Standard porta potty
$125 to $250 a weekend
What Makes a Porta Potty ADA Compliant?
It comes down to space and reach, not just a ramp. ADA Standards section 304.3.1 calls for a 60 inch diameter turning circle inside the unit, and section 404.2.3 sets the minimum clear door opening at 32 inches, both wider than what a standard porta potty rental offers. Grab bars, a raised seat and interior space to maneuver a wheelchair are part of the package. Floors have to meet section 302.1, meaning stable, firm and slip resistant, which matters on a gravel lot as much as pavement. Operable parts like the door latch follow section 309.4: one hand, no tight pinching or twisting, five pounds of force or less. Reach ranges follow section 308.2.1, 48 inches high and 15 inches low. If you are staging one unit alone at a Milwaukee jobsite or event, read ADA restroom requirements before you order, since spacing and access route both matter. The access path leading up to the door also needs to meet a separate clear width standard, covered below.
How Many ADA Units Does a Milwaukee Site Need?
ADA Standards section 213.2 sets the ratio: where portable toilets are clustered, at least 5 percent must be accessible, and never fewer than one. That means a bank of twenty standard units at a festival needs at least one ADA-compliant stall in the mix, not zero. A single job trailer with two units still needs one ADA unit if either is meant for public or mixed crew use. This is separate from the general headcount rule under OSHA 1926.51(c), which sets toilets per worker on a Milwaukee construction site: one facility for 20 workers or fewer, then one toilet and one urinal per 40 workers up through 199. Race organizers planning a marathon and race restrooms layout, or a golf outing running a golf tournament restrooms setup, both need to run their headcount against that ratio before ordering a wheelchair accessible porta potty rental. If you are unsure how many total units your Milwaukee footprint needs, our how many porta potties do I need guide walks through the math for both counts side by side.
Where Can I Place a Wheelchair Accessible Unit in Milwaukee?
Placement takes more planning than a standard unit because the access route matters as much as the stall itself. ADA Standards section 403.5.1 requires a 36 inch minimum clear width along the accessible route to the door, and if there is any grade change, section 405.2 caps ramp slope at 1:12. That rules out placing an ADA unit at the bottom of an uneven lawn or behind a curb with no ramp. In Milwaukee, placing any unit in the public right of way, a sidewalk or a street-facing lot line, is regulated under city ordinance, and Chapter 115 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances covers obstruction of public ways under section 115-32. The exact permit name and fee are not published in a form we can verify, so confirm placement with the Department of Public Works before you commit to a curbside spot. Our porta potty placement guide and porta potty permit requirements page both cover ground rules that apply on private lots, which avoids the permit question entirely for most home and jobsite rentals. For winter jobs, porta potty in winter covers the added footing concerns Milwaukee's 125.5 average days per year at or below 32 F create for any ramp approach.
Do I Need an ADA Restroom Trailer Instead?
A trailer makes sense when you are running a multi-day event or a jobsite crew that needs flushing fixtures and running water, not a single stall. An ADA restroom trailer rental unit typically includes a wider ramp entry, interior turning space and grab bars built into the design, closer in spirit to a home bathroom than a standalone toilet. Trailers price differently than single units. Our 2 stall restroom trailer and 4 stall restroom trailer pages break down which size fits a Milwaukee wedding versus a construction crew. For larger festivals or multi-day builds, the 8 stall restroom trailer option adds capacity without adding a second delivery. Whichever direction you go, 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) still applies to any handwashing station paired with the unit: soap and towels or a hand-drying device, not sanitizer alone, so pair your ADA order with a handwashing station rental if the site doesn't already have one.
| unit | day | week | month |
|---|---|---|---|
| ada | 200-400 | 120-240 | N/A |
| standard | 100-350 | 130-500 | 125-325 |
| deluxe | 85-1200 | 150-290 | N/A |
Request pricing through request a quote and mention ADA specifically, since not every truck carries one loaded for same-day dispatch.
What is the handicap porta potty rental cost compared to a standard one?
Yes, usually. An ADA unit runs 200 to 400 dollars a day compared to 100 to 350 for a standard porta potty rental, reflecting the larger footprint and extra hardware. Renting by the week narrows that gap since ADA weekly rates start lower relative to the day rate.
Can I rent just one ADA unit for a small Milwaukee event?
Yes. Under ADA Standards section 213.2, even a cluster of two units needs at least one accessible stall, so a single ADA rental covers a small backyard wedding or block party fine. Check our wedding restroom rental page for pairing options.
Does an ADA porta potty need its own handwashing station?
Not by ADA rule specifically, but general sanitation under OSHA 1926.51(c) and field sanitation rules favor having one nearby on jobsites. A portable sink rental or hand sanitizer station rental unit placed next to it covers that gap cheaply.
How wide does the door need to be on an ADA unit?
At least 32 inches clear, per ADA Standards section 404.2.3, wider than the 27-inch door on most standard units. That extra width is what lets a wheelchair pass through without a tight turn at the frame.
Will Milwaukee Porta Pros deliver an ADA unit to a construction site?
Yes. Delivery covers Milwaukee and nearby towns including Wauwatosa 3.8 miles west and West Allis 7.0 miles southwest. Pair the order with construction site services if you need dumpsters or fencing delivered the same trip.
What we rent
Four units cover almost every job
Typical Milwaukee ranges, not a quote. Delivery is $50 to $150 and a weekly service visit $30 to $60. See the full cost breakdown.
Deluxe flushing
$200 to $350 a weekend
ADA accessible
$199 to $300 a weekend
Restroom trailer
Quoted by stall count
The rest of the yard
One mobilisation, not three
Roll off dumpsters10, 20, 30 and 40 yardTemporary fencingPanels 6 feet by 12 feetStorage containers20 foot and 40 footHandwashing stationsSinks and sanitiser standsSeptic and grease trapsPumping, cleaning, emergenciesSite power and lightLight towers, temporary poles
We deliver across Milwaukee County and the surrounding metro:
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