Porta Potty Types
There are five common porta potty types: standard units, deluxe flushable units, ADA-accessible units, hand-washing stations and restroom trailers. Standard units suit job sites and big crowds, deluxe units and trailers suit weddings and upscale events, and every public event needs some ADA units.
Updated 2026-10-13
Which Type Fits Your Site?
| Type | Best for |
|---|---|
| Standard porta potty | Job sites, parks, casual events, overflow |
| Deluxe flushable unit | Backyard parties, corporate events, longer events |
| ADA-accessible unit | Any public event; required share of clustered units |
| Hand-washing station | Food service, events, job sites, petting zoos |
| Restroom trailer | Weddings, upscale events, VIP areas, long projects |
Features vary by model and provider, so confirm what is included when you call.
Standard porta potty
Best for: Job sites, parks, casual events, overflow
A single-user, non-flushing unit with a holding tank, toilet seat, roof vent and a lockable door with an occupied indicator. Many models also include a urinal and a hand-sanitizer dispenser.
Ask when you call: Ask whether the unit includes a urinal or sanitizer, and how often it will be pumped and restocked.
Deluxe flushable unit
Best for: Backyard parties, corporate events, longer events
A roomier single-user unit with a foot-pump flush that keeps the bowl clean, and on many models a small sink or hand-wash basin inside.
Ask when you call: Confirm whether the model you are quoted has an inside sink and how its fresh-water tank is refilled.
ADA-accessible unit
Best for: Any public event; required share of clustered units
A larger unit with ground-level entry, a wide door, grab bars and enough interior space to turn a wheelchair. Accessible units are marked with the International Symbol of Accessibility.
Ask when you call: Tell us the surface where it will stand: accessible units need a firm, level route to the door.
Hand-washing station
Best for: Food service, events, job sites, petting zoos
A freestanding sink unit with a fresh-water tank, foot pumps, soap and paper-towel dispensers. Usually placed next to a row of restrooms or near food areas.
Ask when you call: Ask how many basins each station has and how much water it holds for your crowd and hours.
Restroom trailer
Best for: Weddings, upscale events, VIP areas, long projects
A towable trailer with separate rooms, flushing toilets, running-water sinks, mirrors, lighting and climate control. Most need a level spot and a power source; some also connect to a water supply.
Ask when you call: Check the power the trailer needs, the space to tow it in and level it, and who hooks it up.
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