"Porta john" is just another name for a portable toilet, and Bismarck Porta Pros rents the standard unit for 100 to 350 dollars a day depending on length of rental and add-ons. Some callers ask for a porta john, some ask for a portable toilet rental, some say porta potty. Same box, same tank, same answer.
A standard porta john from Bismarck Porta Pros is a 60 to 70 gallon holding tank unit, about 44 by 48 inches on the ground and 92 inches tall. That is the workhorse unit for construction site services and weekend gatherings alike. Delivery, setup, and at least one service visit are part of most rental agreements, and the industry standard under ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 is one service visit a week for up to 10 users across a 40 hour week, which is the baseline we schedule against for job sites around Bismarck. If your crew runs bigger shifts, you will need more frequent service or more units, not just one extra tank. For jobs that need a step up, the deluxe flushable porta potty adds a flush mechanism and a sink, and for accessibility the ADA accessible porta potty meets a different spec entirely: ADA Standards section 213.2 calls for at least 5 percent of clustered single-user units to be accessible, and never fewer than one. If you are trying to figure out counts before you call, the how many porta potties do I need guide walks through it.
Rates depend on unit type and how long you keep it, and the table below shows what actually moves the price.
| unit | day | week | month |
|---|---|---|---|
| standard porta john | 100 to 350 | 130 to 500 | 125 to 325 |
| ADA accessible | 200 to 400 | 120 to 240 | - |
| deluxe flushable | 85 to 1200 | 150 to 290 | - |
A weekend rental on a standard unit typically runs 125 to 400 dollars, priced separately from the day and week columns above because weekend rates carry their own short-term premium. Delivery is usually billed apart from the unit itself, and that fee runs 100 to 500 dollars for a single-day drop depending on distance and access. If you are comparing daily against monthly math, the breakdown on porta potty rental per day and monthly porta potty rental covers both ends, and the general porta potty rental cost page ties it together. Searches for porta john rental Chicago or porta john rental NJ turn up the same pricing logic: local delivery distance and rental length drive the number more than the toilet itself does.
OSHA sets the floor. Under 1926.51(c)(1), a construction site with 20 workers or fewer needs 1 toilet facility, and that ratio climbs to 1 toilet seat and 1 urinal per 40 workers once you pass 20, then 1 per 50 once a site hits 200 workers. That is not a suggestion; it is the number an inspector checks. OSHA 1926.51(a)(1) also requires an adequate supply of potable water at every place of employment, which is why handwashing station rental and portable sink rental come up on the same job orders as the toilets. If your crew is painting, coating, or applying herbicides or insecticides, 1926.51(f)(1) kicks in separately and requires washing facilities for that specific exposure, not general hand cleaning. Farm crews fall under a different rule entirely: OSHA 1928.110 requires field sanitation with potable water, toilets and handwashing within a quarter mile walk, one facility per 20 hand-labor employees, which matters for farm and agricultural restrooms work outside Bismarck city limits. Full detail lives on OSHA portable toilet requirements.
Placement in the public right of way needs confirming with the city of Bismarck before delivery, since exact permit rules vary by property and use. On private property, the practical constraints come from access and code, not preference. A roll-off delivery, if you are also renting a roll-off dumpster rental alongside the toilet, needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck to set the box down safely. For accessible units, ADA Standards section 403.5.1 sets a 36 inch minimum clear width on the route to the unit, section 404.2.3 requires a 32 inch clear door opening, and section 304.3.1 calls for a 60 inch turning circle inside. The ground itself matters too: ADA Standards 302.1 requires the surface be stable, firm and slip resistant, which rules out soft turf or loose gravel for an accessible unit. Details on siting live at porta potty placement guide, and if you are near Mandan, about 7.4 miles west of Bismarck, or Lincoln, 7.7 miles southeast, delivery distance is a fair question to ask up front since it feeds the delivery fee. For rentals that run into freezing months, see porta potty in winter for what changes.
Yes. Porta john, porta potty, and portable toilet all mean the same standard unit with a self-contained holding tank. Some regions favor one term over another, but the equipment and the rental terms do not change. See portable restroom rental for the full naming rundown.
The baseline under ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 is once a week for up to 10 users over a standard 40 hour work week. High-traffic events or larger crews need more frequent visits. Check how often are porta potties cleaned for what affects that schedule.
Yes, through the deluxe flushable line, which adds a flush mechanism, sink, and interior finish above the standard unit. Pricing runs 85 to 1200 dollars a day depending on features. See luxury restroom trailer for the trailer-based step above that.
Yes. Weekend rentals on a standard unit run 125 to 400 dollars, priced as its own short-term rate rather than a fraction of the weekly cost. That covers most home projects and small gatherings around Bismarck. Book through request a quote.
Same-day and next-day delivery is often possible depending on route and unit availability. Call ahead when a job comes up fast rather than assuming a standing schedule fits. See emergency porta potty rental for how that works.
Yes. Bismarck Porta Pros delivers porta john rental across Bismarck 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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