Why Detroit Porta Pros exists
A job site doesn't stop for a broken-down toilet. When a wedding needs restrooms in two days or a construction crew finds out their rental company oversold them, Detroit Porta Pros picks up the phone. We're based here. We know the roads. A standard unit sits about 44 by 48 inches on the ground and stands about 92 inches tall, and we've placed thousands of them on Detroit properties, we know what fits where. For larger events or construction projects, restroom trailers give you real plumbing, climate control and multiple stalls. We also handle septic tank pumping for homeowners whose tanks fill up at the worst moment. A residential septic tank is typically pumped every 3 to 5 years, but we come faster if you call in a crisis.
Detroit Porta Pros got started because the big national chains don't move fast for small jobs. A music festival in Hamtramck (3.3 miles east of downtown) or a renovation in Redford (11.7 miles west) still matters to us as much as a 200-unit construction site. We've equipped our team to handle ADA accessible portable toilets because the law matters and because people deserve them. ADA Standards section 213.2 says that where single-user portable toilet units are clustered, at least 5 percent, and never fewer than one unit, must be accessible. We stock them, service them on the same schedule as standard units, and get them to you the same day if the need is urgent.
What we rent and why it matters
Most jobs start with standard portable toilet rentals in the 60 to 70 gallon range. A construction site with 20 workers or fewer needs 1 toilet facility under OSHA 1926.51(c)(1); add more workers and the count goes up. We show up weekly to empty and clean, ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 sets one service visit per week as the baseline for up to 10 users over a 40 hour week. Roll-off dumpsters run from 10 yards to 40 yards and suit demolition, renovation and landscaping waste. We also rent storage containers for tools and materials that need to stay dry. If your site runs wet, painters applying coatings, grounds crews handling herbicides, handwashing stations aren't optional. OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) requires washing facilities where employees are engaged in applying paints, coatings, herbicides or insecticides, and 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) says you need soap and a hand drying device, not just sanitiser. Temporary fencing keeps the site secure and keeps the public out.
How we work in Detroit
Call us with your date, your job type and your location in or near Detroit. We dispatch a driver who knows the job. For emergency porta potty rental, we take same-day calls most days. A roll-off delivery needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck, and we'll walk you through whether your site has it. For longer rentals, monthly porta potty rental or a multi-month dumpster rental, we can lock in a rate. Our invoice is clear. We show up on the days we say we will. If something breaks, we fix it or replace it the same day. In Troy (18.2 miles north) or Taylor (18.3 miles southwest), we run the same operation. Detroit's the hub, but we service Livonia (16.0 miles west), Westland (20.2 miles west) and Hamtramck on the same terms.
What does a standard portable toilet hold?
A standard unit holds 60 to 70 gallons. For up to 10 users over a 40 hour work week, that's one service visit per week. Heavier use needs more frequent service or a second unit.
Do you deliver same-day?
Most days yes, for standard units and small dumpsters. Call and ask for your date. Emergency calls get priority when the truck is close.
What's the difference between a standard and a deluxe unit?
A deluxe unit has an interior sink, soap and hand sanitiser built in, flushing valves and better ventilation. Standard units are open-bowl. Deluxe costs more but saves you a separate handwashing station.
Do you service all of the Detroit area?
We're based in Detroit and service Detroit, Hamtramck, Redford, Livonia, Troy, Taylor and Westland. Call with your address and we'll confirm.
How often do you clean the toilets?
Standard schedule is weekly for rentals up to 10 users. High-traffic sites get twice weekly or more. We empty, deodorize, sanitise and restock the paper every visit.
Next step
Get a delivery date
Tell us the address, the dates and the headcount. We size the order and confirm the route.