What Is a Standard Porta Potty?
It's the basic unit. No sink, no flush handle, just a holding tank, a seat, and enough room to get the job done. Salt Lake City Porta Pros stocks these for construction site services, backyard remodels, and one-day parties alike. If you want something nicer, look at the deluxe flushable porta potty instead, but for most rentals the standard unit is the right call and the cheaper one.
The tank holds 60 to 70 gallons, which is enough for a work crew running a normal week under the ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 service interval of one visit per week for up to 10 users over 40 hours. If you've got more people or a longer job, you'll want more units or more frequent service, and our guide on how many porta potties you need walks through the math. Compare it against a porta john rental or a full portable restroom rental setup if you're not sure which fits your job.
Standard Porta Potty Dimensions and Size
A standard unit measures about 44 by 48 inches on the ground and stands roughly 92 inches tall. That footprint fits most driveways, curb strips, and jobsite corners without eating into work space. If you're placing units near a public sidewalk or roadway in Salt Lake City, the city right of way rules haven't been confirmed here, so check with the city before you set anything down. Our porta potty placement guide covers ground surface and clearance basics.
If your crew needs something accessible, ADA units are wider inside and different in dimension. ADA Standards section 213.2 requires that where single-user units are clustered, at least 5 percent, and never fewer than one, has to be accessible. See the ADA accessible porta potty page for specs on that unit instead. For construction crews specifically, OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) sets the toilet ratio: one unit for 20 workers or fewer, then one toilet seat and one urinal per 40 workers as you scale past that. Our OSHA portable toilet requirements page breaks that down by crew size.
How Much Does a Standard Porta Potty Rental Cost?
Price depends on duration and volume. Here's what a standard unit runs across rental lengths, based on measured data from ranking providers:
| Duration | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | $100 | $150 | $350 |
| Week | $130 | $200 | $500 |
| Weekend | $125 | $250 | $400 |
| Month | $125 | $200 | $325 |
| Event | $200 | $400 | $800 |
Most delivery fees run $50 to $150 for a weekly rental, sometimes higher depending on distance from Salt Lake City. If you're planning a longer project, our monthly porta potty rental page has more detail on multi-month pricing, and the porta potty rental cost page breaks down what drives the range for every unit type. Renting by the day only, for a one-off job? Check porta potty rental per day for that specific case.
Delivering out to Bountiful, 9.9 miles northeast, or South Jordan, 19.2 miles south, may add to that delivery fee depending on the route. Closer jobs, like ones in South Salt Lake at 7.9 miles or Murray at 11.6 miles, tend to sit at the lower end of the delivery band.
Is a Standard Porta Potty Rental Near Me Available Fast?
Yes. Salt Lake City Porta Pros delivers standard units same day or next day across Salt Lake City and out to towns like Taylorsville, 10.9 miles south, and West Valley City, 11.5 miles southwest. If you need something today because a job stalled or an event snuck up on you, the emergency porta potty rental page covers rush options. Millcreek sits 12.5 miles southeast and Layton is the farthest stop at 24.7 miles north, both within normal delivery range.
For potable water on a jobsite, OSHA 1926.51(a)(1) requires an adequate supply be provided wherever employees are working, which is worth pairing with your toilet order if you're running a remote site. A handwashing station rental alongside your porta potty covers that requirement and keeps 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) satisfied too, since that rule calls for soap and towels or a hand drying device, not just sanitizer. If your crew works with paints, coatings, herbicides, or insecticides, OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) requires washing facilities specifically for that exposure, separate from general sanitation.
Weddings, festivals, and marathons in Salt Lake City often need standard units too, not just construction sites. Check event restroom rental or the more specific wedding restroom rental and festival restroom rental pages for guidance on unit counts by guest size.
How long can I rent a standard porta potty for?
As long as you need, from a single weekend to several months. Daily rentals run $100 to $350, weekly $130 to $500, and monthly $125 to $325. Longer jobs usually get a better per-day rate, so ask about multi-week and monthly pricing before committing to daily.
Do standard porta potties smell?
They shouldn't, if serviced on schedule. Standard units use a holding tank and deodorizing chemicals, and weekly servicing under the ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 interval keeps odor down. See do porta potties smell for what drives smell and how to prevent it.
What is included with a basic porta potty rental?
A seat, a 60 to 70 gallon tank, toilet paper, and delivery and pickup. Service visits and pumping are typically part of weekly or monthly rentals. Ask what's bundled before you book, since some providers charge delivery and service fees separately.
Can I place a porta potty on the street in Salt Lake City?
Maybe, but placement in the public right of way needs confirming with the city before you set one down. Check with Salt Lake City directly, or review our porta potty permit requirements page for general guidance on when a permit question comes up.
How many standard porta potties do I need for my crew?
For 20 workers or fewer, OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) requires just one unit. Past that, add a toilet seat and urinal per 40 workers. Our how many porta potties do I need guide covers events and non-construction jobs too.
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