How Often Are Porta Potties Cleaned?

How often is a porta potty cleaned?

A long-term porta potty is cleaned once a week. On each visit the technician pumps the waste tank, scrubs the seat, walls and floor, refills the blue deodorizer, and restocks toilet paper and sanitizer. Event units are cleaned before delivery and usually need no service during a one- or two-day event.

What happens during a porta potty service visit?

A porta potty service visit takes about 10 to 15 minutes per unit. The service truck vacuums the tank, the tech sprays and wipes the inside surfaces, adds fresh water and deodorizer to the tank, refills supplies, and checks the door, latch and vent.

1. Pump the waste tank.
2. Clean seat, urinal, walls and floor.
3. Recharge the tank with water and deodorizer.
4. Restock paper and sanitizer.
5. Check latch, vent and door spring.

When do I need service more than once a week?

Add a second weekly service when more than 10 workers share a unit, when the crew works 50 hours or more, in July and August heat, or when the unit is full before service day. Adding a second unit is often cheaper than a second visit.

Every-other-week service only makes sense for very light use, such as one or two people a few days a week.

What can I do between service visits?

Between service visits, keep the door closed, keep trash out of the unit with a small can outside, and restock toilet paper from a spare box if the crew runs out. Call or text if a unit is tipped, damaged or full, and an extra visit can be added.

• Trash goes in a can outside, never in the tank.
• Report problems the same day.
• Keep the path to the unit clear on service day.

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