What size portable toilet do I need for my crew?
Count your workers and check the OSHA requirement. Under OSHA 1926.51(c), construction sites need 1 toilet facility for 20 workers or fewer. From 20 up to 200 workers, you need 1 toilet seat and 1 urinal per 40 workers. At 200 or more, it's 1 toilet seat and 1 urinal per 50 workers. A standard porta potty holds 60 to 70 gallons and sits about 44 by 48 inches on the ground. Most crews in Longmont start with one unit per 15 to 20 people if the job runs a full shift, then add a second for longer hours or rough terrain where walking takes time.
How often does the unit get pumped?
We service units at baseline once per week for up to 10 users over a 40 hour week, following ANSI/PSAI Z4.3. High-traffic sites need service twice a week. An ADA accessible portable toilet with a 60 inch turning circle and a 32 inch clear door opening width gets the same schedule. If your site runs weekends or you've got heavy use, call and we'll set it to twice weekly instead. Rush service is available if you find yourself short on a Friday. Emergency calls around Longmont get routed same-day when we can fit them.
What if I need restrooms for an event instead of a construction site?
Restroom trailers are the standard move for weddings, festivals and outdoor gatherings in Longmont and nearby towns like Lafayette, 12.5 miles south. A trailer gives you running water, flushing toilets and soap dispensers, much nicer than a portable unit. Deluxe portable toilets also offer flushing action and a smaller footprint than trailers. Both pull from Longmont Porta Pros' fleet. Trailers rent daily, by the weekend or by the week, and delivery typically needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck. If you're planning a wedding restroom rental or festival event, start with a call to get the right unit and setup cost locked in.
How many portable toilets do I actually need?
Use the OSHA rule for construction sites: 1 unit per 20 workers or fewer. For events without a hard OSHA mandate, assume 1 unit per 50 to 75 guests for 4 to 6 hours, then add one more if the event runs into evening. Longmont Porta Pros can walk you through your headcount and site layout to nail it. If you're short, we add a unit. If you've rented too many, there's no penalty to scale back before delivery.
Do I need a permit to put a portable toilet in the public right of way?
Placement in the public right of way needs confirming with the city of Longmont. Call the city directly or tell us your setup and we'll flag it. Most jobsites on private property don't need a permit. Longmont Porta Pros handles placement once you've got clearance.
What's included in septic pumping service?
We pump your tank when it hits capacity. A residential septic tank typically gets pumped every 3 to 5 years, driven by tank size and household size. Septic pumping service includes pumping, disposal and a basic tank inspection. If you see slow drains, backed-up toilets or wet spots over the tank, call for emergency service. Grease traps get pumped when fats, oils, grease and solids reach 25 percent of the liquid depth. Not all of that is visible from outside, so annual inspection beats guessing.
What can't go in a roll-off dumpster?
Most construction waste goes in. Hazardous materials, electronics, refrigerators, tires and batteries do not. Paint cans, propane tanks and asbestos need special disposal. What cannot go in a dumpster has the full list. Call Longmont Porta Pros before you rent and we'll flag anything you're unsure about. A roll-off dumpster sits on site for the duration and gets hauled when full or at the end of your rental, whichever comes first.
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Tell us the address, the dates and the headcount. We size the order and confirm the route.