What Is a Standard Porta Potty?
It is the unit you picture when someone says "porta potty." No sink, no flush, no frills. A standard unit measures about 44 by 48 inches on the ground and stands roughly 92 inches tall, with a 60 to 70 gallon holding tank underneath the seat. That tank size is why one unit handles a small crew for a full week between services under the portable toilet rental baseline. If you want something nicer, the deluxe flushable porta potty adds a flush mechanism and a hand rinse, and costs more per day for it. Renters comparing the two usually start on our portable restroom rental page, which lays out both side by side. For a construction crew in Yonkers pulling a permit downtown or near Getty Square, the standard unit is almost always the right call, and it is the one we deliver most on any porta john rental order.
Standard Porta Potty Rental Prices
Pricing depends on duration more than anything else. Here is what a single standard unit runs across common rental lengths, based on our own pricing data.
| Duration | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | $100 | $150 | $350 |
| Week | $130 | $200 | $500 |
| Month | $125 | $200 | $325 |
| Weekend | $125 | $250 | $400 |
| Event (single day) | $200 | $400 | $800 |
Delivery is usually billed separately, and that fee runs $100 to $500 depending on distance and timing. If your Yonkers site is close to one of our other service towns, like Tuckahoe 3.2 miles east or Hastings-on-Hudson 3.8 miles north, delivery tends to land on the lower end of that range. For a full breakdown of what drives the number up or down, see our porta potty rental cost guide, or check porta potty rental per day if you only need one for a short job. Renting for a full build-out instead of a weekend? The monthly porta potty rental page breaks down how the per-day cost drops the longer you keep the unit.
How Many Standard Porta Potties Do I Need?
For construction crews, OSHA 1926.51(c) sets the baseline: one toilet facility for 20 workers or fewer, then one toilet seat and one urinal per 40 workers once you pass that. A 15-person framing crew in Yonkers needs one standard unit under that rule. A 60-person job needs two, minimum. Our how many porta potties do I need guide runs the math for bigger sites, and our OSHA portable toilet requirements page walks through the full ratio table if your crew count changes mid-project. For events, there is no OSHA ratio to lean on, since that rule covers workplaces, not gatherings. If you are planning something public, our event restroom rental page has guest-count guidance instead.
One more thing worth knowing: OSHA 1926.51(a)(1) requires an adequate supply of potable water at any place of employment, which is separate from the toilet count and often gets missed. If your crew is handling paints, coatings or similar materials, OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) also calls for washing facilities on top of the toilets, and that is a different unit than a standard porta potty. A handwashing station rental covers that requirement without eating into your toilet count, and a portable sink rental works if you need something closer to a real sink setup.
Where Can I Put a Standard Porta Potty in Yonkers?
Placement on private property is straightforward: level ground, a service truck can reach it, and it is not blocking an exit or walkway. Placement in the public right of way, like a sidewalk or curb lane, needs confirming with the city before delivery. We have not verified a specific Yonkers ordinance number for that, so do not take a guess from us or anyone else as gospel; call the city and confirm before you commit to a spot. Our porta potty placement guide covers the general rules that apply almost everywhere, and porta potty permit requirements walks through what to ask the city when you call.
If your job needs an accessible unit alongside the standard ones, ADA Standards section 213.2 requires at least 5 percent of clustered single-user units to be accessible, and never fewer than one. That means most small Yonkers job sites with just a couple of standard units still need to think about an ADA accessible porta potty once headcount grows. Renovation jobs are usually simpler: see home renovation porta potty for what a typical residential remodel needs. And if a unit goes down mid-project, or an unplanned event pops up on short notice, emergency porta potty rental covers same-window delivery around Yonkers.
How much does a standard porta potty rental cost per day?
A single day typically runs $100 to $350, with most jobs landing near $150. Multi-day and weekend rentals bring the per-day cost down. Delivery is billed on top, usually $100 to $500 depending on distance from our Yonkers routes.
What size is a standard porta potty?
About 44 by 48 inches on the ground and 92 inches tall, with a 60 to 70 gallon holding tank. That tank size supports roughly a week of use for a small crew before servicing, under the ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 baseline interval.
Does a standard unit have a sink?
No. Standard units have no sink and no flush. If you need hand washing on site for painting, coating or similar work, OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) applies, and a separate handwashing station rental covers that.
How many porta potties do I need for a construction crew?
OSHA 1926.51(c) sets one unit for every 20 workers up to 20 total, then one toilet and one urinal per 40 workers above that. A 25-person crew needs two units under that ratio.
Can I rent just one standard porta potty for a weekend project?
Yes. Weekend rentals for a single standard unit run $125 to $400 depending on delivery distance and timing. It is common for small home projects and one-off gatherings around Yonkers.
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