Standard porta potty
$125 to $250 a weekend
How many portable toilets do I need?
OSHA 1926.51(c) sets the baseline on construction sites: one toilet facility per 20 workers or fewer, then one toilet seat and one urinal per 40 workers up to 20, then one toilet seat and one urinal per 50 workers once you reach 200 or more. For events and weddings, the math shifts, typical festivals in Charlotte need one unit per 75 to 100 guests. If your crew is painting or spraying coatings, OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) requires washing facilities where harmful contaminants may be present, not just toilets. Calculate your count carefully, because too few units slows the job and invites compliance trouble.
What do I need to know about placing a unit in the public right-of-way?
Charlotte requires a Right-of-Way Use Permit from the Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) to place a construction dumpster in the public right-of-way. Permit placement in the public right-of-way needs confirming with the city before delivery. Submit your request through the online portal at least 48 hours before you need it; street closure requests need 10 working days. Penalties for unpermitted obstructions are real, so call ahead.
What's the difference between standard and deluxe units?
A standard porta potty holds 60 to 70 gallons, stands about 92 inches tall and measures roughly 44 by 48 inches on the ground. It works for most job sites and outdoor events. A deluxe flushable unit adds a flush mechanism, running water, a sink and hand soap dispensers, closer to an indoor restroom experience. ADA accessible units meet ADA Standards section 404.2.3 with a minimum clear door opening width of 32 inches and comply with ADA Standards section 213.2, which requires at least one accessible unit where portable toilets are clustered. Standard units rent daily, weekly, monthly or for events; deluxe and ADA units command higher rates because they demand more frequent servicing.
How often should I pump my septic tank?
A residential septic tank is typically pumped every 3 to 5 years, depending on tank size and household size. If your tank sits on a commercial property or a food service site, pumping happens far more often, sometimes every 30 days. A grease interceptor fills up fast and gets pumped when fats, oils, grease and solids reach 25 percent of the liquid depth. If you're in Matthews (12 miles southeast of Charlotte) or Huntersville (15.7 miles north), the same rules apply. Call for septic pumping at the first sign of trouble, slow drains, wet spots in the yard or bad smells are all red flags.
What goes wrong if I don't use handwashing stations on a construction site?
Handwashing facilities under 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) must provide soap and towels or a hand drying device. Hand sanitiser alone does not satisfy the rule. Where employees apply paints, coatings, herbicides or insecticides, OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) makes washing facilities mandatory, not optional. Workers who cannot wash their hands properly before eating or leaving the job track contaminants into their cars, homes and families. On a Charlotte construction site, a portable sink costs far less than an OSHA citation or a workers' compensation claim. Placement matters too, put it close to the job so people actually use it.
How far away are your service areas?
We serve Charlotte and nearby towns including Fort Mill (19.7 miles southwest), Cornelius (21.3 miles north), Monroe (23.0 miles southeast), Kannapolis (25.0 miles northeast) and Rock Hill (25.7 miles southwest). Call to confirm your specific address.
Can I move a portable toilet myself?
No. A full unit weighs 1,000 pounds or more. Always hire Charlotte Porta Pros for pickup and delivery to avoid damage and injury.
What's the difference between a roll-off dumpster and a storage container?
A roll-off dumpster handles waste and demolition debris; you fill it and we haul it away. A storage container holds tools, equipment or materials on-site for weeks or months at a time. Same footprint, different purpose.
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in Charlotte?
Yes. Charlotte requires a Right-of-Way Use Permit from CDOT if the dumpster sits in the public right-of-way. See dumpster permit requirements for details on how to apply.
What's included in a service visit?
A typical service includes unit cleaning, odor treatment, waste disposal and resupply of toilet paper and hand sanitiser. Learn what to expect before your first rental.
What we rent
Four units cover almost every job
Typical Charlotte ranges, not a quote. Delivery is $50 to $150 and a weekly service visit $30 to $60. See the full cost breakdown.
Deluxe flushing
$200 to $350 a weekend
ADA accessible
$199 to $300 a weekend
Restroom trailer
Quoted by stall count
The rest of the yard
One mobilisation, not three
Roll off dumpsters10, 20, 30 and 40 yardTemporary fencingPanels 6 feet by 12 feetStorage containers20 foot and 40 footHandwashing stationsSinks and sanitiser standsSeptic and grease trapsPumping, cleaning, emergenciesSite power and lightLight towers, temporary poles
We deliver across Mecklenburg County and over the state line:
MatthewsMint HillMount HollyStallingsHuntersvilleHarrisburgIndian TrailFort Mill, SCCorneliusMonroeKannapolisRock Hill, SC
Full service area and drive times or request a quote with your address and dates.
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