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What Is a Standard Porta Potty?
It is the unit most people picture: a single-stall, non-flushing toilet with a holding tank underneath. Cary Porta Pros builds every job around this same base unit, whether it is a construction site setup or a weekend wedding restroom rental. The tank holds 60 to 70 gallons, enough for a stretch of daily use before it needs service. If you want more than the basic model, look at the deluxe flushable porta potty or an ADA accessible porta potty for job sites with a worker who needs one. First-timers renting for a backyard project usually start with the porta john rental page or the general portable toilet rental page to compare options before booking.
Standard Porta Potty Dimensions
A standard unit measures about 44 by 48 inches on the ground and stands roughly 92 inches tall. That footprint fits most driveways, job site corners, and grassy edges without crowding foot traffic. Cary Porta Pros checks clearance on delivery, especially for tight lots near downtown Cary where parking and turnaround space run short. If you are placing units where a wheelchair or walker needs to pass, ADA Standards section 403.5.1 sets a 36 inch minimum clear width on the route, which the standard unit's placement should never block. For groups planning several units, the porta potty placement guide walks through spacing, and the how many porta potties do I need page helps with headcount math before you call.
How Much Does a Standard Porta Potty Rental Cost?
Price depends on how long you need the unit and how far Cary Porta Pros has to deliver it. Here is the current range:
| Duration | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | $100 | $150 | $350 |
| Week | $130 | $200 | $500 |
| Month | $125 | $200 | $325 |
| Event | $200 | $400 | $800 |
Delivery is usually billed separately, and that fee runs $50 to $150 for a weekly job or $100 to $500 for a single day depending on distance and access. Homeowners doing a renovation in Morrisville, 5.7 miles north of Cary, or a job site in Apex, 8.2 miles southwest, pay a similar delivery band; distance mostly changes the fee, not the unit price. For a full cost breakdown by job type, see porta potty rental cost, the porta potty rental per day page, or monthly porta potty rental if the job runs long.
Do I Need More Than One Unit?
Construction crews fall under OSHA 1926.51(c)(1): one toilet for 20 or fewer workers, then one toilet seat and one urinal per 40 workers up to 200. Farm crews doing hand labor fall under a different rule, OSHA 1928.110, which calls for one facility per 20 workers within a quarter mile walk, relevant for farm and agricultural restrooms. Potable water also has to be available on site under OSHA 1926.51(a)(1). Cary Porta Pros sizes orders against these ratios for construction dumpster rental jobs pairing sanitation with debris hauling, and against ANSI/PSAI Z4.3's baseline of one service visit per week for up to 10 users over a 40 hour week for lighter-traffic sites. Full detail lives on the OSHA portable toilet requirements page. Event hosts should check the event restroom rental or festival restroom rental guides, since headcount math for a wedding differs from a jobsite crew count.
Placement in the public right of way in Cary needs confirming with the city before delivery; check the porta potty permit requirements page for what to ask when you call. If your job needs fencing around the unit cluster, see temporary fence rental, and if you are staging a construction dumpster alongside it, the roll-off dumpster rental page covers sizing.
How much does a standard porta potty rental cost per day?
Daily rates run $100 to $350, with most Cary jobs landing near $150. Price moves with rental length, delivery distance, and how many units you order. Multi-day and weekly bookings usually cost less per day than a single-day rental, so check the porta potty rental per day page before booking just one day.
What is the difference between standard and deluxe units?
A standard unit is non-flushing with a 60 to 70 gallon tank and no sink. A deluxe unit adds flushing and handwashing, and runs $85 to $1,200 a day depending on features. See the deluxe flushable porta potty page for specs.
How often does a standard porta potty get serviced?
ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 sets a baseline of one visit per week for up to 10 users over a 40 hour week. Busier sites need more frequent service. Cary Porta Pros schedules around actual headcount, not just the calendar default.
Can I rent just one porta potty for a weekend?
Yes. Weekend rentals for a standard unit fall in the $125 to $400 range, which covers most backyard parties and small gatherings in Cary. For bigger weekend events, check event restroom rental for unit counts.
Do standard porta potties need a permit in Cary?
It depends on placement. Units on private property usually do not need one, but anything in the public right of way needs confirming with the city. See porta potty permit requirements before you finalize delivery location.
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