What is the porta potty hand sanitizer setup?
Most Gary jobs pair a standalone sanitizer stand next to each porta john rental unit, since gel dispensers do not meet the washing standard under 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2), which requires soap and towels or a hand drying device. That rule matters most on paint, coating, herbicide or insecticide jobs, where OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) applies directly. For those crews, we recommend a handwashing station rental or a portable sink rental instead of gel alone. General construction site services in Gary still lean on OSHA 1926.51(c) for toilet ratios, and sanitizer stands round that out.
How often does the porta potty hand sanitizer dispenser get refilled?
Refill schedules follow the same rhythm as toilet service. ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 sets a baseline of one service visit per week for up to 10 users across a 40 hour week, and our routes in Gary follow that pattern unless the site runs harder. A crew of 30 on a downtown Gary demolition site will burn through a dispenser faster than a weekend market stall, so we check volume against headcount before setting the route. If you are budgeting a longer job, see monthly porta potty rental pricing, since sanitizer refill visits often bundle into the same stop as the tank pump.
Where should we place the hand sanitizer dispenser?
Put it at the exit of every restroom cluster, not just at the entrance to the site. On ADA accessible porta potty units, ADA Standards 308.2.1 caps a forward reach at 48 inches high and 15 inches low, so mount dispensers inside that range, and ADA Standards 309.4 means the pump has to work with one hand and under 5 pounds of force. Our porta potty placement guide covers clearance too: keep 36 inches clear per ADA Standards 403.5.1 so a wheelchair user can reach the stand without doubling back. For events near Gary, we also serve Hobart, 8.5 miles southeast, and Merrillville, 10.8 miles south, with the same placement rules.
Pricing table
| unit | duration | low | typical | high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| standard | day | 100 | 150 | 350 |
| standard | week | 130 | 200 | 500 |
| service_fee | week | 30 | 60 | 220 |
| delivery_fee | day | 100 | 150 | 500 |
A sanitizer stand added to a standard porta potty rental usually rides on the same delivery fee. Longer events, like a weekend festival, often add a service call rather than a full delivery fee, so ask about bundling before you book.
How many hand sanitizer stations do we need in Gary?
Match it to your toilet count first. Use how many porta potties do I need as the starting math, then add one stand per restroom cluster. OSHA 1926.51(c) sets the toilet ratio; sanitizer stands follow the same clusters, not a separate headcount.
Does hand sanitizer replace handwashing on a jobsite?
No. 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) requires soap and a towel or drying device, and gel alone does not satisfy it. Any Gary crew applying paint, coatings, herbicides or insecticides falls under OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) and needs real washing water, not just sanitizer.
Can we rent a sanitizer station without renting a toilet?
Yes. Some Gary offices and small retail sites just want a stand at the entrance. We deliver it the same way we deliver a portable toilet rental, on its own route, and refill on the same weekly cadence.
Do sanitizer stations need power?
No. Standard units are foot-pump or gravity fed, no outlet needed. If your Gary site already runs a temporary power pole or a light tower rental for other equipment, that is unrelated to the sanitizer stand.
What is the refill cost for a hand sanitizer dispenser?
Refills usually fold into the weekly service fee, which runs 30 to 220 dollars depending on route and volume. Check our porta potty rental cost page for how that stacks against toilet service, or request a quote for a Gary-specific number.
Next step
Get a delivery date
Tell us the address, the dates and the headcount. We size the order and confirm the route.