Organizing a big event is no small undertaking. Aside from preparing the venue, logistics, and program, organizers also need to make arrangements for the comfort of attendees, including portable toilets. But just how many porta-potties do you need for an outdoor event?

Why It’s Important to Have Enough Porta Potties

Whether you’re organizing a beautiful outdoor wedding or a concert in a park, the comfort of your guests should always come first. Having enough portable restrooms at your event means attendees won’t have to go far to use one, allowing them to return to the fun quickly. Not only do portable toilets promote a hygienic environment, but they also help keep attendees in the venue, which can be especially important when children are present.

How Many Portable Toilets Does Your Outdoor Event Need?

The minimum recommended ratio for events is one porta potty for every 100 guests. However, the ideal is one porta-potty per 50 guests—with this ratio, people won’t have to spend a lot of time in lines when nature calls.

How do you know if you need to go with the ideal ratio or if the minimum ratio would work just fine? First, consider the time span of your event. If the event runs for four hours or more, it’s much safer to opt for the ideal ratio. The longer the event, the more people will need to use the restroom a first or second time.

Refreshments served at the event should be another consideration. If there’s alcohol, then odds are more guests will have to use the restroom. Free-flowing caffeinated drinks such as coffee and tea—not to mention sodas—can cause a similar effect. If these drinks are served at the event, going for the ideal ratio will be a safe decision.

For portable toilet rentals, Baldwin Portable Toilets is a dependable provider. With more than 45 years of experience in servicing clients throughout Baldwin County in Alabama and Escambia and Santa Rosa counties in Florida, the company also offers construction site toilets, deluxe restroom trailers, and portable sinks. To schedule a delivery, call (251) 946-3000 or make an inquiry via their website.