Key facts
- A standard unit has a seat over a holding tank, a urinal, hand sanitizer and two rolls of toilet paper — no water or power needed.
- One unit covers about 50 guests for a 4-hour party or a crew of up to 20 workers.
- Event pricing covers up to five business days: delivered Friday, picked up Monday.
- We send our newest units to events; scuffed units never go to a party.
What is a standard porta potty?
A standard porta potty is a single-user portable toilet with a seat over a 60-gallon holding tank, a urinal, a hand-sanitizer dispenser and a latching door with an occupied sign. It needs no water, sewer line or power. In Tyler it covers backyard parties, permits on home builds and most construction crews.
- ~91 inHeight
- ~44 × 47 inFootprint
- ~60 galTank
- NoneHookups
- 2 rolls + sanitizerStocked
- Translucent roofLighting
Is an event unit different from a construction unit?
Yes. Event units are our newest, cleanest units — washed, deodorized and fully stocked before every party. Construction units are built for daily crew use and serviced weekly on site. One dispatcher put the difference bluntly: some companies quote lower but send “beat up construction units out to your event.”
“These are clean, fully stocked and they smell good. Not the ordinary ones that you see out there.”
| Event unit | Construction unit | |
|---|---|---|
| Priced | Per event (up to 5 business days) | Every 28 days |
| Condition | Newest stock, washed before each event | Durable crew units |
| Cleaning | Arrives clean; mid-event service optional | Weekly pump, scrub, restock |
| Typical Tyler price | $249–$290 all-in | $179–$199 + $49 delivery once |
How much is a standard porta potty in Tyler?
A standard event porta potty in Tyler costs about $249–$290 all-in, delivered and picked up. A 28-day jobsite unit costs about $179–$199 per cycle with weekly cleaning, plus a one-time $49 delivery and no removal fee. Two or more units on one drop pay delivery once.
Dispatch notebook
Standard-unit event quotes in our 50-call sample ranged from $232 (after a manager discount) to $310, and a two-unit quote of $270 each reached $592.20 once fuel, delivery and taxes were added. Monthly quotes ran $166–$352.50 per 28 days before delivery and removal fees.
Source: 50-call sample, 2026 phone log. Names, numbers, addresses and payment details removed.
Asked on our phone line
Questions callers asked us
What's your daily rate on a porta potty?
There is no daily rate — Tyler event rentals are priced per event. Aaron Rental Works delivers on a weekday before your event and picks up the next business day, and that whole stay (up to five business days) costs the same as one afternoon. A Saturday birthday and a Friday-to-Monday reunion are the same price.
I only need it for a few hours. Is that cheaper?
No, and it isn't more expensive either. A porta potty costs the same for two hours or four days, because the price covers the truck trip out, the trip back, cleaning and disposal — not the hours on your lawn. One caller put it plainly: “for one day, not even a whole day.” The answer is the same flat event price.
What's the difference between an event unit and a construction unit?
Event units are our newest, cleanest units: washed, deodorized and fully stocked, priced per event. Construction units are built for daily crew use, priced every 28 days and serviced weekly. We never send a scuffed jobsite unit to a wedding or a backyard party.
What comes inside the porta potty?
Every unit arrives with two rolls of toilet paper, a urinal, a hand sanitizer dispenser, a deodorizer in the tank, a coat hook, a mirror and an occupied/vacant door latch. Sink units add soap, paper towels and fresh water. Monthly units are restocked at each weekly service.
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.
Why are porta potty quotes so different between companies?
Three reasons: unit grade, what is included, and who adds fees later. Some companies send scratched construction units to parties. Some quote the unit without delivery or removal. Some add fuel and card fees at checkout. Compare the total charged to your card for the same unit type, delivered and picked up.