Short-Term vs Long-Term

What is a short-term rental and what is a long-term rental?

Short-term rentals are a single day or a long weekend. They are typical for public events, private parties, weddings and gatherings. Weekend rentals usually drop Friday and come back Monday.

Long-term rentals are multiple weeks, months or years. They are typical for commercial job sites, contractors and home renovations. The units stay until the job wraps up.

Not sure which one you are? Tell us your dates and we will sort it out.

Why Utah keeps calling Bubs Disposal

Need a unit count first? Our porta potty calculator works for guests or crew size.
Which One Do I Need

Which rental fits your plans?

Go by how long the units need to stay. A day or a weekend is short-term. Weeks or more is long-term.

SHORT-TERM
1 Dayto a weekend
Weekend rentalsFri drop, Mon pickup
ServiceOften not needed
Within a weekGive us a call
Typical for

Public events, private parties, weddings and gatherings.

LONG-TERM
Weeksor longer
ServiceA schedule that fits you
Crew changesAdd or pull units
Trade accountsNet 30 invoicing
Typical for

Commercial job sites, contractors and home renovations.

NOT SURE YET
Askwe will sort it out
Your datesStart and end
HeadcountGuests or crew
AddressWhere units go
What you get back

Which rental fits, how many units, and a quote for your address.

For short-term rentals within a week, please give us a call. If not, fill out the form and we’ll get in touch with you ASAP.
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Typical Rentals

What people rent them for

The first two are usually short-term. The last two are usually long-term.

SHORT-TERM 01

Public Events

Festivals, races, fairs and community events. If it’s a public event, keep in mind you’ll need an ADA unit, at least one in every spot where you group toilets.

Plan on 1 unit per 50 to 75 guests for an event under 4 hours.

Related Public Events ADA Requirements
SHORT-TERM 02

Private Parties and Weddings

Reunions, graduation parties, backyard weddings. Plan on about 1 unit per 50 to 75 guests for under 4 hours. Longer parties and parties with drinks need more.

On a lawn or pavers, put a containment tray underneath.

Related Weddings and Private Events Porta Potty Calculator
LONG-TERM 01

Commercial Job Sites and Contractors

New builds and commercial jobs run for months. We recommend 1 unit per 10 workers, and we add or pull units as the crew changes.

Trade accounts get Net 30 invoicing.

Related Commercial Job Sites Porta Potty Servicing
LONG-TERM 02

Home Renovations

A roof, a basement, an addition. The crew is there for weeks, so the unit stays and gets serviced on a schedule that makes sense for the job.

Tearing things out? If you need a dumpster too, we can do that as well.

Related Dumpster Rentals Porta Potty Servicing
What Else Do I Need

What comes with it, and what to add

Every rental includes ✓

  • Delivery and pickup
  • A unit cleaned and stocked before it arrives
  • Toilet paper and hand sanitizer
  • Long-term: service on a schedule or upon request
  • Add or pull units with a phone call

We always recommend ✓

  • Containment trays, to protect lawns and pavers
  • Hand wash stations, especially near food
  • An ADA unit for any public event
  • A dumpster if the job or event makes trash

We can facilitate it all. Standard units, ADA units, hand wash stations, containment trays, light haulers and trailer-mounted restrooms. See our full porta potty lineup.

Pricing

How much does a porta potty rental cost?

Pricing depends on the units, the length of the rental and the location. One standard unit for a weekend and three units with a hand wash station for a year are very different quotes.

Your quote is calculated for your exact address, travel included, so the number you get is the number you pay.

For short-term rentals within a week, please give us a call at 801-230-5045. If not, fill out the form and we’ll get in touch with you ASAP.

We keep it simple: one call that handles it all.

Need a dumpster too? Dumpster rentals, concrete washouts and material deliveries come from the same company and the same phone number.

Where We Deliver

Porta potty rentals across the Wasatch Front and Back

Same-day delivery on most addresses. We cover Tooele County too. Sundays we are off, but send the request and you are first on Monday’s route.

County 01

Salt Lake

Salt Lake City, West Valley, West Jordan, Sandy, South Jordan, Murray, Holladay, Cottonwood Heights, Taylorsville, Draper, Riverton, Midvale, Magna, Herriman.

County 02

Utah

Provo, Orem, Lehi, American Fork, Pleasant Grove, Springville, Saratoga Springs, Eagle Mountain.

County 03

Davis

Bountiful, Layton, Kaysville, Centerville, Farmington, Clearfield, Clinton, Syracuse.

County 04

Weber

Ogden, Roy, North Ogden, South Ogden, Riverdale, Pleasant View.

County 05

Summit

Park City, Kamas, Coalville, Snyderville Basin. Wasatch Back coverage.

County 06

Wasatch

Heber, Midway, Charleston, Daniel. Mountain job sites and events.

Common Questions

Short and long-term rental questions

What is a short-term porta potty rental?
A short-term rental is a single day or a long weekend. It is typical for public events, private parties, weddings and gatherings. Weekend rentals usually get Friday delivery and Monday pickup.
What is a long-term porta potty rental?
A long-term rental runs for multiple weeks, months or years. It is typical for commercial job sites, contractors and home renovations. More on job site rentals for contractors.
Can I rent a porta potty for one day?
Yes. A single day counts as a short-term rental. If it is within a week, give us a call so we can get it on the schedule.
Do short-term rentals need servicing?
Usually not. A short-term unit arrives cleaned and stocked and goes home when you are done. Big crowds or events that run more than a day can add a service visit. See porta potty servicing.
How often are long-term rentals serviced?
On a service schedule that makes sense for you, or upon request. We pump, disinfect, clean and restock depending on your need. More on servicing schedules.
How much does a porta potty rental cost?
It depends on the units, the length of the rental and the location. Your quote is calculated for your exact address, travel included, so the number you get is the number you pay.
How do I book a rental?
For short-term rentals within a week, please give us a call at 801-230-5045. If not, fill out this form and we’ll get in touch with you ASAP.
Does a public event need an ADA porta potty?
Yes. At least 5 percent of your units, and at least one in every cluster, must be accessible under the 2010 ADA Standards. Our ADA requirements guide covers the details.
How many units do I need?
For events, plan on 1 unit per 50 to 75 guests for under 4 hours. For job sites, we recommend 1 unit per 10 workers. Our porta potty calculator does the math.
Can I add or remove units during a long-term rental?
Yes. Scale up or down as your crew changes. Call and we will add, pull or move units.
Can you bring a dumpster too?
Yes. We can facilitate it all: toilets, hand wash stations, containment trays and a dumpster rental on the same job.
How to Book

A day, a weekend or a year withone phone call

For short-term rentals within a week, please give us a call. If not, fill out this form and we’ll get in touch with you ASAP. Send your dates, your headcount and the address. You get a unit count and a quote calculated for your exact address, travel included, so the number you get is the number you pay.

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Mon to Sat, 6am to 6pm. Locally owned and independently operated. 10+ years across the Wasatch Front and Back. The same crew delivers and services.
Get your quote

Tell us the address, the dates and how many people will use the units. Want Net 30? Say so in the notes.

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