Key facts
- Festival counts follow the peak crowd, not total ticket sales.
- Split units into 2–3 clusters near the stage, food court and parking.
- Multi-day events need a service visit between days.
- Fall is busy in Tyler: book festival weekends 6–8 weeks ahead.
How many porta potties does a festival need?
Start with 1 unit per 100 people at the busiest hour for a 6-hour festival, then add 25% when beer is served and one hand-washing station per 4 units at the food court. Make at least 5% of each cluster accessible. Multi-day festivals need a pump-and-restock between days.
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How should festival units be laid out?
In two or three clusters instead of one long row: one near the stage, one by the food court and one by parking. Doors face the walkways, lines form away from food, and the accessible unit sits at the paved end of each cluster. Leave a truck lane for the overnight service.
- Count the peak hour, not total attendance.
- Split into 2–3 clusters.
- Hand-washing at every food court.
- 5% accessible per cluster, minimum one.
- Overnight service between days.
- Leave a truck lane open.
When should we book festival restrooms in Tyler?
Six to eight weeks ahead for spring and fall weekends, when Tyler's festival calendar and wedding season overlap. Send the site map early so we can plan clusters and the service lane. Final counts can change up to a week before setup.
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Questions callers asked us
How many porta potties do I need for my party?
Plan 1 standard unit per 50 guests for a 4-hour event, 1 per 40 up to 6 hours, and 1 per 30 up to 8 hours, then add one more if alcohol is served. A 40-person party needs one unit. A 100-guest, four-hour event needs two — the same answer a caller got for her 100-guest gathering.
Do I need a wheelchair-accessible porta potty?
If your event is open to the public, plan at least 5% of units in each cluster as accessible, minimum one, under the 2010 ADA Standards §213.2. For private parties, add one whenever a guest uses a wheelchair or walker. A race organizer in our log planned 12 standard and 2 accessible units — one accessible unit at each restroom cluster.
Do you give a discount for more than one unit?
Yes. Three or more units on the same drop get multi-unit pricing, and churches, schools and nonprofit races can ask about community rates. Because delivery is charged once per drop, adding a second unit already costs less than the first.
How much is a hand-washing station?
A freestanding hand-washing station runs about $180–$199 per event in Tyler, or about $186–$199 per 28 days on a jobsite. Ours are two-sided, with a foot pump, about 22 gallons of fresh water, soap and paper towels. Delivery is shared with any units dropped on the same trip.
How far ahead should I book?
Book 1–2 business days ahead for a jobsite unit, 1–2 weeks ahead for a weekend party, and 3–6 weeks ahead for weddings, races and festivals. Book 7–10 days ahead for Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day. Air-conditioned restroom trailers sell out first, so reserve those 4–8 weeks out.
Can you send a certificate of insurance?
Yes. General contractors and property managers can request a certificate of insurance naming the site owner when they book. A builder in our log explained why: “everybody that comes onto our job site, we ask for insurance in case something happens.” We email it within one business day.