What Is a Standard Porta Potty?
It's the unit you picture when someone says porta potty: a single-stall, non-flushing toilet with a hand sanitizer dispenser, a toilet paper holder and a vented tank underneath. North Charleston Porta Pros stocks these as the base offering because they cover most jobs without extra features you don't need. A standard unit measures about 44 by 48 inches on the ground and stands roughly 92 inches tall, so it fits tight lots and still clears standard door frames on delivery trucks. The tank holds 60 to 70 gallons, enough for a work crew to get through several days between services under the ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 baseline of one visit a week for up to 10 users over a 40 hour week. If you want something with a flush and a sink, look at the deluxe flushable option instead, or check the ADA accessible unit if the site needs one. For weddings and other events where appearance matters more, a restroom trailer is worth comparing against the standard unit's price.
Standard Porta Potty Rental Cost
Pricing depends mostly on how long you need the unit and how many you're renting at once. Here is what a single standard unit runs in North Charleston:
| 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 billed separately, and that fee runs $100 to $150 for a single-day drop in most cases. If you're comparing basic porta potty rental cost against a multi-day job, the porta potty rental per day breakdown walks through when daily pricing beats weekly. Renting for a full season or an ongoing project changes the math again, and the monthly porta potty rental page has that detail. For a fuller look at what drives the range, the porta potty rental cost guide covers delivery, service frequency and unit count together. Homeowners doing a renovation in North Charleston often just need one unit for a few weeks, which the home renovation porta potty page addresses directly.
How Many Standard Units Do I Need?
For construction sites, OSHA sets the ratio: one toilet facility for 20 workers or fewer, per OSHA 1926.51(c)(1). Above 20 workers, add a toilet seat and a urinal per 40 workers, and at 200 or more workers that ratio shifts to one seat and one urinal per 50. A small residential crew in North Charleston almost always fits under the 20-worker threshold with a single standard unit. Larger commercial jobs need to run the headcount against that table before ordering, and our how many porta potties do I need guide walks through the math with examples. Events follow a different logic entirely, based on guest count and hours rather than a fixed worker ratio, which the event restroom rental page covers. If the job also involves painting, coatings, herbicides or insecticides, OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) requires washing facilities beyond just a toilet, so a handwashing station rental or portable sink rental may need to go on the order alongside the standard units.
Where Can I Place a Standard Porta Potty?
Placement in North Charleston depends on the site: private property is usually straightforward, but anything sitting in the public right of way needs confirming with the city before delivery. A roll-off delivery truck needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind it, and a porta potty delivery needs a similar clear approach, so a driveway with a tight turn or overhead branches can complicate the drop. Our porta potty placement guide covers ground surface, clearance and access in more detail, and the porta potty permit requirements page explains what to check with the city before the truck shows up. If you're near Hanahan, about 9.2 miles east, or Goose Creek, roughly 9.7 miles northeast, delivery logistics don't change much, but confirming the exact address and access point still matters. Customers in Ladson, about 9.3 miles north, and Summerville, 12.7 miles northwest, book through the same North Charleston Porta Pros dispatch. For construction jobs specifically, pair this with the construction site services page, and if you're setting up a broader job site with fencing or a dumpster too, the temporary fence rental and roll-off dumpster rental pages are worth a look before you finalize the order.
How much does a standard porta potty rental cost per day in North Charleston?
A single-day rental typically runs $100 to $150, though it can reach $350 depending on delivery distance and how fast you need it. Multi-day and weekly rentals bring the per-day cost down. See the porta potty rental per day page for a full breakdown by duration.
What are the dimensions of a standard porta potty?
A standard unit measures about 44 by 48 inches on the ground and stands roughly 92 inches tall. That footprint fits most driveways, yards and job sites without special clearance, though the delivery truck itself needs room to maneuver on approach.
Do standard porta potties need a permit in North Charleston?
Placement on private property is usually fine without one, but anything in the public right of way needs confirming with the city first. Check our porta potty permit requirements page, and ask North Charleston Porta Pros before delivery if you're unsure where your site line falls.
How often does a standard porta potty get serviced?
The baseline under ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 is one service visit per week for up to 10 users over a 40 hour week. Busier sites or events need more frequent pumping. Our how often are porta potties cleaned page covers how usage changes that schedule.
Can I rent just one standard porta potty for a weekend?
Yes, weekend rentals are common for backyard parties and small events, typically running $125 to $400 for a single unit. Delivery and pickup are usually scheduled around the event dates. See event restroom rental for guidance on sizing beyond one unit.
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