Planning guide
Where to Place a Porta Potty on a Home or Job Site
The right spot keeps the unit stable, keeps neighbors happy and makes weekly service easy. Use this checklist before delivery day.
Mon–Sat, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. · Same-day delivery when you call in the morning
Updated · Reviewed by Parker, owner
What makes a good porta potty spot?
A good porta potty spot is firm, level ground within about 25 feet of where our service truck can park, with a clear 10-foot-wide lane to it. The spot should stay out of traffic, away from food and seating, and off low ground that collects rain or meltwater.
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Level within a couple of inches | Doors close square and the unit cannot rock or tip |
| Within 25 ft of truck parking | Our service hose reaches; service is never skipped |
| 10-ft lane, 12-ft clearance | Truck can deliver, service and pick up |
| Not on septic tank lids or drain fields | Weight and traffic can damage septic parts |
| Away from food, 50–100 ft | Keeps odor and lines away from guests |
| Door facing away from street | Privacy and fewer complaints |
Can a porta potty go in my driveway or on the street?
A porta potty can go in your driveway with no permit in most Central Minnesota cities. Placement on a street, boulevard or sidewalk usually needs approval from the city, and many HOAs limit how long a unit can sit in view. Driveway, side-yard or behind-garage placement avoids both issues.
In St. Cloud, check with the City of St. Cloud before asking for curbside placement. In HOA neighborhoods, ask about the rules for construction-period units.
What about winter placement?
In winter, place the porta potty in a spot you already plow, with the door facing away from the northwest wind so drifts don't block it. Mark the unit with a tall flag so plows don't bury it, and keep a 10-foot path to it clear on service day.
Need a porta potty in St. Cloud today?
Call now. Talk to dispatch, not a call center.
Call before your crew or guests arrive. We confirm the delivery window, the unit and the full price on the same call.
(320) 205-2511Phones answered Mon–Sat, 7 a.m.–7 p.m.. After hours, send the form and we call you first thing.