A standard porta potty rental in Sterling Heights runs $100 to $350 a day depending on term length and delivery, with weekly rates from $130 to $500. It is a single unit, about 44 by 48 inches on the ground and 92 inches tall, with a 60 to 70 gallon holding tank. Sterling Heights Porta Pros delivers it site-ready.
It is the plain unit you picture: a molded plastic stall, no sink, no flush, built for one job done well. Sterling Heights Porta Pros stocks the standard porta potty rental as the base model in the lineup, and it covers most of what gets asked for on a construction site or a backyard project. The tank holds 60 to 70 gallons, the footprint is about 44 by 48 inches, and it stands roughly 92 inches tall, so it clears most garage doors and fits tight side yards. If you need something with a flush and a sink, look at the deluxe flushable porta potty instead. Some customers ask for this exact unit under other names, like porta john rental or basic portable toilet rental, and it is the same product either way. For crews, ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 sets a baseline of one service visit per week for up to 10 users over a 40 hour week, which is why one unit covers a small crew fine but a bigger job needs more than one, a question covered on how many porta potties do I need.
Price depends mostly on how long you keep it and whether it is a one-time drop or a standing rental. Here is the range Sterling Heights Porta Pros sees across the area:
| Duration | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | $100 | $150 | $350 |
| Week | $130 | $200 | $500 |
| Month | $125 | $200 | $325 |
| Weekend | $125 | $250 | $400 |
Delivery is usually billed separately, and that fee runs $100 to $500 for a single trip depending on distance and access. A job out toward Troy, 6.7 miles west of Sterling Heights, or Madison Heights, 9.7 miles southwest, may carry a different delivery charge than one inside the city. For a deeper breakdown by term, see porta potty rental cost, porta potty rental per day, and monthly porta potty rental. If you are comparing this unit against an ADA unit for a public event, the ADA accessible porta potty page has separate pricing, since accessible units run higher than standard.
Placement in the public right of way, on a sidewalk, or on a street shoulder needs confirming with the City of Sterling Heights before delivery. We have not verified a specific ordinance number for this, so do not rely on a rule pulled from memory; call the city or check with us directly. If the unit sits entirely on private property, on a driveway, lawn, or inside a fenced construction zone, permitting is far less likely to apply, but confirming first avoids a delivery that gets turned away. Full detail on this question lives on porta potty permit requirements and the broader porta potty placement guide. For work sites, OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) sets toilet counts by crew size: one facility for 20 workers or fewer, then a toilet seat and urinal per 40 workers as crews grow past that, up to one per 50 workers at 200 or more. That standard, not a city permit, usually drives how many units a contractor orders. See OSHA portable toilet requirements for the full table, and construction dumpster rental if the job also needs debris removed.
Put it on flat, stable ground within reach of a service truck, and skip soft grass after rain. ADA Standards section 302.1 calls for surfaces that are stable, firm and slip resistant, and that is good practice for any unit, not just an accessible one. Leave clearance for the pump truck to access the tank without driving over landscaping, and if you are also renting a roll-off dumpster rental, remember a roll-off delivery needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck. Keep the unit away from windows and entrances if odor control matters for the event, and check do porta potties smell for what actually causes that. For weddings, festivals, or block parties in Sterling Heights, our event restroom rental and wedding restroom rental pages cover placement for guest-facing setups differently than a jobsite drop. Winter rentals need their own consideration too, covered on porta potty in winter.
A single-day rental typically runs $100 to $350, with most falling near $150 once delivery is included. Longer terms bring the daily rate down. Weekly rentals start at $130 and monthly rentals start at $125, both cheaper per day than a one-off weekend booking.
A standard unit measures about 44 by 48 inches on the ground and stands roughly 92 inches tall. It holds a 60 to 70 gallon waste tank. That footprint fits most driveways, yard corners, and jobsite staging areas without special clearance.
Yes. The standard unit has no sink or flush; it is built for straightforward use on job sites and casual events. The deluxe flushable porta potty adds a flush mechanism and handwash feature, and it costs more per day and per week.
OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) sets the ratio: one unit for 20 workers or fewer, then additional fixtures as crew size grows past that threshold. A small residential job in Sterling Heights usually needs just one unit; larger crews need to run the numbers on how many porta potties do I need.
Yes, and Sterling Heights Porta Pros prices weekend rentals separately from day or week rates, typically $125 to $400 depending on unit count and delivery distance. For events expecting heavier traffic, pair it with a handwashing station rental to cover 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) handwashing needs.
Yes. Sterling Heights Porta Pros delivers standard porta potty rental across Sterling Heights and the surrounding metro, with same-day and next-day drop-off available on most orders.
Pricing depends on the unit and how long you need it. See our cost breakdown and request a free quote for an exact figure.
Standard rentals include scheduled service — a pump-out, a clean, a restock and fresh deodorizer. Busy or hot-weather sites can be serviced more often.
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