What Does a Film Set Restroom Package Usually Include?
A typical set package pairs one or two portable restroom units for crew with a deluxe flushable porta potty or small restroom trailer near talent holding. Production coordinators in Davenport usually want everything staged before call time, so delivery gets scheduled the evening before or early that morning. Each standard unit holds a 60 to 70 gallon tank and stands about 92 inches tall, which matters when a location has low tree cover or a tight backlot. If the shoot runs near a residential block, ADA access matters too. Under ADA Standards section 213.2, any cluster of single-user units needs at least one accessible unit, and that unit needs a 60 inch turning circle per ADA Standards section 304.3.1. We also handle handwashing station rental or a portable sink rental for craft services tents, since food handling areas usually want a dedicated wash setup separate from the toilets. For night shoots or interior scenes running generators, crews sometimes bundle a temporary power pole or a light tower rental alongside the restroom order, and portable generator rental film crews use often shares the same delivery run as the sanitation units, which saves a trip charge. Ask about combining orders when you request a quote.
How Many Units Does a Film Set Need?
It depends on crew size and how long the day runs, not just headcount. OSHA 1926.51(c) sets a baseline of one toilet for every 20 workers on a general worksite, and most line producers use that as a floor even though film sets are not classified the same as fixed construction jobs. A 40 person crew working a 12 hour day in Davenport typically wants two to three standard units plus one ADA unit, especially if the location sits somewhere without nearby public restrooms. Our how many porta potties do I need guide walks through the math scene by scene. For multi-day shoots, some productions choose a 4 stall restroom trailer instead of scattering single units, since it centralizes cleaning and cuts servicing time between takes. If a scene calls for messy effects work, like paint, blood rigs or fog fluid, handwashing requirements under OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) kick in for crew applying coatings or similar contaminants, and a wash station near the effects area covers that. Locations department usually wants placement finalized before permits get pulled, so run placement past our porta potty placement guide early.
What Does It Cost to Rent Restrooms for a Film Set?
Pricing depends on unit type, rental length and whether it is a single-day shoot or a multi-week production. A standard unit rented for one day runs in the range below, while an event-rated unit for a one-day shoot with heavier traffic costs more per unit than a routine daily rental.
| unit | day | week | month |
|---|---|---|---|
| standard | $100 - $350 | $130 - $500 | $125 - $325 |
| ada | $200 - $400 | $240 - $400 | - |
| deluxe | $85 - $1,200 | $150 - $290 | - |
| trailer | $175 - $2,500 | $1,650 - $2,500 | - |
A weekend shoot on a standard unit typically lands between $125 and $400 depending on unit count and how far the crew is from Davenport. Delivery fees run separately, generally $100 to $500 for a single day depending on distance and access, and roll-off delivery for set debris needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck if a roll-off dumpster rental is part of the wrap plan. Our porta potty rental cost page breaks down what drives the range further, and porta potty rental per day covers single-day shoot pricing specifically. Longer episodic shoots sometimes fit better under a monthly porta potty rental arrangement instead of renewing weekly.
Wrap crews also ask about construction site services when a set build involves heavy carpentry, and about temporary fence rental for closing off a location from foot traffic during filming. If the shoot is near Bettendorf, which sits about 7.9 miles east of Davenport, or Rock Island, about 7.4 miles south, delivery logistics stay simple since both fall inside our regular run. Productions filming closer to Moline, roughly 10.3 miles southeast, or East Moline, about 19.1 miles east, should flag the distance when requesting a quote so delivery fees get quoted accurately.
Frequently asked questions
Can you deliver restrooms on short notice for a location change?
Yes, we handle short-notice moves regularly since film schedules shift. Same-day or next-day delivery is usually possible depending on unit availability. Call ahead as soon as a location change is confirmed. Our emergency porta potty rental service exists for exactly this kind of scramble.
Do you provide restrooms for outdoor and rural filming locations?
Yes, farmland and remote sites are common. See our farm and agricultural restrooms page for setups built around limited access roads and no municipal water hookup nearby in Davenport.
What size restroom trailer works for a small cast and crew?
A 2 stall restroom trailer suits crews under 25 people comfortably. Larger productions often step up to a luxury restroom trailer for cast comfort. Talk through headcount when you call.
Are handwashing stations required for craft services tents?
Handwashing near food service areas is standard practice, and 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) requires soap and towels or a hand-drying device, not sanitizer alone. A hand sanitizer station rental supplements but does not replace it.
Do I need a permit to place units on a public street in Davenport?
Placement in the public right of way needs confirming with the city before delivery. Check our porta potty permit requirements page, and we can help coordinate once the location is locked.
Next step
Get a delivery date
Tell us the address, the dates and the headcount. We size the order and confirm the route.