Standard porta potty
$125 to $250 a weekend
What Is a Portable Sink Rental?
A portable sink rental is a self-contained handwashing unit. It holds its own fresh water supply, its own gray water tank underneath, and a pump, foot pedal or motion sensor to run the water without any pipe hookup. Some units heat the water; others run cold only, which matters if your crew needs a handwashing station rental for food service rather than basic cleanup. Charlotte Porta Pros sets these up at construction sites, weddings, and festivals across Charlotte, from small jobs near Matthews to larger builds out toward Huntersville. A portable sink station is different from a portable sink rental that also washes hair. If your event needs hair washing capability, ask for a deep-basin model with a sprayer head. Some renters use these for camping porta potty setups too, pairing a sink with a standard unit for multi-day stays. Under 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2), washing facilities need soap and towels or a hand-drying device. Hand sanitizer alone does not meet that standard, so any sink we deliver comes stocked with both.
Why Do I Need a Portable Sink Instead of Hand Sanitizer?
Hand sanitizer does not meet the federal standard for washing facilities. Under 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2), a proper washing facility needs soap and a way to dry hands, not just sanitizer. That rule matters most on food-handling jobs, film sets that break for craft services, and any site applying paints, coatings, herbicides or insecticides, where OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) specifically requires washing facilities because of the contaminants involved. A hand sanitizer station rental works fine as a supplement near entrances or high-traffic paths, but it does not replace a sink where real handwashing is required. Charlotte Porta Pros stocks both, and for larger crews we also pair sinks with portable restroom rental packages so a full crew has both toilet and wash access on the same delivery. Construction supervisors managing OSHA 1926.51(c) toilet ratios often ask about washing at the same time, since both fall under general sanitation. If you are unsure what your site needs, our OSHA Portable Toilet Requirements guide breaks down the ratios by crew size.
Portable Sink Pricing in Charlotte
Pricing depends on tank size, whether the unit heats water, and rental length. A basic cold-water sink station rents closer to a standard portable toilet rate, while hot water and deluxe basin models cost more. For an exact quote tied to your event date, use Request a Quote or check general rental costs on our Porta Potty Rental Cost page, since sink stations often bundle with toilet orders.
| unit | duration | typical price |
|---|---|---|
| standard | day | $150 |
| standard | week | $200 |
| standard | month | $200 |
| deluxe | day | $300 |
| deluxe | week | $250 |
Deluxe units with hot water and larger basins land toward the higher end of that day rate, and weekend rentals for events run separately from the weekly figures above. Pair a sink with a deluxe flushable porta potty for events that want a step up from the standard unit. For multi-week construction jobs, the monthly porta potty rental page shows how bundled sink and toilet orders often price out cheaper per week than short single rentals.
Do I Need a Permit for a Portable Sink in Charlotte?
Usually not on private property, but placement in the public right-of-way is a different question. Charlotte's Department of Transportation requires a Right-of-Way Use Permit for obstructions like construction dumpsters placed in the street or sidewalk, under Chapter 19 of the Charlotte Code of Ordinances. Whether a standalone sink or portable toilet by itself, without a lane or sidewalk closure, triggers that same permit is not spelled out on any city page we found, so confirm directly with CDOT before placing units in the right-of-way. That uncertainty is the same one we flag on our porta potty permit requirements page and our dumpster permit requirements page, since both fall under the same city chapter. If your sink and toilets stay on private property, a driveway, yard or parking lot, permitting generally is not a concern. Job sites near Fort Mill or Rock Hill cross into South Carolina, where different rules may apply, so check with the local jurisdiction on those cross-border jobs.
Delivery across Charlotte and nearby towns runs on the same trucks as our toilet and dumpster routes. We reach Mint Hill at 12.2 miles, Mount Holly at 14.7 miles, and Indian Trail at 16.7 miles on standard delivery schedules. For full event packages that need sinks, toilets and fencing together, our construction site services and event restroom rental pages cover bundled setups, and our temporary fence rental page covers perimeter needs for larger sites.
Can a portable sink wash hair?
Yes, if you request a deep-basin model with a sprayer or hose attachment. Standard tabletop sinks are built for handwashing only, with a shallow basin. Ask about hair-washing capability when you book, since not every unit in our fleet is built for it.
How big is the water tank on a portable sink?
Tank sizes vary by model, from small tabletop units to larger basin stations with separate fresh and gray water tanks. Larger stations built for events or crews typically carry more capacity than tabletop camping units. Ask us which tank size fits your headcount.
Does a portable sink need electricity?
No. Most units run on a foot pump or battery-powered pump, so no outlet is needed. Some heated models plug in for hot water; if you need hot water without power access, ask about propane or battery-heated options at booking.
How many portable sinks do I need for my crew?
A common ratio is one sink for every one or two portable toilets on a job site. Larger crews under OSHA 1926.51(c) ratios often need multiple sinks spread across the site rather than one central station.
Can I rent a portable sink for camping?
Yes. Camping portable sink units are smaller, often tabletop-sized with a self-contained fresh and gray tank, easy to set up at a campsite without hookups. Pair one with a standard toilet for multi-day trips.
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.