Film crews in Hawthorne need restrooms that match the shoot, not the other way around. A tight sidewalk unit day rate starts around 100 dollars, while a full production trailer can run 800 to 2,500 dollars a day depending on stall count and finish. Hawthorne Porta Pros builds the order around your call sheet, not a template.
Crew size and shoot length decide the count more than anything else. OSHA Portable Toilet Requirements points to 1926.51(c): one toilet facility for 20 workers or fewer, then one toilet and one urinal per 40 workers as crew climbs past that. A 25-person unit crew in Hawthorne usually runs fine on two standard porta potty rental units plus a designated ADA stall. Bigger productions, especially multi-day shoots with cast trailers and background talent, tend toward a restroom trailer rental instead. A 2 stall restroom trailer handles a lean crew comfortably, while an 8 stall restroom trailer covers larger background days without a line forming between takes. If the production has cast or clients on set who expect more than a job-site unit, the luxury restroom trailer or deluxe flushable porta potty options both flush and run climate control, which matters on a Hawthorne summer afternoon. Use our how many porta potties do i need guide to run the math against your actual call sheet before you order, since guessing high wastes budget and guessing low stalls the schedule.
Accessibility isn't optional if talent, crew, or visitors need it. ADA Standards section 213.2 requires at least 5 percent of clustered single-user units be accessible, never fewer than one, and our ADA accessible porta potty units meet the 60 inch turning circle called out in ADA Standards 304.3.1. Locations department should flag ADA needs at the same time they flag parking and power.
Pricing swings on unit type, rental length, and whether you need same-day delivery. Below are the bands we actually quote against, drawn from our own rental data.
| Unit type | Day | Week | Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard porta potty | 100-350 | 130-500 | 125-325 |
| ADA accessible unit | 200-400 | 120-240 | - |
| Deluxe flushable unit | 85-1,200 | 150-290 | - |
| Restroom trailer | 175-2,500 | 150-1,650 | - |
Weekend production days carry a premium rate rather than a simple day-rate multiple, so budget separately if your shoot lands on a Saturday or Sunday. Delivery adds a separate line, typically 100 to 500 dollars depending on distance and access. Check porta potty rental cost or porta potty rental per day for a deeper breakdown, and if the shoot runs weeks rather than days, monthly porta potty rental rates change the math significantly. Multi-week shoots in Hawthorne sometimes pencil out cheaper on a trailer lease than repeated weekly porta potty orders, so ask us to run both numbers before locations signs anything.
If the production also needs a temporary fence rental to hold a perimeter, or a light tower rental for night exteriors, bundling delivery trips with the restroom order usually trims the delivery fee. The same applies to a portable generator rental film crews often need alongside trailers that require their own power run rather than shore power from a nearby building.
Placement in a public right of way or a city lot needs confirming with the City of Hawthorne before delivery day, since we don't publish blanket permit rules that vary by lot and location type. Check dumpster permit requirements and porta potty permit requirements for the general framework, then confirm your specific address with the city. Locations managers usually handle this alongside street-use permits for grip trucks and generators, so fold the restroom placement into that same conversation rather than treating it separately.
Power is a real constraint for trailer units with interior lighting, climate control, and flush pumps. Confirm amperage needs with us before delivery so the trailer doesn't sit on an undersized circuit. Crews shooting near Manhattan Beach, 5.2 miles west of Hawthorne, or out toward El Segundo, also 5.3 miles west, often run the same trailer and generator combo across locations in a single week, which we can support with one delivery route instead of separate trips. For a broader view of what a location shoot in this stretch of the South Bay usually needs beyond restrooms, see construction site services and event restroom rental, both of which cover generator, fencing, and waste needs that overlap with film production.
Book as soon as the location and crew count lock, ideally one to two weeks out. Trailers and ADA units sell out faster than standard porta potties. If your shoot date shifts, call us early. See emergency porta potty rental if the date moved and you're now days out.
Yes. Trailer day rates run 175 to 2,500 dollars depending on stall count and finish level. Most single-day Hawthorne shoots land in the lower half of that range with a 2 stall trailer. Confirm generator needs with locations before delivery.
A standard unit uses a 60 to 70 gallon holding tank and no water hookup. A deluxe flushable porta potty flushes and often includes a sink, better suited to cast or client-facing locations.
29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) requires soap and towels or a hand-drying device at washing facilities, not sanitizer alone. Add a handwashing station rental rather than relying on trailer sinks alone for larger crews.
Yes. We regularly serve Lawndale, 2.3 miles south, and Redondo Beach, 7.0 miles southwest. Check service areas or request a quote with your exact address.
Yes. Hawthorne Porta Pros delivers film set restroom rental across Hawthorne 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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