How many porta potties do you need?
Start with headcount, then check your timeline. OSHA 1926.51(c) sets the baseline for construction sites in Georgetown: 1 toilet for 20 workers or fewer, then 1 toilet and 1 urinal per 40 workers once you pass 20, and per 50 workers at 200 or more. Events run differently, since people arrive in waves rather than a steady shift. If you're planning a wedding, a festival, or a county fair setup, lean on guest count and bar service instead of the OSHA table. Our full breakdown at how many porta potties do I need walks through both cases side by side. Farms and agricultural crews fall under a separate rule: OSHA 1928.110 calls for one facility per 20 hand-labor employees, reachable within a quarter mile walk. Don't guess on this one. Under-counting means lines at break time and a foreman calling us for an emergency add-on unit, which we can usually get out same day through emergency porta potty rental.
What size and type should you order?
A standard porta potty rental measures about 44 by 48 inches on the ground and stands roughly 92 inches tall, with a 60 to 70 gallon holding tank built in. That's the workhorse for job sites and yard projects. If the event has a guest list expecting more comfort, step up to a deluxe flushable porta potty with a flush mechanism and a sink. For anyone on site with a mobility need, ADA Standards section 213.2 requires at least 5 percent of a clustered bank to be accessible units, never fewer than one. Those units need a 60 inch turning circle under ADA 304.3.1 and a 32 inch clear door opening under ADA 404.2.3, so don't tuck one behind a stack of lumber. Larger crews or upscale events do better with a restroom trailer rental, sized from a 2 stall up to an 8 stall depending on guest flow. Weddings usually land in the wedding restroom rental or luxury restroom trailer category rather than standard units.
Where should the unit go?
Placement decides whether service day goes smooth or turns into a truck stuck in the mud. The route in needs to be stable, firm, and slip resistant per ADA Standards 302.1, which matters as much for our service truck as for your guests. Roll-off deliveries need about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck, and a similar buffer helps portable toilet trucks maneuver without a three-point turn in a tight lot. Keep units 36 inches clear on the access path, matching ADA 403.5.1, and skip soft ground, slopes, or spots that flood after a Texas downpour. If you're near a street or sidewalk in Georgetown, placement in the public right of way needs confirming with the city before delivery, since we can't verify that ordinance without checking first. Our porta potty placement guide covers ground clearance, sun exposure, and distance from food service tents in more depth. Sites in Serenada, 5.1 miles north of Georgetown, and Liberty Hill, 16.3 miles west, follow the same placement rules we use in town.
When should you book and what does it cost?
Book at least a week ahead for standard jobs, and two to three weeks out for weddings or festivals when everyone in town is renting the same weekend. Pricing depends on unit type and rental length, and longer terms cost more in total even though the daily rate drops.
| unit | day | week | month |
|---|---|---|---|
| standard | $100-$350 | $130-$500 | $125-$325 |
| ada | $200-$400 | - | - |
| deluxe | $85-$1200 | $150-$290 | - |
A standard unit rented for a weekend event runs $125 to $400, separate from the day and week rates above. Delivery fees run $100 to $500 for a single day and $50 to $150 for a week, depending on distance and site access. For a full cost breakdown by rental length, see porta potty rental per day, monthly porta potty rental, or the general porta potty rental cost page. Crews working out near Hutto, 16.5 miles southeast, or Santa Rita Ranch, 13.6 miles west, pay similar delivery fees to in-town Georgetown jobs.
Do you need handwashing and other add-ons?
Yes, if your crew is using paints, coatings, herbicides, or insecticides, since OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) requires washing facilities in that specific case. General jobsite sanitation still falls under 1926.51(c), and any wash station needs soap and towels or a hand dryer per 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2), since hand sanitizer alone doesn't satisfy that rule. Add a handwashing station rental or portable sink rental alongside your toilets rather than as an afterthought. Long-term jobs in Georgetown often pair a roll-off dumpster rental and storage container rental with sanitation units, and sites needing perimeter control add temporary fence rental. Check our full construction site services page for how these pieces fit together on one job.
How far ahead should I reserve a porta potty in Georgetown?
Seven to ten days works for most standard jobs. Push that to two or three weeks for weddings, festivals, or any weekend near a holiday, when Georgetown Porta Pros trucks are booked solid across town.
Does a residential job need a permit for placement?
Maybe. Placement rules vary by property and street type, and we haven't verified a specific Georgetown ordinance here. Check with the city before delivery, or start with our porta potty permit requirements page for what to ask.
How often does the unit get serviced?
The industry baseline under ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 is one service visit per week for up to 10 users across a 40 hour week. High-traffic events need more frequent visits. See how often are porta potties cleaned for details.
What's the difference between a standard and ADA unit?
An ADA unit meets accessibility standards: a 60 inch turning circle, a 32 inch door, and reach ranges under ADA 308.2.1. A standard unit skips those specs and costs less. Clustered sites need at least one ADA unit under ADA 213.2.
Can I rent just for a weekend?
Yes. Weekend rates apply separately from day, week, and month pricing, and Georgetown Porta Pros delivers Friday and picks up Monday for most weekend events without an extra trip charge built into the base rate.
Next step
Get a delivery date
Tell us the address, the dates and the headcount. We size the order and confirm the route.