What is the best place for a porta potty?
The best place for a porta potty is a level, firm spot within about 15 feet of where the delivery truck can stop, at least 50 feet from food and seating, out of traffic, and lit after dark. The door should face a private direction, and the spot must stay reachable for weekly service.
Will a porta potty fit through my gate?
A standard porta potty is about 44 inches wide and 47 inches deep, so it needs a gate about 48 inches wide to walk it through. Wheelchair-accessible units are about 7.5 feet wide and need open access. Restroom trailers need a drive-in path about 10 feet wide.
Placement at a house
- Driveway near the garage: easiest for delivery and service.
- Side yard: more privacy, needs a 48-inch gate.
- Front lawn near the street: fine for short events on firm ground.
- Avoid: under eaves that drip, against the house, near windows and AC units.
Placement on a jobsite
On a jobsite, place the porta potty at the curb or driveway apron, at least 10 feet from the work zone, out of the path of concrete trucks and dumpster swaps, and away from trench edges. On wet clay lots, set it on plywood or gravel to stop sinking.
Placement at an event
At an event, place porta potties 50 to 100 feet from food, upwind, on level ground, near lighting, and in a cluster with the accessible unit at the end closest to the main path. Hand washing stations go between the toilets and the food line.
Windy sites
Open fields in Colusa County and near the Delta get strong afternoon wind. Ask for units to be strapped to a fence or staked when you book.