1. Determine Your Needs

• Event Type & Duration: Depending on your event, your units may be more spread out and you will have to place units in separate places. If your event is scheduled to be several hours, if you don’t have enough units they will exceed capacity. 
• Number of Guests/Users: You will need to rent more units if you have more attendees at your events. You can use a rental calculator in order to estimate a quantity. Our customer service specialists can also make their best recommendation to fit your needs 
• Other Requirements: If food and alcohol are going to be served, you need to increase the number of units you will be renting. There will be longer lines and people will have to use the restroom more frequently. 

2. Types of Porta Potties Available

• Standard Units: Our basic solution as a one-size-fits-all rental. It is economical and very comfortable. 
• Hand Wash Stations: Since COVID-19, hygiene is a high priority for everyone. Hand wash stations help provide a great sanitation option in high traffic areas. Soap and paper towels are included. 
• Luxury Portable Restrooms: Luxury stalls are often mounted on trailers in order provide maximum flexibility. They are flushable, have lights, and climate control. Therefore, they are recommended for weddings and corporate events. 
• Handicap Units: Built for full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities act, these units are flush with the floor and extremely spacious. There is ample room for wheelchairs. 

3. Research Local Pleasant Hill Porta Potty Rental Companies

• Identify Reputable Providers: Doing a quick google search for providers in your area will give you a list to begin your research. You can call their offices or fill out quote forms in order to gather your pricing. Reputable companies should respond within 24 hours of your request. 
• Reviews and Testimonials: Look at testimonials on their websites and on their Google Business profile to see how other customers have enjoyed their experience. It may benefit you to use a provider with more reviews because they are more likely to meet your expectations. Be hesitant of those with many negative or no reviews at all. 
• Compare Options: When comparing your options, make sure to take pricing and reviews into account. Doing your own research will help you find a company that fits your needs and aligns with your values as a consumer.  

4. Understand Pricing and Costs

• Factors Influencing Cost: Some of the factors influencing cost include type of unit, duration of rental and delivery location. Portable toilets with more options are going to cost more than your basic unit. Longer durations of rental also normally incur additional costs. 
• Average Pricing Estimates: 
• Hidden Fees: There are some providers that add additional fees that are not advertised on their website. Be on the lookout for environmental fees or fuel surcharges. Bay Area Sanitation does not hide any of these fees on our invoices. 

5. Booking the Rental

• Step-by-Step Booking Process: If you are ready to book a portable restroom rental, be sure to have a payment method ready. Once you call to make your reservation, you will need to provide this along with delivery and contact information. An email confirmation will be sent to you to confirm that your booking has been completed.
• Important Questions to Ask: Renting a porta john is not a common purchase for the average person. If you have any pressing questions, now is the time to ask them! Feel free to ask how they work, about the cleaning process and anything else you are curious about. 
• Delivery and Setup:  If you are curious what time your rental will be delivered, you can ask that upon booking. The dispatcher should be able to provide you an estimated time of arrival. Have your placement instructions ready. Putting a marker, such as a cone, can help to ensure it is placed in the correct location.

6. Regulations and Permits

• Local Regulations: Every municipality is different when it comes to regulations. Checking with local regulators can help keep you in line. Also, be sure you are complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as OSHA if you are running a job site. 
• Permits: Check with the Pleasant Hill permit office to see if you need a permit to rent a toilet for your property. You also will need to apply for a permit if you will be completing construction at your property. 

7. Maintenance and Servicing

• Frequency of Cleaning: Event rentals do not include servicing. If you are having a multi-day event, inquire about cleanings during your event in order to keep everything fresh. For construction rentals, weekly cleaning is included. 
• User Responsibilities: It is important to keep the unit accessible on your cleaning day. Make sure that there are no vehicles or equipment that would block our truck from being able to access your unit. Additional charges may apply if we have to return to your job to complete your service.
• Company Support: Any time there is a problem, our service technician or office staff will reach out to you to try to rectify it. The driver is able to wait between five to ten minutes before he needs to leave for his next job. 

8. Tips for a Smooth Porta Potty Rental Experience in Pleasant Hill

• Plan Ahead: Booking ahead is always a good idea. This will ensure there is availability for your needs and dates. When you are looking for rentals last minute, it can affect the price and rentals available. 
• Placement Advice: Let our experts help you. We have successfully completed thousands of rentals and our drivers can help you find the best place to put your rental. It will be out of the way but close enough for our service techs to keep it clean. 
• User Comfort Tips: If you will be having an event at night, inquire about our units with built-in lights. Also, make sure that seat covers are included. While it may seem small, it provides a much better user experience.