Event & Party Porta Potty Rental in Portland, TN
Porta potties for birthday parties, graduation parties, family reunions, church events, ball tournaments and festivals in Portland and across Middle Tennessee.
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- Delivery areaBackyards, churches, parks and farms within 80 miles of Portland.
- ArrivalWeekend events: dropped off Friday, picked up Monday, no extra charge.
- Which unit2 units per 100 guests for 4 hours. Add a sink unit for parties.
- CleaningArrives clean and stocked; multi-day events get a mid-event service.
- Full costUnit, delivery, pickup and tax on one quote. No cleaning fee after.
How many porta potties do I need for a party?
A party of 50 guests for 4 hours needs 1 porta potty. A party of 100 guests for 4 hours needs 2 porta potties. Add 1 unit for every 5 when alcohol is served, and plan at least 1 wheelchair-accessible unit at public events. A family backyard party of 30 to 40 guests is fine with 1 deluxe unit.
| Guests | Up to 4 hours | Up to 8 hours | With alcohol (4 hrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 100 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| 200 | 4 | 8 | 5 |
| 300 | 6 | 12 | 7 |
| 500 | 10 | 20 | 12 |
Based on the common industry planning chart of about 50 guests per unit for 4 hours. Worked example: 200 guests for 4 hours = 4 units; alcohol adds 4 ÷ 5 rounded down, with a minimum of 1 = 1 more, for 5 units. Run your own numbers.
When is an event porta potty delivered and picked up?
An event porta potty for a Saturday or Sunday event is delivered on Friday and picked up on Monday. Drivers do not run routes on weekends, so the extra days cost nothing. A weekday event unit is usually delivered the day before and picked up the day after.
- Tell us the event start time so the unit is in place well before guests arrive.
- Someone does not need to be home at delivery if the spot is marked.
- Lock nothing to the unit; the driver needs to open it at pickup.
- Leave the door closed after the event to keep animals and rain out.
Do event porta potties need to be cleaned during the event?
A porta potty for a one-day or two-day event is delivered clean and stocked and usually needs no service before pickup. Events that run three days or longer, or that see heavy use, need a mid-event service visit to pump, clean and restock the units. That visit is priced in the quote.
For larger festivals and fairs, units are placed in clusters so the service truck can reach every one. Read how cleaning works.
Do I need a permit for porta potties at an event?
A porta potty on private property for a private party usually needs no permit in Portland or Sumner County. A public event, a street closure, or a unit in a city park usually needs approval from the city's parks or planning office. Public events also need accessible units under the 2010 ADA Standards.
Under the 2010 ADA Standards, section 213, at least 5 percent of portable toilets in each cluster must be accessible, with a minimum of 1. Check with the City of Portland or your venue for event rules. This is general information, not legal advice.
Where we deliver
Delivered from Portland, TN to towns up to 80 miles away. Popular areas: Gallatin, Hendersonville, White House, Springfield, Goodlettsville, Nashville, Franklin, KY, Bowling Green, KY. All service areas.
Questions about event & party porta potty rental
It's for a church event on Sunday. Can you deliver on Friday?
Sunday church events are a common booking. The unit is delivered on Friday and picked up on Monday at no extra cost. Tell us which side of the building the unit should go, and whether one should be wheelchair-accessible.
Is it cheaper to get a standard unit plus a hand-washing station, or a deluxe flushing unit?
For one unit, the deluxe flushing unit with a built-in sink usually costs less than a standard unit plus a separate station. For 4 or more units, a few standard units with 1 or 2 shared hand-washing stations is usually cheaper and moves guests faster.
We're expecting 500 people from Wednesday to Friday. How many do you recommend?
500 people over a three-day event need about 10 units per day if guests come and go, or more if all 500 are on site at once for 8 hours. That event also needs at least one service visit per day. Call with your schedule and peak attendance and we'll build the plan.
Will the porta potty smell at the party?
A clean unit with fresh deodorizer has very little odor at a one-day event. Place the unit downwind of the food tables and in shade if you can. Keeping the door closed and the lid down also helps on hot Tennessee afternoons.
Can I rent a porta potty for just one day?
A one-day rental is the most common event booking. The price is the same for a one-day or full-weekend rental because delivery and pickup make up most of the cost.
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(615) 237-6088- Same-day delivery available on most days
- One itemized price: unit, days, delivery, pickup and servicing
- Weekend events: drop-off Friday, pickup Monday