A standard unit holds waste in a 60 to 70 gallon tank below the seat, uses a non-electric chemical to control odor and breakdown, and gets pumped on a set service schedule. No plumbing, no water line. Kenosha Porta Pros sets units on level ground, and a route truck handles the rest.
The design is simple on purpose. Waste drops into a holding tank built into the base, and a blue or green deodorizing chemical sits in the tank to knock down smell and break down solids between services. There is no flush, no water tank feeding it, nothing to freeze or burst. A standard unit runs about 44 by 48 inches on the ground and stands roughly 92 inches tall, which is why it fits tight yards and job sites around Kenosha without needing much clearance. Ventilation comes from a roof vent stack that pulls odor up and out rather than back at the user. For a construction worker running to a porta potty between tasks, the whole point is speed: step in, step out, no waiting on plumbing. Service crews pump the tank, rinse it, and restock paper on a schedule, which is different from the flushable models covered on our deluxe flushable porta potty page. If you are sizing a fleet for a crew, the how many porta potties do I need guide walks through headcount math.
A portable sink runs on two separated tanks: fresh water gravity-feeds or pumps to the faucet, and a second tank catches the gray water below. There is no city water hookup and no drain line, which is why these show up next to standard units on job sites and at events. Foot pumps or battery pumps move the water, and most units carry enough fresh water to last a crew through a shift before a refill. This matters under 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2), which requires soap and towels or a hand-drying device at washing facilities. Hand sanitizer alone does not satisfy that. For sites doing paint, coatings, herbicide, or insecticide work, OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) specifically requires washing facilities for those contaminant tasks, not general cleanup. See handwashing station rental or portable sink rental for unit options, and handwashing requirements if you need the fuller rule breakdown before a permit review.
Deluxe units add a fresh water reservoir and a hand-pump or foot-pump flush that pushes a small amount of water into the bowl, which then drains to the same holding tank as a standard unit. It feels closer to a home bathroom, but the tank still needs pumping, same as any other unit. These run a wider price range than standard units because features vary more, from basic flush kits to full trailer restrooms. Weddings, golf outings, and office sites near Kenosha tend to request these over standard units for that reason. Our deluxe flushable porta potty page has photos and layouts, and if the event needs multiple stalls, 2 stall restroom trailer and 4 stall restroom trailer options add sinks and mirrors inside a climate-controlled trailer, which is a step up from a standalone flushable unit.
| unit | day | week | month |
|---|---|---|---|
| standard | 100-350 | 130-500 | 125-325 |
| deluxe | 85-1200 | 150-290 | n/a |
| ada | 200-400 | 120-240 | n/a |
Weekend rates run separately from these daily and weekly numbers. A standard unit over a weekend typically lands between 125 and 400 dollars depending on delivery distance and service needs. Full pricing logic is on porta potty rental cost and the day-rate specific breakdown at porta potty rental per day.
The chemical does two jobs: it masks odor and it helps break down solid waste between service visits, so a tank does not fill with undigested material. ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 sets a baseline service interval of once a week for up to 10 users over a 40-hour week, which is why a lightly used unit on a small Kenosha job site gets serviced weekly while a busy event site might need daily attention. Septic tank cleaning chemicals used in portable units are formulated differently than what goes into a home septic system. A residential septic tank, separately, typically needs pumping every 3 to 5 years depending on tank size and household size, which is a different service entirely from porta potty tank pumping. If your property needs that kind of work, septic pumping service and how often to pump a septic tank cover it. Grease interceptors follow their own rule: pumped once fats, oils, grease, and solids reach 25 percent of the liquid depth, detailed on grease trap pumping.
Yes, same basic tank-and-chemical setup, just smaller and often self-contained for portability. Camping units use a compact holding tank you empty at a dump station rather than waiting for a service truck. See camping porta potty for sizing suited to weekend trips versus longer stays.
Weekly is standard under the ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 baseline for lighter use, but high-traffic construction sites in Kenosha often get serviced twice weekly. OSHA 1926.51(c) sets minimum toilet counts by crew size, not cleaning frequency, so schedule around actual usage. Full detail is on how often are porta potties cleaned.
A blue or green deodorizing solution designed to break down waste and suppress odor, added at setup and refreshed at each service visit. It is not the same product used in home septic tanks. Ask your route driver which brand Kenosha Porta Pros stocks if you have a sensitivity concern.
Yes, when units are clustered together. ADA Standards section 213.2 requires at least 5 percent of clustered single-user units to be accessible, and never fewer than one. Details on turning space and door width are on ADA accessible porta potty and ADA restroom requirements.
Delivery covers Kenosha and nearby communities, including Pleasant Prairie about 4.9 miles south and Somers about 5.0 miles north. Mount Pleasant sits roughly 10.7 miles north. Check service areas or request a quote for a delivery estimate on your address.
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