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Renting a portable restroom, also known as a porta potty, is an important part of event planning and job site management. Porta potty rentals are essential to the comfort of your guests and keep your event space or job site clean and hygienic.
There are a lot of portable restroom renting options out there, each with different features and benefits depending on what you are looking for. Before you start the portable toilet rental process, consider these 7 questions.
Each question is tailored to help you get exactly what you need for your purpose and use of the porta potty. Keeping these 7 questions in mind during the rental process will make the process much easier on you and will match you with the right type of porta potty.
Question 1: How many different types of toilets are available for rent?
Did you know that there are actually different types of porta potties out there, with different features, sizes, and benefits. Many porta potty rental services offer a variety of porta potties depending on what you need them for.
Typically, a rental company will offer traditional porta potties—often used on construction sites—and more luxurious options, such as restroom trailers for more upscale events like weddings. They should also offer handicapped-accessible stalls and handwashing stations.
Question 2: How many porta potties will I need?
Knowing how many porta potties you need for your event may be the most important question on this list. In order to help the rental company figure out this number, you should have the following information on hand:
- Number of people that will be in attendance.
- Is food and drinks being served?
- Type of event you are hosting.
Question 3: What is included with my rental?
Another important thing to ask is to receive an accurate overview of everything included in your rental package. This includes things like what the porta potties come with, the services the porta potty company provides, how often they will be emptied for long-term events, and if they will clean and service the restrooms throughout the rental period.
Services that should be offered include delivery and installation, removal of the portable restroom units, and bulk water delivery. You should also ask if the units come with toilet paper refills, soap, hand sanitizer, and how much of each is provided with every unit.
Question 4: How often will the porta potties be cleaned?
After determining if cleaning and emptying are included in your service agreement, you need to know how often they will be cleaned or how often they should be cleaned. For short events, chances are the restroom provider will empty the tank for you, but for long-term events, you may need to invest in cleaning supplies to keep the restrooms clean and sanitary. You may need to make arrangements to empty porta potties or negotiate it into your rental agreement.
Question 5: Do you offer 24-hour service? Is the company local to your area?
An ideal porta potty provider will offer 24-hour emergency availability in case something goes wrong. Asking if your rental provider provides 24/7 emergency service is extremely important if any issues arise during your rental.
Another question that goes along with 24/7 services is knowing if your rental company is local to your area. Supporting local businesses is not only important to the community, they also often offer faster, more effective services if any issues arise or if you have some sort of special request.
Question 6: Where does the waste go?
Understanding how porta potty rental companies dispose of their waste is especially important if you are worried about the environment and want to ensure you are working with an environmentally friendly sanitation company.
Most providers will take porta potty waste to a treatment facility. These facilities will be able to safely process any waste. Make sure your rental provider can prove where their waste is going and what happens to it to ensure the company manages its waste responsibly.
Question 7: What will the rental cost?
The last question that is important to ask before signing anything is the cost of the service. You should agree on this price up front and get a quote in writing for the service you are receiving. The estimate should include a breakdown of each cost, including the number of porta potties being rented, special accommodations, and services to be provided.
In Summary
Located in the greater Pittsburgh, Pa., area and have questions? Contact Amplify for all of your porta potty needs. They offer a variety of porta potty services and rental options that will fit your needs. They can be reached by phone at 724-809-4170 or message them online by clicking here.