What Is a Porta Potty and How Does It Work?
Updated October 2026 · By Daniel Tom, owner, Bay Area Sanitation Short answer: A porta potty is a self-contained portable toilet that doesn’t connect to plumbing. Waste drops into a sealed holding tank under the seat, where a deodorizing liquid controls odor. A service truck pumps the tank, the technician cleans and restocks the unit, […]