The Business
Portable restroom rental serves construction sites, events, and outdoor venues. A single unit rented for a 4-week construction site delivers $600-1,200/month with weekly servicing. 30 units on rotation at $200/month average = $6,000/month recurring. The business is unsexy but highly necessary and locally served.
How to Start
Start by buying a few used units ($1,500-2,500 each) and subcontracting pumping to an existing operator while building your route. Once you have 20+ units, buy a used pump truck ($20-40K) to service yourself. Target construction companies and event venues for your first accounts.
Equipment Needed
- ▸Portable restroom units ($2,000-4,000 each)
- ▸Pump truck ($20-80K)
- ▸Cleaning chemicals
- ▸Delivery truck
Licensing
Business license + waste hauler permit
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“Portable sanitation is the business nobody wants to talk about but everyone needs. Construction sites, events, parks, disaster relief — the demand is massive and consistent. The companies in this space are notoriously profitable.”
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