Key facts
- Firm, level ground on your property.
- Within ~10 ft of where the truck stops; ~12 ft overhead clearance.
- Door facing away from food and patios.
- Never on the sidewalk or street.
- After rain, we set on the drive instead of rutting red clay.
Where should a porta potty go?
On flat, firm ground on your property, within about 10 feet of where the truck can stop, with 12 feet of clearance overhead and the door facing away from where people eat. The end of the driveway, beside the garage, or a side yard at least 4 feet wide all work.
“It'd probably just go on the side of our house. I'm sure we can just kind of scoot it across the grass a little bit.”
“I want to put wherever I have a trash can sitting in my yard, not in the house next door, but in my yard.”
What's different about East Texas yards?
Three things: red clay, pine trees and rural access. Red clay turns slick after rain, so drivers stay on the drive. Pines drop needles and low limbs, so check overhead clearance and pick shade over a spot under dripping branches. Rural lots need a map pin and gate details.
| Yard condition | What we do | What you can do |
|---|---|---|
| Red clay after rain | Set on the drive edge; roll the last 30–50 ft only if firm | Pick a gravel or paved spot |
| Low pine limbs or wires | Need ~12 ft clearance | Trim or point us to another spot |
| Slope or soft fill | Won't set on it | Choose level, settled ground |
| Locked gate / dogs | Can't enter | Unlock the gate; pets inside |
| Rural address | Navigate by pin | Text a map pin and a photo |
Can it go next to a shipping container, barn or shed?
Yes — that's often the best spot on farms and job lots. A caller in our log asked for the unit on the left side of his shipping container, toward the door. Keep 2 feet between the unit and the wall so it can be serviced, and leave the door side open.
“I'd like to place on the left side of it and towards the front of the container, towards where the door's at.”
How do I tell the driver where it goes?
Text a photo of the spot with an arrow drawn on it, or describe a landmark: “beside the trash can,” “left of the container,” “end of the gravel drive.” If you'll be home, the driver calls 30 minutes ahead and you can show him. Clear cars and open gates the night before.
- Pick firm, level ground.
- Check 12 ft overhead clearance.
- Door away from food and patios.
- Text a photo with an arrow.
- Unlock gates; pets inside.
Asked on our phone line
Questions callers asked us
Where should the porta potty go?
Pick a flat, firm spot the truck can reach within about 10 feet, on your property and away from low wires and parked cars. Callers chose “the side of our house,” “next to the shipping container, door side,” and “wherever I have a trash can sitting in my yard.” All three are good choices. Text us a photo with an arrow.
Can it go by the sidewalk or the street?
It can go near the curb on your own property, but not on the sidewalk or in the street, where it blocks walkers and can draw a city complaint. A front-yard spot beside the driveway works best for homes in Tyler's older neighborhoods with narrow side yards.
Can the driver push it across the grass?
Yes, for short distances on firm, level ground — drivers roll units on a dolly about 30–50 feet from the truck. After an East Texas rain, red clay turns soft and slick, so we may set it on the driveway edge instead. Tell us about slopes, steps or gates when you book.
It rained. Can you still deliver on red clay?
Usually, if the truck can stay on the driveway or road. Our trucks don't drive onto soaked red clay or fresh sod, because they rut the yard. The driver sets the unit on the nearest firm ground and calls you. For farms and new build lots, a gravel pad or the end of the drive is ideal.
What blocks a delivery?
Low wires, branches under 12 feet, parked cars, locked gates and loose dogs block the most deliveries. Move cars the night before, unlock the gate and tell us about pine limbs over the drive. If the driver can't place the unit safely, he calls you before leaving.
Do I have to be home for delivery?
No. Text a photo of the spot with an arrow, unlock the gate and keep pets inside. The driver sets the unit, snaps a photo and texts it to you. Many Tyler callers are at work on delivery day, just like the caller who said she'd be at work until two.