How many portable toilets do I need?
Count your workers or guests and match them to OSHA 1926.51(c)(1), which requires 1 toilet facility for 20 workers or fewer, then 1 toilet seat and 1 urinal per 40 workers from 20 up to 200, and 1 toilet seat and 1 urinal per 50 workers at 200 or more. A construction site with 50 people needs 2 units minimum. An event with 100 guests typically needs 3 to 4. Read our sizing guide to calculate exactly. A standard porta potty sits on about 44 by 48 inches of ground and stands 92 inches tall, so placement matters. Call us with your headcount and site layout and we'll nail the number.
What's the difference between standard and deluxe units?
A standard unit has a manual flush and a 60 to 70 gallon holding tank. A deluxe flushable porta potty runs on electricity and adds features like a foot pump flush, hand soap and a larger tank. Both work in Lynwood and both sit in the same footprint. Deluxe costs more per day but it's worth it on longer jobs and jobs where appearance matters. Compare costs here and you'll see the gap. Most construction crews in Lynwood pick standard. Most weddings and events pick deluxe.
Do you service portable toilets?
Yes. Standard weekly service includes pumping, hand sanitizer refill, and deodorant refresh according to ANSI/PSAI Z4.3, which sets the baseline service interval at one visit per week for up to 10 users over a 40 hour week. We pick up waste, clean the seat and bowl, restock supplies and check for damage. Service fees vary by duration. Sites that need daily service during events pay a premium weekend rate. See what service costs.
What if I need restrooms with running water?
Handwashing stations are required where employees apply paints, coatings, herbicides or insecticides under 29 CFR 1926.51(f)(1), and soap and towels must be provided by 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2). A handwashing station holds heated water and supplies. For larger groups or longer events, a restroom trailer delivers full bathrooms on wheels with hot water, hand soap, hand dryers and flushing toilets. Trailers range from 2 to 8 stalls and they're priced weekly or monthly. Lynwood jobs within 2.6 miles of East Rancho Dominguez or 4.3 miles of Cudahy can use the same trailers.
How much does a dumpster rental cost and what can't I throw in?
| Unit Size | Daily | Weekly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Yard | $51-$112 | $426-$778 | $426-$778 |
| 20 Yard | $51-$112 | $426-$778 | $426-$778 |
| 30 Yard | $51-$112 | $426-$778 | $426-$778 |
| 40 Yard | $51-$112 | $426-$778 | $426-$778 |
Roll-off dumpster rental in Lynwood needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck for safe delivery. What cannot go in a dumpster includes hazardous waste, paints, oils, tires, batteries and asbestos. We handle construction dumpster rental and we follow OSHA 1926.252 on waste disposal. Call with your debris type and we'll name the size and price.
Do you rent septic pumping service or just portable toilets?
Septic pumping service is our main business. A residential septic tank is typically pumped every 3 to 5 years, depending on tank size and household size. We pump grease traps when fats, oils, grease and solids reach 25 percent of the liquid depth. Grease trap pumping runs more often on restaurant sites. Call for an estimate if you're unsure when you last pumped.
Can you place a dumpster in the public right of way?
Placement in the public right of way in Lynwood needs confirming with the city. We'll coordinate with your local permit office if you provide contact information. Most sites we serve have private property access, so we avoid the question entirely.
How fast can you deliver on a weekend or holiday?
We staff for emergency porta potty rental and weekend delivery. Lynwood sites usually see a truck within 24 hours. Weekend and holiday rates run higher because we pull crews on-call. Call the number on this page and describe your timeline. We'll tell you what we can do.
Does renting a portable toilet require an ADA accessible unit?
If your site is open to the public or serves employees, yes. ADA accessible porta potty units are required and ADA Standards section 213.2 says at least 5 percent of clustered units, and never fewer than one, must be accessible. A 36 inch minimum clear width route to the toilet and a 32 inch minimum clear door opening are mandatory. Learn ADA requirements here.
Should I rent from Lynwood Porta Pros or a nearby city company?
Lynwood Porta Pros knows Lynwood. We've mapped the streets, we know which sites sit close to East Rancho Dominguez or Maywood, and we understand local pickup and delivery times. Same-day service costs less when the truck's already in your neighborhood. Request a quote and we'll confirm availability.
Next step
Get a delivery date
Tell us the address, the dates and the headcount. We size the order and confirm the route.