Construction Porta Potty Rental in Portland, TN
Job site toilets for home builders, roofers, remodelers and site crews across Portland and Sumner County, cleaned every week and billed every 28 days.
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- Delivery areaJob sites in Portland, Sumner and Robertson counties and up to 80 miles out.
- ArrivalSame-day delivery available when your crew starts tomorrow, or today.
- Which unit1 standard unit per 10 workers, plus a hand-washing station.
- CleaningPumped, cleaned and restocked weekly. Extra visits on request.
- Full cost28-day rate with weekly service, delivery and pickup on one quote.
How many porta potties does a construction site need?
A construction site with 20 or fewer workers needs at least 1 toilet under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.51 Table D-1. A site with 20 to 199 workers needs 1 toilet seat and 1 urinal per 40 workers. For units cleaned once a week, Ethan Rental Works recommends 1 porta potty per 10 workers on a 40-hour week.
| Workers on site | OSHA legal minimum | Our weekly-service recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| 1–10 | 1 toilet | 1 unit |
| 11–20 | 1 toilet | 2 units |
| 21–40 | 1 seat + 1 urinal | 3–4 units |
| 41–80 | 2 seats + 2 urinals | 5–8 units |
| 200+ | 1 seat + 1 urinal per 50 workers | Call for a site plan |
The legal minimum comes from OSHA 29 CFR 1926.51(c) Table D-1. The recommendation is ours, so units don't fill before the weekly service. Confirm site rules with your general contractor or permit office. Worked example: a framing crew of 14 working 50-hour weeks needs 14 ÷ 10 = 1.4, rounded up to 2 units, and the longer week adds wear, so ask for a second weekly service if the units fill early.
Do job site porta potties need a hand-washing station?
OSHA requires washing facilities where workers handle paint, coatings or other harmful materials, under 29 CFR 1926.51(f). Many builders add a hand-washing station on every site anyway, because crews eat lunch on site. A two-sided station serves about 10 to 20 workers between weekly services.
- Standard units include a hand sanitizer dispenser.
- A hand-washing station adds fresh water, soap and towels.
- A towable unit with an outside sink works when the crew moves between lots.
- A station dropped with the toilet on the same trip shares one delivery charge.
How does weekly porta potty service work on a job site?
Weekly porta potty service means a service truck visits once every 7 days to pump the waste tank, scrub the inside, refill the deodorizer and restock toilet paper and sanitizer. The weekly visit is included in the 28-day rate. Crews of 15 or more, or 50-hour weeks, often need a second visit.
- Place the unit within about 25 feet of where the service truck can park.
- Keep the path clear of material piles, trenches and parked trailers.
- Leave gate codes and lockbox details with your quote.
- Call or text if a unit is tipped, damaged or full before service day.
How is a construction porta potty billed?
A construction porta potty is billed in 28-day cycles, not calendar months. Each cycle covers the unit and weekly cleaning. Delivery and final pickup are listed once on the first invoice. The rental renews every 28 days until you call for pickup, and billing stops after the unit leaves your site.
See typical construction porta potty prices and the full rental terms.
Where we deliver
Delivered from Portland, TN to towns up to 80 miles away. Popular areas: Gallatin, Hendersonville, White House, Springfield, Goodlettsville, Nashville, Franklin, KY, Bowling Green, KY. All service areas.
Questions about construction porta potty rental
Do you do construction site porta potties for a house we're building ourselves?
Homeowners building or remodeling their own house rent job-site porta potties all the time. The setup is the same as for a contractor: one standard unit, weekly cleaning, and a 28-day billing cycle. Many building inspectors in Middle Tennessee expect a toilet on site once framing starts.
Can I get cleaning every two weeks instead of every week?
Every-other-week service is possible for very light use, such as one or two workers a few days a week. Most sites need weekly service because a standard tank fills in about 200 to 250 uses. Ask on the phone and we will tell you which schedule fits your crew size.
Can you move the porta potty to another spot on the site?
A driver can move a unit to a new spot on the same property during a service visit. Call ahead so the service tech knows where it should go. Moving a unit to a different address counts as a new delivery.
What if the porta potty gets knocked over or damaged?
Call right away so the unit can be cleaned or swapped. Damage from tipping, fire, vandalism or equipment strikes is billed to the renter under the rental terms. Placing the unit away from equipment paths and staking it on windy sites prevents most problems.
Is the delivery fee charged every time I order a unit?
Delivery and pickup are charged once per rental, not every 28-day cycle. Adding a second unit later on a separate trip has its own delivery charge. Ordering everything at once keeps the cost down.
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(615) 237-6088- Same-day delivery available on most days
- One itemized price: unit, days, delivery, pickup and servicing
- Weekend events: drop-off Friday, pickup Monday