What Is a Standard Porta Potty and What Size Is It?
A standard unit is the basic box you picture when someone says porta potty. No sink, no flush, just a holding tank and a door that locks. Reno Porta Pros sets these up all over Reno, from home renovation sites near downtown to construction lots out toward Sparks, 9.2 miles east.
Standard porta potty dimensions run about 44 by 48 inches on the ground and roughly 92 inches tall, so it fits in a driveway, a fence line or a tight corner of a lot without eating the whole site. Underneath, the tank holds 60 to 70 gallons, enough for a work crew to get through most of a week between services under the standard ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 service interval of once weekly for up to 10 users on a 40 hour week. If your group is bigger, you don't need a fancier unit, you need more of them, and our page on how many porta potties do I need walks through the math.
Compare that to the deluxe flushable option or an ADA accessible unit if your project needs either. Most jobsites just need the basic box, and that's what this page covers.
What Does Standard Porta Potty Rental Cost in Reno?
Price depends on how long you keep the unit and how many you order, not on which zip code in Reno you're in. Here's what the standard unit runs across the durations people actually book:
| Duration | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | $100 | $150 | $350 |
| Week | $130 | $200 | $500 |
| Month | $125 | $200 | $325 |
| Weekend | $125 | $250 | $400 |
| Event | $200 | $400 | $800 |
Most delivery fees land separately, often $50 to $150 for a weekly rental or $100 to $500 for a single day drop, so ask what's bundled when you call Reno Porta Pros. If you're weighing a longer job, our monthly porta potty rental page breaks down what changes at that length, and the porta potty rental cost guide covers add-ons like hand sanitizer stations and extra servicing. For short jobs, the per day rental page is the one to check first.
Basic porta potty rental cost stays lower the longer you commit, which is why a week rarely costs much more per day than a single-day rental once delivery is factored in. If you need one fast, our emergency porta potty rental page covers same-day options.
Why Do Construction Sites Need a Standard Unit On Site?
Because OSHA requires it once workers are on site, not because it's a nice-to-have. Under OSHA 1926.51(c)(1), a construction crew of 20 or fewer workers needs at least one toilet facility, and that ratio climbs to one toilet seat and one urinal per 40 workers once the crew passes 20, then one per 50 once you're at 200 or more. A standard unit satisfies that baseline cleanly for most residential and small commercial jobs around Reno.
OSHA 1926.51(a)(1) also calls for an adequate supply of potable water at the workplace, which is separate from toilet count and worth checking against if your crew is mixing concrete or working long hours without a water source nearby. Pair a standard unit with a handwashing station rental if you want to cover both requirements at once, since a toilet alone doesn't satisfy washing rules. Our OSHA portable toilet requirements page goes deeper into the ratio table if you're staffing a bigger crew.
Contractors running a full construction site services package often add a roll-off dumpster and temporary fencing alongside the toilets, since inspectors tend to check all three at once.
Where Can I Place a Standard Unit and How Far Will Delivery Reach?
Placement inside Reno city limits needs a stable, level surface with truck access, and if you're thinking about putting a unit in the public right of way, that placement needs confirming with the city before delivery day. Our porta potty placement guide covers ground clearance and door swing so you don't end up moving it twice.
Reno Porta Pros delivers across the metro and into the nearby towns already on our route, including Mogul 5.9 miles southwest, Golden Valley 7.6 miles north, Sun Valley 7.7 miles northeast, Verdi 9.6 miles west, and out to Spanish Springs at 17.4 miles northeast. If you're outside the immediate Reno core, check our service areas page or your specific town, like porta potty rental in Sparks or porta potty rental in Cold Springs, for drive-specific notes.
Roll-off deliveries need about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck, and while a standard toilet delivery is less demanding, tight driveways or alley access are worth mentioning when you book so the driver isn't guessing on arrival.
How much does a standard porta potty rental cost per day in Reno?
A single day runs $100 to $350 depending on delivery distance and how fast you need it there. Multi-day and weekly rentals bring the per-day cost down significantly, so if your job runs more than a day or two, book by the week instead.
What are the standard porta potty dimensions?
About 44 by 48 inches on the ground and 92 inches tall, with a 60 to 70 gallon holding tank underneath. It fits most driveways, fence lines and jobsite corners without needing extra clearance.
Is a standard unit enough for a construction crew?
For a crew of 20 or fewer, yes, one standard unit satisfies OSHA 1926.51(c)(1). Bigger crews need more units at the ratios OSHA sets, not a fancier unit.
Does a standard porta potty rental include delivery?
Usually not in the base price. Delivery typically adds $50 to $150 for weekly rentals or more for single-day drops, so confirm it when you request a quote.
Can I rent a standard porta potty for just a weekend?
Yes, weekend rentals for a standard unit run $125 to $400 in Reno, which covers most Friday-to-Monday events and small home projects without committing to a full week.
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