Porta potty types
Most jobs need a standard porta potty, one accessible unit for public use and a hand wash station near food. Weddings and upscale events lean on restroom trailers. Here are 15 unit types, what each is good for and what to ask before you book.
Standard Porta Potty
Truck access and a reasonably level pad. No water, no power.
Flushing Porta Potty
Truck access and a level spot. No hookups.
ADA Accessible Porta Potty
A wider, level pad and an accessible route to the door.
Restroom Trailer
A level, towable approach, a power source (often a standard outlet or generator) and sometimes water.
Luxury Restroom Trailer
Level ground, power for climate control, and often water.
Hand Washing Station
A level spot. No hookups.
Hand Sanitizer Station
Flat ground. Nothing else.
High-Rise Crane Porta Potty
Crane picks, a level landing spot on the floor, and a plan for servicing.
Towable Porta Potty Trailer
A hitch and a truck. Level parking at each stop.
Shower Trailer
Water source or tank, power, and gray water handling.
Holding Tank
A level spot near the fixture and truck access for pumping.
Urinal Station
Level ground and truck access.
Porta Potty with Baby Changing Station
Same as a standard or accessible unit.
ADA Restroom Trailer
Level ground with space for the ramp, power, sometimes water.
Porta Potty with Sink
Truck access and a level spot. No hookups.