NAICS Code for Portable Toilet Rental
The NAICS code for portable toilet rental is 562991, Septic Tank and Related Services. Renting and servicing portable toilets is listed under 562991, Septic Tank and Related Services, along with septic tank and cesspool pumping. Many owners guess an equipment rental code, but Census groups portable toilets with septic services because the core work is pumping and servicing. Agencies buy portable restrooms for field sites, campgrounds, events and construction.
Related codes to add
Most businesses list several NAICS codes. Use 562991 as your primary if it covers most of your revenue, and add these when they describe work you also do:
| Code | Use it when | Size standard |
|---|---|---|
| 561720 Janitorial Services | You clean permanent restrooms inside buildings. | $22 million or less in receipts |
| 532490 Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing | You rent mobile or modular buildings without servicing restrooms. | $40 million or less in receipts |
How to choose
Your primary NAICS code should match the work that brings in most of your revenue, and it sets which size standard applies to you for most set-aside contracts. Read each code's Census definition before you register. Our guide on how to choose NAICS codes covers the trade-offs. To see whether you count as small under these codes, try the size standard checker.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAICS code for portable toilet rental?
The NAICS code for portable toilet rental is 562991, Septic Tank and Related Services. Renting and servicing portable toilets is listed under 562991, Septic Tank and Related Services, along with septic tank and cesspool pumping. Many owners guess an equipment rental code, but Census groups portable toilets with septic services because the core work is pumping and servicing. Agencies buy portable restrooms for field sites, campgrounds, events and construction.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 562991?
A business counts as small under NAICS 562991 with $9 million or less in average annual receipts, under the SBA's table of size standards. Federal contracts set aside for small businesses under this code are limited to firms that meet it.
Can I list more than one NAICS code?
Yes. In your SAM.gov registration you pick one primary NAICS code and can add as many others as describe work you can actually do. Add every code below that fits, because agencies search and set aside contracts by code.