GUIDE TO EVENT PLANNING

HOW MANY THRONES DO I NEED?

Use our calculator for a quick estimate and helpful starting point. For large or complex events, we recommend speaking directly with one of our event specialists to help you create a customized restroom plan tailored to your event’s size, layout, and guest experience goals.

How Many Guests?

Units Needed

Length of Event (hours)?

Large Event Restroom Rental Planning Guide

The Throne Depot is your partner for large events across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Maine. We specialize in designing restroom rental solutions that run smoothly from load-in to load-out.

Whether you’re organizing a multi-day festival like Salem’s Haunted Happenings, a corporate event, road race, or large-scale community celebration, our event planning guide helps you determine the right mix of portable toilets, luxury restroom trailers, and handwashing stations.

IF FOOD OR DRINK IS BEING SERVED:

IF OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:

Special Portable Toilet Rental Planning Considerations for Large Events

If Food or Drink Is Being Served Food and beverage service significantly increases restroom usage.

Add 15–20% more restrooms
Include 1 handwash station per 4 restrooms

If Your Event Is Open to the Public Public events require additional planning for accessibility and compliance.

Add 1 ADA-accessible toilet per 20 units (minimum of 1)
Include 1 handwash station per 4 restrooms

Row of portable toilets at an outdoor event showing typical porta potty use — Portable toilets lined up at an event, one of the most common places you’ll find porta potties in use.

Portable toilets and restroom trailers by The Throne Depot in Taunton, MA for construction and events — Reliable restroom rentals for Taunton construction sites, fairs, and community events.

Portable toilets and restroom trailers by The Throne Depot across Suffolk County, MA for events and worksites — Trusted provider for Boston and surrounding cities with clean, reliable restroom rentals.

Luxury restroom trailer setup at a private residence wedding — Upscale restroom trailers that bring comfort, convenience, and style to weddings hosted at home.

How to Estimate Restroom Rental Needs for Your Large Event

The right restroom plan starts with a few key details. When estimating your rental needs, consider:

Event Duration
For multi-day events, plan toilet rentals based on the longest day and peak usage hours.
Expected attendance
Use the day with the highest projected turnout, not the average.
Event type & flow
Concerts, festivals, races, and seated events all generate different restroom demand patterns.

Portable Toilet Rental Planning for the Guest Experience

For large events, restroom planning isn’t just about quantity but also placement, servicing, and presentation. Factors to consider:

Position restroom rental units for optimal traffic flow to avoid congestion, long lines
Schedule servicing to keep units clean during peak hours
Upgrade key areas with restroom trailers for sponsors, staff, or VIP guests
Prepare for weather, multi-day use, and high-volume demand

The Throne Depot team works behind the scenes with event planners, so restroom logistics never become a distraction. When it comes to the overall guest experience, what happens around the restrooms matters just as much as the restrooms themselves. The Throne Depot offers Add-On services like trash boxes to help manage waste and reduce overflow, as well as professional restroom attendants who monitor cleanliness, restock supplies, and address issues in real time.

What Our Customers Are Saying

“They are on top of making sure the units remain sanitary and very responsive on the phone when you need to place/remove/make a change. Couldn’t ask for anything more. Thank you!”

Michael M.
– North Reading, MA

“Great customer service, delivered and picked up when they said it would. Unit was so clean and smelled fresh it looked brand new! Great value and would consider ordering again for events!”

Lauren D.
– Lowell, MA

“I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again! The Throne Depot has the Prettiest, most well maintained potties of anyone!”

Colleen M.
– Dorchester, MA

Why Event Planners Choose The Throne Depot for Restroom Rentals

Event planners rely on The Throne Depot for portable toilets because we understand what it takes to support large, complex events where timing, coordination, and guest experience all matter. Our team brings proven experience managing restroom logistics for events of all sizes, with on-time delivery, professional setup, and consistent servicing that keeps units clean throughout the day. We work closely with planners to navigate permits, placement, and tight timelines.