South Coast · Santa Barbara County
Porta potty rental in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara is the county seat, with weddings, estate parties and public events on the coast, and remodels and builds on tight city lots.
What fits here
Weddings and estate parties here usually choose restroom trailers or deluxe units. On narrow streets and hillside lots, send a photo of where the unit should go and we'll confirm the truck can reach it.
- Restroom trailersRestroom trailers for weddings and bigger events in the South Coast.
- Deluxe restroomA roomier, nicer unit for guests at Santa Barbara parties and winery events.
- ADA restroomWheelchair-accessible, for public events and job sites that require one.
- Standard restroomThe everyday unit for events and weddings around Santa Barbara, serviced every week.
Getting there from our yard
Santa Barbara is about 45 miles from our Lompoc yard as the crow flies: roughly 58 road miles and 1 hr 10 min of driving.
| Place | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| Our yard, Lompoc | 34.6453, -120.4389 |
| Santa Barbara | 34.4208, -119.6982 |
- Straight line
- 45 mi
- Est. road miles
- 58 mi
- Est. drive
- 1 hr 10 min
Straight-line distance between the coordinates shown. Road miles and drive time are estimates (straight line × 1.3, at 50 mph), not a delivery promise.
We also serve: Goleta, Montecito, Carpinteria.
How many restrooms?
A starting point, not a final count. Tell us the headcount and hours and we'll size it with you.
| Situation | Guideline | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Farm field crew | 1 toilet and 1 hand wash station per 20 workers, close to where they work | Cal/OSHA, Title 8 §3457 |
| Job site, up to 20 workers | At least 1 toilet | OSHA 29 CFR 1926.51 |
| Job site, 20 to 199 workers | 1 toilet seat and 1 urinal per 40 workers | OSHA 29 CFR 1926.51 |
| Event of about 4 hours | About 1 restroom per 50 guests; more for longer events or when alcohol is served | Rule of thumb, not a law |
| Restrooms grouped for the public | At least 5% accessible (ADA), never fewer than 1 | 2010 ADA Standards, §213.2 |
Questions we get
Do you deliver porta potties in Santa Barbara?
Yes. Santa Barbara is in our service area, in Santa Barbara County. Santa Barbara is about 45 miles from our Lompoc yard as the crow flies: roughly 58 road miles and 1 hr 10 min of driving. We also serve Goleta, Montecito and Carpinteria.
How often are portable toilets serviced?
Rentals longer than a few days get scheduled cleaning, usually once a week: pumped, sanitized and restocked. Busy sites and big crews can have it twice a week. For events we deliver before and pick up after, and clean during multi-day events if you ask.
How many restrooms do I need?
For farm crews, Cal/OSHA asks for 1 toilet and 1 hand wash station per 20 workers. On job sites, OSHA asks for at least 1 toilet for up to 20 workers. For an event of about 4 hours, a common rule of thumb is 1 restroom per 50 guests. Tell us the headcount and hours and we'll size it.
Do I need an ADA-accessible restroom?
If the restrooms are for the public, yes: under the 2010 ADA Standards, where portable toilets are grouped together, at least 5% of them (and never fewer than one) must be accessible. Many job-site contracts ask for one too.
Do I need a permit for event restrooms in Santa Barbara?
Restroom requirements come with your event permit, not from us. Ask the City of Santa Barbara (or Santa Barbara County for venues outside city limits) what your permit needs; many ask how many restrooms and hand wash stations you'll have. We'll send the equipment list in writing for your application.
Can I talk to someone in Spanish?
Yes, se habla español. Call (805) 902-4324 and speak Spanish, or use the chat and the quote form, which are in Spanish too.
Helpful guides
- How many porta potties do I need for an event?Start with about one restroom per 50 guests for a four-hour event, then adjust for length, alcohol, food and accessibility. Here is the table we use when someone calls with a guest count.
- Construction site restroom requirements in CaliforniaFederal OSHA sets a minimum for job-site toilets, but California runs its own plan and its construction rule is stricter. Here is what each one says, how they compare by crew size and how to set up a site so it passes.
- ADA portable restrooms: when you need themPublic events need at least one accessible unit in every group of restrooms. Construction crews have an exception, with limits. Here is what the 2010 ADA Standards say and how to place the unit so it actually works.
Get a quote for Santa Barbara
Tell us what and where. We call you back with a price.