Where to Put a Porta Potty

Five placement rules that keep a porta potty level, reachable and out of the way.

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Firm and level

Pavement, gravel or a firm lawn edge. A unit on soft ground leans and ruts the yard.

Mind the gate

A standard unit is 43.5 inches wide. Most 36-inch backyard gates are too narrow.

Truck within reach

The service truck must park close to the unit every visit.

Off the street

A unit in a Bellingham street or sidewalk needs a Public Works right-of-way permit.

Stake it in winter

Northeast winter winds can tip an unanchored unit on an open lot.

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