How Many Portable Toilets Do You Need for Your Cherry Hill Event or Job Site?

Figuring out the right number of portable toilets for your Cherry Hill, NJ, event or job site can make the difference between a smooth experience and long, frustrating lines. Whether you are planning a festival at Cooper River Park or managing a construction project along Route 70, the number of units you rent matters more than most people realize.

How Many Portable Toilets Do Events Typically Need?

For most outdoor events, a general starting point is one portable toilet per 50 guests for events lasting up to four hours. Several variables can change that number:

• Guest count and duration: More guests and longer events increase demand, especially during peak hours like meal times and intermissions. Events running beyond four hours typically need additional units.
• Food and alcohol service: Alcohol increases restroom usage significantly, so many planners add extra units to account for this.
• Event type: A formal outdoor wedding may call for VIP units or a restroom trailer, while a community 5K race may be fine with standard restroom units.

Cherry Hill hosts busy outdoor gatherings throughout the warmer months, from festivals near Cooper River Park to sports tournaments at Erlton and Kenilworth parks. Some Township park facilities have no permanent restrooms on site. Cherry Hill's parks ordinance requires gaining Township approval before placing units on municipal property.

How Many Units Does a Construction Job Site Need?

Construction sites follow OSHA standard 29 CFR 1926.51. One unit is required for up to 20 workers on site at one time. For crews between 20 and 200 workers, the requirement scales to one toilet and one urinal per 40 workers. Sites with over 200 workers shift to one toilet and one urinal per 50 workers. Failing to meet these minimums can result in costly citations.



Many site managers order slightly above the OSHA minimum to account for peak breaks, subcontractors, and New Jersey's hot summer months when workers hydrate more and make more frequent trips.

What Variables Can Increase Your Unit Count?

• Heat and humidity: South Jersey summers are warm, and high temperatures increase restroom use on job sites and at outdoor events alike.
• Mixed crews or attendance: OSHA requires separate facilities for men and women unless units lock from the inside and provide full privacy.
• Food vendors on site: Food service at events almost always increases restroom demand.

Do You Need an ADA-Accessible Unit?

Yes, in most cases. The Americans with Disabilities Act requires that at least five percent of portable toilet clusters at a single location be wheelchair-accessible. In practical terms, that means roughly one accessible unit for every 20 standard restrooms at a public event. For construction sites, an ADA-compliant unit may also be required if any worker has a mobility impairment.

Get the Right Count for Your Cherry Hill Rental

Getting the unit count right protects your guests, your workers, and your event's reputation. Bob Drayton Inc. serves Cherry Hill, NJ, and the surrounding Camden County area with a full range of portable restrooms for events and job sites alike, including standard units, ADA-accessible options, and VIP-style restroom trailers. Weekend event units are kept separate from the construction fleet to ensure a clean experience every time. Call 609-859-3629 to request a free quote, or contact the team to discuss your specific needs. You can also find Bob Drayton Inc. on Google to read reviews and get directions.