Whether you are organising an outdoor event, managing a construction site, or overseeing a private function, porta potty hire is one of those things you really want to get right the first time. Book too few units or the wrong type, and you are dealing with complaints, queues, and potential WHS issues. Book with an unreliable supplier, and you have servicing problems mid-project.
Serious About Waste has been providing portable toilet hire across South East Queensland for over 40 years. This guide covers everything you need to know before you book, from what is included in each unit to delivery logistics and short-term hire terms.
What Is a Porta Potty and What Is Included?
A porta potty, also known as a portaloo or portable toilet, is a self-contained sanitation unit that can be placed on any site without requiring connection to mains sewer or water infrastructure. We supply units across the Gold Coast, Logan, Brisbane, and surrounding SEQ areas for construction, events, and residential use.
Every Serious portable toilet unit includes:
- Fresh water flushing (no waste water is recirculated)
- Anti-bacterial hand wash soap
- Toilet paper as standard
- Solar-powered internal lighting
- Foot flush or handle flush operation
- Optional sanitary bin add-on
Additional options include sewer-connected units, wheelchair-accessible units, and trailer-mounted high-capacity toilets with non-slip safety steps, hand rails, and stabilising legs for uneven ground.
How Many Porta Potties Do I Need?
The number of units required depends on the number of people using the facilities, the duration of use, and the type of event or site. As a general guide:
- Construction sites: one portable toilet per 10 workers for standard weekday use, with servicing scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on usage.
- Events up to 200 people: a minimum of one portable toilet per 50 attendees for events lasting a few hours, with additional units recommended for events spanning a full day or longer.
- Events over 200 people: the Serious team can advise on the right number of units based on event duration, food and beverage service, and expected peak usage periods.
Wheelchair-accessible units count separately and should be provided in addition to standard units wherever required under accessibility obligations.
What Hire Options Are Available?
Construction Site Toilet Hire
Long-term hire for construction and civil works sites across SEQ. Units are serviced on a schedule that suits your project timeline, with options for daily, twice-weekly, weekly, fortnightly, or monthly visits. We also offer dry hire for sites that manage their own servicing.
Event and Party Toilet Hire
Short-term hire for outdoor events, festivals, private functions, and community gatherings. For weekend events across Gold Coast, Logan, and Brisbane, units are typically delivered on Friday and collected the following Monday. Midweek events receive delivery the day prior and collection the day after.
Units are delivered on crane trucks or by ute where site access requires it. Each toilet measures approximately 1.2m (W) x 1.2m (D) x 2.3m (H) and weighs approximately 100kg. If delivery is required to a park or council-owned land, a permit may be required, and our team can help you understand what is needed.
Trailer-Mounted High-Capacity Toilet Hire
Serious also supplies trailer-mounted toilet units with high-capacity waste holding tanks that can be towed and repositioned around a site as needed. These units include all standard inclusions plus an AL-KO torsion single axle, two rear stabilising legs, and a non-slip safety step with handrail. For more information on what is included in each service visit, see our portable toilet servicing page.
What Happens During a Portable Toilet Service?
Every service carried out by Serious includes:
- Complete empty of the waste tank using purpose-built vacuum trucks
- Odour neutralising sachet added to the waste tank and activated
- Fresh water refill for hand washing and flushing
- Restock of all consumables including soap and toilet paper
- Wash, rinse, and dry of the interior walls and floor
- Light fragrance applied to leave the unit fresh
- Service record sticker updated with date, time, and driver initials
All waste is transported to EPA-authorised treatment and disposal facilities. Complete documentation is provided electronically, with monthly reports available on request.
Short-Term Hire Payment Terms
All short-term event hires with us require pre-payment prior to delivery. This applies to Gold Coast, Logan, and Brisbane areas. For construction and long-term hire enquiries, contact our team directly to discuss terms.
Why Choose Serious for Porta Potty Hire in SEQ?
Serious operates a fleet of up to 25 custom-built vacuum trucks capable of handling any job size. With over 40 years of experience servicing construction sites, major events, and residential properties across Queensland, the team understands what different sites need and how to deliver it reliably.
- No lock-in contracts for ongoing hire
- Flexible servicing schedules from daily to dry hire
- EPA-authorised disposal and full electronic documentation
- 24/7 emergency servicing available
- Experienced, professional operators across SEQ
To get a quote for portable toilet rental across Gold Coast, Brisbane, or Logan, call us or visit our portable toilet hire page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Every unit comes with fresh water flushing, anti-bacterial hand wash soap, toilet paper, solar-powered internal lighting, and foot or handle flush operation. Optional extras include a sanitary bin add-on, wheelchair-accessible units, and sewer-connected configurations.
A common starting point is one unit per 50 attendees for events of a few hours. For full-day or multi-day events, more units are recommended. Our team can provide a recommendation based on your specific event size, duration, and site layout.
Most construction site toilets are serviced weekly or fortnightly depending on the number of workers and usage patterns. We offer flexible schedules from daily to monthly, and the team can advise on the right frequency for your site.
For weekend events, units are delivered on Friday and collected on Monday. Midweek events receive delivery the day prior and collection the day after. Serious uses crane trucks or utes for delivery depending on site access requirements.
Yes. All short-term hire arrangements for the Gold Coast, Logan, and Brisbane areas require pre-payment prior to delivery. Contact our team for details on payment options and to confirm availability for your dates.
