Renting a Porta Potty for an OSU Game Day in Stillwater
How to time, size and place porta potties for an Oklahoma State watch party, tailgate or reunion weekend so guests stay out of your house.
When should you book a porta potty for an OSU home game?
Book a porta potty for an OSU home game as soon as you know you are hosting. Big Stillwater home weekends, like Homecoming, fill delivery routes fast, so a week or more ahead is safer. Flushing units with sinks and restroom trailers are usually the first to go.
Home games bring tens of thousands of fans into a small town. Hotels, rentals and party supplies get tight at the same time. Restroom units follow the same pattern.
Restroom trailers need about a week of notice even on a quiet weekend. For a big game, ask earlier. The event porta potty rental page covers how event units are set and picked up.
When will the porta potty arrive and leave on game weekend?
For a Saturday game, a game-day porta potty is usually set on Friday and picked up after the weekend. Friday delivery dodges traffic near Boone Pickens Stadium and has the unit ready for early guests. Plan on a delivery window, not an exact time.
On game day, streets near campus fill with cars by midmorning. SH-51 and US-177 back up before and after kickoff. A Friday drop avoids all of that.
Pickup does not happen on Sunday. Expect the unit to be picked up on the next workday instead. Keep it locked or watched Saturday night if your yard faces a busy street.
How many porta potties does a watch party or tailgate need?
A game-day watch party starts at one porta potty for every 50 guests, then adds units for a long day and for drinks. Long parties need more, since guests stay through pregame and four quarters. Add a hand-washing station near the food, and round up if most guests stay all game.
| Guests | Game length or style | Suggested setup |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 25 | Watch party, one game | 1 standard unit, 2 if drinks flow |
| 25 to 50 | Tailgate with food and drinks | 2 to 3 units plus a hand-washing station |
| 50 to 100 | All-day party | 3 to 4 units plus a hand-washing station |
| 100 to 150 | Reunion or big Homecoming party | 5 to 6 units, including 1 wheelchair-accessible unit, plus 2 hand-washing stations |
These are planning numbers, not rules. The porta potty count guide walks through other crowd sizes.
Where should the unit go at a house near campus?
The best game-day porta potty spot is your driveway or side yard, not the street or sidewalk. Pick level ground away from the grill and food table, with the door facing away from neighbors. The truck must reach that spot on Friday and again at pickup.
Many homes near campus have short driveways and tight side yards. Street parking fills up on game days, so a unit at the curb can get boxed in. Keep a clear lane for the pickup truck.
- Set the unit where guests can find it after dark.
- Keep it a short walk from the TV or tent, but not in the middle of the party.
- Tell your neighbors about the party and the unit ahead of time.
Answers about delivery windows, locks and pickup are on the porta potty rental FAQ.
How do you keep strangers from using your porta potty?
The simplest way to keep strangers out of a game-day porta potty is to add your own combination lock. Foot traffic past homes near the stadium is heavy, so give the code only to guests. A locked unit stays cleaner and stocked for the people you invited.
Lock it on Friday night after delivery. Unlock it when your guests arrive, or post the code inside the house. Remove your lock before pickup so the driver can load the unit.
Place the unit where you can see it from the party. A unit tucked behind a fence near a busy sidewalk is more likely to get used by passersby.
What changes for a reunion or a multi-day game weekend?
A reunion or multi-day game weekend puts more use on each porta potty. Plan more units, or add a cleaning in the middle of the weekend. A flushing unit with a sink suits older relatives, and a hand-washing station by the food helps.
Homecoming weekend often means family in town from Friday through Sunday. That is three days of meals and drinks in one yard. One unit that works for a four-hour party may not last.
For guests who want a nicer option, compare the flushing porta potty with a sink against a standard unit. For older guests or anyone using a walker, add a wheelchair-accessible porta potty.
Is a restroom trailer worth it for a big game-day party?
A restroom trailer is worth it for a large game-day party when guests expect an indoor-style bathroom. A trailer has two or more stalls and feels much nicer than a single unit. It needs power, a water hose and room to park, so book about a week ahead.
Check your site before you ask for a trailer. The trailer must sit on level ground close to an outlet and a spigot. A short driveway near campus may not have room for it plus parked cars.
For smaller parties, two standard units and a hand-washing station often do the job. Compare features on the restroom trailer rental page before you decide.