How to Dispose of a Porta Potty

When you have a party or other large event, you may find yourself needing a Porta Potty for the large crowds. While the Porta Potty is convenient during your event, a few days later you may find need to dispose of it. But for most states, dealing with a Porta Potty is considered a hazardous waste process; it cannot be simply tossed in the nearest dumpster. Instead, you will have to go through some specific steps to dispose of the Porta Potty.

Instructions

• 1

  Use a Porta Potty rental agency. If you originally rented the Porta Potty from a local company, you should contact it. If you bought it, a Porta Potty rental agency can help you dispose of it properly.

• 2

  Set up a time for the Porta Potty to be picked up. Since Porta Potties have hazardous waste, a professional sanitation worker must remove the Porta Potty properly. Most companies will have time Monday through Friday to remove and dispose of Porta Potties.

• 3

  Meet with the sanitation worker to remove the Porta Potty. Depending on the number of Porta Potties at the location and the amount of waste within, disposing of the Porta Potty can take up to a full business day.