What are porta potties called?

Porta potty, porta john, port-a-john, portajohn, portable toilet, and portable restroom all mean the same rental cabin in the US. Formal quotes usually say portable restroom.

What does porta potty mean?

A rented portable toilet with a holding tank, used where there is no permanent plumbing. Construction sites, events, and renovations are the usual jobs.

Porta potty

A porta potty means a portable toilet rented where permanent plumbing is unavailable.

Also called: portable toilet, portable restroom, port-a-john, portajohn, porta john, port a john

Definition

A porta potty is a freestanding portable toilet with a holding tank, door, and vent. Trucks deliver it, crews or guests use it, then a service route pumps and cleans it until pickup. In the US, people say porta potty, porta john, port-a-john, portajohn, or port a johnny. Quotes often say portable restroom or portable toilet. There is no product difference. Porta john rental is the same product as porta potty rental.

FAQ

What are porta potties called?: Porta potty, porta john, port-a-john, portajohn, portable toilet, and portable restroom all mean the same rental cabin in the US. Formal quotes usually say portable restroom.
What does porta potty mean?: A rented portable toilet with a holding tank, used where there is no permanent plumbing. Construction sites, events, and renovations are the usual jobs.