Yes, Akron Porta Pros outfits film sets across Akron with restrooms, power and site services on a schedule built around call sheets, not office hours. A single-unit shoot might need one standard porta potty for a day at $100 to $350. A multi-day production needs a trailer, a generator and a plan for talent trailers too.
It depends on crew size and how long you're on location. A tight documentary crew of six can run on a single standard porta potty rental, while a union feature with 80 people needs a proper breakdown. OSHA 1926.51(c) sets the baseline most productions follow even off traditional construction sites: one toilet facility for 20 workers or fewer, then one toilet and one urinal per 40 workers as crew size climbs past that. For talent and producers, most Akron productions add a deluxe flushable porta potty or step up to a restroom trailer rental with real sinks and mirrors. If you've got crew members with mobility needs, an ADA accessible porta potty satisfies ADA Standards 213.2, which requires at least 5 percent of clustered single-user units to be accessible, never fewer than one. Door and route clearances matter too. ADA Standards 404.2.3 sets a 32 inch minimum clear door opening, and 403.5.1 requires a 36 inch accessible route, both worth checking before you commit to a location with a tight backlot or gravel path. For a two or three day shoot, a 2 stall restroom trailer usually covers a mid-size crew without turning the honeywagon line into a bottleneck between takes. Bigger productions filming in Akron proper often pair an 8 stall restroom trailer with a luxury restroom trailer reserved for principal cast. Use the how many porta potties do I need guide if your crew count is still moving around in prep.
Most do, especially anywhere without existing electrical service near base camp. Portable generator rental film crews rely on pairs naturally with a temporary power pole setup when a location has no panel to tie into, and a light tower rental covers night exteriors or early call parking lots before sunrise. OSHA 1926.404(b)(1)(ii) requires ground fault circuit interrupter protection on construction-style power runs, and a film set drawing from generators or temporary distribution should follow the same practice. Potable water is another non-negotiable: OSHA 1926.51(a)(1) requires an adequate supply of potable water at any place of employment, which is why most call sheets pair restrooms with a handwashing station rental or a portable sink rental near craft services. If your production involves any painting, set dressing with coatings, or aging effects using solvents, OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) requires washing facilities specifically for that contaminant exposure, separate from general crew handwashing. Soap and towels matter here too. 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) requires soap and a hand drying device at washing stations, not hand sanitizer alone, so budget for a real unit rather than a bottle on a table. Crews working on farmland or agricultural locations around Akron should also check farm and agricultural restrooms, since field productions sometimes fall under different sanitation expectations than a downtown soundstage.
Placement depends on the property and whatever the city requires for that specific site. Permission from the property owner covers most private lots, but placement in the public right of way needs confirming with the City of Akron before delivery day, since we do not have a verified ordinance number to cite here. A roll-off delivery for set construction debris needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck, which matters on narrow alley locations or historic downtown blocks. Ground surfaces should be stable and firm under ADA Standards 302.1, especially for wheelchair-accessible units placed on grass or gravel lots. If your shoot involves builds, strikes or heavy set debris, a roll-off dumpster rental or construction dumpster rental keeps the lot clear between setups, and OSHA 1926.25 requires scrap and debris to be cleared from work areas regardless of industry. Productions filming outside city limits sometimes ask about temporary fence rental or a crowd control barrier rental to hold back onlookers during exterior shoots, which we also stock. Locations near Tallmadge, about 6.5 miles east of Akron, or Cuyahoga Falls, 9.0 miles north, fall inside our regular delivery zone without an extended trip charge.
| unit | duration | typical price |
|---|---|---|
| standard | day | $150 |
| deluxe | day | $300 |
| ada | day | $230 |
| trailer | day | $800 |
| trailer | week | $1,397 |
Two weeks is comfortable for most Akron shoots, especially if you need a restroom trailer rental or multiple units delivered same day as generators and fencing. Tight turnarounds happen, but locked-in call sheets make delivery smoother.
Yes. A shower trailer rental works well for extended location work, stunt units or crew camping on-site overnight during longer Akron productions.
Call us as soon as the location locks. Our emergency porta potty rental service handles same-day changes when a permit falls through or a new backlot opens up.
Yes, we cover Barberton, 8.2 miles southwest, and Stow, 10.2 miles northeast, along with other towns on our service areas page. Check your specific location before booking.
Start with the restroom trailer rental cost or porta potty rental cost pages for current pricing bands, then request a quote once your crew count and shoot days are locked.
Yes. Akron Porta Pros delivers film set restroom rental across Akron 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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