What Is a Standard Porta Potty?
It's the unit you picture when someone says "porta potty." No sink, no flush, no lights. Just a seat over a holding tank, a door that locks, and enough room to get the job done. Boulder Porta Pros builds its standard rental fleet around this unit because it covers the most ground for the least money. Compare it against the deluxe flushable porta potty if your crew or your guests want a step up, or check the ADA accessible porta potty if you need a unit that meets ADA Standards section 213.2, which requires at least 5 percent of clustered single-user units to be accessible. For most job sites and backyard projects in Boulder, though, the standard unit is the right call. It's also the cheapest way to stay compliant with OSHA 1926.51(c), which sets toilet counts for construction crews based on headcount.
Standard Porta Potty Dimensions and Size
A standard unit measures about 44 by 48 inches on the ground and stands roughly 92 inches tall, with a 60 to 70 gallon holding tank underneath. That tank size matters more than people think. It determines how many uses you get between services and how long a unit can sit on a remote site before it needs attention. Boulder Porta Pros follows the ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 service standard, which sets one visit a week as the baseline for up to 10 users over a 40 hour week. If your crew is bigger, or the unit sees heavier weekend traffic at an event, you'll want more frequent service or more porta potties on site to begin with. Placement matters too. The unit needs level, stable ground, and if you're setting it near a public sidewalk or right of way in Boulder, that placement should be confirmed with the city before delivery. Check our porta potty placement guide before you pick a spot.
Standard Porta Potty Rental Cost
| Duration | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | $100 | $150 | $350 |
| Week | $130 | $200 | $500 |
| Month | $125 | $200 | $325 |
| Weekend | $125 | $250 | $400 |
| Event | $200 | $400 | $800 |
Delivery adds a separate fee, typically 100 to 150 dollars for a single-day drop and 50 to 150 dollars a week for standing rentals. Multi-day construction jobs usually land in the month column, since a crew working through a Boulder winter or a long renovation gets more value from a monthly rate than paying by the day. For a deeper breakdown, see our full page on porta potty rental cost, our per-day pricing guide, or monthly porta potty rental if you're planning past 30 days. If you're comparing this against a temporary fence rental or a roll-off dumpster for the same job site, bundling delivery often saves more than ordering each piece separately.
Where Can I Get Standard Porta Potty Rental Near Me in Boulder?
Boulder Porta Pros delivers standard units across the city and into the nearby towns it already serves. Valmont sits 3.5 miles east of Boulder, Louisville is 9.4 miles southeast, Lafayette runs 10.1 miles east, Erie sits 13.9 miles east, and Broomfield is 15.5 miles southeast. Whether your job is downtown or out past one of those towns, porta potty rental in Boulder covers the delivery radius, and our service areas page lists every town by name, including Louisville, Lafayette, Erie, Broomfield and Valmont. A roll-off delivery truck for one of our dumpster rentals needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind it, and the same access rules apply when we're bringing in multiple restroom units for a larger job.
Construction sites, weddings, block parties and farm operations all order the same basic unit for different reasons. If you're running a job site, our construction site services page and OSHA portable toilet requirements guide walk through headcount rules. If you're planning an outdoor event, see event restroom rental or wedding restroom rental for guidance on unit counts and placement near guest areas.
How much does a basic porta potty rental cost for one weekend?
A single standard unit for a weekend typically runs 125 to 400 dollars, depending on delivery distance and how many units you're ordering. Add a delivery fee on top, generally 125 to 540 dollars for weekend service. Multi-unit weekend orders usually cost less per unit than booking one at a time.
How often does a standard porta potty get serviced?
The baseline is one service visit per week for up to 10 users across a 40 hour week, per the ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 standard. Heavier use, like a busy job site or weekend event, needs more frequent pumping. Ask about a service schedule when you book through Boulder Porta Pros.
Do standard porta potties need a permit in Boulder?
Placement on private property usually doesn't need one, but putting a unit in the public right of way needs confirming with the city first. Check our porta potty permit requirements page before you finalize a spot, especially for street-facing job sites or events.
How many standard porta potties do I need for a job site?
OSHA 1926.51(c) requires one toilet for crews of 20 or fewer, adding a toilet and urinal per 40 workers up to 200. Our how many porta potties do I need guide walks through the math for bigger crews and multi-week jobs.
What's the difference between standard and deluxe porta potties?
Standard units have no sink or flush, just a seat and holding tank. Deluxe units add flushing and handwashing features, and cost more per day. See the deluxe flushable porta potty page for pricing and specs if your event or crew wants the upgrade.
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