What Is a Standard Porta Potty?
A standard porta potty is the basic unit: no sink, no foot flush, just a seat, a urinal insert and a holding tank. It is the workhorse of porta potty rental in Everett because it does the job without extra features driving up cost. The tank holds 60 to 70 gallons, which covers a fair number of uses before it needs servicing. Standard porta potty dimensions run about 44 by 48 inches on the ground, and the standard porta potty size stands roughly 92 inches tall, so it fits into tight side yards and job site corners without much fuss. For crews and homeowners comparing options, this is the unit that shows up most in quotes for standard porta potty rental around Everett, and it is the default recommendation unless someone specifically needs an ADA unit or a flush model. If you are trying to figure out how many you actually need for a crew size, the porta potties needed guide walks through the math using OSHA's toilet count table.
How Much Does Standard Porta Potty Rental Cost in Everett?
The standard porta potty rental price depends on how long you need the unit and how far Everett Porta Pros has to drive. Here is the current spread we see across standard porta potty rental prices:
| Duration | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | $100 | $150 | $350 |
| Week | $130 | $200 | $500 |
| Month | $125 | $200 | $325 |
| Weekend | $125 | $250 | $400 |
| Event | $200 | $400 | $800 |
Delivery is usually a separate line item, and most delivery fees for a single day land between $100 and $500 depending on distance and access. If you are pumping the unit out over an event weekend instead of renting fresh, that is a different service call, not a rental rate. For a deeper breakdown of what drives the number up or down, see porta potty rental cost and the day-by-day math on porta potty rental per day. Renting for a full month instead of week to week almost always brings the effective daily rate down, which is covered on the monthly porta potty rental page. Homeowners doing a kitchen remodel or a deck build often just need one unit for a few weeks, which is exactly the use case on the home renovation porta potty page.
Where Can a Standard Unit Be Placed on My Property?
Placement comes down to ground stability and truck access, not just where it looks least noticeable. ADA Standards section 302.1 calls for stable, firm, slip-resistant surfaces, and while that standard is written for accessible routes, it is a good baseline for any unit you do not want tipping in Everett's wet season. If you are placing units in the public right of way for a street-facing job site, that placement needs confirming with the City of Everett before delivery, since we cannot state a specific permit rule here. For most residential jobs, a flat spot near the driveway with a few feet of clearance works fine. Job sites doing bigger cleanouts alongside the toilet order often add a roll-off dumpster or a 10 yard dumpster to the same delivery, and roll-off trucks need about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck to set the container down safely. If your project is out past city limits, Everett Porta Pros also delivers to Lake Stevens, about 6.3 miles northeast, and Marysville, about 11.9 miles north, so distance from Everett is worth mentioning when you request a quote. For full placement rules including turning radius and door clearance for accessible units, see the porta potty placement guide.
Do I Need More Than One Standard Unit for My Job Site?
Construction sites fall under OSHA 1926.51(c)(1), which sets toilet counts by crew size: one facility for 20 workers or fewer, then additional seats as the crew grows past that. A general contractor running a 15-person crew in Everett typically needs just one standard unit, but a 45-person crew crosses into the next tier and needs more than one. Agricultural operations follow a different rule under OSHA 1928.110, which calls for field sanitation facilities at one per 20 hand-labor employees, within a quarter mile walk, which matters for anyone running crews on the vineyards and farmland outside Everett covered on the farm and agricultural restrooms page. If your site also has painting, coating or pesticide work happening, OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) requires washing facilities for that specific work, separate from the toilet count, so a standalone handwashing station rental or portable sink rental may need to sit next to the toilets. Sites with disabled workers or public-facing events should also check ADA Standards section 213.2, which requires at least one accessible unit in any cluster of single-user toilets. Full guidance lives on the OSHA portable toilet requirements page, and general construction crews should also look at construction site services for the full sanitation and dumpster package.
Frequently asked questions
How long can I rent a standard porta potty?
As short as a single day or as long as several months. Weekend rentals run higher per day than week-long rentals because of setup and pickup costs, but monthly terms bring the daily cost down the most. Most Everett job sites rent by the month and swap units only when a lease ends.
What is the difference between a standard and a deluxe unit?
A standard unit has no sink and no flush, just a seat and holding tank. A deluxe unit adds a foot-pump flush and sometimes a hand sanitizer dispenser. See the deluxe flushable porta potty page for specs and pricing if your event needs the upgrade.
Does a standard porta potty rental include delivery?
Not always in the base price. Delivery is usually quoted separately and depends on distance from Everett and site access, with most single-day delivery fees falling between $100 and $500. Ask for delivery as a line item when you request a quote.
How often does a standard unit get serviced?
The baseline industry interval under ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 is one service visit per week for up to 10 users across a 40-hour week. High-traffic sites or events need more frequent pumping, which your rental agreement should spell out.
Can I rent just one standard porta potty for a weekend event?
Yes, single-unit weekend rentals are common for backyard parties and small gatherings. Expect a flat weekend rate rather than a per-day rate, and check the event restroom rental page if your gathering is large enough to need more than one unit.
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