Frequently Asked Questions in Albany, NY

OSHA requires one toilet facility for 20 workers or fewer, then one toilet seat and one urinal per 40 workers from 20 up, scaling further at 200 or more, per OSHA 1926.51(c)(1). That's the baseline. If your crew has women, you'll want at least one standard porta potty per 15 workers. Check your job site in Albany, if workers are applying paints, coatings, herbicides or insecticides, OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) requires washing facilities, not just toilets. True Site Porta Potty handles both portable toilet rental and handwashing station rental on the same schedule. A typical construction crew in Albany uses one service visit per week. If you're not sure, send us photos and crew counts and we'll spec it right.

A standard unit is about 44 by 48 inches on the ground and 92 inches tall, simple, sturdy and reliable on job sites. A deluxe flushable porta potty has a real flush and running water, so it feels more like a bathroom. An ADA accessible porta potty meets ADA Standards section 213.2, which requires clear floor space, operable handles and a 60 inch diameter turning circle per ADA Standards section 304.3.1. If your Albany event or work crew includes people using wheelchairs or walkers, ADA units are legally required. True Site Porta Potty delivers and services all three types, pick the one that fits your budget and your crew.

Roll-off dumpster rental in Albany runs about 600 dollars per week for standard residential debris, less for day rates and more for longer months. Never put hazardous waste, tires, paint, batteries, asbestos or electronics in a dumpster, check what cannot go in a dumpster for the full list. Construction sites often need both dumpsters and portable toilets. True Site Porta Potty coordinates the delivery, a roll-off needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck, so we'll confirm your Albany address before scheduling. Call with your project scope and we'll quote same-day or next-day delivery.

A residential septic tank is typically pumped every 3 to 5 years, depending on tank size and household size. If you're getting warning signs, slow drains, soggy yard, sewage smell, don't wait. True Site Porta Potty offers emergency septic service in Albany and the surrounding towns including Bethlehem (8.3 miles south) and Guilderland (9.7 miles west). A grease interceptor fills faster and should be pumped when fats, oils, grease and solids reach 25 percent of the liquid depth. Restaurants and commercial kitchens in Albany call us for grease trap pumping on a tighter schedule. Get your tank inspected if you're unsure.

Placement in the public right of way needs confirming with the city, and this varies by Albany neighborhood and project type. Private property, job sites, events, farms, usually doesn't require a permit, but always check with your general contractor or the property owner first. True Site Porta Potty can advise on placement once you've confirmed access. We deliver to backyards, parking lots, construction trailers and festival grounds across Albany. Call with your site photos and we'll make sure the unit goes where it needs to go.