Porta Potty Rental FAQ: San Jose

For a private party on your own property, generally no. For events on city streets, plazas, or private property open to the public, the Office of Cultural Affairs process applies. For city parks, it's PRNS Special Park Use. Those processes ask you to show toilet locations on your site plan.

San Jose's event guidance says equipment, including toilets, must be removed within 24 hours or by 7 a.m. the next business day. We'll schedule pickup to match your permit.

Santa Clara County Environmental Health says portable restrooms and handwash units may be required at park events over an hour with food or drinks. Check your permit. Either way, a station near the food is a good idea.

Yes. Tell us about the driveway slope, gates, and any tight turns. We'll find a level spot the service truck can reach.

As a rule of thumb, about one unit per 50 guests for a four-hour event, more for longer events or when alcohol is served. That's usually four to five units, plus a handwashing station and at least one accessible unit.

Yes. We also serve nearby cities, including Santa Clara, Campbell, Milpitas, Los Gatos, Cupertino, and Morgan Hill.

It depends on the unit type, how many you need, how long you need them, and how often they're serviced. Call or send the quote form and we'll give you a price for your situation.

As early as you can, especially for weekend events in spring and summer. For job sites, a few days' notice is usually enough. Call to check your dates.

Flat, firm ground that the service truck can reach, ideally within a short walk of where people will be. Tell us about gates, slopes, and overhead branches.

Yes. Longer rentals get scheduled service visits, and we'll set the frequency based on how many people use the units.