How do I book a porta potty and check availability?
Booking a porta potty with David Rental Works takes 1 phone call or 1 form. Give us your ZIP, dates, unit type, quantity and headcount. We check the yard, quote one itemized price and confirm by text or email. Most callers finish in under 5 minutes.
Do you have one available for this Saturday?
Usually yes, but it depends on the yard that week. Call (562) 603-5505 and we check live while you are on the phone.
How far ahead should I book?
Book 2 or more days ahead to avoid any same-day fee. For big events, weddings and holiday weekends, book 2 to 4 weeks ahead.
What do you need from me to give a quote?
Six details: delivery ZIP, phone, dates, unit type, quantity and guest or crew size. Gate codes and placement notes can come later.
Can you email me the quote so my boss can approve?
Yes. We text or email an itemized quote while you are on the phone, so your boss, church or spouse can see every line.
Can you put a hold on it while I check with my wife?
Yes. We can hold the unit for 24 hours while you get approval. Call or text back to confirm.
Can I book online?
You can send the quote form any time. We reply within 30 minutes during business hours and confirm the booking by phone or text.
What are your hours?
Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. We are closed Sunday, and Sunday voicemails are returned Monday morning.
Do you answer the phone yourselves?
Yes. Calls are answered live by our own team during business hours, not by an answering service.
Do I need to sign a contract?
No long-term contract. Long-term rentals are billed every 28 days until you call for pickup, with a minimum of one cycle.
Can I get same-day delivery, and how does delivery work?
Same-day porta potty delivery runs Monday through Saturday when you call by 12 noon and a unit is in our Whittier yard. Orders after noon go out the next day. Drivers call 30 minutes before arrival and work in a morning (7–12) or afternoon (12–5) window.
Can you deliver one today? Our supplier didn't show.
Yes, Monday through Saturday, if you call by 12 noon and a unit is in the yard. About 1 in 4 of our callers needs a unit that fast.
Is there a same-day fee?
Not in Whittier ZIPs 90601–90606 on weekdays. Outside Whittier or on Saturdays a fee may apply, and it shows on your quote before you pay.
Can you guarantee a morning delivery?
We schedule a morning window, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., but we can't guarantee an exact time. Traffic and earlier stops can move a route.
Will the driver call before coming?
Yes. The driver calls 30 minutes before arrival.
Can the driver call a different number?
Yes. Give us an on-site contact and we put that number on the driver's work order.
Do I have to be home for delivery?
No. Leave clear placement notes, a gate code if needed and a site contact. The driver can text a photo of the placed unit.
Do you deliver on Sunday?
No. We are closed Sunday. Weekend events are delivered Friday or Saturday morning and picked up Monday.
Can you deliver Saturday and pick up Sunday?
We can deliver Saturday morning when a driver is free, but we do not pick up on Sunday. Pickup is Monday at no extra cost.
Why does my weekend event get delivered Friday?
Friday delivery means your unit is set and checked before the event. It is picked up Monday, and the extra days cost nothing.
More on same-day porta potty delivery.
How much does a porta potty rental cost, and how do I pay?
A standard porta potty event rental starts at about $175 with delivery, setup and pickup included. Construction units start at about $165 per 28-day cycle plus $60 delivery. These are typical starting prices as of October 2026; your itemized quote is final. Payment is by card at booking.
How much for one porta potty for one day?
About $175 for a standard unit, including delivery, setup and pickup, for up to 3 days on site. Typical starting price as of October 2026; your itemized quote is final.
Does that include delivery and pickup?
Yes, on event rentals. Construction rentals add a $60 one-time delivery and pickup charge.
Is the delivery fee per toilet if they come on the same truck?
Event prices include delivery for every unit, so there is no separate delivery fee. On long-term rentals, the delivery line for all units on one order is itemized on your quote.
Are there fuel or removal fees?
No. We do not add fuel surcharges or separate removal fees.
What are the price factors?
Five: your ZIP, the unit type, your dates and length, the servicing schedule and the quantity.
Can I pay cash?
We take Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. A card is used at booking for the first event or 28-day cycle.
When do I pay?
At booking, for the event or the first 28-day cycle. Long-term rentals then bill every 28 days.
Is sales tax included?
Sales tax is its own line on the itemized quote, at the rate for your delivery address.
Will the price be the same next week?
Usually, for the same unit, ZIP and kind of dates. A same-day fee or a different ZIP can change it, and your written quote shows the exact price.
Is a senior discount available?
We don't publish a senior discount. Ask on the call and we will find the lowest-cost setup that fits your event.
Do you price match?
We quote one itemized all-in price. Compare totals line by line, including delivery, pickup, fuel and tax.
How much is a wheelchair-accessible unit?
From about $225 for an event or $215 per 28 days long-term. Typical starting price as of October 2026; your itemized quote is final.
Full price tables are in our porta potty rental cost guide.
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How does long-term billing work?
Long-term porta potty rentals bill every 28 days from the delivery date, not by calendar month. Weekly pumping, cleaning and restocking are included in each 28-day cycle. Billing continues until you call for pickup. There is no contract and no minimum beyond 1 cycle. Contractors can apply for net-30 invoicing.
Even if I take it for 3 days, are you charging me for the full month?
On the construction rate a 3-day job is billed one 28-day cycle. The event rate is usually cheaper for under 1 week, and we quote whichever is lower.
What if I keep it 28 days?
Then you pay one 28-day cycle, from about $165 for a standard unit with weekly service, plus $60 delivery and pickup.
Why 28 days and not a month?
Every cycle is the same length, so each bill covers the same number of service visits. A year has about 13 cycles.
Can I bill it to our accounts payable department?
Yes. Contractors and businesses can apply for net-30 invoicing. Approval takes about 2 business days.
Can I pay quarterly?
Long-term rentals bill every 28 days. Approved accounts can use net-30 invoicing for each cycle.
When does billing stop?
On the pickup date we confirm. Call by 2 p.m. to schedule pickup.
What comes inside each porta potty unit?
Every standard porta potty we rent is a PolyJohn PJN3 with a seat and lid, a urinal, 2 toilet paper holders, a vent, a translucent roof, an occupancy latch and a hand sanitizer dispenser. The PJN3 measures 43.5 inches wide and has a 60-gallon waste tank.
Do they all come with the seat and the little urinal?
Yes. Every standard PolyJohn PJN3 has a toilet seat with a lid and a urinal.
Does it come with toilet paper?
Yes. Each unit arrives with at least 2 rolls, and long-term units are restocked at every service.
Does it lock?
Yes. The door has an occupancy latch that shows occupied or vacant from outside.
Does it have a light?
The PJN3 has a translucent roof that lets in daylight. Restroom trailers have built-in lighting.
Does it flush?
A standard unit does not. Our deluxe PolyJohn Fleet (FS3) has a flush and a hand sink.
How big is it?
The standard PJN3 is 43.5 inches wide, 47 inches deep and 91 inches tall. It weighs 175 pounds empty.
Will it fit through my side gate?
A standard unit needs about 48 inches clear plus room for the dolly. A wheelchair-accessible unit needs about 66 inches.
How many uses before it's full?
A standard unit handles about 200 to 250 uses between services, from our field experience. The waste tank holds 60 gallons.
What colors do you have?
Our standard units come in blue, gray and pink. Ask on the call and we tell you what is in the yard.
What is the difference between standard and deluxe?
Deluxe adds a flush toilet, a hand sink, soap, paper towels and a mirror shelf. It starts at about $265 for an event.
Do you have VIP or luxury units?
Yes. Deluxe flushing units and restroom trailers serve VIP areas and weddings. See our VIP and luxury page.
Is handwashing included with a porta potty?
Handwashing is not built into a standard porta potty. The standard PolyJohn PJN3 has a hand sanitizer dispenser only. For a sink, add a 2-station hand wash station from about $125, or rent the standard unit with a built-in hand sink from about $215. Plan 1 station per 3 toilets with food.
Is the hand washing station included?
No. A standard unit has hand sanitizer only. Add a hand wash station or choose a unit with a built-in sink.
Does the porta potty have a sink?
The standard unit does not. The standard-with-sink unit and the deluxe Fleet unit both have a hand sink.
How many people can use a hand wash station?
The PolyJohn Bravo handles about 350 hand washes per fill, per the manufacturer. It has 2 foot pumps so 2 people wash at once.
Does the hand wash station need a hose?
No. It has a 22-gallon fresh-water tank and a 24-gallon gray-water tank. We fill it before delivery.
Do I need a hand wash station for food?
We recommend 1 station per 3 toilets whenever food is served, with a minimum of 1. Your health inspector or venue may ask for more.
Does it come with soap and towels?
Yes. The Bravo has 2 soap dispensers and 4 towel dispensers, stocked at delivery.
Do construction sites need handwashing?
Federal OSHA 1926.51(f) covers handwashing on jobsites. We recommend at least 1 hand wash station per site; confirm with your safety officer.
Do you rent wheelchair-accessible porta potties?
Yes. David Rental Works rents the PolyJohn Comfort XL wheelchair-accessible unit from about $225 for an event. The Comfort XL has a ground-level roll-in floor, a 32-inch door, 16 square feet of floor space and handrails. The 2010 ADA Standards call for 5% accessible units per cluster.
Does the accessible one come with a ramp?
No ramp is needed. The Comfort XL has a ground-level floor, so a wheelchair rolls straight in.
How many accessible units do I need?
At least 5% of the units in each cluster, and no fewer than 1, under 2010 ADA Standards §213.2. Confirm with your venue or permit office.
Does your accessible unit meet the ADA rules?
We call it wheelchair-accessible. Whether a setup meets the rules depends on placement and the path to it, so confirm with your venue or inspector.
How much space does the accessible unit need?
The Comfort XL is 62 inches wide and deep. Plan a clear, level path about 66 inches wide.
Is the accessible unit good for strollers or parents with kids?
Yes. The extra floor space works well for strollers, walkers and parents helping small children.
Can I rent an accessible unit long-term?
Yes. It starts at about $215 per 28 days with weekly service. Typical starting price as of October 2026; your itemized quote is final.
Specs and photos are on our wheelchair-accessible porta potty page. Rule source: 2010 ADA Standards (U.S. Access Board).
How often are porta potties serviced and cleaned?
Every porta potty is pumped, pressure-washed, sanitized and restocked before delivery. Long-term porta potties get 1 service visit per week on a set day, included in the 28-day price. Crews of more than about 10 people per unit usually need 2 services a week, from $45 per extra visit.
How often is it cleaned?
Once a week on a set day for long-term rentals. Event units arrive freshly cleaned and stocked.
Is servicing automatic or do I schedule it?
Automatic. Weekly service is put on our route when you book. Call to add extra visits.
What happens during a service visit?
The driver pumps the tank, pressure-washes the inside, sanitizes touch points, adds fresh deodorizer, restocks paper and sanitizer, and logs the visit.
Can I add a service in the middle of my event?
Yes. A mid-event service starts at about $65 per unit. Typical starting price as of October 2026; your itemized quote is final.
What about the smell in summer?
We add deodorizer and extra service for big summer events. Whittier August highs average about 86°F.
Do I need to be there for service?
No. Keep the path and gate open on your service day, or give us the gate code.
Who services the hand wash station?
We do. It is refilled and its gray water pumped at each service visit.
Where can a porta potty go, and do I need a permit?
A porta potty needs flat, firm ground within 15 feet of where our truck parks, with a clear path about 4 feet wide. A unit on your own driveway or yard typically needs no permit. A unit on a City of Whittier street or sidewalk needs a Public Works encroachment permit, listed at $120 for residential.
Can it go by the sidewalk?
On your property, yes. On the public sidewalk or street in the City of Whittier you need a Public Works encroachment permit. Confirm with the permit office.
Do I need a permit for my driveway?
Driveway and private-property placement typically need no permit. HOAs and venues may have their own rules.
What permit do I need in South Whittier or Hacienda Heights?
Unincorporated LA County areas use a Road Encroachment Permit from LA County Public Works, applied for through EPIC-LA.
Can it go in my backyard?
Yes, if the path is about 4 feet wide and the gate clears about 48 inches for a standard unit. The spot must be within 15 feet of the truck.
Can it go on grass?
Yes, if the ground is flat and firm. We use plywood pads on request to protect lawns and pavers.
Will the truck damage my driveway?
We work carefully, but we are not responsible for marks on pavers or lawns at a spot you chose. Ask for plywood pads.
What about overhead wires?
We need at least 12 feet of clearance above the spot where the truck parks.
Can you stake it down for wind?
Yes. In Santa Ana wind season, mostly October to March, we stake or strap units on request and keep them off open slopes.
Can you place it on a slope?
We need level ground. On a hillside lot, pick the flattest spot near the street and we will level the unit.
Permit source: City of Whittier Public Works permits. This is general information, not legal advice.
How do you plan restrooms for events?
Event porta potties follow 1 planning rule: guests × hours ÷ 250, rounded up, with a minimum of 1 unit. Add 1 unit per 4 when alcohol is served and 1 hand wash station per 3 toilets with food. Include at least 1 wheelchair-accessible unit in each cluster.
How many do I need for 100 people for 4 hours?
2 porta potties. 100 × 4 ÷ 250 = 1.6, rounded up to 2. Add 1 if alcohol is served.
What do you recommend for a wedding?
Most weddings choose deluxe flushing units or a restroom trailer, plus 1 wheelchair-accessible unit. A 150-guest, 6-hour wedding with a bar needs about 5 toilets.
Do I need a permit for a public event in Whittier?
Usually a special event permit, applied for 45 or more days ahead. The permit makes you arrange portable restrooms.
Can you handle a quinceañera or birthday party?
Yes. Most backyard parties need 1 or 2 standard units and a hand wash station.
Do you do church and school events?
Yes. Church festivals, school fairs and car shows are regular jobs for us.
Do you supply film sets?
Yes. Film shoots rent standard, deluxe and trailer units on the event rate or the 28-day rate.
Can you supply an emergency shelter?
Yes. We have supplied about 7 units for a shelter serving about 463 people. Call for same-day availability.
Where should the units go at my event?
Close enough to find, far enough from food. Place them on level ground with the doors facing away from tables.
Can I have the units placed the day before?
Yes. Most event units arrive a day early, and weekend events arrive Friday.
Run your own numbers in the porta potty calculator.
What do construction sites need?
California construction sites need at least 1 toilet per 20 workers, or fraction of 20, of each sex, under Cal/OSHA Title 8 §1526. Crews under 5 may share 1 single-user all-gender toilet. Our construction units start at about $165 per 28 days with weekly service, and we email insurance certificates the same day.
Do you have insurance? Our jobsite needs a certificate.
Yes. We email a certificate of insurance (COI) the same day you request it.
How many toilets for my crew?
1 per 20 workers or fraction, of each sex, under Cal/OSHA §1526. 12 workers need 1 per sex; 21 workers need 2.
Do homeowner remodels count as construction?
For billing, a remodel over 1 week usually goes on the 28-day rate. Under 1 week, we quote the event rate if it is lower.
Can you move the unit around my site?
We place it where you ask at delivery. If it needs to move later, call and we schedule a move.
Do you have units with sinks for jobsites?
Yes. The standard unit with a built-in sink starts at about $205 per 28 days.
Can you service twice a week?
Yes, from $45 per extra visit. We recommend it when more than about 10 workers share 1 unit.
Do you rent holding tanks for office trailers?
Yes. We rent 250- and 300-gallon above-ground holding tanks, pumped weekly or every 2 weeks.
Can you deliver to a locked jobsite?
Yes. Put the gate code and a site contact on the work order.
Rule source: Cal/OSHA Title 8 §1526. More on our construction site toilet page.
When should I rent a restroom trailer?
Rent a restroom trailer when guests expect flushing toilets, running sinks, lighting and air conditioning. A 2-station trailer starts at about $1,195 for a weekend, and a 3-station trailer at about $1,595, with delivery within 20 miles included. Each trailer needs about 20 feet of straight access.
What does a restroom trailer need?
About 20 feet of straight access, level ground, a standard 15/20-amp outlet within 100 feet, and a garden hose or the onboard fresh tank.
Does a restroom trailer have air conditioning?
Yes. Our trailers have A/C and heat, flushing toilets, vanity sinks, mirrors and lighting.
Can I use a trailer while my building's sewer is repaired?
Yes. Building owners use trailers during sewer line repairs and restroom remodels.
Do you rent ramps or stairs for someone else's trailer?
No. Our trailers come with their own steps. We do not supply, service or move other companies' units.
Is a trailer worth it for a wedding?
For guests in formal clothes, many couples say yes. Compare it with deluxe flushing units on our wedding page.
Do I need a generator for the trailer?
Usually not. A standard outlet within 100 feet works; ask about other power if you have no outlet.
Compare models on our restroom trailer rental page.
Do you pump RVs or rent holding tanks?
Yes. David Rental Works rents 250-gallon and 300-gallon above-ground holding tanks for RVs and office trailers, pumped weekly or every 2 weeks. RV black-tank pump-outs are available on request. We do not pump, service or move porta potties owned by other companies.
Can you pump my RV?
Yes. We do RV black-tank pump-outs on request. Call with the RV location and tank size.
Can you pump out my own porta potties?
No. We do not service, pump or move other companies' or privately owned units.
What size holding tanks do you have?
250 gallons and 300 gallons, set above ground.
How often is a holding tank pumped?
Weekly or every 2 weeks, depending on how many people use it.
Can I hook a job trailer to a holding tank?
Yes. Office trailers on jobsites use our holding tanks for their restrooms.
How do pickup, cancellation and damage work?
Cancel a porta potty rental for free up to 48 hours before delivery; inside 48 hours a $50 trip fee may apply. Date changes are free with 24 hours notice. For pickup, call by 2 p.m. and billing stops on the pickup date we confirm. Customers pay for damage beyond normal use.
Can I cancel?
Yes, free up to 48 hours before delivery. Inside 48 hours a $50 trip fee may apply.
Can I change my date?
Yes, free with 24 hours notice, if a unit is open for the new date.
How do I schedule pickup?
Call (562) 603-5505 by 2 p.m. We confirm a pickup date and billing stops that day.
Do you pick up Sunday?
No. Weekend event units are picked up Monday at no extra charge.
What if the unit gets tipped over?
Call us right away. Tipping caused by misuse is the renter's responsibility; wind tips are why we stake units on request.
What damage am I responsible for?
Damage beyond normal use, such as fire, tipping caused by misuse, graffiti and vandalism.
What if I need it longer?
Call before pickup day. Event units can extend, and long-term units keep renewing every 28 days.
What if it rains on my event?
Units are made for outdoor use, so the rental goes on. Call 48 hours ahead if you need to move the date.
Full policy: rental terms and cancellation policy.
Who is David Rental Works?
David Rental Works is a local porta potty rental operator at 12016 Hadley St, Whittier, CA 90601, in business since 2010. We own our units and trucks and use our own drivers. We are not a broker. We serve Whittier and nearby Los Angeles County and Orange County cities.
Are you local?
Yes. Our yard is at 12016 Hadley St in Whittier, and we have served the area since 2010.
Where are you located?
12016 Hadley St, Whittier, CA 90601. Call before visiting; most business happens by phone.
Are you a broker or an answering service?
Neither. We are the operator. We own the units and trucks and dispatch our own drivers.
Do you sell used porta potties?
No. We only rent units. We do not sell new or used porta potties.
What areas do you serve?
All Whittier ZIPs 90601–90606, unincorporated South, East and West Whittier, and many nearby LA County and Orange County cities.
Why do you publish call data?
We reviewed 74 recorded calls to learn what confuses renters. The answers on this site come from those questions.
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Leave a voicemail or send the quote form. We answer from 7 a.m. Monday through Saturday.
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