What restroom setup does a film shoot actually need?
Start with headcount and shooting schedule, then work backward. OSHA 1926.51(c) sets the baseline ratio for crew sanitation at 1 toilet for 20 workers or fewer, so a tight unit crew of 15 can run on a single standard porta potty rental, while a 60-person call climbs past that threshold fast. Yonkers Porta Pros treats that ratio as a floor, not a target, because a line at the only unit on set eats schedule. For talent and department heads, most productions upgrade to a deluxe flushable porta potty or a proper restroom trailer rental with sinks and mirrors. A 2 stall restroom trailer handles smaller casts working in Yonkers; an 8 stall restroom trailer suits a larger base camp with background actors cycling through. If the production needs an accessible unit for cast or crew, ADA Standards section 213.2 requires at least 5 percent of a clustered group be accessible, never fewer than one, which is why we stock the ADA accessible porta potty as a standing option, not an afterthought. Add a handwashing station rental near catering and makeup, since crew moving between food and touch-up work benefit from a sink that is not 200 feet away.
Do we need power and other site services for a location shoot?
Yes, most Yonkers location shoots need more than restrooms. A portable generator rental for film production covers lighting and video village where the location has no house power or the panel cannot carry the load; pair it with a light tower rental for night exteriors and a temporary power pole if the shoot runs multiple days on the same block. Base camp usually needs a storage container rental or mobile office trailer rental for wardrobe, props and production offices, and a 20ft storage container is enough for most single-location shoots. If the block needs to be secured from foot traffic, a temporary fence rental or crowd control barrier rental keeps bystanders off the mark line. Wrap generates trash fast between striking sets and craft services, so a 10 yard dumpster rental or 20 yard dumpster rental is worth booking alongside the restrooms rather than scrambling on wrap day. Delivery trucks for a roll-off need roughly 60 feet of straight clearance behind the unit, which matters on narrow Yonkers side streets near dense residential blocks. If your location sits close to Tuckahoe, 3.2 miles east, or Hastings-on-Hudson, 3.8 miles north, the same crew handles both without a second dispatch fee.
How much does film set restroom rental cost in Yonkers?
Film budgets need real numbers before the line producer signs off, not a range that spans three unit types. Here is what a single day, a full shoot week, and a short weekend location run typically cost per unit.
| Unit | Day | Week | Weekend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard porta potty | $100 - $350 | $130 - $500 | $125 - $400 |
| Deluxe flushable unit | $85 - $1,200 | $150 - $290 | -- |
| ADA accessible unit | $200 - $400 | $185 - $240 | $199 - $300 |
| Restroom trailer | $175 - $2,500 | $1,397 - $1,650 | $900 - $3,000 |
Delivery runs $100 to $500 for a single day, or $50 to $150 if billed weekly, and most productions in Yonkers fold that into the location budget line rather than the rental line. Multi-day shoots on the same lot often make more sense as a week rate than three separate day bookings; check the full breakdown on porta potty rental per day or monthly porta potty rental if the shoot stretches past a week. For trailer-heavy productions, restroom trailer rental cost walks through what drives the spread between a bare 2-stall unit and a luxury cast trailer.
How far in advance should we book for a shoot day?
Call it two weeks out for a standard setup, longer if you need a luxury restroom trailer or multiple ADA units, since those sit in shorter supply. Permit-adjacent placement in the public right of way needs confirming with the City of Yonkers before delivery, so raise that with your location manager early.
Can you deliver to a closed set or private residence?
Yes. We deliver to closed sets, soundstages converted from warehouses, and private homes standing in for locations across Yonkers. Coordinate gate codes and drop time with your location manager so the driver is not stuck waiting at a locked entrance during a busy call.
What if the shoot runs long and we need units held overnight?
Tell us before wrap. Units left overnight without notice can get flagged for pickup, and a same-day hold request costs less hassle than a re-delivery the next morning. Our emergency porta potty rental line covers last-minute schedule changes too.
Do you provide handwashing separate from the restroom units?
Yes, and it is worth adding for craft services and makeup departments. 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) requires soap and a towel or drying device at washing stations, not sanitizer alone, so our portable sink rental units come stocked to meet that standard.
Can one generator run both lighting and the restroom trailer?
Depends on the trailer. Deluxe and multi-stall trailers often need dedicated power for pumps and lighting inside the unit, separate from the video village generator. Ask when you book so we size the load correctly and nothing trips mid-take.
Next step
Get a delivery date
Tell us the address, the dates and the headcount. We size the order and confirm the route.