FAQs About Portable Toilet, Shower Rentals, and Other Services

Toilet and Shower Rentals in Chico and Yuba City, CA

Our goal at Ben Toilet Rentals is to make it as convenient as possible for our clients to get the amenities they need at a price they can afford. We specialize in portable toilet rentals, mobile showers for rent, and home and RV septic tank services. We want you to make an informed decision about our services, so we operate with transparency and integrity. If you have questions like, ‘How much is a portable toilet rental in Chico or Yuba City, CA?’ we have answers. Take a look at the questions we receive most often and read through our answers to learn more. Feel free to contact us to request a quote or ask a question you don’t see answered here.

Rental of Portable Toilets: Questions and Answers

Why should I rent a portable toilet

You should rent a portable toilet to provide safe, clean, and hygienic amenities to guests or employees at a construction site, renovation or remodel site, outdoor festival or event, special event or party, or an area that doesn’t have access to reliable plumbing or running water.
How much are portable toilet rentals?

The cost of portable toilet rentals depends on the length of the rental period, the site or location at which the rental will be, and the type of rental toilets you choose. We strive to keep our prices affordable, and we always offer estimates.
When are portable toilet rentals necessary?
A portable toilet rental may be necessary if:
- You are remodeling or renovating your home and don’t have access to reliable plumbing or running water.
- You are managing a construction site without restroom facilities.
- You are holding an outdoor event like a wedding, family party, camping trip, music festival, swap meet, or other event without access to enough toilet facilities for all guests.
- Your traditional toilet facilities are out of order.
- You’re operating a seasonal or temporary business in a lot or vacant site.
What kinds of facilities can your portable toilets serve?

Our portable toilet rentals can serve almost any facility, including parking lots, construction sites, work sites, campgrounds, recreational areas, golf courses, RV lots, fairgrounds, and more.
Can a porta potty on my job site help increase productivity?

Yes. A rental toilet makes it easier for employees to access safe, clean, and hygienic facilities without having to travel offsite.
What is the size of a rental portable toilet?

We offer different sizes for our portable toilet rentals. Our single standard unit is 44” wide and 73” tall with a door width of 24”. Our ADA-compliant toilet rental is 90” high and 67” wide. Our single on-wheels unit is 6435” high and 25.94” wide. Our double on-wheel unit is 13 feet long by 6 feet wide.

Mobile Shower Rentals: Questions and Answers

What are mobile showers for rent?

Mobile showers for rent are convenient, portable trailers that contain eight private shower stalls. The mobile shower trailers offer all the convenience of private home showers but can be used when there is no access to plumbing or running water.
When should I rent a mobile shower?
You may consider renting a mobile shower trailer if:
- You are hosting an outdoor festival or event that goes overnight or lasts more than one day.
- You want to provide hygienic facilities to people experiencing homelessness or who are in disaster relief areas without access to plumbing or running water.
- You manage a job site, construction project, renovation, or remodel without access to plumbing, running water, or shower facilities.
- Your traditional shower facilities are inoperable.
Do I have to have water at my location for my shower trailer rental?

No, each mobile shower is outfitted with a freshwater tank that pumps water up and out through the shower heads in the stalls. The tank can be refilled as needed. If you do have access to running water, it will make it easier to refill the tanks.
Do shower trailer rentals come with soap and towels?

Our shower trailer rentals come with filled soap dispensers but not towels.

Septic Tank Services FAQs

I know nothing about septic systems. How do you locate my septic tank?

We typically can tell by sight where a septic system is located. We also have a transmitter we can flush and track if we’re having trouble locating the tank, or we can look at past blueprints or building records.
How often do I need septic tank cleaning and septic tank pumping?

It depends upon the number of people who use the septic system and how large the home is that the system is servicing. The septic system should be pumped and cleaned every three years for a home with one to two people. The septic system should be pumped and cleaned every two years for a home with three to four people. The septic system should be pumped and cleaned every year for a home or facility with five or more people.
What type of toilet paper is best for septic tanks?

Any toilet paper that says it is safe for use in septic systems is okay to use. You should not flush baby wipes, paper towels, facial tissue, makeup wipes, tampons, pads, or other trash.
How do I know if my septic system is failing?
If your septic system is failing, there are typically very obvious signs that will only get worse the longer you avoid addressing them:
- Foul odors like rotten eggs or sewage in the home and/or yard.
- Dirty water backing up into the toilet, shower, or bathtub.
- Slow-draining sinks or toilets.
- More than one clogged drain in the home, or a clogged drain and a clogged toilet.
- Gurgling sounds from the drains or plumbing.
- Standing water over the tank.
- Fast-growing green grass in a specific area of the yard.
- Well water that tests positive for bacteria.