Portable Toilet Rental Cost

Standard Portable Toilet

The standard portable toilet is the most widely deployed portable sanitation unit across Canada — the familiar upright polyethylene enclosure found at construction sites, outdoor events, parks, and roadside projects from coast to coast. These self-contained units require no external water, sewer, or electrical connections, making them deployable virtually anywhere accessible by delivery truck. Each unit features a lockable door with occupancy indicator, interior coat hook, non-splash urinal, toilet seat with lid, built-in **60-gallon** waste holding tank with chemical treatment, hand sanitizer dispenser, and ventilation chimney for odour control. ## Specifications & Construction Modern standard units are manufactured from UV-stabilized, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) that resists cracking, fading, and graffiti. Typical exterior dimensions measure approximately **44 inches** wide by **48 inches** deep by **90 inches** tall, with an empty weight of roughly **160 pounds**. The one-piece rotationally moulded shell eliminates seams that could leak or harbour bacteria. Interior surfaces are textured for easy cleaning, and the tank uses a formaldehyde-free, biodegradable chemical treatment that controls odour while remaining safe for municipal wastewater processing. ## Canadian Regulatory Compliance Under Canadian regulations including the Canada Labour Code Part II, Section 9.25, and provincial OHS acts, employers must provide a minimum of one toilet per **10 workers** within reasonable distance of work areas. Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act specifically mandates toilets within **180 metres** of work zones, while Alberta's OHS Code and BC's WorkSafeBC regulations impose comparable standards. Municipal event permits across Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, and other major cities reference the PSAI's recommendation of one unit per 50 guests for events lasting up to four hours. ## Servicing & Maintenance Weekly servicing is included with every rental and covers complete waste pump-out via vacuum truck, tank chemical recharge, interior sanitization with hospital-grade disinfectant, restocking of toilet paper and hand sanitizer, and a full condition inspection of the door latch, ventilation, and structural integrity. High-traffic deployments — such as busy construction sites with more than 10 users per unit — may require twice-weekly servicing to maintain hygiene standards. ## Pricing & Delivery Standard portable toilet rentals across Canada typically range from **$125** to **$200** per month, making them the most cost-effective portable sanitation option available. Weekend event rentals including delivery and pickup run **$150** to **$300** per unit. Volume discounts begin at five or more units, with large construction projects of 20-plus units receiving per-unit pricing reductions of 15 to **25 percent**. Delivery is available same-day in most major markets for orders placed before 10:00 AM, with rural and remote locations typically requiring 24 to 48 hours of advance notice.