Where can I rent a porta potty in Tacoma?
Right here. Tacoma Porta Pros is one of the porta potty rental companies that runs the core rental pool for the city and the towns around it. We handle portable toilet rental for job sites, event restroom rental for weddings and festivals, and emergency porta potty rental when a plan falls apart. Start with the standard porta potty rental if you are not sure what you need. Unlike a portable toilet rental company that only stocks one model, we carry the full lineup.
We serve Fircrest 4.1 miles southwest and University Place 6.8 miles southwest, plus porta potty rental in Fife 7.2 miles east. Check the full service areas map before you book. The contact page has the phone number, or you can request a quote and we will size the order. If you want the plain version of the same page, see porta potty rental in Tacoma. Most first-time renters read the porta potty rental checklist before they call.
What does a porta potty rental cost in Tacoma?
Portable toilet rental cost depends on the unit and the length of the rental. A standard porta potty rental sits at the low end. A deluxe flushable porta potty costs more. A restroom trailer rental is a different category again. Here is the short version, with the full breakdown on the porta potty rental cost page.
| Unit | Day | Week | Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 150 | 200 | 200 |
| ADA | 230 | 185 | - |
| Deluxe flushable | 300 | 250 | - |
| Dumpster (10-40yd) | 75 | 600 | 108 |
Portable toilet rental costs shift by window, so weekend rates run separate. A standard unit for a weekend event runs about 250 dollars. Delivery is billed on top, roughly 150 dollars for a single-day drop. See porta potty rental per day or monthly porta potty rental for those windows. The dumpster rental cost page covers roll-offs.
How fast can you deliver a porta potty?
Most orders in Tacoma land within 24 to 48 hours. Same-day happens when a truck is close and the unit is in stock, which is what emergency porta potty rental is built for. Storm cleanup and disaster relief sanitation get pushed to the front.
We need a clear spot. A standard unit is about 44 by 48 inches on the ground and stands roughly 92 inches tall, so it needs headroom under branches and wires. The porta potty placement guide walks through access and setback. If the drop sits on a public sidewalk or street, placement in the public right of way needs confirming with the City of Tacoma first, and we cannot name a permit rule from memory. The porta potty permit requirements page covers what we know. For a roll-off, a delivery needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck. Read dumpster permit requirements too. When you request a quote, give us the address and gate width.
Which porta potty type suits my job?
Four main types. The standard porta potty rental covers construction and general use, with a 60 to 70 gallon holding tank that carries a normal crew between service visits. The deluxe flushable porta potty adds a flush and a sink, which suits weddings and longer events. The ADA accessible porta potty meets the accessible route rules. A restroom trailer rental is the step up for large or upscale events.
Same unit, different names. A porta john rental and a portable restroom rental point at the same core lineup, and most portable toilet rental companies list them as separate products. For a wedding restroom rental most people pick the flushable unit or a luxury restroom trailer. Trailers scale from a 2 stall restroom trailer up to a 4 stall restroom trailer and an 8 stall restroom trailer. Some sites add a shower trailer rental. The restroom trailer rental cost page prices those out.
How does the service schedule work?
The baseline is one service visit per week for up to 10 users over a 40 hour week, under the ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 sanitation standard. Heavier use means more visits. On the visit we pump the tank, refill supplies and clean the unit, which is what the how often are porta potties cleaned page describes in full.
Two people ask about smell. A serviced unit with a fresh tank does not, and the do porta potties smell page explains why. Curious how the tank and the chemical work together? See how do porta potties work. We handle the septic pumping service side of the business too, so we are not guessing about tanks. A residential septic tank is typically pumped every 3 to 5 years, and the how often to pump a septic tank page breaks that down. Cold months change the routine, so read porta potty in winter if you rent through a Tacoma freeze.
How many porta potties do I need for a construction site?
OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) sets the count. One toilet facility for 20 workers or fewer. From 20 up, one toilet seat and one urinal per 40 workers. At 200 workers or more, one toilet seat and one urinal per 50. The OSHA portable toilet requirements page has the full table, and the how many porta potties do I need calculator does the math for you.
Under OSHA 1926.51(a)(1), an adequate supply of potable water is required at every place of employment. Add a handwashing station rental to cover that. Where crews apply paints, coatings, herbicides or insecticides, OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) requires washing facilities on site. Bundle it all with construction site services, which pairs toilets with a roll-off dumpster rental, a storage container rental and temporary fence rental. Tacoma sites often add a light tower rental for winter shifts.
What else can you deliver with the toilets?
Plenty, because we run the whole yard. Roll-off dumpsters come in a 10 yard dumpster rental, a 20 yard dumpster rental, a 30 yard dumpster rental and a 40 yard dumpster rental. The dumpster sizes and dimensions page compares them, and what cannot go in a dumpster plus dumpster weight limits keep you out of trouble.
Storage runs from a 20ft storage container to a 40ft storage container, with a mobile office trailer rental for the site office and a storage container rental cost breakdown. For crowds we set chain link temporary fence and crowd control barrier rental, priced on the temporary fence cost page. Need a sink instead of a full station? Try the portable sink rental or a hand sanitizer station rental. We also run septic tank cleaning, grease trap pumping and emergency septic service, plus a temporary power pole for construction power.
Where do you deliver around Tacoma?
Across the city and the towns ringing it. Lakewood is 9.3 miles southwest and Puyallup is 11.6 miles southeast. We also cover University Place and Fircrest close in, plus Des Moines 20.3 miles northeast and Burien 26.0 miles north.
Farther out we still run to Lacey 24.5 miles southwest. Events all over Tacoma get the same lineup, from a festival restroom rental to a concert restroom rental, a marathon and race restrooms order, a golf tournament restrooms drop and a county fair restrooms setup. Farms book farm and agricultural restrooms, film crews book film set restroom rental, and homeowners book a home renovation porta potty or a camping porta potty. Read the about page, or start on the home page and the FAQ.
How much is a porta potty rental in Tacoma?
The price for portable toilet rental starts around 150 dollars a day for a standard unit and around 200 dollars a week, plus a delivery fee near 150 dollars. Deluxe and ADA units cost more. See the porta potty rental cost page for the full band and your exact window.
How fast can I get one delivered?
Usually 24 to 48 hours across Tacoma. Same-day is possible when a truck is nearby and the unit is in stock. For storm and outage response, emergency porta potty rental moves to the front of the schedule.
How often do you service the unit?
Once a week is the baseline under ANSI/PSAI Z4.3, sized for up to 10 users on a 40 hour week. Heavy crews get more visits. The how often are porta potties cleaned page lays out what each visit includes.
Do I need a permit to place one?
On your own property, usually not. On a public sidewalk or street, placement in the public right of way needs confirming with the City of Tacoma, and we will not cite a rule we cannot verify. See porta potty permit requirements.
How many toilets do I need for my crew?
OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) requires one facility for 20 workers or fewer, then scales up. The how many porta potties do I need tool sizes it fast, and OSHA portable toilet requirements has the table.
Which unit is best for a wedding?
A deluxe flushable porta potty for smaller gatherings, or a luxury restroom trailer for a formal event. Both add a flush and a sink. The wedding restroom rental page walks through headcount and layout.
Do you rent dumpsters and fencing too?
Yes. We run roll-off dumpster rental, temporary fence rental, storage container rental and septic pumping service from the same yard. Bundle them under construction site services and we coordinate one delivery window.
Next step
Get a delivery date
Tell us the address, the dates and the headcount. We size the order and confirm the route.