Standard porta potty
$125 to $250 a weekend
What does OSHA require for handwashing on a job site?
OSHA 1926.51(a)(1) requires an adequate supply of potable water at every place of employment, full stop. That is separate from toilets, which fall under 1926.51(c) and set ratios by crew size: one facility for 20 workers or fewer, then one toilet seat and one urinal per 40 workers as headcount climbs, dropping to one per 50 once you pass 200 people. Neither of those sections mandates a sink on its own. The trigger for washing facilities specifically is 1926.51(f)(1), and it applies only where employees are applying paints, coatings, herbicides or insecticides, or working around comparable contaminants. Painting crews, sealcoat operations and pesticide applicators in Milwaukee need washing stations under that rule. A general framing crew with no chemical exposure does not, though most contractors add one anyway because workers ask for it. If you are building out a full sanitation plan, the OSHA Portable Toilet Requirements page walks through the toilet ratio in more detail, and How Many Porta Potties Do I Need turns that ratio into a number for your crew size.
Where does 29 CFR 1910.141 fit in?
1910.141(c)(1)(i) covers toilet ratios for general industry workplaces, not construction, so it is the standard a warehouse or a Milwaukee manufacturing shop follows instead of 1926.51(c). The washing piece matters more here: 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) requires that washing facilities be stocked with soap and with towels or a hand-drying device. Hand sanitizer does not satisfy that rule, full stop, even though plenty of job sites reach for it as a shortcut. If your crew is doing hand labor in agriculture, a different standard applies. OSHA 1928.110 sets field sanitation rules for agricultural operations, requiring potable water, toilets and handwashing within a quarter mile walk, at a ratio of one facility per 20 employees. Farms and orchards working land around Milwaukee, including operations out toward Mequon 11.8 miles north or Franklin 14.2 miles south, fall under that agricultural standard rather than the construction rules. See Farm and Agricultural Restrooms for how that plays out on a working farm.
What does a compliant handwashing setup actually look like?
A standard unit runs about 44 by 48 inches on the ground and stands roughly 92 inches tall, which is the footprint you are working with whether you are placing a toilet or a paired sink station. For crews needing an accessible setup, ADA Standards section 213.2 requires that when single-user units are clustered, at least 5 percent must be accessible, and never fewer than one. That accessible unit needs a 36 inch clear route under section 403.5.1, a 32 inch clear door opening under 404.2.3, and a 60 inch turning circle inside under 304.3.1. Reach ranges matter too: section 308.2.1 caps a forward reach at 48 inches high and 15 inches low, and section 309.4 requires that faucets and dispensers operate with one hand and no more than 5 pounds of force. Milwaukee Porta Pros stocks ADA Accessible Porta Potty units built to that spec, and pairs them with handwash stations for events, weddings and construction jobs across Milwaukee. For sites that also need a proper restroom, not just a toilet and sink combo, look at the Restroom Trailer Rental or the 2 Stall Restroom Trailer for smaller crews.
Does placing a handwashing station in Milwaukee need a permit?
If the unit sits on private property, inside a fenced lot or a job site pad, you typically will not need a city sign-off. Placement in the public right of way is a different question, and it needs confirming with the city before you set anything down at the curb. Milwaukee's Chapter 115 governs obstructions on public ways, and Chapter 116 and Chapter 245 also touch on occupying public thoroughfares, but the exact permit name, the issuing department and the fee are not published in a form we can verify here, so we are not going to guess at a number. If your dumpster or restroom setup is going anywhere near a sidewalk or a street, check the Dumpster Permit Requirements page and the Porta Potty Permit Requirements page before delivery day, and read the general Porta Potty Placement Guide for how to keep the unit clear of that whole question by staying on private ground.
Do I need a handwashing station if I already have a portable toilet?
Not automatically. A toilet alone satisfies 1926.51(c); a handwash station is only required under 1926.51(f)(1) for paint, coating, herbicide or insecticide work. Most crews still add one, since workers expect it and it is a low-cost add to any Standard Porta Potty Rental order.
Can hand sanitizer replace a handwashing station?
No. 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) specifically requires soap and towels or a drying device; sanitizer does not meet that standard. It works as a supplement, not a substitute, especially at events using Hand Sanitizer Station Rental alongside sinks.
What is the difference between a handwash station and a portable sink?
A handwash station is typically a simple foot-pump basin setup, while a Portable Sink Rental unit often includes hot water and multiple bowls. Both meet the soap-and-towel requirement under 1910.141(d)(2) if stocked correctly.
How many handwashing stations does a construction site need?
There is no separate ratio in the FACT BANK for handwash units; they follow the same practical logic as toilets under 1926.51(c). Pair one station per toilet cluster, and check Handwashing Station Rental for setup options sized to your Milwaukee crew.
Do event rentals in Milwaukee need handwashing stations too?
Yes, most venues expect them alongside toilets. Weddings, festivals and races commonly pair units; see Event Restroom Rental or Wedding Restroom Rental for how Milwaukee planners typically order the combination.
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
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