A production shooting in Des Plaines needs restrooms that stay quiet, look clean on camera, and show up on schedule. Des Plaines Porta Pros delivers standard units, ADA-accessible stalls, and full restroom trailers for crews, with weekend rates starting around $250 for a standard unit. Locations booked days out or hours out both work.
Crew size and shoot length drive the count more than anything else. OSHA 1926.51(c) sets the baseline for construction-type crews: one toilet facility for 20 workers or fewer, then additional seats and a urinal per 40 workers once you pass that threshold, scaling again at 200 or more. A small commercial shoot with a dozen people usually gets by with two standard units. A feature crew running 60 to 80 people across grip, camera, art, and background talent needs more than one bank of toilets, and most production managers split them between base camp and the shooting location itself. If the production is hosting sponsors or a client visit, a deluxe flushable unit reads better on a location scout photo than a bare standard stall. For multi-day shoots, ask about monthly porta potty rental pricing instead of paying day rates each time you wrap and return. Our porta potty rental checklist covers what to confirm with a location manager before delivery, including surface type and drive-in clearance. A roll-off delivery truck needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind it, which matters on tight residential streets or alley locations around Des Plaines. If the crew is working near catering or a base camp kitchen, pair the restrooms with a handwashing station rental so hands stay clean between departments without a line forming at one sink.
Most film and TV productions skip standard units entirely and book a trailer, because trailers run quieter, look better in wide shots, and keep talent and crew separate. Pricing depends heavily on stall count and rental length.
| unit | duration | typical price |
|---|---|---|
| standard porta potty | weekend | $250 |
| ada unit | weekend | $240 |
| restroom trailer | day | $800 |
| restroom trailer | weekend | $2,000 |
| restroom trailer | week | $1,397 |
A 2 stall restroom trailer covers a small crew comfortably, while an 8 stall restroom trailer fits larger union productions with separate talent and crew paths. Some productions request a luxury restroom trailer for cast trailers or investor visits. If the shoot runs long hours in warm weather, a shower trailer rental covers stunt performers or SFX makeup crews who need to rinse off between setups. Delivery fees typically run $100 to $150 for a single day and scale down per visit on longer bookings. For full cost breakdowns by trailer size, see our restroom trailer rental cost page, and general porta potty rental cost guidance if you're mixing standard units with a trailer on the same call sheet.
Yes, and most crews do, since base camp usually needs both power and sanitation delivered to the same lot. Portable generator rental film crews rely on typically comes from the same site services vendor handling restrooms, dumpsters, and fencing, which cuts down on coordinating multiple trucks and drivers on a tight lockup schedule. Des Plaines Porta Pros can route delivery of restroom units alongside a light tower rental for night exteriors or a temporary power pole where the location lacks accessible outlets. GFCI protection matters on any set with cords running near water sources or wet locations, consistent with OSHA 1926.404(b)(1)(ii). If the production needs to secure a perimeter around equipment trucks or keep background talent staged in one area, a temporary fence rental or crowd control barrier rental handles that without needing a separate vendor call. Wrap-day cleanup often needs a dumpster too; a 10 yard dumpster rental usually covers set strike debris for a one or two day shoot, and our what cannot go in a dumpster page flags what set dressing and paint waste needs separate disposal. Productions filming multiple days at one Des Plaines address sometimes rent a storage container rental to lock up gear overnight instead of trucking it back to a stage each wrap.
Book as soon as locations lock, ideally a week out for standard units and two weeks for trailers, since trailer inventory is limited. Same-day and next-day delivery is sometimes possible; call and ask. Weekend and holiday shoot dates fill first.
Most restroom trailers run on a standard generator or shore power connection, and delivery crews confirm hookup needs before drop-off. If the location lacks power access, pair the trailer with a generator delivered the same day.
Placement in the public right of way needs confirming with the city before delivery. Location managers should check with Des Plaines before locking a street or curb placement into the shot plan.
Yes, for standard units this is usually workable. Restroom trailers need more lead time since fewer units are available; call early once the location is confirmed to hold a trailer for shoot dates.
Any crew with talent, background, or staff needing accessible facilities should include one. ADA Standards 213.2 requires at least 5 percent of clustered units be accessible, never fewer than one, so even a two-unit set should include an ADA stall.
Yes. Des Plaines Porta Pros delivers film set restroom rental across Des Plaines and the surrounding metro, with same-day and next-day drop-off available on most orders.
Pricing depends on the unit and how long you need it. See our cost breakdown and request a free quote for an exact figure.
Standard rentals include scheduled service — a pump-out, a clean, a restock and fresh deodorizer. Busy or hot-weather sites can be serviced more often.
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