How many restrooms does a farm crew need?
The federal rule that governs field sanitation is OSHA 1928.110, and it is specific: one toilet facility and one handwashing facility per 20 hand-labor employees, and no worker should have to walk more than a quarter mile to reach one. That is different from a construction site rule. If your farm operation also runs a building crew, silo repair, or fencing project alongside the harvest crew, that side of the work falls under OSHA portable toilet requirements instead, which is OSHA 1926.51(c). Most Bolingbrook-area operations we serve run both at once during peak season. A standard porta potty rental covers the base case: a 60 to 70 gallon holding tank, a footprint of about 44 by 48 inches on the ground, and a height near 92 inches, so it fits at a field edge or along a fence line without eating into planted acreage. For bigger crews spread across multiple fields, we split units by cluster rather than hauling everyone to one corner of the property. Not sure what your headcount needs? Run it through how many porta potties do I need before you call, and check porta potty placement guide for where units actually work on uneven ground.
What does a farm restroom rental cost?
Pricing runs by unit and by how long you need it, not by acreage. A single standard unit rents by the day, week, or month, and a longer rental should never cost more per day than a short one.
| Unit | Day | Week | Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard toilet | $100 - $350 | $130 - $500 | $125 - $325 |
| ADA-accessible | $200 - $400 | $240 - $400 | -- |
| Handwashing station | -- | -- | -- |
Delivery is billed separately and typically falls between $100 and $500 for a single trip, more for repositioning across a large property mid-season. Full cost breakdowns live at porta potty rental cost, and if you are planning for harvest through frost, monthly porta potty rental usually beats paying by the week. Some operations need only a weekend for a specific job, like a one-time spray application or a hay crew passing through; ask about weekend pricing directly since it is billed as its own short-term rate. Water is part of the picture too. OSHA 1926.51(a)(1) requires an adequate supply of potable water at any place of employment, so if your site does not have a well tap nearby, we add that to the delivery.
Do farms need handwashing stations separately from toilets?
Yes, and it is not optional if your crew handles pesticides, herbicides, or coated equipment. OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) requires washing facilities specifically where workers apply paints, coatings, herbicides, or insecticides, or where other harmful contaminants are present, which covers most spray operations on a working farm. A handwashing station rental or portable sink rental placed near the mixing area or loading dock satisfies that. Separately, 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) requires soap and towels or a hand-drying device at any washing facility, meaning hand sanitizer alone does not meet the standard, general industry or field labor. We stock stations that meet both. If your crew is small and mobile, a hand sanitizer station rental is a fine supplement between wash breaks, but it cannot replace the required setup. Full detail on which rule applies to which task is at handwashing station requirements. Some farms near Bolingbrook also run grease-heavy equipment washdowns or dairy operations that need pumping support; that falls under septic pumping service or, for a food-service operation on site, grease trap pumping. We also handle overflow storage needs during harvest with storage container rental, and job-site debris with roll-off dumpster rental, since a lot of ag operations run cleanup and construction side by side.
Bolingbrook sits within a short drive of several towns we already serve, which keeps delivery times down. Romeoville is about 7.4 miles south, Woodridge is 6.1 miles northeast, and Plainfield is 12.1 miles southwest, so a farm straddling any of those lines gets the same delivery window. If your operation is technically outside Bolingbrook proper, check service areas or look at porta potty rental in Romeoville, IL and porta potty rental in Plainfield, IL for nearby coverage. For county fair season, we also run county fair restrooms and festival restroom rental if your farm hosts a public event alongside normal operations.
Frequently asked questions
How often do you service farm restroom units?
The baseline industry interval is one service visit per week for up to 10 users over a 40 hour week, per ANSI/PSAI Z4.3. Larger crews or multi-shift operations need more frequent visits. We schedule around planting and harvest timing so service does not interrupt fieldwork.
Can I rent just one unit for a small farm crew?
Yes. A single standard unit works for crews under 20 people, which matches the OSHA 1928.110 threshold. Delivery still applies as a flat fee regardless of unit count, so one unit is often the most efficient option for a small operation.
Do you deliver to remote farm access roads?
Usually, yes. Our trucks need roughly 60 feet of straight clearance to place a unit, which most farm lanes provide. Tell us about gates, mud season conditions, or narrow bridges when you book so we can plan the route.
What if my farm also has a construction project running?
Run both under one delivery. Construction crews fall under OSHA 1926.51(c) instead of the field sanitation rule, so we will spec toilet counts differently for that portion. Check construction site services for the combined setup.
Can I get an ADA-accessible unit for farm workers?
Yes, we stock ADA units built to ADA Standards 213.2 and 404.2.3 clearance requirements. If any part of your crew needs accessible facilities, request one specifically since standard delivery defaults to non-ADA units unless noted.
Next step
Get a delivery date
Tell us the address, the dates and the headcount. We size the order and confirm the route.