Standard porta potty
$125 to $250 a weekend
What do I need to figure out before I order?
Start with headcount and duration, because both drive unit type and price. A crew of 20 or fewer needs one toilet under OSHA 1926.51(c)(1), and that ratio steps up at 40 workers. Next, walk the actual footprint: a standard porta potty rental needs about 44 by 48 inches of level ground and stands roughly 92 inches tall, so check for low branches or wires. If anyone on site is mixing paints, coatings, or pesticides, OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) requires washing facilities for that contaminant exposure specifically, which is a separate ask from a toilet order. Decide now whether you need a handwashing station rental alongside the unit, since 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) calls for soap and towels, not sanitizer alone. Figure out if this is a construction job, a backyard remodel, or a one-day event, because that changes which page and which price band applies. For renovation work, see home renovation porta potty options built for shorter jobs.
Where in Milwaukee can I actually place the unit?
Placement inside your own property line is usually the easy part. The problem is the public way. Milwaukee Code Chapter 115, section 115-32, governs obstruction of public ways, and Chapter 116 and Chapter 245 also touch use of public streets and encroachments. None of the three spells out portable toilets by name in what's publicly indexed, so if your unit needs to sit anywhere near a curb, sidewalk, or street in Milwaukee, that placement needs confirming with the city before delivery, not after. This matters more on tight urban lots in Milwaukee than on a rural pad. For a full rundown, read the porta potty placement guide and porta potty permit requirements pages. If you're renting a roll-off dumpster rental at the same time, the same public-way question applies, and our dumpster permit requirements page walks through what is and isn't confirmed. When in doubt, keep both units on private ground and skip the question entirely.
How many units and what type should I book?
Match unit count to headcount and duration, not guesswork. Here's how the standard unit prices out against a couple of common alternatives:
| unit | day | week | month |
|---|---|---|---|
| standard | $100-$350 | $130-$500 | $125-$325 |
| ada | $200-$400 | n/a | n/a |
| deluxe | $85-$1200 | $150-$290 | n/a |
A crew under 20 needs one standard unit per OSHA 1926.51(c)(1). Add an ADA unit if your crew or your guest list includes anyone who needs one; ADA Standards section 213.2 requires at least one accessible unit whenever single-user units are clustered, and the unit itself needs a 60 inch turning circle per section 304.3.1 and a 32 inch clear door opening per section 404.2.3. For weddings, festivals, and other guest-facing jobs, a deluxe flushable porta potty reads better than a standard unit and costs more per week. Not sure on the count? Run the numbers on our how many porta potties do i need calculator page before you call.
When should I book and what should I confirm on delivery day?
Book at least a week ahead for a standard construction job, and two to three weeks out for a wedding or festival date, since event restroom rental demand spikes on weekends. Confirm the delivery truck has roughly 60 feet of straight clearance if you're also taking a roll-off dumpster rental, since that's the standard clearance a delivery driver needs. Check ground stability, since ADA Standards section 302.1 requires firm, slip-resistant surfaces for any accessible unit, and mud or gravel that shifts under a ramp fails that standard fast. Confirm your service interval too: the ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 standard sets a one-visit-per-week baseline for up to 10 users over a 40 hour week, so a bigger crew or a longer event may need more frequent pumping. If you're running this into November through March, read porta potty in winter first, since Milwaukee averages a January low of 15.6 F and 46.9 inches of snow a year, and that changes tank additive and delivery timing. Lock in your request a quote once headcount, duration, and placement are settled, not before.
How far ahead should I book for a Milwaukee event?
Two to three weeks out is safest for weekend events, since weekend rates run higher than weekday daily rates and availability tightens fast. Construction jobs can often book a week out. Confirm your count against OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) before you call.
Do I need a permit for a porta potty in Milwaukee?
Only if it sits in the public way. Milwaukee Code Chapter 115 section 115-32 covers obstructions on public ways, but exact permit terms aren't published, so confirm directly with the city before placing anywhere near a curb or sidewalk.
What size pad does a standard unit need?
About 44 by 48 inches of level, stable ground, with roughly 92 inches of vertical clearance for the unit itself. Add clearance for the door swing and, if it's an ADA unit, a 60 inch turning circle inside per ADA Standards 304.3.1.
How many toilets do I need for a 30 person crew?
One toilet meets the ratio for crews of 20 or fewer under OSHA 1926.51(c)(1), and the requirement steps up at 40 workers. At 30 workers, most Milwaukee contractors book two standard units rather than run right at the line.
Does a porta potty rental include handwashing?
Not automatically. A separate handwashing station rental is the right call if workers are using paints, coatings, or pesticides, since OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) covers washing after that kind of contaminant exposure specifically.
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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