Event rentals: restrooms, hand wash and trailers
A wedding, a race, a festival or a company picnic all need restrooms, and the first complaints are always about the line. We source portable restrooms, accessible units, hand wash stations and restroom trailers for events from local providers, schedule delivery and service around your hours and keep it on one agreement.
- CountBy expected attendance
- AccessAccessible units included
- WashHand wash stations
Planning numbers
One city's published ratio
Event requirements vary by city and by event type, and many cities do not publish a single number. The City of Santa Barbara, California publishes a quick guide for park events as one public example.1
| Topic | What the guide says |
|---|---|
| Portable toilets | One for every 250 to 300 expected attendees |
| Accessible units | At least 10 percent of the toilets must be accessible |
| Permanent park restrooms | Not counted toward the portable toilets needed |
| Vendor contract | Required one week before the event |
This is one city's guide for park events, not a national rule. Your venue and permit may require more, and long events, alcohol and food service all push the count up. Our event restroom planning guide goes through the factors. Venues and campuses that host events often are covered on hotels and hospitality and schools and universities.
Planning an event?
Tell us the date, the venue and the expected crowd. We recommend a count and source the units.
Beyond the toilets
What else events usually need
Restrooms are the headline. A few other items make them work.
| Need | What we source | Related |
|---|---|---|
| Accessible access | At least the share your venue requires, on firm level ground | ADA portable toilet guide |
| Hand washing | Hand wash stations at restrooms and food areas | Hand wash station rental |
| Larger or premium events | Restroom trailers with sinks and flushing | Restroom trailer rental |
| Power and lights | Generators and lights for evening events | Temporary power and light towers |
Timing
Book early and plan service
The units are the easy part. The schedule is where events go right or wrong.
- 01
Book early
Popular weekends fill up and permits take time.
- 02
Place units near the crowd and away from food
Easy to find, lit at night, and with a clear path for service trucks.
- 03
Plan service during the event
Long events need service visits so units stay usable. Tell us the hours.
- 04
Plan pickup
Confirm when units are removed so venues are left clean.
Common questions
Event rental questions
How many portable toilets do I need for an event?
One city's guide for park events suggests one for every 250 to 300 expected attendees, with at least 10 percent accessible. Your venue and permit may require more, and long events need more.
Do I need accessible units?
Many venues and permits require them. Santa Barbara's guide asks for at least 10 percent of toilets to be accessible.
What about hand washing?
Add hand wash stations at restrooms and food areas. We source them through local providers.
When should I book?
As early as you can, and at least a week before, since some cities require a vendor contract by then.
Can you supply restroom trailers?
Yes, for larger and premium events. Ask about power and water needs.
How do I get a quote?
Call sales at (888) 588-2607 or request a quote.
Restrooms, hand wash and power on one agreement
Local providers do the work; we hold the contract, own the problems, and send one bill. If a delivery gets missed, we contact the provider the same business day.
Read next
Sources
- City of Santa Barbara, Parks and Recreation, Special Events Quick Guide: Toilets. Checked November 3, 2026. santabarbaraca.gov