Standard porta potty
$125 to $250 a weekend
How many units do you actually need?
Start with worker or guest count, not gut feel. OSHA 1926.51(c) sets the construction baseline: one toilet for 20 workers or fewer, then one toilet seat and one urinal per 40 workers once you pass 20, and per 50 once you hit 200 or more. If you're running a farm crew instead, 1926.1928.110 covers field sanitation and wants one facility per 20 hand-labor employees within a quarter mile walk, not a job-site number. Events run on a different math entirely, driven by guest count and bar hours rather than a fixed ratio, which is why our event restroom rental page walks through it separately. Once you have a number, decide unit type. A standard porta potty rental covers most job sites. A deluxe flushable porta potty suits weddings and corporate events. Every cluster you're clustered by should land here first: this page sits under portable toilet rental in Charlotte, and that's the page to check next if the checklist raises more questions than it answers.
What information does the delivery crew need from you?
Ground access, ground surface, and a level spot. A roll-off delivery needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck, and a standard toilet needs less but still wants firm, level ground, echoing the same stability idea behind ADA Standards 302.1 for accessible route surfaces. Tell us if you're near a curb cut in downtown Charlotte, because temporary fence rental or crowd control barrier rental sometimes has to go up first to protect the unit from traffic. If you're renting a restroom trailer rental instead of a standalone unit, note whether you have power on site; trailers with flush and light kits often need it, and a temporary power pole or generator solves that when there's no panel nearby. Note gate widths too. A standard unit is about 44 by 48 inches on the ground and stands about 92 inches tall, so it clears most gates, but confirm before delivery day.
Do you need an ADA-accessible unit?
Yes, if you're clustering standard units for a public event or job site. ADA Standards 213.2 requires that where single-user portable units are grouped, at least 5 percent, and never fewer than one, must be accessible. An ADA accessible porta potty needs the wider footprint that supports a 60 inch turning circle per ADA Standards 304.3.1, plus a door opening that meets or exceeds the 32 inch minimum in ADA Standards 404.2.3. If you're not sure whether your event counts as public-facing, our ADA restroom requirements guide breaks that down further, and it's worth checking before you finalize a headcount-driven order for something like a race or festival in Charlotte, since compliance gets checked after the fact, not before.
Where in Charlotte can a unit actually be placed?
This is the step people skip and regret. Charlotte's Chapter 19 code makes it unlawful to place an unnecessary obstruction, including a table, tent, or similar object, in the public right-of-way without clearance, and CDOT's Right-of-Way Use Permit Program names construction dumpsters specifically as requiring a permit when placed curbside. Whether a standalone portable toilet triggers that same permit isn't spelled out on any city page we've found, so if your unit is going anywhere near a sidewalk, lane, or street in Charlotte, confirm placement with CDOT before delivery rather than after a complaint. Permit requests go through an online portal and need at least 48 hours lead time; full street closures need 10 working days. Our porta potty permit requirements page and porta potty placement guide cover setback distance and driveway spacing if your site is entirely on private property, which sidesteps the right-of-way question altogether. If you're also dropping a dumpster, read dumpster permit requirements before both trucks show up the same morning.
Rental length changes your price, not just your headcount math:
| Unit | Day | Week | Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $100-$350 | $130-$500 | $125-$325 |
| ADA | $200-$400 | $185-$240 | not offered |
| Deluxe | $85-$1200 | $150-$290 | not offered |
Weekend rates run separately from these; a standard unit over a weekend typically lands between $125 and $400 depending on service load. For exact numbers by job length, check porta potty rental cost, porta potty rental per day, or monthly porta potty rental rather than guessing from a day rate times seven.
How far in advance should I book in Charlotte?
Book standard units a week out if you can; weekends and event season fill faster. Nearby jobs in Matthews, 12.2 miles southeast, or Huntersville, 15.7 miles north, run the same lead time. Emergency same-day delivery is sometimes possible; ask when you call.
Do porta potties need water or power hookups?
No. Standard units are fully self-contained with a 60 to 70 gallon holding tank and need no water or electrical hookup. Handwashing stations are separate; see handwashing station rental if OSHA 1926.51(a)(1)'s potable water requirement applies to your crew.
How often will my unit get serviced?
The industry baseline under ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 is one service visit weekly for up to 10 users across a 40 hour week. Busier sites need more frequent pumping. See how often are porta potties cleaned for how that scales with headcount.
What can't go in a dumpster if I'm renting both?
Paints, solvents, and certain construction debris are excluded on most job sites. Check what cannot go in a dumpster before your crew fills it, since removal fees for banned items add up fast.
Is a permit needed for a portable toilet in Charlotte?
Unclear on its own; confirmed only for dumpsters. Charlotte's CDOT names dumpsters explicitly in its right-of-way brochure but no city page addresses standalone toilets. If yours sits near a curb or sidewalk, call CDOT first.
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.
Next step
Get a delivery date
Tell us the address, the dates and the headcount. We size the order and confirm the route.