How Many Porta Potties Do I Need?
Enter your guest or crew count and hours to get a quick count of standard units, ADA units and hand wash stations, plus the Cal/OSHA rules for job sites.
Portable Restroom Rentals for Wildfire Season in California
Updated October 2026 · By Daniel Tom, owner, Bay Area Sanitation Short answer: During wildfire season, evacuation centers, cleanup crews and rebuild sites need restrooms fast, and demand spikes at the same time. Line up a provider before fire season, know how many units and hand wash stations each site needs, and pick placements a […]
OSHA and Cal/OSHA Porta Potty Requirements for Construction Sites
Updated October 2026 · By Daniel Tom, owner, Bay Area Sanitation Short answer: In California, Cal/OSHA requires at least one toilet for every 20 employees of each sex, plus one hand washing station for every 20 employees, on top of the federal OSHA rule. Crews of fewer than five can share one single-user all-gender unit. […]
Rainy Season Porta Potty Rental Tips You Should Know Before You Book
Renting a porta potty in dry weather is pretty straightforward. But once the rain starts, things get a little more complicated. A rainy season porta potty setup comes with its own set of challenges, from muddy ground and tipping risks to access issues and increased cleaning needs. If you are not prepared, the weather can […]
Common Porta Potty Problems and Their Solutions
If you have ever managed an outdoor event or a job site, you know that porta potty problems can show up when you least expect them. A broken latch, a bad smell, or an overflowing unit can turn a smooth day into a stressful one real fast. The good news is that most of these […]
Porta Potty Rental Checklist: 9 Things to Check Before You Book
Updated October 2026 · By Daniel Tom, owner, Bay Area Sanitation Short answer: Before you rent a porta potty, confirm six things: what it’s for, how many units you need, which unit type, where it will sit, how often it’s serviced, and whether you need a permit. Then get an itemized quote and read the […]
Pros and Cons of Portable Toilet Rentals
Updated October 2026 · By Daniel Tom, owner, Bay Area Sanitation Short answer: Portable toilet rentals are the cheapest, fastest way to add restrooms where there is no plumbing. Delivery, pumping, cleaning and waste disposal are all included. The downsides: standard units are basic, they need regular servicing to avoid odor, and urban sites may […]
Is a Cheap Porta Potty Rental Worth It?
Updated October 2026 · By Daniel Tom, owner, Bay Area Sanitation Short answer: A cheap porta potty rental is worth it only if the quote includes the same things as the higher one: the same rental period, delivery and pickup, regular servicing, and units that meet Cal/OSHA rules. A low price that leaves out servicing […]
How to Choose the Right Porta Potty Rental Company
What to Look for, What to Ask, and What to Avoid When Selecting a Portable Sanitation Provider Renting a porta potty sounds simple enough until you’re standing on a job site at 7am with a crew of twenty workers and no service truck in sight, or you’re an hour into your outdoor event and the […]
Construction Porta Potty Rental in the Bay Area: A Job Site Planning Guide
Updated October 2026 · By Daniel Tom, owner, Bay Area Sanitation Short answer: For a Bay Area job site, plan on one toilet for every 20 workers of each sex and one hand wash station for every 20 workers. That’s the Cal/OSHA minimum. Book at least two business days ahead, place units within 25 feet […]