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What Restroom Setup Does a Film Set Actually Need?
Depends on crew size and how long the location holds you. A tight indie crew of 15 might get by with two standard porta potty rentals and a handwashing station near catering. A larger production with cast trailers, grip trucks and a full crew base camp usually needs a mix: standard units for crew, a deluxe flushable porta potty or two near talent, and at least one ADA accessible porta potty per ADA Standards section 213.2, which requires 5 percent of clustered units to be accessible with never fewer than one. If the production is putting up honeywagons or crew trailers, a restroom trailer rental reads better on camera and off, especially for producers or talent who need something closer to a real bathroom. OSHA 1926.51(c) sets the baseline ratio at one toilet for every 20 workers, which is a fair starting point even though a film crew isn't a construction site. Locations around Savannah, from riverfront blocks downtown to rural spots near Georgetown 7.1 miles southwest, all need the same basic math: headcount, hours on location, and how far the nearest real bathroom is. Use our guide on how many porta potties you need if you're not sure where to start, and check OSHA portable toilet requirements for the full ratio table.
Most productions also need power on location, since campers, lighting and sound carts all draw from somewhere. A portable generator rental for film production pairs naturally with restroom units when a location has no electrical hookup, and a light tower rental covers night shoots or interior sets built outdoors. None of that is standard sanitation gear, but crews ask for it in the same call as the toilets, so we coordinate both.
How Much Does Restroom Rental Cost for a Film Shoot?
Pricing depends on unit type and how many days you're on location. A standard unit runs about $150 for a week of shooting, and a deluxe flushable unit runs roughly $250 for the same week. Multi-day episodic shoots or feature productions that need a full trailer setup should budget differently than a single-day commercial shoot.
| unit | day | week | month |
|---|---|---|---|
| standard | $100 - $350 | $130 - $500 | $125 - $325 |
| deluxe | $85 - $1200 | $150 - $290 | -- |
| ada | $200 - $400 | $240 - $400 | -- |
| trailer | $175 - $2500 | $1650 - $2500 | -- |
A delivery fee applies on top of unit rental, typically $100 to $500 for a single day depending on how far the location sits from Savannah and how tricky the access is. Locations near Pooler, 14.7 miles northwest, or Richmond Hill, 19.0 miles southwest, may carry a higher delivery charge than a downtown Savannah address. If your production needs a trailer parked for a single weekend shoot, expect a rate closer to the weekend band rather than the weekly rate, since short setups carry a premium. Check restroom trailer rental cost and porta potty rental cost for a fuller breakdown, or porta potty rental per day if you're only on location for one call day.
Can You Deliver on Short Notice for a Location Change?
Yes, and film schedules change constantly, so we build for that. A location swap 48 hours before call time isn't unusual on an indie shoot, and our emergency porta potty rental service exists for exactly that scenario. Roll-off clearance matters too if the location needs a dumpster alongside restrooms; a standard delivery truck needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind it, which rules out some tight downtown alleys and street-side locations in historic districts. If your art department is generating set debris, a roll-off dumpster rental or a 10 yard dumpster rental for a smaller shoot keeps the location clean between takes. Crews filming near Garden City, 7.5 miles north, or Henderson, 9.7 miles west, should confirm placement with the location owner and, if the unit sits in a public right of way, that placement needs confirming with the city since we can't cite a specific Savannah ordinance here. For anything on private property with clear truck access, delivery is usually same-day or next-day. See porta potty placement guide for where units should sit relative to base camp, and temporary fence rental if you need to secure a perimeter around gear or a closed set.
Do you offer handwashing stations separate from the toilets?
Yes. A handwashing station rental is common near catering and makeup, separate from restroom units. 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) requires soap and towels or a hand-drying device at wash stations; hand sanitizer alone doesn't meet that standard, so we stock accordingly.
How many restrooms does a 50 person crew need?
Under OSHA 1926.51(c), 50 workers need roughly two to three toilet seats depending on the exact count. Most productions round up and add one ADA unit, landing around three to four total units for a full crew day.
Can you set up restrooms inside a historic district?
Often, yes, but tight streets and limited truck access are common in older parts of Savannah. We plan around the 60 foot clearance a delivery truck needs and will scout tricky spots ahead of your shoot day.
Do you provide restrooms for multi-week productions?
Yes. Monthly rates apply for extended shoots, and servicing follows a regular schedule similar to the ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 baseline of one visit per week for units seeing moderate daily use.
What if our location has no water or power hookup?
That's typical for field and lot locations. We pair restroom units with a generator or temporary power pole setup, and units are self-contained so they don't need a water line to function.
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