What Is a Standard Porta Potty?
A standard unit is the plain box you picture when someone says porta potty. No sink, no flush handle, just a seat over a 60 to 70 gallon holding tank and a door that locks. It is the cheapest option in our lineup, and it is what most construction site services in Cicero order by default. If you want something nicer for a wedding or a backyard party, look at the deluxe flushable porta potty instead, or compare both on the main portable toilet rental page. Some customers search for a porta john rental, which is just another name for the same unit. Whatever you call it, this is the workhorse of the fleet, and it is the one we deliver most often to job sites near Cicero and out toward Forest Park, 4.7 miles northwest.
Standard Porta Potty Dimensions
A standard unit measures about 44 by 48 inches on the ground and stands roughly 92 inches tall. That footprint matters when you are figuring out where it goes on a tight lot, next to a dumpster pad, or along a fence line for a fenced work zone. If you are planning layout for a jobsite, our porta potty placement guide walks through clearance and ground surface. ADA Standards section 302.1 calls for a stable, firm, slip resistant surface under any unit people will actually use, so gravel or plywood under a unit on soft ground is worth the extra ten minutes. If your crew needs an accessible unit instead of or alongside the standard model, see the ADA accessible porta potty page, since ADA Standards section 213.2 requires at least one accessible unit in any cluster, even a small one.
How Much Does a Standard Porta Potty Rental Cost?
Price depends on how long you keep the unit and how many you order at once. Here is what we see across a typical Cicero rental:
| Duration | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | $100 | $150 | $350 |
| Week | $130 | $200 | $500 |
| Month | $125 | $200 | $325 |
| Weekend | $125 | $250 | $400 |
| Event | $200 | $400 | $800 |
Most of that spread comes from delivery distance, how many units you need, and whether you want weekly service or a one-time swap. Delivery itself typically runs $100 to $500 for a single day trip, less if you are booking a week or a month at once. For a deeper breakdown by rental length, see our pages on porta potty rental cost, porta potty rental per day, and monthly porta potty rental pricing. If you are comparing a standard unit against a trailer for a bigger job, the restroom trailer rental page and its restroom trailer rental cost breakdown are worth a look before you commit.
How Many Standard Porta Potties Do I Need for a Cicero Job?
OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) sets the baseline for construction crews: one toilet facility for 20 workers or fewer, then one toilet seat and one urinal per 40 workers once you pass 20, scaling down to one per 50 once you hit 200 workers or more. That ratio is the starting point for any Cicero jobsite, and it is the same math we use when we help contractors size an order. If you are running an event instead of a jobsite, ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 sets a service baseline of one visit per week for up to 10 users over a 40 hour week, which is a useful rule of thumb for parties and short gatherings too. For a full walk-through of both scenarios, our how many porta potties do I need guide and the OSHA portable toilet requirements page cover the math in more detail. Farm crews and agricultural operations fall under a different rule, OSHA 1928.110, which calls for field sanitation within a quarter mile walk of hand-labor employees, at one facility per 20 workers, and we cover that separately on the farm and agricultural restrooms page.
Placement in the public right of way in Cicero needs confirming with the city before delivery day, since rules vary by block and by project. We check that with you as part of booking rather than guessing. If you are renting for a renovation instead of new construction, the home renovation porta potty page has specifics on driveway and curb placement. Cicero households and small contractors both order standard units for short home projects, and for longer stretches we point people toward the monthly pricing already linked above. Crews working near Brookfield, 6.1 miles west, or La Grange Park, 6.7 miles west, get the same delivery terms as jobs inside Cicero proper.
FAQ
Is a standard porta potty rental the cheapest option?
Yes. It is the lowest-cost unit in the lineup, starting around $100 for a single day. Deluxe flushable units and restroom trailers cost more because they add plumbing, sinks and interior finish. If budget is the main driver, start with the standard porta potty rental page's pricing table above before upgrading.
Do standard porta potties have handwashing built in?
No. A standard unit has no sink. 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) requires washing facilities with soap and towels, not hand sanitizer, for many workplaces, so jobsites often pair a standard toilet with a separate handwashing station rental or portable sink rental to stay compliant.
How often are standard units serviced?
ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 sets a weekly service baseline for up to 10 users over a 40 hour week, and busier sites need more frequent visits. Our how often are porta potties cleaned page explains how we schedule pump-outs around usage and job length.
Can I rent a standard porta potty for just one weekend?
Yes. Weekend rentals in Cicero typically run $125 to $400 depending on unit count and delivery distance. That covers most backyard parties, block gatherings and short home projects without committing to a full week.
What is the difference between a standard and deluxe unit?
A standard unit has a seat and holding tank only. A deluxe unit adds flushing and a nicer interior, and costs more per day as a result. Compare both directly on the deluxe flushable porta potty page before you order for Cicero delivery.
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