limits. Renting one extra unit almost always costs less than the productivity lost to a line.
Where Can I Rent a Standard Porta Potty Near Me?
Spokane Porta Pros delivers standard units across Spokane and into the towns around it, same truck routes we use for restroom trailer rental and roll-off dumpster rental jobs. We reach Mead at 10.8 miles northeast, Cheney at 17.4 miles southwest, and Four Lakes at 11.9 miles southwest on regular delivery runs. If you're outside the standard radius, including Post Falls 27 miles east, call ahead so we can slot your delivery into the route. Placement matters more than people think: units need a flat, stable surface and enough clearance for our truck to service the tank weekly, per the baseline interval described in ANSI/PSAI Z4.3. Our porta potty placement guide covers ground surface, clearance, and what to avoid near property lines. See our full service areas list for every town we cover, or start with the main porta potty rental in Spokane page for an overview of everything we offer.
How long does a standard porta potty rental last?
Most rentals run anywhere from a single weekend to several months. Construction jobs typically book monthly and extend as needed, while homeowners doing a home renovation porta potty rental usually book by the week. There's no minimum beyond a single day, though weekly and monthly rates offer better value per day.
What's the difference between a standard and deluxe porta potty?
A standard unit has a toilet seat, holding tank, and hand sanitizer. A deluxe flushable porta potty adds a flush mechanism and a sink with running water. Deluxe units cost more per day but suit weddings and events where guests expect more than a basic setup.
Do standard porta potties get serviced during a long rental?
Yes. ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 sets a baseline of one service visit per week for units seeing regular use. Longer rentals, especially monthly construction site services jobs, get serviced on that same weekly rhythm unless usage runs heavier and needs more frequent pumping.
Can I place a standard porta potty on the street in Spokane?
Placement in the public right of way needs confirming with the city before delivery. We handle placement in driveways, yards, and job sites without issue; check our porta potty permit requirements page for what to verify before ordering if you're considering street placement.
Is a standard porta potty ADA compliant?
No. Standard units don't meet ADA clearance or turning space requirements. If you need compliant units, order an ADA accessible porta potty, which meets the 36 inch clear route and 60 inch turning circle called for under ADA Standards 403.5.1 and 304.3.1.
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