How do I rent a porta potty in Houma, LA?
Call 1-833-520-0680, describe the Houma site and the number of people. The local provider applies the OSHA table for job sites or standard event ratios for gatherings, then confirms the unit count, placement and cost with no obligation.
Providers serving Terrebonne keep ADA accessible units in stock year round. Any Houma event open to the public should include at least one, and the 2010 ADA Standards are the reference point.
What parts of Houma are served?
Providers deliver across Terrebonne and the towns around Houma. Service trucks run fixed routes, so a site slightly outside the city line is normally still on an existing route.
Providers deliver to 4 ZIP codes across Houma in Terrebonne County, from 70360 through to 70364. Sites in Kenner, Metairie, Gretna, New Orleans are served from the same routes.
Portable restrooms for Houma sites
Standard porta potty
Holding tank, seat and sanitiser.
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Deluxe flushable unit
The step up for guest facing events.
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ADA accessible restroom
Ground level, wheelchair accessible.
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Luxury restroom trailer
Priced per day for weddings and events.
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Hand wash station
Required where contaminants are handled.
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Construction site unit
Sized by peak crew under the federal rule.
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Job sites follow OSHA. OSHA 29 CFR 1926.51 requires 1 unit for up to 20 workers, then 1 toilet seat and 1 urinal per 40 workers from 20 to 199 workers, and 1 per 50 workers at 200 or more. Hand washing has to be available where the work involves contaminants.
The regulation only covers work. For anything guest facing you are working from planning ratios, which is why two events with the same headcount can need different provision depending on duration and whether there is a bar.
More units on weekly service often costs less than fewer units on twice weekly, and it removes the queue at the peak as well. It is worth pricing both ways for a long Houma rental.
How should units be placed in Houma?
For Houma job sites, put the unit near the site entrance rather than deep in the work area. It keeps the service truck off the active site and shortens the walk for the crew.
On a long Houma rental, choose a position that will still work in month three. Sites change, and repositioning a unit carries a fee.
Review the order when the crew size changes. A Houma site carrying six units through a fit out with a crew of twelve is paying for capacity nobody is using.
Freezing weather means antifreeze in the tank, which the provider handles. The part that falls to you is a cleared path so the service truck can still reach the unit.
How is Houma restroom rental priced?
| Item | Best for | Houma range |
|---|---|---|
| Standard porta potty, 1 day event | Parties, races, small gatherings | $120 to $220 |
| Standard porta potty, monthly job site | Crew restroom with weekly service | $140 to $260 |
| ADA unit, monthly | Wheelchair accessible access | $180 to $340 |
| Deluxe flushable, event | Weddings and guest facing events | $160 to $300 |
| Hand wash station, monthly | Beside any bank of units | $80 to $160 |
| Restroom trailer, per day | Weddings, VIP and long events | $700 to $2,600 |
What you pay in Houma depends on the unit type, the rental length and how often the truck comes. A standard unit on weekly service is the baseline, and everything else prices from there.
Nearby cities and other services
- Kenner (40 mi)
- Metairie (43 mi)
- Gretna (46 mi)
- New Orleans (46 mi)
- Denham Springs (61 mi)
- Hammond (65 mi)
- Baton Rouge (65 mi)
- New Iberia (70 mi)
Houma porta potty questions
How many hand wash stations should I order?
One per three to four units is the normal ratio. Go to one per two units for food service, weddings or anywhere children are present.
Do you provide units for Terrebonne County public events?
Yes. Public events usually need at least one ADA accessible unit, and the local authority may specify counts and placement as part of the event permit.
What happens at the end of the rental?
The provider collects the units on the agreed date. For long term job site rentals, just call when the project finishes and they schedule the pickup.
How much notice do you need for a Houma job site?
A few days is usually enough for a standard unit. Trailers, ADA units and large multi unit orders need longer, particularly in peak season.
Can I get units delivered on a weekend in Houma?
Often yes, though weekend delivery and collection sometimes carry a surcharge. Book early for Saturday events, that is the busiest day of the week.
Who wrote this page
Written and fact checked by the Dumpster Porta Potty USA editorial team. We check container sizes, servicing intervals and price ranges against published provider rate sheets and federal guidance, then update the page when those change.
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