Blog · October 6, 2026

Your Porta Potty Supplier Didn't Show. Now What?

What should I do first when the porta potty doesn't arrive?

Call your supplier once for a firm arrival time. If they cannot give one, call another company for a same-day replacement and ask for the unit price and the rush fee separately. Keep the replacement for the whole job if the price covers up to a month.

• Get a firm ETA or move on.
• Ask for unit price and rush fee separately.
• Ask if the price covers the whole job.
• Cancel the original order in writing.

How much does a same-day replacement cost?

In one recent call, a roofing crew in exactly this spot was quoted $243 for the unit plus $103 for same-day delivery and pickup at one yard, after another yard quoted a $227 emergency fee. The cheaper quote covered up to a month with weekly cleaning.

See same-day delivery.