Dallas Portable Toilet Rental
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Below: how many units you need, OSHA and ADA rules, Dallas event permits, and what rentals cost. Last updated October 2, 2026.
How many toilets a construction site needs
OSHA sets the minimum for construction sites (29 CFR 1926.51):
| Workers on site | Minimum toilets |
|---|---|
| 20 or fewer | 1 |
| 20 or more | 1 toilet seat and 1 urinal per 40 workers |
| 200 or more | 1 toilet seat and 1 urinal per 50 workers |
Most job sites rent by the month with weekly service. In a Dallas summer it's worth asking about a second weekly service, since heat makes units unpleasant sooner.
How many toilets an event needs
Sizing charts based on the Portable Sanitation Association's guidance work out roughly like this for a four-hour event. Longer events need more: the same 500 guests over eight hours need about 9 units instead of 5.
| Guests | Units for a 4-hour event |
|---|---|
| Up to 50 | 1 |
| 100 | 2 |
| 500 | 5 |
| 1,000 | 8 to 12 |
Serving alcohol raises use a lot, and companies commonly add 10 to 30 percent more units for it. Add hand-wash stations wherever food is served.
ADA-accessible units
Under the 2010 ADA Standards, when portable toilets are grouped at one location, 5 percent of each group has to be accessible (section 213.2), and fractions round up to the next whole unit (section 104.2). In practice that means one accessible unit for every group of up to 20. The City of Dallas also asks for at least one accessible unit in a special event's sanitation plan. Accessible units are larger, sit at ground level with a ramp-free entry and have grab bars, so they cost more and take more space. Place them on firm, level ground near the path of travel.
Dallas special event permits
The City of Dallas requires a special event permit for a temporary outdoor gathering of 100 or more people that involves certain activities, and setting up portable toilets for public use is one of them. The application includes a sanitation plan showing where the restrooms and hand-washing stations go. Apply through the Office of Special Events well ahead of the date.
Whoever pumps the units has to be registered with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality as a sludge transporter, which covers chemical toilet waste (30 TAC 312.142). That's the rental company's job, but it's fair to ask.
What portable toilets cost to rent
Fixr's national cost guide puts typical prices in these ranges. Dallas quotes depend on delivery distance, how many units, and how long you keep them.
| Rental | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Standard unit, one day | $80–$175 |
| Standard unit, one week | $150–$300 |
| Standard unit, one month (job sites) | $100–$500 |
| ADA-accessible unit, one day | $150–$225 |
| Restroom trailer, one weekend | $900–$3,000 |
What to ask before you book
- Is delivery and pickup included, and is there a weekend or holiday fee?
- How often will the units be serviced, and what does an extra service cost?
- Are toilet paper and hand sanitizer restocked at each service?
- Where exactly will the truck need to park? Units should sit on level ground the truck can reach.
- For winter rentals: what happens to the units in a hard freeze?
Free referral service. We don't own the units. We connect you with an independent Dallas portable toilet company.
Sources
- OSHA, 29 CFR 1926.51 sanitation.
- US Department of Justice, 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, section 213.2.
- City of Dallas, Office of Special Events.
- TCEQ, sludge transporter registration.
- Portable Sanitation Association International, renting portable units; event sizing as reproduced by Zters.
- Fixr, porta potty rental cost (2026).