How fast can you deliver during an emergency?
Speed matters most in the first 24 to 48 hours after a disaster hits Reno. Our emergency porta potty rental crews prioritize shelters, Red Cross staging areas and neighborhoods without working septic or city water. A standard unit needs about 44 by 48 inches of ground space and stands roughly 92 inches tall, so most driveways, parking lots and open yards work without special clearance. If you are further out, driving distance still matters for response time: Sparks sits 9.2 miles east, Sun Valley is 7.7 miles northeast, and Verdi is 9.6 miles west, all inside our normal service radius. We also stage portable restroom rental units near Mogul, about 5.9 miles southwest, when wildfire evacuation routes push people that direction. For larger displacement events, a restroom trailer rental gives evacuees a private, climate-controlled option rather than a row of standard stalls. Every unit we place gets serviced on a schedule consistent with ANSI/PSAI Z4.3, which sets a baseline of one service visit per week for lighter use, though disaster deployments usually need tighter rotation once occupancy climbs. If your water service is down too, pair the toilets with a handwashing station rental so people aren't relying on hand sanitizer alone, since 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) requires soap and a towel or drying device, not sanitizer, for compliant handwashing.
How many units does a shelter or relief site actually need?
Sizing depends on headcount, not guesswork, and the ratio your site needs depends on whether it's a work crew or a general shelter population. For labor crews clearing debris or doing repair work, OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) sets the construction-site baseline: one toilet for 20 or fewer workers, then one toilet and one urinal per 40 workers as headcount climbs, and per 50 once you pass 200. Shelters aren't construction sites, but that ratio is still the most defensible starting point when nothing else applies. If you're running an agricultural relief operation with field labor, OSHA 1928.110 sets a different bar: one facility per 20 workers, reachable within a quarter mile walk. Every deployment, disaster or not, should include at least one accessible unit; ADA Standards section 213.2 requires at least 5 percent of clustered units be accessible, and never fewer than one. Our ADA accessible porta potty units meet the 36 inch clear route width in ADA Standards 403.5.1 and the 60 inch turning circle in section 304.3.1, which matters when wheelchairs and mobility aids are moving through mud or gravel after a flood. Not sure how many you need for your headcount? Use our how many porta potties do I need guide before you order, and we'll confirm the count when you request a quote.
What does emergency sanitation cost during a disaster?
Pricing during a disaster response follows the same bands as any short-term rental, though weekend and rush jobs run higher than a standard weekday. Here's what typically applies:
| Unit | Day | Week | Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard toilet | $100-$350 | $130-$500 | $125-$325 |
| ADA accessible | $200-$400 | - | - |
| Deluxe flushable | $85-$1200 | $150-$290 | - |
| Restroom trailer | $175-$2500 | - | - |
Delivery fees run $100-$500 for a single day and $120-$420 if the deployment stretches into a month, depending on distance and access. Weekend emergency call-outs for standard units run in the $125-$400 range, reflecting the faster turnaround. For multi-week shelter operations, our monthly porta potty rental rates come in lower per day than daily bookings, which matters once a Reno relief site runs past the first week. If your facility also needs waste holding rather than toilets, ask about a holding tank rental for grey or black water storage. Roll-off dumpsters for storm debris and damaged property follow a separate price band; check roll-off dumpster rental or dumpster rental cost before you commit to a size. Full breakdowns of daily versus weekly toilet pricing live on porta potty rental per day and porta potty rental cost.
What if the disaster knocked out power on site too?
We can pair sanitation with a light tower rental for nighttime staging and a temporary power pole for trailers or pump stations. Both deploy alongside toilets on the same trip, so you're not coordinating separate vendors during an already chaotic response.
Can you serve a site outside Reno proper?
Yes. We cover Golden Valley, 7.6 miles north, Lemmon Valley at 12.8 miles north, and Spanish Springs, 17.4 miles northeast, along with Cold Springs 18.1 miles northwest. Check service areas for full coverage.
Do you provide handwashing separate from toilets?
Yes, standalone handwashing stations are common at shelters and feeding sites. See portable sink rental or hand sanitizer station rental for options beyond the standard toilet package.
How do you keep units from tipping or blowing over?
Placement follows the same stability rules as any job site: firm, level ground per ADA Standards 302.1, and units get staked or weighted where wind or soft ground is a risk.
What about temporary fencing around a relief site?
A temporary fence rental or crowd control barrier rental helps secure a shelter perimeter or keep foot traffic away from staging equipment during setup.
Next step
Get a delivery date
Tell us the address, the dates and the headcount. We size the order and confirm the route.