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Area Portable Services is leading the industry with well-maintained portable restrooms
and temporary fence. For inquiries call us at (916) 770-7760.
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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs About Portable Toilets in Rancho Cordova, CA

At Area Portable Services, we know planning a project or event isn’t just about logistics. It’s about people. Keeping your crew comfortable or your guests happy is as important as the schedule itself. Our portable toilet services play a big part in that. While often the last thing people think about, it is one of the most important. We’ve pulled together answers to the most common questions, so you can plan smarter and stress less.

Do You Offer Same-Day Delivery for Portable Restrooms or Fencing?

We offer fast and reliable responses to your every need, operating seven days a week to meet urgent requirements.  That said, same-day delivery is subject to equipment availability and scheduling logistics. We recommend you call our office as early as possible if you need a unit on short notice, so we can confirm availability and dispatch a delivery as soon as possible.

What Maintenance Is Included During Long-Term Rentals?

For long-term rentals, such as construction sites or extended projects, we offer maintenance as part of our comprehensive service package. Our standard maintenance includes waste removal, sanitizing, cleaning, and topping up toilet paper and hand sanitizer. For high-traffic construction sites or events, we can schedule additional visits to ensure your units remain fresh, clean, and fully functional. It’s part of our commitment to keeping your site comfortable and safe.

Will I Need to Provide Supplies for the Portable Toilet?

Nope. All our portable toilets come stocked with toilet paper and basic hand hygiene supplies. Deluxe units and portable restroom trailers come equipped with soap, paper towels, and hand sanitizer.

How Often Do Portable Toilets Need to Be Serviced?

Most long-term rentals receive a once-weekly visit, but high-traffic sites or large events can benefit from twice-weekly service. One-day events usually don’t need extra cleaning, though we can always add them if usage spikes.

What Happens if My Event Runs Longer Than Expected?

We understand that events can go beyond their anticipated schedule. If your event runs longer than expected, simply contact us as soon as possible. We can adjust the rental duration and servicing accordingly, whether that means extending the rental period, scheduling additional cleanings, or delaying the pickup of units. Because all our rentals are managed and tracked, we’ll work with you to ensure compliance with sanitary standards and event requirements.

How Many Portable Restrooms Do I Need?

The right number depends on the number of people, the duration, and the level of activity of your event or project. You can use our restroom calculator for a quick estimate! The usual guidelines recommend:

  • Construction site – 1 portable toilet per 10 workers
  • Short event – 2 units per 100 guests for 4 hours

We’ll help you decide the mix of standard, ADA-compliant, or luxury units so no one is left waiting in line.

Are ADA-compliant portable Toilets Available ?

Absolutely. ADA-compliant units are available and designed for accessibility and comfort. For events, we recommend one ADA-compliant unit per ten standard units to keep everyone happy and to show you care about your community.

How Far in Advance Should I Reserve Portable Toilets?

Earlier is better. Booking at least a week ahead ensures we have the units you need and plenty of time to get them delivered and serviced. But we get it. Sometimes, last-minute requests happen. We do our best to help you out.

How Do I Prepare the Delivery Site for Portable Toilets?

Ensure the delivery area is flat, stable, and easily accessible for trucks and equipment. Clear any obstacles like vehicles, landscaping, or construction materials to allow for safe placement. A solid, level surface ensures units remain upright and secure during the rental period.

Do You Provide Other Services?

Yes! Area Portable Services offers a range of services to keep your event or project running smoothly:

  • Temporary Fencing and Barricades – perfect for construction sites, renovation projects, or event crowd control.
  • Restroom Trailers and Deluxe Units – spacious, comfortable, and ideal for weddings, festivals, or large gatherings.
  • Septic Pumping and Grease-Trap Services – reliable commercial and residential waste management.
What Areas Do You Serve Outside Rancho Cordova?

We serve a broad area beyond Rancho Cordova:

  • Stockton
  • Along the 50 and 80 corridors north to Placerville and east to Auburn
  • Suisun City
  • Yuba City and surrounding communities
How Do I Get Started?

If you’re planning an event or managing a construction site in Rancho Cordova, CA, make it easy on yourself with reliable portable toilet rental from Area Portable Services. From standard portable restrooms to deluxe trailers and temporary fencing, we’ve got everything you need. Contact us today to discover how our portable toilet services can simplify your next project or event.

Frequently Asked Questions

What steps are being taken to maintain COVID-19 sanitation guidelines?

The safety and health of our employees and our valued customers is and always will be the priority at AREA Portable Services. The AREA 10 step signature service has always been very thorough to ensure the units are cleaned and sanitized properly. However, in light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, we felt it necessary to go above and beyond what is required for the safety of our employees and customers. We have added an additional step to our cleaning & sanitizing process which includes a step to spray all of our units with an E.P.A registered, no-rinse quaternary-based sanitizer and disinfectant, each time your unit is serviced.

AREA Portable Services is leading the industry with sanitized, quality portable restrooms, and temporary fencing. To inquire about our services, please call 916-770-7760.

How many Portable Restrooms do I need at my Special Event?
The #1 question asked! There are several different factors that must be considered when deciding the types of restrooms to choose such as:
  • How many people will be attending the event?
  • How many days?
  • How many hours is your event?
  • Will you need handicap accessible restrooms?
  • Will there be food and beverages served?

Portable restrooms are usually an afterthought when planning an event, however, failing to plan your restrooms accordingly may mean the difference between someone staying at your event for an hour or four hours. If alcohol is being served, add 15% more restrooms or extra services.

Use the Event Portable Toilet Calculator to help: Event Portable Toilet Calculator
Why do I need an ADA Accessible Restroom at my Event?

Any event organizer, you are required to comply with all Federal, State, County and City ADA laws applicable to your event per the Americans with Disabilities Act. If your event requires portable restrooms, you must consider ADA regulations when ordering for public events. Its recommended that you provide 1 wheelchair accessible portable restroom for every 10 regular portable restrooms.

Note: 5% of toilets at a single location must be ADA accessible restroom.

How many Portable Restrooms are required on a Construction Job-Site?
First things first, check OSHA’s regulations for the State of California guidelines and the California Department of Industrial Relations website. According to OSHA’s 29 CFR 1926.51(c) requires one portable restroom for 20 or fewer employees and adequate hand washing facilities for employees. The California Department of Industrial Relations `1526. Toilets at Construction Jobsites: “Requires a minimum of one separate toilet facility shall be provided for every 20 employees or fraction thereof of each sex. Such facilities may include both toilets and urinals provided that the number of toilets shall not be less than one half of the minimum required number of facilities. Exception: Where there are less than 5 employees, separate toilet facilities for each sex are not required provided the toilet facilities can be locked from the inside and contain at least one toilet.” “It has become an industry standard, and we highly recommend 1 standard restroom for every 10 workers. Help maintain a more sanitary job site!” Employers could pay a price if they don’t provide enough toilets or keep them clean. Do your part, stay in compliance and visit both departments often to keep up to date on new laws or regulations posted.
Number of employees Minimum number of facilities
20 or less … 1
20 or more … 1 toilet seat and 1 urinal per 40 workers…
200 or more … 1 toilet seat and 1 urinal per 50 workers…
Why do I need a Containment Tray under my Portable Restroom?

The theory is that if a spill or leak can be contained, it will not pollute the environment or cause additional harm to the land and/or property. The containment tray, also known as a spill basin, provides an extra barrier of protection against the runoff water that occurs when servicing a portable restroom. The heavy-duty plastic trays fit under the portable restroom to keep the ground dry and contaminate free.

Quick Tip: More than a dozen EPA (United States Environmental Protection Agency) and OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) regulations require a secondary containment on all job sites.
What time is my Delivery?

All deliveries are scheduled Monday-Friday 7:00 am -3:30 pm and routed the morning of that day. If you are requesting a delivery time frame and/or required time frame, please let your sales representative know in advance to add the special instructions for the drivers. Our office opens at 8:00 am allowing you to call Operations the morning of, to get your estimated time of arrival.

What day is my Cleanings Scheduled?

We operate routes Monday-Friday within a 45-mile radius. Cleanings are scheduled based on route capacity, location, season and can be changed to keep our routes more efficient during high peak seasons. The rental item will be routed after the delivery has been completed, on a designated day during the week. If you need a designated cleaning day for safety reasons or accessibility, please notify your sales representative immediately.

What happens if I have an Emergency after hours or on the weekend?

Yes, emergencies can happen. If you call our main phone number and leave a voicemail, our operations department and sales department is notified immediately. We also give our customers the direct phone numbers call to dispatch, the operations manager or the sales representative, in case of an emergency.

How do I read the Invoice?

We break down your rentals by line item from the start date (day delivered) to end date of the 28-day billing cycle. All invoices have a rental line item charge and a weekly service charge and/or prep line item. The rental line item is a taxable rate and the weekly service charge and/or prep is non-taxable. All boxes checked on the invoice, shows what’s is taxable on the invoice. Below the rental line items show the breakdown on the totals to include your Subtotal Non-Taxed, Subtotal Taxable, Subtotal Tax, and the Current Invoice Total.

My Unit was picked up early, do I still owe?

All invoices are billed on a 28-day billing cycle unless it’s for a special event. Your first 28-day billing cycle is charged in advance. The billing cycle starts on the day it was delivered. The second billing is eligible for proration, only if the Unit was picked up on or before the 13th day of the second billing cycle. If the Unit gets picked up on the 14thof the second billing cycle, then you will be charged a full 28-day invoice.

What type of payment do you accept? Can I make the payment over the phone?

We accept VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and checks. Yes, you can make your payment over the phone.

Note: if your bill and/or account is 60-days past due, you are subject to services completely stopped. If your bill and/or account is 120-days past due, your account will be subject to collections.
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  • How many people will be attending the event?

  • How many days?

  • How many hours is your event?

  • Will you need handicap accessible restrooms?

  • Will there be food and beverages served?

Portable restrooms are usually an afterthought when planning an event, however, failing to plan your restrooms accordingly may mean the difference between someone staying at your event for an hour or four hours. If alcohol is being served, add 15% more restrooms or extra services. Use the Event Portable Toilet Calculator to help:   Event Portable Toilet Calculator[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Why do I need an ADA Accessible Restroom at my Event?” tab_id=”1560791251940-d2d574f4-ebfc”][vc_column_text 0=””]Any event organizer, you are required to comply with all Federal, State, County and City ADA laws applicable to your event per the Americans with Disabilities Act. If your event requires portable restrooms, you must consider ADA regulations when ordering for public events. Its recommended that you provide 1 wheelchair accessible portable restroom for every 10 regular portable restrooms. Note: 5% of toilets at a single location must be ADA accessible restroom. [/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How many Portable Restrooms are required on a Construction Job-Site?” tab_id=”1560791304032-6151f092-687b”][vc_column_text 0=””]First things first, check OSHA’s regulations for the State of California guidelines and the California Department of Industrial Relations website. According to OSHA’s 29 CFR 1926.51(c) requires one portable restroom for 20 or fewer employees and adequate hand washing facilities for employees. The California Department of Industrial Relations `1526. Toilets at Construction Jobsites: “Requires a minimum of one separate toilet facility shall be provided for every 20 employees or fraction thereof of each sex. Such facilities may include both toilets and urinals provided that the number of toilets shall not be less than one half of the minimum required number of facilities. Exception: Where there are less than 5 employees, separate toilet facilities for each sex are not required provided the toilet facilities can be locked from the inside and contain at least one toilet.” “It has become an industry standard, and we highly recommend 1 standard restroom for every 10 workers. Help maintain a more sanitary job site!” Employers could pay a price if they don’t provide enough toilets or keep them clean. Do your part, stay in compliance and visit both departments often to keep up to date on new laws or regulations posted.
Number of employees Minimum number of facilities  
20 or less . . .. 1  
20 or more . . .. 1 toilet seat and 1 urinal per 40 workers.  
200 or more . . .. 1 toilet seat and 1 urinal per 50 workers.
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