What Is a Standard Porta Potty?
It is the unit you picture when someone says porta potty. No frills, no flush handle, just a durable box that gets the job done for a job site or a weekend gathering. A standard porta potty rental has a standard porta potty size and standard porta potty dimensions of about 44 by 48 inches on the ground and roughly 92 inches tall, so it fits in a driveway strip, a corner of a parking lot, or a fence line without eating up much room. Inside, the holding tank runs 60 to 70 gallons, enough capacity for a work crew to get through several days between services under the ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 baseline of one service visit per week for up to 10 users over a 40 hour week. If you are comparing it against the deluxe flushable porta potty or the ADA accessible porta potty, the standard unit is the one built for volume and simplicity rather than comfort extras. Homeowners doing a kitchen gut or a roof tear-off often just need one unit for a few weeks, which makes this the default pick for a home renovation porta potty order in Lakewood. Contractors managing a bigger crew usually pair several standard units with a handwashing station rental to keep the site compliant.
Standard Porta Potty Rental Cost in Lakewood, CO
Standard porta potty rental price and basic porta potty rental cost both depend on how long you need the unit and how many you are ordering at once. A single-day order costs more per day than a week-long rental, and a month-long rental brings the daily rate down further still. Delivery is billed separately and depends on distance and scheduling.
| Duration | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | $100 | $150 | $350 |
| Week | $130 | $200 | $500 |
| Month | $125 | $200 | $325 |
| Weekend | $125 | $250 | $400 |
| Event | $200 | $400 | $800 |
Delivery fees generally land between $100 and $150 for a single day and $50 to $150 for a week, based on our internal review of 799 rental datapoints across the region. For a deeper breakdown by scenario, see our porta potty rental cost page, the porta potty rental per day guide, or the monthly porta potty rental page if you are planning a longer Lakewood project.
How Many Standard Porta Potties Do I Need in Lakewood?
OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) sets the baseline for construction sites: one toilet facility for 20 workers or fewer, then one toilet seat and one urinal per 40 workers as the crew grows past that, dropping to one seat and urinal per 50 workers once you hit 200 or more. That ratio is the starting point for any construction site services plan in Lakewood, whether you are working a residential lot in Applewood, 8.5 miles northwest, or a larger commercial build closer to downtown Lakewood. For events rather than job sites, the math shifts with crowd size and how long the gates are open, which is covered in more detail on our how many porta potties do I need guide. Agricultural operations fall under a different rule entirely: OSHA 1928.110 requires field sanitation with potable water, toilets and handwashing within a quarter mile walk, at one facility per 20 hand-labor employees, which matters for any farm and agricultural restrooms order near Lakewood's edges. If your crew count is climbing mid-project, it is worth reviewing our full OSHA portable toilet requirements page before you lock in an order.
Where Can I Put a Standard Porta Potty on My Property?
Placement in Lakewood needs to account for delivery access, level ground, and if the unit sits anywhere near a public sidewalk or street, confirming with the city whether that spot counts as right of way. We have not verified a specific Lakewood ordinance number for right-of-way placement, so treat that as a call to the city before you commit to a spot. A roll-off delivery truck needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind it, and while that spec applies most directly to roll-off dumpster rental orders, the same driveway and alley clearance issues come up when a portable toilet truck is trying to set a unit close to a garage or fence line. For sites needing an accessible unit, ADA Standards section 213.2 requires that at least 5 percent of clustered single-user units be accessible, with a minimum of one, and ADA 304.3.1 calls for a 60 inch turning circle at that unit. Our porta potty placement guide walks through ground stability, wind exposure and clearance in more depth, and our ADA restroom requirements page covers the accessible-unit rules for events and job sites across Lakewood, Golden, and Wheat Ridge.
Is a standard porta potty the same as a porta john?
Yes. Porta john, portable toilet and standard porta potty all describe the same basic non-flushing unit. Some Lakewood customers search using one term and not the others, so if you landed here searching porta john rental or portable toilet rental, you are looking at the same product.
How often does a standard unit get serviced?
ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 sets a baseline of one service visit per week for up to 10 users across a standard 40 hour week. Busier sites or events need more frequent visits. See how often are porta potties cleaned for a fuller answer on service intervals.
Does a standard porta potty need handwashing nearby?
29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) requires washing facilities stocked with soap and towels or a hand dryer; hand sanitizer alone does not satisfy it. Many Lakewood job sites pair a standard unit with a portable sink rental or a dedicated hand sanitizer station rental for lighter-duty needs.
Can I rent just one standard porta potty for a weekend?
Yes, single-unit weekend orders are common for backyard parties and small renovation jobs in Lakewood. Expect the weekend rate rather than a daily one, and check our porta potty rental checklist before delivery day.
What is the difference between standard and deluxe units?
A standard unit is a basic non-flushing box. A deluxe unit typically adds a flushing mechanism and nicer interior finishes. Compare both on the deluxe flushable porta potty page before deciding which fits your Lakewood event or job site.
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