Many companies provide portable restrooms for rent for events and for work sites. Before renting portable facilities, it is important to research companies carefully to learn about pricing, policies, and company experience. Companies vary in the services they offer, and some businesses have more experience with this service than others do. No matter which company you choose, there are a few ways you can prepare for your rentals.

First, find out whether you will need to get a permit to place portable restrooms at an event location. Some municipalities require a permit for this. If you need a permit, you’ll have to file for one prior to renting the facilities.

Next, explore the options of the temporary bathrooms offered by each company, along with pricing. Some businesses offer photos on their websites to enable you to browse facilities prior to renting. Many businesses offer a variety of bathrooms with different sizes, constructions, and amenities available inside the units, such as hand sanitizer and even flushing. Toilet paper dispensers, lockable doors, and a seat with a lid are standard features for virtually all portable restrooms. Deluxe units may also feature urinals, hand soap, hand sanitizer, paper towels, a built-in sink with running water, a mirror, toilet flushing, a shelf for holding personal effects, and room deodorizers. Deluxe units often offer more room inside the unit as well, and some also feature heat and air conditioning for added comfort. Some facilities separate the bathrooms for men and women, and others are unisex facilities. You could also rent a separate hand-washing station outside of the temporary bathrooms, complete with sinks, soap, and paper towels.

Pricing depends on the options you choose and the number of units you need. Businesses should be able to assist you with determining the number of facilities you will need to accommodate the number of people you expect at your event. Some companies charge nonrefundable reservation fees, especially for orders that include deluxe units. Other hidden fees could include a fuel surcharge, disposal fees for emptying the units, and extra charges for pick-up or delivery on weekends. Any quotes you receive should include these fees, so confirm quotes to ensure that all fees are disclosed. If you schedule delivery and pick-up on non-weekend days, your prices could be lower.

Another issue to consider is how the company will service the portable restrooms. Your rental agreement should include delivery, set up, and pick-up at the end of the period. Depending on the length of time you will need to keep them, a company should return once or twice each week to maintain the bathrooms, emptying, cleaning, and restocking them to keep them usable. The company representatives who perform this work must be courteous and professional. Most temporary bathrooms will accommodate up to 100 uses before they need to be emptied.

It is worth noting that you may have the option of renting single units or portable restrooms that are connected to each other. Multiple connected units can be more affordable if you need to provide facilities for a large crowd, and it is wise to consider renting at least one wheelchair-accessible unit to accommodate disabled attendees. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are also helpful for parents and children who may need to use a restroom together due to their larger size.

Permits, facility options, pricing, and servicing are just a few of the considerations you should take into account when renting portable restrooms. A representative from the company you contact should be able to provide additional information in order to ensure that your event is as successful as possible.