Frequently Asked Questions in Auburn, AL

The count depends on how many people will use them and for how long. OSHA requires 1 toilet facility for every 20 workers or fewer on construction sites, plus 1 toilet seat and 1 urinal per 40 workers from 20 up to 200, according to OSHA 1926.51(c)(1). For events in Auburn, a general rule is one unit per 100 guests over a full day, or one per 50 guests if they're there for just a few hours. Shorter events need fewer servicing stops. Call for a custom count based on your actual setup. Read our guide on how many porta potties you need for more detail.

A standard porta potty is about 44 by 48 inches on the ground, stands roughly 92 inches tall, and holds 60 to 70 gallons. Deluxe flushable units cost more but feel more like a real restroom. ADA accessible models meet federal access standards and are required where ADA Standards section 213.2 requires at least 5 percent of single-user units in a cluster, never fewer than one, to be accessible. Restroom trailers hold multiple stalls, running water and flushing toilets, ideal for longer events or office jobs in Auburn. Storage containers work for tools, equipment or debris on construction sites. Roll-off dumpsters handle heavy loads. Temporary fencing secures job sites. Handwashing stations are required where 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) mandates washing facilities with soap and towels or a hand drying device.

Standard service happens weekly for units serving up to 10 users over a 40-hour week, per ANSI/PSAI Z4.3. High-traffic events or sites in Auburn need service two or three times per week or even daily. Iron Gate Porta Potty pumps the holding tank, restocks toilet paper and sanitizer, cleans the seat and floor, and disinfects the interior at each visit. Restroom trailers get serviced more often because they're used longer. Call with your event size and duration to nail down a schedule that keeps units fresh and hygienic.

Iron Gate Porta Potty handles septic tank pumping for homes and businesses in Auburn and the surrounding area. A residential septic tank is typically pumped every 3 to 5 years, driven by tank size and household size. Grease interceptors are pumped when fats, oils, grease and solids reach 25 percent of the liquid depth. Don't wait for backups, have the tank inspected regularly and pumped on schedule. Emergency service is available if you're in a bind.

Iron Gate Porta Potty serves Auburn and towns within a short drive: Opelika (8.8 miles northeast), Loachapoka (6.6 miles west), Notasulga (12.7 miles west), Tuskegee (21.0 miles southwest) and Valley (27.1 miles northeast). Call to confirm service at your exact address. Visit our service areas page for the full list of where we operate.