Standard porta potty
$125 to $250 a weekend
What Restrooms Does a Film Set Actually Need?
It depends on crew size and whether talent needs something nicer than the crew does. A standard unit works fine for grip and electric, and it holds a 60 to 70 gallon tank that covers a full shooting day without a mid-day service call. Cast and producers usually want a deluxe flushable porta potty or a full restroom trailer rental instead, since flushable units feel closer to a house bathroom between takes. On a location with 40 crew, OSHA 1926.51(c) sets the baseline for construction-style crews at one toilet for every 20 workers, which is the number location managers use to size the order even off a soundstage lot. For a two or three day shoot, look at standard porta potty rental pricing next to a porta potty rental per day rate before committing to a week-long hold. Bigger casts on multi-week shoots often move to a 4 stall restroom trailer or 8 stall restroom trailer so lines do not eat into the schedule. If the production needs an accessible unit for cast or crew, ADA Standards section 213.2 requires at least one accessible unit in any cluster, and never less than one no matter how small the group. We carry units through ADA accessible porta potty stock for exactly this. Add a handwashing station rental near catering, since 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) requires soap and towels or a hand dryer at any washing station, not sanitizer alone.
Can I Get a Generator and Power on the Same Delivery?
Yes, and most productions in Rochester bundle it with the restroom order to save a second delivery trip. A temporary power pole or portable generator rental film crews depend on keeps monitors, video village and craft services running without pulling off a nearby structure's panel, and OSHA 1926.404(b)(1)(ii) requires GFCI protection on that circuit regardless of who owns the generator. Pair it with a light tower rental for night exteriors or early call sunrise scenes, since OSHA 1926.56(a) sets minimum illumination intensities for active work areas and night shoots need to clear that bar for crew safety, not just camera exposure. If the unit base camp sits on a gravel lot or unpaved field, confirm ground clearance before delivery. A roll-off for set debris, covered under construction dumpster rental or general roll-off dumpster rental, needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck to place safely, so scout that access point the same day you scout for restrooms and power. Productions using a base camp trailer for wardrobe or hair and makeup sometimes add a mobile office trailer rental or a storage container rental to lock up gear overnight between shoot days.
Do I Need Fencing or Barriers Around the Set?
Only if the location is open to foot traffic, but most Rochester exteriors need at least crowd rope or chain link at the perimeter. A closed set near a public sidewalk or park benefits from temporary fence rental to keep bystanders back from cable runs and equipment, and OSHA 1926.202 requires any barricade used for employee protection to conform to ANSI D6.1, so rented panels should meet that spec rather than improvised barrier tape. For a red carpet moment, press line or fan gathering near a downtown Rochester location, crowd control barrier rental works better than standard chain link because it is designed to move fast between setups. If the shoot spans neighboring towns for exterior variety, Irondequoit sits 4.8 miles northeast and Brighton 5.3 miles southeast of Rochester, both close enough to shuttle the same restroom and fence order between locations in one day without paying a second delivery fee. Keep the set tidy under OSHA 1926.25 housekeeping rules, which call for scrap and debris to be cleared from active work areas, a rule location managers already enforce for continuity reasons anyway.
FAQ
How far in advance should I book restrooms for a shoot?
Book as soon as the shoot dates lock, ideally two to three weeks out. Restroom trailers and generators get reserved fast during festival season in Rochester. A request a quote call early gets you the unit trim and count you actually want, not whatever is left the week of.
Can a restroom trailer run without hookup to water or power?
Yes. Most restroom trailers carry onboard tanks and can run on generator power, which is why productions pair the restroom trailer rental with a generator delivery rather than hunting for a hookup on location.
What if the shoot location has no permanent restrooms nearby?
That is the standard case for exteriors, farmland or industrial sites. A portable restroom rental order sized to crew count solves it, and adding a handwashing station covers the sanitation gap completely.
How much does a one day restroom order typically cost?
A standard unit for a single day runs 100 to 350 dollars depending on trim and delivery distance. Full detail lives on porta potty rental cost, broken out by unit type and rental length.
Do I need a permit to place units on a public street for filming?
Placement in the public right of way needs confirming with the city before delivery day. Check porta potty permit requirements and confirm with Rochester's permitting office directly, since rules vary by street and shoot type.
What we rent
Four units cover almost every job
Typical Rochester ranges, not a quote. Delivery is $50 to $150 and a weekly service visit $30 to $60. See the full cost breakdown.
Deluxe flushing
$200 to $350 a weekend
ADA accessible
$199 to $300 a weekend
Restroom trailer
Quoted by stall count
The rest of the yard
One mobilisation, not three
Roll off dumpsters10, 20, 30 and 40 yardTemporary fencingPanels 6 feet by 12 feetStorage containers20 foot and 40 footHandwashing stationsSinks and sanitiser standsSeptic and grease trapsPumping, cleaning, emergenciesSite power and lightLight towers, temporary poles
We deliver across Monroe County and the surrounding metro:
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Tell us the address, the dates and the headcount. We size the order and confirm the route.