Summer is here—the season for outdoor festivals, fairs, and weddings. If you are planning one of these events, your hands are likely full of tasks related to the food or entertainment—but what about ensuring they are enough portable toilets for the attendees? The guide below offers tips for figuring out the right number of facilities to rent for your needs. 

How Many Portable Toilets Are Needed?

Let’s answer this question with another: how many people do you expect to attend your gathering? At a minimum, one porta-potty will be needed for every 50 guests for a period of up to four hours. For longer events, three per every 100 people is recommended.

Also, make sure to meet the legal requirements set forth by the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) by having handicap accessible portable toilets available as well. These are also useful if you expect parents with young children to come since they might need to help their kids use the restroom. Therefore, consider a 1:1 ratio with the standard rentals.

Extenuating Factors

The length of the event and the number of attendees are not the only things to consider when seeking a portable toilet rental. For instance, if most of the people on the guest list are women, you should consider adding more toilets because they tend to use the bathroom more than men. People are also more likely to “go” if there is drinking at an event, so you’ll need to increase the overall number of toilets if you plan to serve food and alcohol. 

Planning an event? Reach out to Horizon Services for portable toilets. Based in Fairbanks, AK, they offer clean, well-ventilated units 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To learn more about their affordable rentals for outdoor parties, camping trips, or construction sites, visit them online today. Call (907) 452-1480 with questions or to request service.