What Is a Standard Porta Potty?
A standard porta potty is the basic single-stall unit you picture when someone says porta john. No sink, no flush handle, just a holding tank and a door that locks. It is the cheapest way to cover a crew or a backyard party, and it is what most porta potty rental requests in Greeley turn into once the details get sorted. If you want something nicer, look at the deluxe flushable porta potty instead, or check ADA accessible porta potty options if the site needs one. For a straight construction job, this is the unit to book, and you can pair it with a portable toilet rental plan that scales as the crew grows. Some people still call it a porta john rental, same unit, different name.
Standard Porta Potty Dimensions and Size
The footprint is about 44 by 48 inches on the ground, and it stands roughly 92 inches tall. That is small enough to tuck against a fence line or a dumpster pad without eating up the whole jobsite. Inside, the tank holds 60 to 70 gallons, which is the number that drives your service schedule more than anything else. ANSI/PSAI Z4.3, the industry standard for portable sanitation, sets one service visit a week as the baseline for up to 10 users over a 40 hour week. Heavier crews need more visits or more units, not a bigger tank. If you are trying to figure out headcount before you call, the how many porta potties do I need guide walks through the math, and OSHA portable toilet requirements covers the federal side of it.
How Much Does a Standard Porta Potty Rental Cost in Greeley?
Price depends on duration, unit count, and how far out the delivery truck has to drive. Here is the range we see across the board:
| Duration | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | $100 | $150 | $350 |
| Week | $130 | $200 | $500 |
| Month | $125 | $200 | $325 |
| Weekend | $125 | $250 | $400 |
Delivery adds its own line item, usually 100 to 500 dollars for a single day out and 50 to 150 for a weekly rental, since the truck only makes one round trip either way. A construction site services account with multiple units on a rotating schedule often lands a better rate per unit than a single onesie rental. If you are comparing this against a nicer unit, the porta potty rental cost page breaks down the gap between standard, deluxe and ADA pricing side by side. For jobs booked by the day specifically, see porta potty rental per day, and for anything running longer than a month, monthly porta potty rental has the detail.
Do Standard Porta Potties Meet OSHA Requirements?
Yes, for most construction crews. OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) sets the ratio: one toilet facility for 20 workers or fewer, then one toilet seat and one urinal per 40 workers once you cross 20, dropping to one per 50 once the crew hits 200 or more. That is the number that decides whether a single standard unit covers your Greeley job or whether you need a bank of three or four. OSHA 1926.51(a)(1) also requires an adequate supply of potable water on site, which a standard toilet does not provide on its own, so pair it with a handwashing station rental or a portable sink rental if the crew is doing more than a quick punch list. Note that 1926.51(f)(1) washing facilities only kick in specifically where workers are applying paints, coatings, herbicides or insecticides, not as a general handwashing rule, so most residential remodel jobs will not trigger it. A home renovation porta potty rental usually just needs the one unit and a weekly service.
Where Can I Get a Standard Porta Potty Near Me in Greeley?
Greeley Porta Pros delivers standard units across Greeley and the towns around it, including Severance about 11.4 miles northwest, Evans roughly 11.5 miles south, and Windsor around 14.6 miles northwest. Loveland sits about 17.8 miles west and Johnstown about 16.1 miles southwest, both within normal delivery range. If your site sits right up against a public sidewalk or the street, placement in the right of way needs confirming with the city before delivery day, and our porta potty placement guide covers the setup questions we get most, alongside the porta potty permit requirements page if your project needs paperwork first. Winter jobs in Greeley have their own quirks too, covered on porta potty in winter. For anything outside the standard footprint, a restroom trailer rental or an event restroom rental setup might fit better, and the service areas page lists every town we reach from Greeley.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a basic porta potty rental cost for a weekend event?
A weekend typically runs 125 to 400 dollars for a standard unit, landing closer to 250 on average. Multi-day events sometimes qualify for the weekly rate instead if the math works out cheaper, so ask before you book.
What is the difference between a standard and a deluxe porta potty?
A standard unit has no sink or flush feature, just a holding tank and a seat. A deluxe flushable porta potty adds a flush mechanism and sometimes a hand sanitizer dispenser, and it costs more per day.
How often does a standard porta potty get serviced?
The baseline under ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 is once a week for up to 10 users over a standard 40 hour week. Busier sites or events need more frequent pumping, sometimes daily during a multi-day festival.
Can I rent just one standard porta potty for a small backyard project?
Yes. Single-unit rentals are common for home renovation and small yard jobs. Delivery still applies as a separate line item, so a one-unit, one-day rental in Greeley is priced as day rate plus delivery.
Do standard porta potties need a permit in Greeley?
It depends on where the unit sits. Placement on private property usually needs no permit, but right-of-way placement needs confirming with the city. Check the porta potty permit requirements page before delivery.
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