Standard porta potty
$125 to $250 a weekend
What restrooms fit a film set?
It depends on the shot and the crew size. A standard porta potty rental works fine for background staging, parking areas, or a crew of ten to fifteen tucked behind base camp. But if the honeywagon needs to sit near talent, or a producer wants something presentable in a wide shot, a deluxe flushable porta potty or a full restroom trailer rental reads better and smells better. Deluxe units run 85 to 1,200 dollars a day depending on features, and trailers range from 175 to 2,500 dollars a day. For a multi-day shoot in Toledo, a 2 stall restroom trailer often covers a small crew, while an 8 stall restroom trailer handles a larger production with cast, crew, and background talent all working the same lot.
OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) sets the sanitation baseline most location managers use as a floor: one toilet for crews of 20 or fewer, scaling up from there. That rule was written for construction, but production coordinators reference it anyway because it is the number insurance and safety coordinators already know. If the shoot includes an accessible talent trailer or ADA-compliant path to set, ADA Standards section 213.2 requires at least one accessible unit in any cluster, and our ADA accessible porta potty meets that. We also handle portable sink rental and handwashing station rental for craft services tents, since 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) calls for soap and towels at any handwashing point, not sanitizer alone.
How far in advance should I book for a Toledo shoot?
Book as soon as your location is locked, ideally two to three weeks out for multi-day productions. Same-day and next-day delivery is possible for smaller add-ons, but base camp restrooms, trailers, and temporary power pole setups need lead time to route the right equipment. Toledo Porta Pros services locations across the city and out to Sylvania, 8.5 miles northwest, Maumee, 11.4 miles southwest, and Perrysburg, 13.4 miles south, so if your shoot moves between locations during a shooting week, we can reposition units without a long drive eating your turnaround.
Generator needs come up often on location shoots, especially for lighting rigs, monitor village, and honeywagon HVAC. We coordinate portable generator rental film crews need alongside a light tower rental for night exteriors and a temporary power pole when the location has no permanent hookup. If your set involves painting, set dressing with coatings, or prop work with solvents, OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) requires washing facilities for anyone applying paints or coatings, so plan a handwash station near that department, not just craft services.
Toledo film permits and street closures typically route through the city, and placement of any unit in the public right of way needs confirming with the city before delivery day. We can hold a unit off the roadway edge and inside a locked lot instead, which sidesteps most of that question entirely. For dressing rooms or wardrobe storage between setups, a storage container rental or mobile office trailer rental keeps gear secured overnight without breaking down base camp each day.
Do I need permits for restroom trailers on a closed set?
Usually not for the trailer itself, but placement still depends on where it sits. A trailer parked entirely on private property, a studio lot, or a rented parking structure in Toledo generally does not trigger the same review as one parked on a public street or sidewalk. If your location scout has picked a spot near a public right of way, that placement needs confirming with the city before delivery, since we cannot state a specific ordinance here. Our porta potty placement guide covers ground clearance and slope, and ADA Standards section 405.2 caps ramp slope at 1:12 for any unit that needs a ramp for cast or crew access.
For crews wrapping trash, set debris, and construction materials from a build, a roll-off dumpster rental clears the lot fast between strike days. Check what cannot go in a dumpster before loading painted flats or chemical-heavy set dressing, since disposal rules differ from general debris. If the shoot needs temporary fence rental to hold back onlookers or secure a closed set overnight, that runs 30 to 75 dollars a day and pairs well with a crowd control barrier rental for background extras or a public-facing exterior scene.
How many restrooms does a 30-person film crew need?
For a crew of 30 working an eight-hour day, OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) calls for roughly two toilet facilities once you cross the 20-worker line. Most Toledo productions round up and add a deluxe unit near talent for comfort. See our how many porta potties do I need guide for exact math by headcount.
Can restroom trailers run without a water hookup?
Yes. Our trailers carry onboard tanks, so they run without a site water line for standard shoot days. Longer multi-week shoots may want a hookup for continuous flushing. Ask about tank capacity when you book your restroom trailer rental.
What does a restroom trailer cost for a weekend shoot?
Weekend trailer rates typically run 900 to 3,000 dollars depending on stall count and finish level. A 2 stall unit sits toward the lower end; an 8 stall luxury trailer runs higher. Check restroom trailer rental cost for a full breakdown.
Do you deliver to locations outside Toledo city limits?
Yes. We regularly serve Sylvania, Maumee, Perrysburg, Oregon, and Bedford for location shoots. Delivery fees range from 50 to 540 dollars depending on distance and rental length. See service areas for the full coverage map.
Can you supply handwashing stations for craft services tents?
Yes. Craft services and catering areas need handwashing separate from restroom units under 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2), which requires soap and towels, not sanitizer alone. Our handwashing station rental covers tented and outdoor craft service setups across a shoot day.
What we rent
Four units cover almost every job
Typical Toledo ranges, not a quote. Delivery is $50 to $150 and a weekly service visit $30 to $60. See the full cost breakdown.
Deluxe flushing
$200 to $350 a weekend
ADA accessible
$199 to $300 a weekend
Restroom trailer
Quoted by stall count
The rest of the yard
One mobilisation, not three
Roll off dumpsters10, 20, 30 and 40 yardTemporary fencingPanels 6 feet by 12 feetStorage containers20 foot and 40 footHandwashing stationsSinks and sanitiser standsSeptic and grease trapsPumping, cleaning, emergenciesSite power and lightLight towers, temporary poles
We deliver across Lucas County and the surrounding metro:
Next step
Get a delivery date
Tell us the address, the dates and the headcount. We size the order and confirm the route.