How much does porta potty rental cost in Tacoma?
Price depends on the unit and how long you keep it. A standard toilet runs roughly 150 dollars a day, and a bit more by the week. Full numbers sit on our porta potty rental cost page, with the daily rate and monthly rate broken out separately.
| Unit | Day | Week | Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 100-350 | 130-500 | 125-325 |
| ADA accessible | 200-400 | 120-240 | - |
Weekend event rates on a standard unit land around 250 dollars, quoted separately because short-term pricing works differently. Delivery is billed on top. Want a firm quote? Give us the address and dates. Most porta potty rental companies price the same way, and our standard porta potty rental page shows what is included.
What kind of porta potty should I rent?
Depends on who's using it. A standard porta potty rental covers construction and casual events. It holds a 60 to 70 gallon tank and stands about 92 inches tall, so it fits most yards. For weddings and nicer functions, the deluxe flushable porta potty adds a flush and a sink. That's the nicer, fancier option short of a trailer.
Want a proper luxury setup? Look at the restroom trailer rental or the luxury restroom trailer, sized from a 2 stall trailer up to an 8 stall trailer. Need wheelchair access? The ADA accessible porta potty meets ADA Standards section 213.2, which requires at least 5 percent of clustered units be accessible, never fewer than one. Some folks still call these a porta john or a portable restroom. Same thing.
How many porta potties do I need?
For construction, OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) sets it: one toilet for up to 20 workers, then a toilet and urinal per 40 workers past that. Our OSHA portable toilet requirements page lays out the full table, and the how many porta potties do I need guide walks event crowds through it.
Events run on headcount and hours. A four-hour party is not a two-day festival. Under ANSI/PSAI Z4.3, one service visit per week covers up to 10 users over a 40 hour week, which is the baseline we schedule from. If you're pouring drinks, add units. Pair toilets with a handwashing station rental or a portable sink rental to keep the line moving. Planning a big one? See event restroom rental, wedding restroom rental and festival restroom rental for headcount math by occasion.
Where can I put a porta potty in Tacoma?
On your own property, pretty much anywhere flat and reachable. We need firm ground and room for the truck to get in and out. The porta potty placement guide covers spacing, and ADA Standards section 302.1 calls for a stable, firm, slip-resistant surface under any accessible unit.
Putting one in the public right of way, like a street or sidewalk in Tacoma, is different. Permit rules for that are NOT VERIFIED for this city, so confirm placement in the public right of way with the City of Tacoma before we set anything down. We won't name a rule we can't stand behind. Our porta potty permit requirements page says the same. A standard unit is about 44 by 48 inches on the ground, so budget that footprint. In winter, the porta potty in winter guide helps with siting on frozen ground.
Do you handle more than toilets?
Yes. Whatever the site needs, we bring it. Renovating a house? Pair a home renovation porta potty with a roll-off dumpster rental. A roll-off delivery needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck, so check your driveway first. Sizes run from a 10 yard to a 30 yard, with dumpster sizes and dimensions laid out clearly.
We also do septic pumping service. A residential tank is typically pumped every 3 to 5 years, driven by tank and household size, and the how often to pump page explains why. Restaurants get grease trap pumping, pumped when grease hits 25 percent of liquid depth. Add a storage container rental, temporary fence rental or light tower rental and the construction site services page ties it together. Got a flood or outage? Emergency porta potty rental and emergency septic service run fast.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do you service a rented porta potty?
Once a week is the baseline, matching ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 for up to 10 users over a 40 hour week. Heavy use or big crowds get more visits. See how often are porta potties cleaned for the pump-and-restock routine we follow on every stop.
Do porta potties smell bad?
Not when they're serviced right. We pump the tank, refill the deodorizer and restock paper each visit. The do porta potties smell page explains the blue treatment, and how do porta potties work covers the 60 to 70 gallon tank underneath.
Do you need soap and towels at a handwashing station?
Yes, for washing stations under 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2), which requires soap and towels or a dryer. Hand sanitizer alone does not meet it. Check handwashing station requirements, or add a hand sanitizer station rental alongside a proper sink.
Do you serve towns near Tacoma?
Yes. We cover Fircrest, 4.1 miles southwest, and University Place, 6.8 miles southwest, plus Fife 7.2 miles east and Lakewood 9.3 miles southwest. Full list is on the service areas page.
What size dumpster do I need for a cleanout?
A 20 yard dumpster suits most home cleanouts, and a 40 yard fits big demolition. Weight matters too, so read dumpster weight limits and what cannot go in a dumpster before you load it.
Next step
Get a delivery date
Tell us the address, the dates and the headcount. We size the order and confirm the route.