Porta-Potty Rental
Everyone needs to go — you just provide the where
Portable sanitation rental is a recession-proof, essential-service business. You buy or lease portable toilets and rent them to construction sites, outdoor events, and festivals. Routes are serviced weekly with a pump truck. Once you build a route, recurring revenue is remarkably stable.
Avg Revenue
$300K
Profit Margin
35%
Acquisition Multiple
2x - 4x
Startup Cost
$40K - $200K
Difficulty
2/5
How It Works
You purchase portable toilets ($500-$1,000 each) and a pump/service truck. Units are delivered to construction sites, events, or properties and serviced on a weekly schedule. Construction accounts are long-term contracts; event rentals are higher-margin short-term jobs.
Revenue Range
Pros
- +Recession-proof — construction and events always need sanitation
- +Strong recurring revenue from weekly service contracts
- +Low competition in many markets — not a glamorous business
- +Units last 10+ years with minimal maintenance
Cons
- -Unpleasant work — you're pumping sewage
- -Requires a CDL or specialized license in some states
- -Seasonal dip in colder climates
Best For
Operators who don't mind getting dirty for reliable cash flow
Operating Costs
Main costs are fuel for the pump truck, disposal fees at wastewater treatment plants, unit replacement, insurance, and 1-2 employees for servicing routes.
Where to Buy
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Quick Facts
- Category
- service
- Difficulty
- 2/5
- Acquisition Price
- $600K - $1.2M
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Porta-Potty Rental
$300K/yr • 35% margins • 2x–4x multiple
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