What is a deluxe flushing porta potty?
A deluxe flushing porta potty is a portable toilet with 2 foot pumps: one flushes the bowl with fresh water and one runs a small sink. The deluxe unit also has a mirror, a coat hook and hand sanitizer. Everything is self-contained, so the deluxe unit needs no water hose or power cord.
- Toilet
- Foot-pump flush with fresh water
- Sink
- Foot-pump sink with fresh water
- Extras
- Mirror, coat hook, hand sanitizer, toilet paper
- Hookups
- None — self-contained
- Book ahead
- 2–3 days typical; earlier for wedding season
- Delivery
- Arrives cleaned, filled and stocked
How do the foot-pump flush and sink work?
The deluxe unit holds 2 separate supplies: a fresh-water tank and a waste tank. Stepping on the flush pedal sends fresh water to rinse the bowl into the waste tank. Stepping on the sink pedal pumps fresh water to the faucet. Hands never touch a handle, which guests at a wedding notice.
- Lift the lid and use the toiletThe bowl looks like a regular toilet, not an open tank.
- Press the flush pedalA few pumps rinse the bowl with clean water.
- Pump the sink pedalFresh water runs while you wash. Soap or sanitizer is next to the sink.
- Check the mirrorGuests can fix hair and makeup before going back to the party.
Is a deluxe unit worth it, or should I get a standard unit plus a handwashing station?
A deluxe unit is worth it when guests are dressed up and each person should wash inside a private room. A standard unit plus a handwashing station costs less per guest and serves 2 people washing at once. For 100 guests or more, 2 standard units with 1 station move lines faster.
| Factor | 1 deluxe flushing unit | Standard unit + handwash station |
|---|---|---|
| Flush | Yes, foot pump | No |
| Sink location | Inside, private | Outside, shared |
| People washing at once | 1 | 2 at the station |
| Space needed | 1 unit footprint | 2 footprints |
| Looks best at | Weddings, showers, quinceañeras | Food events, picnics, job sites |
| Hookups | None | None |
See the handwashing station rental page for the station specs.
Planning a wedding or quinceañera? Lock in deluxe units early.
Spring and fall Saturdays fill first. Call with your date and guest count and we’ll hold the units on the call.
Are deluxe porta potties good for weddings and quinceañeras?
Deluxe flushing porta potties work well for weddings and quinceañeras of 50 to 150 guests, especially where there is no power for a restroom trailer. Plan 1 unit per 50 guests for 4 hours and double it for 8 hours. Add 1 unit for every 4 when the bar is open.
| Guests | Event length | Deluxe units | With open bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Up to 4 hrs | 1 | 2 |
| 100 | Up to 6 hrs | 3 | 4 |
| 150 | Up to 6 hrs | 5 | 7 |
| 150 | Up to 8 hrs | 6 | 8 |
Add 1 wheelchair-accessible unit for older guests. Over 75 guests with power nearby? A restroom trailer adds A/C. More ideas on our wedding restroom rentals page.
Where should a deluxe porta potty go at a backyard party?
Set a deluxe porta potty on level ground within about 15 feet of truck access, about 50 to 100 feet from the food tables. The deluxe unit carries fresh water, so a level spot keeps the flush and sink working well. Shade helps on afternoons over 95°F.
- Pick level groundGrass, gravel or a driveway edge. Avoid soft spots after rain.
- Keep a pathA clear path at least 48 inches wide from the street or driveway.
- Face the door away from guestsIt gives privacy and keeps the line out of photos.
- Add light at nightA string light or lamp post nearby helps after sunset.
How is a deluxe unit cleaned and refilled?
Every deluxe unit leaves our Edinburg yard pumped, sanitized and filled with fresh water, toilet paper and sanitizer. A 1–3 day event usually needs no service. Long-term deluxe rentals get 1 visit per week to pump waste, refill fresh water, clean and restock. Extra visits are available for long events.