You’ve secured the event space, scheduled the catering, and organized the bar…but what about restrooms? Porta potties are often one of the most overlooked details when organizing an event, which is interesting given their importance.
Who hasn’t been to an event only to realize the closest bathroom isn’t so close? As a courtesy to your guests (and to meet local regulations for public events), the need for a porta potty rental is clear.
What may not be so clear is the number of porta potties you need for your event—and that’s what we’ll help you clarify here.
To do it, we’ll walk you through 5 key questions to ask before you rent a porta potty for your event including:
- How many people will be there?
- How long is the event?
- Will there be food, beverages, or alcohol?
- Are there permanent restrooms nearby?
- Did you remember accessible washrooms?
We know your event is just around the corner, so let’s get into it.
5 Questions to Answer Before You Rent a Porta Potty
Too many porta potties are better than too few, but why over-rent when you don’t have to? These 5 questions will help you determine the exact right amount of porta potties for your event—plus, we have a handy free portable toilet calculator to make it even clearer.
1) How Many People Will Be There?
There’s quite a bit of debate surrounding the correct amount of porta potties for events. As a general rule of thumb, we suggest 1 porta potty per 50 people for a 4-hour event. This isn’t considering other details such as if food and drinks will be served.
See our portable toilet calculator for more details.
2) How Long Is The Event?
The duration of your event also impacts the number of porta potties required. Longer events mean more usage, calling for more units to avoid long lines and unsanitary conditions.
For example, if your event has a maximum of 50 guests but is 5-10 hours long, you’ll need at least 2 portable washrooms instead of 1.
3) Will There Be Alcohol?
If your event serves alcohol, increase the number of porta potties by about 20%. Alcohol increases the frequency of restroom use, so it’s wise to accommodate that in your planning. The same goes for other types of beverages and food.
4) Are There Any Permanent Restrooms?
If your venue has some permanent restrooms, you may only need a few porta potties. However, evaluate the adequacy of these facilities to handle your guest count and consider adding porta potties to ease the strain.
3) Did I Remember Accessible Washrooms?
It’s essential to ensure that your event is inclusive by providing accessible porta potties for guests with disabilities. Make sure these are placed on stable, flat ground and are adequately signposted.
Including 1 accessible washroom for every 20 porta potties (5%) is a general rule. However, even if you have 5 basic portable washrooms, you’ll still need at least 1 accessible unit.
***Don’t Forget Portable Hand Washing Stations!
To ensure your event stays as sanitized as possible, you’ll need to add 1 hand washing station per every 4 portable toilets. We offer single, double, and corner hand wash stations to meet the needs of all events.
Plus, our Super Single Hand Wash Station features quickmounts for soap, sanitizer, and hand towels.
Events That Need Porta Potty Rentals
Planning events means ensuring no details are missed. Porta potties are one of the details you really don’t want to forget. This is true no matter what kind of event you’re organizing—especially if there are no permanent washrooms nearby.
Renting a porta potty isn’t required for every kind of event, but if yours is on the list below, you should schedule your porta potty rental as soon as possible.
- Outdoor weddings
- Festivals and fairs
- Concerts and music events
- Sports events
- Corporate retreats
- Public rallies and demonstrations
- Street fairs and markets
- Outdoor theatre performances
- School field days
- Family reunions in parks
- Community fundraisers
- Food and drink festivals
- Car shows
FenceLine Makes Porta Potty Rentals Easy
Choosing FenceLine for your porta potty rentals means you’re opting for ease and reliability. We offer a variety of porta potty solutions, including standard units and accessible models, all maintained to the highest standards to ensure your event goes smoothly.
Call FenceLine Rentals Ltd. today to schedule your rental and cross one more task off your to-do list.
FAQ
How are porta potties maintained?
Our porta potties are cleaned and sanitized rigorously. We adhere to strict hygiene standards, so every unit is fresh and ready for your event. Talk to us about your porta potty cleaning needs—we offer customizable cleaning schedules.
Does my event need portable hand washing stations?
Yes, especially if your event involves food and drinks. Hand washing stations are crucial for maintaining hygiene and are often required by health regulations. In addition to our rentals, we offer hand wash station purchases, which may be more convenient for recurring events.