Event porta potty rental in Boise with drop-off the day before, next-business-day pickup, and no hourly charge.
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Boise · 30 towns · 10 countiesDivide your guest count by 50 for events up to 4 hours. Use 40 for 4 to 8 hours, and 30 for all-day events. Round up. Add 1 unit for every 4 units when alcohol is served. This planning method is our recommendation, based on industry charts, not a law.
| Guests | Up to 4 hours | 4–8 hours | Over 8 hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 100 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 150 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 200 | 4 | 5 | 7 |
| 300 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| 500 | 10 | 13 | 17 |
Add 1 unit per 4 when most guests are women or kids. Make at least 1 unit in each group wheelchair-accessible. Add 1 two-station hand-wash station per 4 toilets when food is served.
For example, take a 120-guest graduation open house. It runs 6 hours with food and no alcohol. Then 120 ÷ 40 = 3 units, with 1 of the 3 as an ADA unit. Food is served, so add 1 hand-wash station.
That order costs $175 + $135 + $235 + $125 = $670 before tax. Try other counts on the porta potty calculator page.
Most events we set up fall into 7 types, and each type changes the order a little. Backyard parties need gate-friendly placement. Festivals and July 4th parties need more units and hand washing. Church events and family reunions often need an ADA unit for older guests and long hours.
| Event | Typical setup | Watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Backyard birthday or BBQ | 1–2 standard units | 36-inch side gates; use the driveway |
| Graduation open house | 2–4 standard plus 1 ADA | Food served, so add hand washing |
| July 4th party | Size by hours, then add for alcohol | Heat; reserve early for the holiday weekend |
| Church picnic or outreach day | Standard units plus 1 ADA | Older guests need a flat route on the lawn |
| Family reunion, all day | Guests ÷ 30 | Multi-day reunions add a mid-event service |
| Festival, fun run, or market | Rows of standard units, hand-wash stations, 5% ADA | Each cluster needs its own accessible unit |
| Boise State tailgate on a private lot | 1–2 standard units | Lot owner's written OK |
Backyard hosts can find placement tips in our backyard party porta potty guide.
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A private yard, driveway, or church lot needs no permit for porta potties. A unit in an Ada County street, sidewalk, or shoulder needs an ACHD Temporary Use Permit. ACHD reviews it within 5 working days. Events in a Boise park use the Parks event application, which asks for toilet counts.
| Where the units go | Who approves | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Private yard, driveway, or church lot | The property owner | No ACHD permit |
| Street, sidewalk, or shoulder in Ada County | ACHD | Temporary Use Permit; call 208-387-6100 |
| A Boise city park | Boise Parks & Recreation | Form asks for # regular and # accessible toilets |
| Public property, over 1,000 attendees | City of Boise special events | Apply at least 60 days ahead; site plan shows toilets and hand-wash stations |
The Boise Parks special event application says the organizer arranges delivery and pickup. Park events selling beer or wine must apply 90 days ahead. More detail is in our Boise porta potty permit guide.
A standard event rental covers about 4 days, such as a Friday drop-off and a Monday pickup. We deliver up to 1 business day before the event and pick up the next business day after. There is no daily or hourly charge, so a 3-hour party costs the same as a full weekend.
Boise has about 55 days a year at 90°F or above. The record is 111°F. Set units in shade, such as the east side of a house or under trees. Our summer heat tips cover odor and placement.
Event renters in Boise pick from 5 unit types, priced from $125 to $1,195 and up. A standard unit handles most parties. A deluxe flushing unit adds a sink for $295. An ADA unit costs $235. A 2-station restroom trailer starts at $1,195 for up to 3 days.
| Option | Event price | What you get | Wrong for the job when |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard, PolyJohn PJN3 class | $175 first, $135 each added | Toilet, urinal, toilet paper | Food is served and no hand-wash station is nearby |
| Deluxe flushing unit | $295 | Flush toilet, fresh-water sink | You need 6 or more toilets on a tight budget |
| ADA unit, We'll Care III class | $235 | 60-inch turning circle, ground-level floor | The only open spot is sloped or up steps |
| 2-station restroom trailer | From $1,195 | Porcelain toilets, sinks, climate control | No 20-amp outlet or generator, or no level spot |
| Hand-wash station, PolyJohn Bravo | $125 | Two sinks, nearly 350 uses per fill | Overnight temps drop below 32°F |
A porta potty can go on a private lot, driveway, or business lot near Albertsons Stadium. Get the owner's OK first. Lots run by Boise State follow the university's own rules. A tailgate of 50 people for 4 hours needs 1 standard unit.
Albertsons Stadium seats 36,387 fans. Some neighbors and businesses near campus host game-day tailgates on their own property. The unit must sit on that private ground, not in the street.
A season-long setup may cost less on a monthly plan. For example, 3 cycles at $165 plus $75 delivery is $570 before tax. Six single-game event rentals at $175 each come to $1,050.
Monthly units get weekly service, so the unit is fresh before each home game. See monthly rental terms for how billing stops.
The event price covers drop-off up to 1 business day before and pickup the next business day after. There is no daily or hourly charge, so the Monday pickup costs nothing extra. It also means the truck is never in your driveway during the party.
Two units fall short for 150 guests. A party of 4 hours or less needs 150 ÷ 50 = 3 units. A party of 4 to 8 hours needs 4. Add 1 more if alcohol is served.
A standard unit has a toilet and a urinal, with no sink. Add a two-sink PolyJohn Bravo hand-wash station for $125 per event. A deluxe flushing unit at $295 puts a fresh-water sink inside the stall instead.
Holiday weekend units go out the business day before July 4th and come back the next business day after. Reserve as early as you can for the holiday. Plan shade too, since Boise's July highs average 92.7°F.
One standard unit covers 50 guests for up to 4 hours. A party of 4 to 8 hours needs 2 units. Place the units near the patio so guests never need the house.
The starting price includes delivery and pickup in Zone 1, plus a cleaned and stocked unit. Add 6% Idaho sales tax. Zone 2 adds $45 and Zone 3 adds $85. Same-day rush is $95. You pay no deposit and no card fee.
Send a photo of the spot and the path to it. Our truck needs to park within about 30 feet, on firm ground. The opening must be 48 inches or wider, so most 36-inch side gates are too narrow.
Official sources: ACHD right-of-way permits · City of Boise special event permit · Boise Parks special event park use application
Tell us the address, dates and head count. You get one itemized price on the spot, and the unit can be on site today.
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