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Handwashing station rental in Erie, PA
A handwashing station rental in Erie gives guests or crews real soap and water next to the porta potties. Two people wash at once, and the station needs no hose or outlet.
- Your location
- Stations go out across Erie, Crawford and Warren counties. No hookups, and it fits a 4-ft gate.
- Arrival
- Sinks reach Erie core zone sites the same day on orders placed by 11 a.m., Mon–Sat.
- Which unit
- Right for food events and jobsites, one per 2 toilets. Pick deluxe for a sink inside one unit.
- Cleaning
- Weekly gray-water pump-out, fresh water, soap and towel refill on monthly rentals.
- Full cost
- From $115 per event or $145 per 28 days. Plus $49 delivery in the core zone and 6% PA tax.
What does a portable handwashing station include?
A portable handwashing station includes 2 sinks with foot pumps, a soap dispenser, a paper-towel dispenser, about 30 gallons of fresh water and a separate gray-water tank. Two people can wash at the same time. A full handwashing station gives about 300 to 400 hand washes and needs no hookups.
| Spec | Handwashing station (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Sinks | 2, so 2 people wash at once |
| Water | About 30 gallons fresh water, foot pumps |
| Used water | Separate gray-water tank |
| Washes per fill | About 300–400 |
| Supplies | Soap and paper-towel dispensers, stocked |
| Water or power | None needed |
| Ground space | About 3 x 3 ft, flat and firm |
Values are approximate. Water comes filled from the yard, and the gray water leaves with the station.
Serving food at your event?
Add a handwashing station to your porta potty order. Delivery is shared, so there is no second trip fee.
How many handwashing stations do I need?
Plan one handwashing station for every 2 porta potties when food is served, with a minimum of one. A party with 4 porta potties and a buffet needs 2 handwashing stations, or fewer when some units are deluxe flushing units with their own sinks. Jobsites need handwashing too, under OSHA rules.
A small party with one or two toilets needs just one station. With 300 to 400 washes per fill, the water rarely runs out at a backyard party.
On construction sites, OSHA's sanitation rule, 29 CFR 1926.51(f), covers washing facilities for crews. See construction site toilets for full jobsite counts, or run your event numbers in the porta potty calculator.
How much does a handwashing station rental cost in Erie?
A handwashing station rental in Erie starts at $115 for an event, drop-off to pickup, up to 4 days. A monthly handwashing station starts at $145 per 28 days with a weekly water refill and restock. Delivery and pickup is $49 round trip in the core zone, shared with your toilets. Prices are before 6% PA sales tax.
| Rental length | Starting price | What is included |
|---|---|---|
| Event (up to 4 days) | From $115 | Full fresh-water tank, soap and towels. No refill during the rental unless booked. |
| Monthly (28 days) | From $145 | Weekly gray-water pump-out, fresh water, soap, towels and a scrub. |
| Extra refill visit | $45 per unit | For multi-day events or heavy use. |
| Delivery and pickup | $49 core zone | One charge per order, not per unit. |
3 or more units on one order, stations included, get 10% off the units. More detail in the Erie porta potty cost guide.
Will a handwashing station fit through my gate?
A handwashing station fits through a standard 4-foot gate easily, because a handwashing station takes only about a 3 x 3 foot spot. The driver can dolly the station to a backyard on a firm, level path. Set the station within a few steps of the toilets so guests use it on the way out.
Put the station on flat ground so the gray-water tank stays level. Keep the station off the lawn's lowest spot, where splash water would turn to mud.
Near a food tent, a second station by the buffet line helps. Guests wash before they eat, not just after the restroom.
Erie winter note. A handwashing station holds fresh water, and fresh water can freeze in an Erie cold snap. For a winter jobsite, call Shawn about the plan for your site before you book a station from November to March.
Separate handwashing station or a porta potty with a sink inside?
A separate handwashing station is better for crowds, because 2 people wash at once outside the toilet line. A deluxe porta potty with a sink inside is better for one or two units at a small party, because guests wash in private. For food events of 50 or more, a separate handwashing station usually works best.
| Feature | Handwashing station | Deluxe unit with sink |
|---|---|---|
| People washing at once | 2 | 1, inside the unit |
| Serves | Any toilets, plus a food line | Only that one unit |
| Toilet included | No | Yes, flushing |
| Event price | From $115 | From $295 |
| Monthly price | From $145 | From $325 |
Compare the flushing porta potty with a sink or the standard porta potty, which has hand sanitizer only.
When is a handwashing station the wrong choice?
A handwashing station is the wrong choice when you need a toilet, since the station is only sinks. A handwashing station is also a poor fit for multi-day festivals with no refill visit booked, because 300 to 400 washes go fast with a big crowd. Book a refill, or add a second station.
Handwashing station rental questions
These answers cover what people ask before renting a handwashing station in Erie: how many people one station serves, hoses, refills, food rules and jobsite use. Each answer gives the short version first. For a large food event, call Shawn with your headcount and he will set the station count.
How many people can use a hand wash station at once?
Two people use a handwashing station at once, one at each sink. Each sink has its own foot pump. Soap and paper towels are stocked for both sides.
How many hand wash stations do I need for 20 people?
One handwashing station is plenty for 20 people. The station holds enough water for about 300 to 400 washes, far more than a small party will use.
Do I need to connect a hose?
The station needs no hose. The fresh-water tank is filled at the yard, and used water drains into a separate tank that we empty. Guests press a foot pump to run the water.
We're serving food. Do we really need a sink?
A sink is the safer plan whenever food is served. Hand sanitizer does not remove dirt or grease the way soap and water do. Rent one station per 2 toilets, or use deluxe units with sinks inside.
Can I rent a handwashing station without a porta potty?
A handwashing station can be rented on its own, from $115 per event. Food trucks, petting zoos and outdoor classes often need sinks and already have restrooms nearby.
Who refills the soap and water on a monthly rental?
On a monthly rental, the service tech refills the water, soap and paper towels every week and pumps the gray-water tank. Busy crews can add a second weekly visit for $45 each.
Add a handwashing station
Call Shawn or send the form. Stations ride on the same truck as your toilets.
Get your itemized quote
Fastest way: call Shawn. You get the price, the delivery day and the total on one call.
(814) 245-2757Mon–Sat, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Calls are answered in Erie, not a call center.
On a jobsite? Text the address and a photo of the spot to (814) 245-2757.
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