A standard porta potty rental in Waukegan runs $100 to $350 a day depending on rental length and service frequency, with weekly and monthly rates dropping the per-day cost. It's the plain, no-frills unit contractors and homeowners book most, and it's what Waukegan Porta Pros keeps stocked in volume for fast delivery.
It's the basic unit you picture when someone says porta potty: a single-occupant stall, no sink, no flush, built for job sites, yards and outdoor events. Waukegan Porta Pros stocks these as the core of portable toilet rental in Waukegan, and most customers who call for a porta john rental end up here because it covers the job without extra add-ons. Inside there's a waste tank, a seat, a paper holder and a vent stack. That's it. If you need something nicer, look at the deluxe flushable porta potty, and if you need an accessible stall for a crew or a public event, check ADA accessible porta potty options instead. For most homeowners doing a weekend project or a contractor running a small crew, standard is the right call, and it's the unit most people mean when they search porta potty rental near me.
A standard unit measures about 44 by 48 inches on the ground and stands roughly 92 inches tall, so it fits in a driveway, a side yard or a tight job site corner without much planning. The holding tank runs 60 to 70 gallons, which covers a decent stretch of daily use before it needs pumping. That tank size is also why service intervals matter: ANSI/PSAI Z4.3, the industry standard for portable sanitation service, sets one visit a week as the baseline for up to 10 users over a 40 hour week. Busier sites need more frequent stops, which Waukegan Porta Pros builds into the delivery schedule. If you're placing a unit near a curb or right of way anywhere in Waukegan, confirm placement with the city first, since public right-of-way rules aren't something we'll guess at here. For crews doing home projects, the home renovation porta potty page walks through typical placement questions, and the porta potty placement guide covers ground surface and clearance in more detail.
Pricing depends on how long you need the unit and how often it gets serviced. Here's what the standard line looks like:
| Duration | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | $100 | $150 | $350 |
| Week | $130 | $200 | $500 |
| Month | $125 | $200 | $325 |
| Weekend | $125 | $250 | $400 |
| Event | $200 | $400 | $800 |
Delivery is usually a separate line item, and most delivery fees fall between $100 and $500 depending on distance and timing. If you're comparing basic porta potty rental cost against a nicer unit, the porta potty rental cost page breaks down where standard sits against deluxe and ADA pricing. Renting by the day gets pricier per-day than a week or month booking, so a weekend event in Waukegan might land near the weekend band above rather than stacking daily rates. If your job runs long, the monthly porta potty rental page has more on how monthly pricing works, and if you're pricing a single day, porta potty rental per day covers that scenario directly. Waukegan Porta Pros also delivers to Gurnee, about 4.1 miles west, and North Chicago, about 4.8 miles south, at similar rates.
OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) sets the sanitation baseline for construction sites: one toilet facility for crews of 20 or fewer, scaling up from there as headcount grows. That rule is why almost every job site in Waukegan, from small remodels to larger builds, keeps at least one standard unit on-site regardless of size. OSHA 1926.51(a)(1) also requires an adequate supply of potable water at every place of employment, which is separate from the toilet count but often gets bundled into the same delivery. If your crew works with paints, coatings or similar contaminants, washing facilities under OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) come into play too, and that's worth pairing with a handwashing station rental. For a full breakdown of how many units a given headcount needs, the OSHA portable toilet requirements guide and how many porta potties do I need page both walk through the math. Contractors managing larger sites in Waukegan often pair a standard unit order with a roll-off dumpster rental and temporary fence rental on the same delivery run to save a trip.
Daily rates run $100 to $350, with most jobs landing near $150. Price depends on rental length, how many units you order and how far the delivery truck has to travel. Multi-day and weekly bookings bring the per-day cost down significantly compared to a single-day rental.
About 44 by 48 inches on the ground and 92 inches tall, with a 60 to 70 gallon holding tank inside. It's sized to fit through a standard gate or narrow side yard without needing extra clearance.
Yes. The industry baseline under ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 is one service visit per week for up to 10 users on a 40 hour schedule. Busier sites or events need more frequent pumping, which Waukegan Porta Pros schedules based on expected headcount.
Yes, weekend rentals are common for backyard parties and small events. Weekend pricing for a standard unit typically runs $125 to $400, separate from delivery. Check the event restroom rental page if you're planning something larger.
Yes, "standard" and "basic" describe the same unit: no sink, no flush, just a stall and holding tank. If you want more, compare it against the deluxe flushable porta potty or a full restroom trailer rental for events needing more capacity.
Yes. Waukegan Porta Pros delivers standard porta potty rental across Waukegan 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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