Getting Your Yard Ready for Porta Potty Delivery
By the Frank Rental Works operations team · Published and reviewed October 5, 2026
Where should the porta potty go?
Put the porta potty on flat, firm ground at least 10 feet from the house and away from windows, the patio and the food table. Keep it within about 100 feet of where our truck can park so the service hose reaches. Avoid sprinkler heads, septic lids and low spots that flood after a Central Texas storm.
| What our crew needs | Standard or flushing unit | Wheelchair-accessible unit | Restroom trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear width through gates or paths | At least 4 ft (units are 43.5–47 in wide) | About 5.5 ft (unit is 62 in wide) | A drive about 10 ft wide to the spot |
| Headroom | 8 ft (units stand 91 in) | 8 ft | 12 ft for the trailer and roof A/C |
| Ground | Flat and firm: slab, gravel, caliche, packed soil or turf | Flat, firm and on a route a wheelchair can use | Close to level; we shim with blocks |
| Hose reach for service | Within about 100 ft of where the truck parks | Within about 100 ft | Truck backs right up to it |
| Hookups | None | None | 20-amp, 110-volt outlet within 50 ft, or a generator |
Will it fit through the gate?
A standard porta potty fits through a 4-foot gate because it is 43.5 inches wide, and a flushing unit at 47 inches also needs about 4 feet. A wheelchair-accessible unit is 62 inches wide and needs about 5.5 feet. Measure at the narrowest point, including posts and latches.
What should you do on delivery day?
On delivery day, mark the spot with a cone or chalk, unlock the gate or text us the code, move cars and trash bins out of the path, bring dogs inside, and point out any low branches or wires. You do not need to be home as long as the spot is marked and reachable.
- Mark the exact spot.
- Measure the gate: 4 ft for standard, 5.5 ft for accessible.
- Clear cars, bins and toys from the path.
- Unlock the gate or share the code.
- Bring pets inside for delivery and cleaning visits.
- Flag sprinkler heads, septic lids and buried lines.
Do HOA or city rules limit placement?
HOA rules and city codes can limit where a porta potty sits, so keep it on your own lot whenever possible. Anything in the street usually needs a right-of-way permit; Georgetown, for example, does not allow containers on collector or arterial streets. Gated subdivisions need a code for our truck.
Local details: Georgetown street rules, gated Bella Charca in Nolanville, hilly lots in Harker Heights.
How do you prepare for storms?
Prepare for storms by placing the unit on high ground, not in a low spot or a drainage path, since Central Texas creeks can flood quickly. In open, windy yards, keep the unit near a fence or wall, or ask us to stake it. Tell us if the path turns muddy before a cleaning visit.
Fast answers
Can it go on the driveway?
Yes. A driveway is flat and firm, which makes it an ideal spot.
Can it go on grass?
Yes, if the grass is level and not soaked.
Will the truck damage my lawn?
The truck stays on the street or driveway. The crew moves the unit to the spot by hand or dolly.
What if there is no gate to the backyard?
Place it on the driveway or beside the garage. Many customers do.