MetroFlow Potty ExpartsMetroFlow Potty ExpartsExpect roughly $150–$250 for one standard weekend unit in Lubbock, with a $150 minimum on any order. Our Lubbock dispatch team delivers, sets, anchors for spring wind, and hauls off — from Tech Terrace backyards to acreage out past Wolfforth.
| Setup | Guests it typically covers | Typical Lubbock weekend range |
|---|---|---|
| 1 standard unit | Up to about 50 guests, 4 hours, no alcohol | $150–$250 |
| 2 standard units | About 75–100 guests, 4–5 hours | $250–$400 |
| 1 standard + 1 ADA-accessible unit | Up to about 75 guests with wheelchair access | $325–$500 |
| ADA-accessible unit only | Small gathering needing accessible access | $200–$350 |
| 2-station flushing restroom trailer | About 75–125 guests, wedding-grade finish | $400 and up |
| Hand-wash station (add-on) | Pairs with any unit count | $50–$100 |
| Mid-weekend service visit (add-on) | Heavy use, multi-day events | Quoted per visit |
Typical weekend (Fri–Mon) portable toilet pricing ballparks for Lubbock backyard weddings and parties
The $150 minimum applies to any single-unit weekend order in Lubbock, and no order is quoted below it. That figure covers a standard non-flush unit dropped Friday and removed the following Monday, including delivery, placement, and pickup on private property inside the Lubbock city limits. One unit for a Saturday-only party and one unit for a full Friday-through-Monday weekend are usually priced the same, because the cost driver is the truck trip in and the truck trip out — not the hours the unit sits in the yard. Multi-unit orders and specialty units price above the minimum.
Standard portable sanitation planning uses one unit per 50 guests for an event of about four hours. Alcohol service increases usage, so add roughly one extra unit per 75–100 guests when beer, wine, or a bar is part of the reception. A 150-guest backyard wedding with alcohol running five hours generally needs three to four standard units, or a flushing trailer plus one standard unit. Events with no indoor restroom access at all should plan on the higher end, since the rented units carry the full load rather than supplementing a house bathroom.
A two-station flushing restroom trailer commonly runs $400 and up for a Lubbock weekend, versus $150–$250 for a standard unit. The price difference buys a flush toilet, an interior sink with running water, lighting, climate control on many models, and a finished interior that reads closer to an indoor bathroom in photos. Trailers need level ground, a nearby parking spot for the tow vehicle, and in some cases a standard 110V outlet or generator. Backyards with narrow alley access or soft caliche drives often cannot take a trailer, which is the most common reason couples end up with standard units plus a hand-wash station.
A standard unit is roughly 43 inches square and about 91 inches tall, and it is wheeled in on a two-wheel dolly, so the crew needs a gate or alley opening of about 36 inches and a path free of low limbs, AC units, and sprinkler heads. Older Lubbock neighborhoods like Tech Terrace, South Overton, and Arnett Benson usually have rear alley access that works well. Newer builds in Vintage Township and Bell Farms often have narrow side yards and fenced HOA-controlled frontage, so placement should be confirmed before the event date. Photos of the gate and the intended spot, texted ahead, prevent a wasted trip.
Spring gusts across the South Plains regularly hit 30–40 mph, and an empty portable unit is light enough to tip or slide. Weekend event units in Lubbock should be staked, strapped, or set against a fence line or building rather than left freestanding on open turf. Summer heat above 95 degrees accelerates odor, so units for July and August events benefit from a fresh tank charge the morning of the event rather than a Thursday drop. Placement in shade, downwind of the tent or seating, and away from the caterer's staging area is standard practice for backyard receptions.
A dependable event quote states four things in plain language: the unit type and count, the delivery window, the pickup day, and whether any servicing is included during the rental. Delivery and pickup are round trips and are commonly folded into the weekend rate inside the Lubbock city limits, with a mileage-based adder for outlying deliveries. Extra charges most often come from added service visits, hand-wash stations, or a return trip when a locked gate blocks access. Sales tax applies. Anyone quoting a weekend backyard unit far under $150 is likely leaving delivery or pickup off the number.
Weekend inventory tightens around Texas Tech home football Saturdays, spring wedding season, and the fall harvest window when farm and cotton-season demand pulls units toward field work. Booking two to three weeks ahead is comfortable for most backyard events; a 150-guest wedding on a peak October Saturday deserves four to six weeks. Short-notice weekend orders in Lubbock can often still be filled, especially for one or two standard units, but unit type and the exact delivery window become less flexible. Confirming the count and the drop spot early is what keeps the price at the standard weekend range.