ADA & wheelchair-accessible porta potty rental
Need it to be ADA-compliant, or just wheelchair-accessible? They are different units. For permitted and public events choose an ADA-compliant We’ll Care III (60″ turning circle, 32.75″ door, 33″ grab bars) or Satellite Freedom. For a guest who uses a wheelchair at a private party, the smaller Comfort XL (62″ × 62″, ground-level entry) often fits where an ADA cabin can’t.
Accessible options
- ADA-compliant
- We’ll Care III · Satellite Freedom
- Wheelchair-accessible
- PolyJohn Comfort XL
- Turning space
- 60″ circle (ADA models)
- Rule of thumb
- 5% of each cluster, min. 1
ADA-compliant vs. wheelchair-accessible
Pick based on what your site actually requires.
PolyJohn We’ll Care III · Satellite Freedom
- We’ll Care III (W×L×H)85.2″ × 92.4″ × 92.5″
- Turning space60″ diameter circle
- Door32.75″ wide × 80″ tall, barrier-free sill
- Freedom (W×D×H)66″ × 86.5″ × 90.5″
- Grab bars33″ high
- Tanks50 gal (We’ll Care III) · 35 gal ADA tank (Freedom)
Manufacturer-stated: “roll-in, ground-level floor access,” 60″ interior turning circle, barrier-free sill and 33″ grab bars (We’ll Care III); Freedom is described by Satellite as ADA-compliant when fitted with its 35-gallon ADA tank.
PolyJohn Comfort XL
- Exterior (W×D×H)62″ × 62″ × 91″
- Door opening32″ wide × 74″ tall
- Floor space16+ sq ft, ground-level entry
- Grab rails33″ above floor
- Waste tank33 gallons
- Weight (empty)≈240 lb
Compact enough for backyards and tight driveways where an 8-ft ADA cabin won’t fit. Good when the need is “a guest in a wheelchair needs to use it.” It is not marketed as ADA-compliant, so don’t use it to satisfy a permit condition.
What the 60″ turning space looks like
Requirements to confirm on site
- Zero-step entry at the door sill—no curb or ramp lip between the path and the floor.
- Accessible route: firm, stable, level ground from the parking or event area to the door.
- Turning space: 60″ diameter circle inside the unit (2010 ADA Standards §304).
- Grab bars beside and behind the seat (We’ll Care III: 33″ high).
- Signage: accessible units in a cluster must carry the International Symbol of Accessibility (§213.2, §703.7.2.1).
Sources: 2010 ADA Standards §213.2; PolyJohn and Satellite Industries published specifications. Texas projects may also be governed by the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS).
How many accessible units per cluster?
| Units in the cluster | Accessible units required (min.) |
|---|---|
| 1–20 | 1 |
| 21–40 | 2 |
| 41–60 | 3 |
| 61–80 | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
Is a handicap porta potty the same as an ADA porta potty?
We treat them as two options. The wheelchair-accessible Comfort XL has ground-level entry, a 32″ door and 16+ sq ft of floor space. The ADA-compliant We’ll Care III and Satellite Freedom are built to ADA turning-space (60″ circle) and grab-bar rules. If your venue, permit or contract specifies “ADA,” choose an ADA-compliant model.
How many ADA porta potties does an event need?
Under 2010 ADA Standards §213.2, where portable units are clustered at one location, at least 5 percent of the units in each cluster (and no fewer than one) must be accessible. Example: a cluster of 12 → 1 accessible unit; a cluster of 21 → 2.
How much space does an ADA unit need?
The We’ll Care III measures 85.2″ × 92.4″ (about 7.1 × 7.7 ft); the Freedom is 66″ × 86.5″. Allow extra room in front for the door and a level, firm route to the entrance.
Can the unit go on grass?
On firm, level, dry lawn, yes. Soft or uneven lawn defeats the purpose of a ground-level entry—use a patio, driveway, compacted path or plywood base.
Who decides whether my event must be ADA-compliant?
Your venue, permitting agency or event contract. We don’t make that determination for you; we supply the model that meets the requirement you’ve been given and its spec sheet for your file.