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Standard Porta Potty Rental in Cortez
The single-seat portable toilet most crews and backyard projects need. Toilet, urinal, sanitizer and a 60-gallon tank, delivered the same day across Montezuma County.
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- Cortez
- Dolores
- Mancos
- Towaoc
- Durango
- Dove Creek
- Pleasant View
- Hesperus
- Rico
- Telluride
- Bayfield
- Ignacio
- Shiprock
- Farmington
- Kirtland
- Aztec
- Monticello
- Blanding
- Bluff
- Cortez
- Dolores
- Mancos
- Towaoc
- Durango
- Dove Creek
- Pleasant View
- Hesperus
- Rico
- Telluride
- Bayfield
- Ignacio
- Shiprock
- Farmington
- Kirtland
- Aztec
- Monticello
- Blanding
- Bluff
- Delivery areaCortez plus about 80 road miles, including Durango, Farmington and Monticello. Your town.
- ArrivalSame day when you call by noon, Monday–Saturday.
- Is it right?Yes for crews and casual gatherings; choose flushing if guests expect a sink.
- CleaningPumped, scrubbed and restocked weekly on rentals of a week or more.
- Full costItemized quote covers unit, delivery, pickup, service and tax.
What comes in a standard porta potty?
A standard porta potty has a toilet seat over a 60-gallon holding tank, a urinal, a hand sanitizer dispenser, a toilet paper holder with spare rolls, a roof vent and an occupied/vacant door latch. The standard porta potty has no sink and no flush. Most sites use it for crews of up to 10 people with weekly service.
- Model
- PolyJohn PJN3 or equal
- Height
- 91 in
- Width
- 43.5 in
- Depth
- 47 in
- Weight empty
- about 175 lb
- Holding tank
- 60 gal
- Inside floor
- 41 × 41 in
Specs from the manufacturer listing for the PolyJohn PJN3: product sheet. Units of equal size may be sent when that model is booked out.
Will a standard porta potty fit through my gate?
A standard porta potty is 43.5 inches wide, so it fits through a gate at least 4 feet wide, but the crew needs about 5 feet to carry it without scraping. The delivery truck needs a path 10 feet wide and 12 feet high. If the truck cannot reach the spot, the driver hand-carries the unit up to 25 feet.
- Level ground: a slope over 2 inches across the base can tip the unit
- Keep it 10 feet from a building wall or fence so the driver can reach the back for service
- Pick a spot the service truck can reach every week, even after rain or snow
- Avoid overhead power lines and sprinkler heads
See the full placement checklist for driveways, yards and job sites.
How often is a standard porta potty serviced?
A standard porta potty on a rental of a week or longer is serviced once a week. The technician pumps the 60-gallon tank, adds fresh deodorizer, scrubs and sanitizes the seat, walls and floor, and restocks toilet paper and sanitizer. Sites with more than 10 users per unit should add a second weekly visit or a second unit.
| Users per unit | Service plan we suggest | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1–10 workers, 40-hr week | Weekly | Tank stays under capacity for 7 days |
| 11–20 workers | Twice weekly or add a unit | 60-gal tank fills in 4–5 days |
| Weekend event, up to 50 guests | None during event | Event units arrive clean and empty |
| Low use, under 10 uses a week | Weekly (minimum) | Odor control and restock still matter |
When is a standard porta potty the wrong choice?
A standard porta potty is the wrong choice when guests expect to wash their hands inside, when a guest uses a wheelchair, or when the event runs late at a formal venue. Choose a flushing unit with a sink for weddings, a wheelchair-accessible unit for public events, and a restroom trailer for upscale receptions with power available.
Compare all options: flushing unit with sink, wheelchair-accessible unit, restroom trailer.
Questions before you book
Does a standard porta potty come with toilet paper?
A standard porta potty arrives with toilet paper on the holder and spare rolls, plus a full hand sanitizer dispenser. Weekly service restocks both. Busy weekend events can request extra rolls at delivery at no charge.
Is the standard unit the same one used on construction sites?
Construction and event units are the same PolyJohn-size shell. Event bookings get units chosen for clean, unfaded exteriors and arrive freshly sanitized. Construction units carry a lockable latch hasp for after-hours security.
Can I lock a standard porta potty at night?
A standard porta potty has a hasp that takes a padlock or zip tie. Crews often lock units overnight at public sites. Leave the key on site or text us the combination so the service technician can get in.
Can I move the porta potty myself once it is delivered?
Two people can slide an empty standard porta potty a few feet on level ground. Do not move a unit after it has been used, because the tank can slosh and spill. Call and the driver will reposition it on the next service visit.
Does a standard porta potty smell?
A serviced standard porta potty has a mild deodorizer scent. Odor builds when the tank nears capacity or sits in direct afternoon sun. Weekly service and placing the door away from the west sun keep odor low in Cortez summers.
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