When it comes to renting portable restrooms for your next event or construction site, it’s important to understand the different types available so you can select the right units. Our guide covers the most common portable toilet types – from basic porta potties to luxury restroom trailers – to help you determine which option best fits your needs and budget.

Types of Portable Toilets

There are five main types of portable restrooms available for rental:

• Standard Portable Restrooms
• Handicap-Accessible Units
• Deluxe Restrooms
• Mobile Restroom Trailers
• Composting Toilets

Within these categories, there are different sizes and configurations to accommodate everything from small backyard gatherings to large festivals attracting thousands.

Most Popular: Standard Portable Toilets

The most commonly rented portable restrooms are the standard blue or green plastic units you see at construction sites and events. These basic porta potty units provide a simple yet sanitary portable toilet solution when permanent facilities are unavailable.

Standard units feature a single toilet mounted over a waste tank that contains a biodegradable chemical solution. Some include urinals in addition to the toilet. Standard portable restrooms are available in different heights and sizes, including single, double, and even triple stall configurations, to match your guest or worker count.

ADA-Compliant Handicap-Accessible Options

For events open to the public or worksites with disabled employees, ADA-compliant handicap-accessible porta potties are required by law. These units provide ample interior space for wheelchairs with grab bars for stability and feature a lowered urinal and toilet.

Upscale Restrooms for Weddings and Special Events

If you’re hosting a wedding, fundraiser, or celebrity golf tournament, deluxe portable restrooms offer a more upscale experience for your VIP guests. These luxury porta potties have finer interior finishes like faux wood paneling and granite-style sinks. They also utilize plumbing systems rather than large holding tanks for a permanent bathroom feel.

Some deluxe units even have flushing toilets and air conditioning for the ultimate portable potty experience! We offer single and double stall executive restrooms to fit different uses.

Mobile Restroom Trailers

Our largest and most versatile portable toilet option is the restroom trailer. These are essentially bathroom complexes on wheels featuring multiple private stalls with flushing toilets inside an enclosed locking trailer.

Many of our trailers have separate men’s and women’s sides with toilets and sinks. The trailers can also have urinals, electric hand dryers, heating/cooling, granite counters, tile floors and lighting. If you need to rent 15+ portable toilets for a major event, upgrading to a restroom trailer is an efficient way to provide ample facilities.

Eco-Friendly Composting Toilets

For remote locations lacking access to utilities, there are waterless composting portable toilets as a green restroom solution. These units have the same footprint as a plastic porta potty but utilize a sealed tank to contain solid waste which slowly decomposes into reusable fertilizer.

With no chemicals or pumping required, composting porta potties are ideal for use in environmentally sensitive areas such as parks, gardens and lakes. They are also commonly used at outdoor camps and off-grid tiny home communities.

How Many Types of Portable Toilets Are There?

If you break it down, there are 5 main portable toilet types:

• Standard porta potties
• ADA-compliant handicap units
• Deluxe/luxury portable restrooms
• Mobile restroom trailers
• Composting toilets

Within these categories, there are different sizes, designs, and stall configurations. You can expect anywhere from 1 to 20+ toilets within a single rental order depending on whether you need an individual unit or complete portable bathroom complex.

What Are the Different Portable Restroom Styles?

Portable toilets are available in a range of styles, from basic to deluxe. Here’s an overview:

Plastic porta potties

These polyethylene units resemble outhouses and are most commonly seen at construction/outdoor sites. They contain toilet paper and a chemical treatment solution.

ADA-compliant porta potties

Designed for wheelchair accessibility with grab bars, lowered toilets, and wide doors.

Premium/luxury units

Enclosed portable trailers with fine interior finishes including ceramic sinks, faux wood walls, granite counters and stylish lighting. Some have flushing toilets and air conditioning.

Mobile restroom trailers

Custom-built portable bathroom complexes featuring multiple private toilet stalls with complete restroom facilities inside an enclosed trailer unit.

Composting toilets

Waterless, eco-friendly portable units using separate waste and liquid tanks in which solids slowly decompose into usable compost fertilizer.

How Hygienic Are Portable Toilets?

While some people envision dirty porta potties, modern portable sanitation units are designed for optimal hygiene and ease of cleaning. Manufacturers use molded polyethylene construction that limits nooks and crannies where germs could hide. Every time the toilet is pumped out, the interior is thoroughly washed and sanitized.

Standard portable restrooms also contain a biodegradable chemical treatment solution designed to control odors and breakdown waste. This blue or green liquid deodorizes the tank and adds an additional layer of sanitation between pump outs. Certain executive-style portable toilets also utilize fresh water flush systems for maximum cleanliness.

What Type of Portable Toilet is Used at Events?

The portable toilet type selected for an event depends on size, attendee demographics, and budget. Small backyard gatherings can use a single basic unit. Larger public happenings often utilize banks of standard and ADA-compliant porta potties to accommodate crowds. More upscale fundraisers, celebrity golf events and weddings favor luxury restroom trailers for comfort.

What Type of Toilet is Used at Weddings?

Upscale portable restroom trailers with fine interiors and complete bathroom facilities are the top choice for weddings. Our AS Restroom mobile trailers feature beautiful stone countertops, decorative tile walls, adjustable lighting and ambient music. For the big day, upgrade to our Wedding Trailer with a comfortable couch, vanity station and full-length mirror in the ladies room.

How Do I Know What Type of Porta Potty I Have?

There are 5 main categories:

• Basic plastic portable toilets are generally blue/green polyethylene tanks with a single toilet.
• ADA-compliant handicap units will have wheelchair ramps, handrails and lowered toilets.
• Executive/deluxe units are enclosed trailers with luxury accents and multiple toilets.
• Mobile restroom trailers feature private multi-stall restrooms with complete bathroom facilities.
• Composting porta potties are green or wooden units with an external liquid discharge tube indicating their waterless eco-friendly waste system.

Still unsure? Check our rental listing or reach out to our portable sanitation provider. Knowing your exact portable toilet type and capabilities helps ensure you get the right sizing and services for optimal performance.

Find the Right Portable Restrooms for Your Needs

The Potty Company offers a complete range of portable toilet solutions for any situation whether a small backyard party or major festival. We carry standard porta potties, ADA-compliant handicap units, luxury restroom trailers and handwashing stations. Our trained staff can match you with the ideal portable sanitation rentals based on your unique requirements.

Contact us at (407) 759-7787 or email us at contact@thepottycompany.com to request your quote. Be sure to provide details on the type of gathering, expected guest count, venue accommodations and your budget. We’ll take care of the rest by delivering high-quality portable toilets tailored to your needs!