Standard porta potty
$125 to $250 a weekend
What Is a Standard Porta Potty?
It's the plain box you picture when someone says porta potty: a single stall, no sink, no flush, built to hold up through daily use. Standard porta potty dimensions run about 44 by 48 inches on the ground with a height of roughly 92 inches; that standard porta potty size is set by a standard porta potty rental, so it fits in a driveway, a fence line or a tight lot without eating up much space. Inside sits a 60 to 70 gallon holding tank, enough capacity to get most single-user setups through a week between services under the baseline interval described in ANSI/PSAI Z4.3. If you want something nicer, the deluxe flushable porta potty adds a flush mechanism and a bigger footprint, and if you need accessibility features, look at the ADA accessible porta potty instead. Some people call this unit a porta john rental, same thing, different name. For general sanitation counts on a jobsite, OSHA 1926.51(c) is the standard construction reference, not a decorative detail, it's the rule inspectors actually check.
How Much Does a Standard Porta Potty Rental Cost?
The standard porta potty rental price, and the basic porta potty rental cost for that matter, depends mostly on duration and delivery distance, not the unit itself, since it's the same box everywhere.
| duration | low | typical | high |
|---|---|---|---|
| day | $100 | $150 | $350 |
| week | $130 | $200 | $500 |
| month | $125 | $200 | $325 |
A weekend rental in Columbus typically runs in the 125 to 400 dollar range, a common ask for backyard parties and small gatherings that don't need a full week. On top of the unit price, expect a delivery fee, typically 50 to 150 dollars for a weekly job. For a full breakdown of what drives these numbers, see our porta potty rental cost page, or check porta potty rental per day if you're only renting for a single event. Long jobs get cheaper per day: a monthly porta potty rental spreads the delivery fee out over more days of use, which is why month-long jobsite rentals often beat renting week to week.
Where Can I Place a Standard Porta Potty in Columbus?
Most residential and private-lot placements are simple, driveway, yard, job site, done. It gets more complicated the moment you're setting up in the public right-of-way. Columbus City Code Chapter 903 requires an occupancy permit for anything placed in the right-of-way for a construction-related purpose, and that permit is issued through the Department of Public Service Right-of-Way Permit Section at the Michael B. Coleman Government Center on North Front Street. The city's published guidance names dumpsters, PODs and crane lifts specifically. It does not name portable toilets outright, so if your unit is going anywhere near a street or alley in Columbus, that placement needs confirming with the city before delivery day. Occupancy permits under Chapter 903 are generally capped at seven days unless a longer term gets approved in advance, and if you're parked over a meter, the meter fee applies on top. For more on this, read our porta potty permit requirements guide or the broader porta potty placement guide before you commit to a spot. If you're doing a full teardown alongside the rental, our dumpster permit requirements page covers the same Chapter 903 process for roll-off boxes.
How Many Standard Porta Potties Do I Need?
For construction crews, OSHA 1926.51(c) sets the baseline: one toilet facility for 20 or fewer workers, then additional seats and urinals as the crew grows past that. For events, the math runs differently, tied to headcount and hours rather than worker counts. Our how many porta potties do I need calculator walks through both scenarios in more detail. If your crew works with paints, coatings or similar contaminants, washing facilities are a separate requirement under OSHA 1926.51(f)(1), and a basic toilet doesn't cover that; you'd want a handwashing station rental or portable sink rental alongside it. For a deeper dive into the full ratio table, see OSHA portable toilet requirements. Homeowners doing a renovation in Grandview Heights, 5.0 miles west of downtown Columbus, or a remodel out in Bexley, 6.2 miles southeast, usually just need one unit for the length of the project; check our home renovation porta potty page for that use case specifically.
How long can I rent a standard porta potty for?
As long as the job needs, a single weekend or several months. Short jobs run daily or weekly rates, longer ones shift to the monthly rate, which is usually the better deal once you pass three or four weeks. See monthly porta potty rental for the breakpoint.
Does a standard unit include handwashing?
No. A standard porta potty is toilet only, no sink. If your crew needs washing on site, especially for contaminant-related work under OSHA 1926.51(f)(1), pair it with a handwashing station rental or a hand sanitizer station rental.
What's the difference between standard and deluxe?
Standard is a basic stall with no flush and no sink. Deluxe adds a flush mechanism, more interior room and sometimes a hand sanitizer dispenser. Check the deluxe flushable porta potty page for specs and pricing.
Can I rent just one unit for a weekend party?
Yes, that's a common request in Columbus, especially in neighborhoods like Upper Arlington, 6.9 miles northwest of downtown. Weekend rates run 125 to 400 dollars depending on unit and delivery. Our event restroom rental page covers party and gathering setups.
Do I need a permit for a driveway or backyard placement?
Usually not. Chapter 903 permits apply to right-of-way placement, streets and alleys, not private property. If you're unsure where your lot line ends, confirm with the Department of Public Service before delivery. See porta potty permit requirements for details.
What we rent
Four units cover almost every job
Typical Columbus 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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