Tips for Renting Portable Toilets for Special Events

Hosting large events outdoors like commencements, family reunions, weddings, anniversaries, etc. means you have to take care of the needs of all involved. Food and entertainment are often at the top of the task list that people think of, but there is another need that goes right along with them - bathroom facilities. When you have an event outdoors - whether it is for a day or a week - you need to rent portable toilets in Napa, CA. And you need to rent the right number for the amount of people you have coming and the length of time your event will be. Here are some tips in renting portable toilets that will help you get your event off on the right foot.

Call the rental company at least four months in advance. This is especially true if you are calling about the summer and fall months of the year. You do not want to have old port-a-pots at your elegant wedding or family reunion because the luxury ones were already taken. Also, when you call in advance, you'll have time to think through the cost options the rental company gives you for your event.

When you start to look for rentals of a portable toilet, you should know what you get with a basic unit. Normally it comes with a door that opens and closes showing whether or not it is occupied, a toilet seat cover, a place for toilet tissue and a holding tank. While basic, the units are clean and appropriate for most festival, concert and camp gatherings. Then, going up a notch, you will find portable toilets that have hand washing sinks and indoor lights.

Some of the costs you will need to consider is the length of the drive the company has to get the portable toilets to your area. Try and find a company that is close to your to save on these per mile charges.

Take into consideration who is going to be at your event. If you host the family reunion, and Aunt Pearl is in a wheel chair, you will need to have facilities available for her to use the bathroom. These are available, just don't forget to ask.

Rent one unit per 15 to 20 people. This is a great rule of thumb when you don't want your guests having to stand and wait in line during your event. It is perfect for one day event and will also work for a weeklong event if you have the company come out and empty and toilets mid-week. If you have a lot of youth separate areas for girls and boys usually works very well.

Place a tent awning outside of the doors of your portable johns in case of rain. It will keep the inside of the units free of mud and extra dirt. It will also keep those who are waiting dry.

When you have an event in the outdoors, there are many things to consider. The tips above will help you with your portable toilets, both with cost and where to put them. Enjoy your event!