For contractors on construction sites, a porta potty is a daily necessity. When projects are extensive, they will need to be periodically pumped to maintain hygiene and comfort. Jiffy Biffy is a trusted rental portable potty company in Bruce and Chetek, WI. Below, they share some information to help general contractors decide how often to pump their construction site’s portable toilet.  

It is not only responsible to properly maintain a porta potty—it is also the law. According to the United States Department of Labor, every employer in America must provide sanitary and accessible restroom facilities. Thankfully, for contractors, maintaining a portable toilet is quick and straightforward. 

Most rental companies provide maintenance as part of their services. The cleaning schedule for your site’s porta potty depends on the number of employees who work there, the length of time on the job site, and the number of total units available. It is best practice to have at least one porta potty on site for one to 10 employees and additional restrooms for more crew members. If contractors follow this formula, in most cases, the toilets will have to be serviced once per week. 

Service includes cleaning the toilets and ensuring water and material levels are correct. Sewage will be pumped and air fresheners may be added, if necessary. If your site is busy, you are dealing with extreme heat, or you currently do not have enough porta potties, you may want to consider maintenance multiple times per week.

Talk to your rental portable potty service about the plan that is right for you. You can also consult with them to determine if you need additional portable toilets. If the project changes or conditions become different, you can always adjust your maintenance plan with your outdoor bathroom rental representative. 

Proper maintenance of your job site’s portable toilets will keep your employees happy and ensure you are complying with national labor guidelines. To receive maintenance on a portable toilet, or to order a new porta potty, call Jiffy Biffy in Chetek and Bruce, WI, at (715) 925-6600. For information about their outdoor bathroom rental and hand-washing stations for large events like concerts and fall festivals, visit their website.