Graduation Party Porta Potty Checklist for Rutherford County
Book graduation party porta potties 1–2 weeks ahead, because May and June are one of the busiest stretches of the year. For a 4–8 hour backyard party, plan 1 standard unit per 35 guests, add 1 wheelchair-accessible unit, and add a hand washing station when food is served. Weekend units drop Thursday or Friday and come back Monday.
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When are graduation parties busiest in Rutherford County?
Graduation parties in Rutherford County cluster in May and early June, right after high school ceremonies and MTSU's spring commencement in early May. Many families pick the same Saturdays, so book graduation porta potties 1–2 weeks ahead. Restroom trailers for graduation parties need 3–6 weeks of notice.
Check your school's ceremony date on the Rutherford County Schools website, then set the party date. Call as soon as the date is firm.
Parties the weekend after a ceremony fill first. A Sunday party still gets the same Friday drop.
How many porta potties does a graduation party need?
Sean Rental Works' planning method for a 4–8 hour graduation party is 1 standard unit per 35 guests, rounded up. A 90-guest open house needs 3 standard units. Add 1 unit for every 4 if alcohol is served, 1 wheelchair-accessible unit, and 1 hand washing station per 4 units, especially with food.
| Party | Standard | Accessible | Hand wash |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 guests, 3-hour open house | 1 (40 ÷ 50, rounded up) | 1 | 1 |
| 90 guests, 5 hours, no alcohol | 3 (90 ÷ 35 = 2.6, rounded up) | 1 | 1 |
| 150 guests, 6 hours, adult bar | 5 + 2 for alcohol = 7 | 1 | 2 |
The accessible unit follows the 2010 ADA Standards idea of at least one accessible unit per cluster. Run your own numbers with our porta potty calculator.
Where should the porta potty go in a backyard?
Put a graduation porta potty on firm, level ground at the edge of the yard, in a spot about 4 feet by 4 feet, with the door facing away from the food tables. The gate or path must be at least about 4 feet wide, and the service truck should park within about 15 feet.
- Grass, gravel, concrete or packed dirt; a slight slope is fine
- Away from the septic tank and drain field
- Near a porch or yard light for evening guests
- Hand washing station right beside the units
Planning a rental?
Call with your address and dates. Dispatch quotes on the first call.
Which unit works best for a graduation party?
Standard units cover most graduation parties. A deluxe flushing unit adds a foot-pump flush, a sink and a mirror with no hookups, which guests in dresses and suits like. A wheelchair-accessible unit gives grandparents ground-level entry and grab bars, but needs a gate wide enough for a unit about 7.5 feet across.
Compare the deluxe flushing porta potty and the wheelchair-accessible unit. Measure your gate before you pick.
Do I need a hand washing station at a graduation party?
A graduation party with food needs a hand washing station, because a standard porta potty has hand sanitizer but no running water. Our planning method adds 1 hand washing station for every 4 units. The double-sided station has two foot-pump basins, soap, paper towels and a fresh-water tank, with no hookups.
Set the hand washing station between the units and the food line, so guests pass it on the way back. See hand washing station rental.
Hosting 150 or more in the evening? A restroom trailer adds lights and running water, but book it 3–6 weeks ahead.
When does the unit arrive and leave?
Weekend graduation parties get a Thursday or Friday drop and a Monday pickup at no extra charge, because drivers don't run weekends. You don't need to be home for delivery. Mark the spot with a cone, flag or chalk X, unlock the gate, and the driver calls about 30–60 minutes ahead.
Routes are built the morning of delivery, so no exact time can be promised. Read how Friday drops and Monday pickups work.
Graduation party porta potty checklist
This graduation porta potty checklist covers 5 steps that keep party day smooth: book early, count guests, measure the gate, clear the spot and plan hand washing near the food. Run through the graduation checklist two weeks before the party and again the day before delivery.
Two weeks out
- Final guest count and party length
- Unit count from the planning method
- Gate width measured (4 feet for standard units)
- Quote approved, e-signed and paid by card
Day before delivery
- Spot marked with a cone, flag or chalk X
- Cars moved and gate unlocked, or gate code texted
- Free cancellation ends 24 hours before delivery
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