Standard porta potty
$125 to $250 a weekend
Milwaukee Porta Pros stocks the standard unit as the base of every job, from a single-day home renovation in Wauwatosa to a month-long build downtown. If you are comparing options, our portable toilet rental page is the cluster hub for every unit type we carry, and this page covers the basic, no-frills model in detail.
What Is a Standard Porta Potty?
A standard porta potty is the basic freestanding restroom unit: no sink, no flush, no frills, just a toilet seat over a 60 to 70 gallon holding tank. It stands about 92 inches tall and measures roughly 44 by 48 inches on the ground, small enough to tuck against a fence line or a dumpster on a Milwaukee job site. If you want something nicer, step up to the deluxe flushable porta potty, which adds a flush mechanism and a larger interior. For crews needing accessible entry, the ADA accessible porta potty meets ADA Standards section 404.2.3 for door width and section 304.3.1 for turning space. Homeowners doing a weekend project usually just need the standard model, and it is what most people mean when they search for a porta john rental or a basic portable restroom rental near their address.
How Much Does a Standard Porta Potty Rental Cost?
Pricing depends on how long you keep the unit and how far our truck has to travel. Below is the range we see across the Milwaukee market for the standard unit alone; delivery is quoted separately and depends on distance and access.
| Duration | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | $100 | $150 | $350 |
| Week | $130 | $200 | $500 |
| Month | $125 | $200 | $325 |
| Weekend | $125 | $250 | $400 |
| Event | $200 | $400 | $800 |
For a deeper breakdown by job type, see porta potty rental cost, porta potty rental per day, and monthly porta potty rental if you need a unit parked for a full construction phase. Delivery fees typically land between $100 and $500 for a single day and drop to a weekly range of $50 to $150 when the unit stays put. Milwaukee's winters push some of that variability: with an average January low of 15.6 F and 46.9 inches of snow a year per NOAA climate normals for Mitchell Field, ice and snow removal at the unit site can add time to setup, something our porta potty in winter guide covers in more depth.
Do I Need a Permit for a Standard Porta Potty in Milwaukee?
Placement on private property usually needs no permit, but placing a unit in the public right of way in Milwaukee is a different matter and needs confirming with the city before delivery day. Milwaukee Code of Ordinances Chapter 115 governs obstruction on public ways, and Chapter 245 covers encroachments and special privileges on public thoroughfares, but the exact permit name, issuing department and fee for portable toilets specifically are not published in a form we can verify. Whether portable toilets fall under Chapter 115 the same way dumpsters do, per the Department of Neighborhood Services sheet on dumpsters in the public way, is also unconfirmed. Our advice: if your unit sits on the sidewalk, curb lane or any part of the street in Milwaukee, call the Department of Public Works before you book. Full detail lives on our porta potty permit requirements page and the general dumpster permit requirements page, which covers the parallel ordinance language. For guidance on where to put the unit once you have clearance, see our porta potty placement guide.
How Many Standard Porta Potties Do I Need for My Site?
OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) sets the baseline for construction sites: one toilet facility for 20 or fewer workers, then one toilet seat and one urinal per 40 workers as crew size climbs past 20, and per 50 once you reach 200 or more. That ratio drives most of our commercial orders, whether it's a home addition in Franklin, 14.2 miles south of Milwaukee, or a full subdivision build near Menomonee Falls, 11.7 miles northwest. Event organizers use a different math entirely, closer to the ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 service interval baseline of one visit per week for up to 10 users across a standard 40-hour week, which is why weekend festivals often need more units per head than a five-day job site. Our how many porta potties do I need calculator walks through both cases, and the OSHA portable toilet requirements page breaks the ratio down further. For agricultural operations, OSHA 1928.110 sets a separate one-per-20-employee rule with a quarter mile walking limit, relevant for farm sites; see farm and agricultural restrooms.
Beyond construction and farms, standard units cover weddings, block parties, and marathons. If you're planning something specific, check event restroom rental, wedding restroom rental, or marathon and race restrooms for guidance tailored to guest counts and event length. Homeowners tackling a renovation should look at home renovation porta potty for a simpler version of the same math. And if you're outside city limits, we also serve Whitefish Bay, 6.7 miles northeast, and Brookfield, 8.0 miles west, through our service areas page.
How much does a basic porta potty rental cost per day in Milwaukee?
A basic unit runs $100 to $350 a day, with most orders landing near $150. Cost depends on rental length, delivery distance and whether service visits are included. Multi-day and weekly bookings lower the daily average significantly.
What are the dimensions of a standard porta potty?
A standard unit measures about 44 by 48 inches on the ground and stands roughly 92 inches tall. It holds a 60 to 70 gallon waste tank. That footprint fits most driveways, job site corners and backyard spots without trouble.
Can I rent a standard porta potty for just one weekend?
Yes. Weekend rates for a standard unit typically run $125 to $400, which covers Friday drop-off through Monday pickup. It is the most common booking for backyard parties and weekend renovation projects across Milwaukee.
Do standard porta potties get cleaned during a long rental?
Yes, service follows a routine cleaning interval based on user count, consistent with the ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 baseline of one visit per week for lighter use. Busier sites need more frequent visits. See how often are porta potties cleaned for scheduling detail.
Is a standard porta potty different from an ADA unit?
Yes. The ADA unit is larger, with a wider door meeting ADA Standards 404.2.3 and turning space under section 304.3.1. ADA Standards 213.2 requires at least one accessible unit, and never less than 5 percent, whenever units are clustered.
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
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One mobilisation, not three
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