Standard porta potty
$125 to $250 a weekend
What Is a Standard Porta Potty?
It's the basic unit you picture when someone says porta potty: no sink, no flush, no frills. A standard unit measures about 44 by 48 inches on the ground and stands roughly 92 inches tall, with a 60 to 70 gallon holding tank underneath the seat. That tank size is why one unit handles a crew of 8 to 10 for about a week between services under the ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 baseline interval, which sets one service visit per week for up to 10 users over a 40 hour work week as the standard. If you're not sure how many you need for a Charlotte job site, our how many porta potties do I need guide walks through crew size and duration. Want something nicer for a backyard wedding or a client-facing job? Look at the deluxe flushable porta potty instead. Need a unit that meets accessibility requirements? That's the ADA accessible porta potty, covered separately because it has different dimensions and different rules.
Standard Porta Potty Rental Prices
Charlotte pricing depends mostly on rental length and whether you need delivery outside a standard route. Here's what the numbers actually look like across day, week and month terms.
| Duration | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | $100 | $150 | $350 |
| Week | $130 | $200 | $500 |
| Month | $125 | $200 | $325 |
Delivery is usually a separate line item, running $100 to $500 for a one-day job or $50 to $150 for a week-long rental, and $120 to $420 if you're renting for a full month. Weekend rates for events run a bit higher than a weekday rental, so if you're planning a Saturday event, check our porta potty rental per day page for how single-day pricing works, or the monthly porta potty rental page if you're staffing a long construction job. For a full cost breakdown by scenario, our porta potty rental cost guide covers extras like pump-outs and extended terms.
Do I Need a Permit for a Porta Potty in Charlotte?
Maybe, depending on where you place it. Charlotte's Chapter 19 code makes it unlawful to place a temporary obstruction, including things like tents, tables and platforms, in the public right-of-way without a permit from the Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT). The CDOT Right-of-Way Use Permit Program brochure names construction dumpsters explicitly as requiring a permit, but no city page we found addresses a standalone portable toilet placed outside the right-of-way, on private property. If your unit sits on your own driveway or lawn, you're likely fine. If it needs to sit on a street or sidewalk, plan on submitting a request through CDOT's online portal at least 48 hours ahead. This is worth confirming directly with the city before delivery day, and our porta potty permit requirements page has more detail on how that process works. For dumpster-specific rules, see dumpster permit requirements.
Where Should I Place a Standard Porta Potty?
Firm, level ground, away from doors and walkways people need clear. Our delivery driver needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck for larger equipment, though a standard unit itself is lighter work. On construction sites, OSHA 1926.51(c) sets the toilet ratio: one unit per 20 workers or fewer, then one toilet seat and one urinal per 40 workers up to 200. If your crew is spread across a job site in Charlotte, that ratio decides how many units you actually need, not just how many you'd like. Our porta potty placement guide covers ground surface, spacing and service truck access in more detail, and OSHA portable toilet requirements breaks down the worker-count math for larger crews. Winter jobs have their own considerations too, covered in porta potty in winter, relevant here since Charlotte sees an average of 65.2 days a year at or below freezing.
Why Charlotte Porta Pros for Standard Rentals
We deliver standard units across Charlotte and into the towns nearby: Matthews sits 12.2 miles southeast, Mint Hill 12.2 miles east, and Huntersville 15.7 miles north, so a delivery to any of those doesn't add much drive time. We also serve Fort Mill, 19.7 miles southwest across the state line, and Rock Hill a bit further at 25.7 miles. If your address falls outside Charlotte proper, check our service areas page or look up your town directly, whether that's porta potty rental in Cornelius or porta potty rental in Kannapolis. For jobs needing more than a toilet, we also run roll-off dumpster rental, temporary fence rental and storage container rental out of the same yard, which is handy for construction site services that need everything showing up on the same delivery.
How much does a standard porta potty rental cost in Charlotte?
Day rentals run $100 to $350, weekly runs $130 to $500, and monthly runs $125 to $325, with delivery usually billed separately. Most single-day residential jobs land near $150. Longer construction rentals often average out cheaper per day. See our porta potty rental cost page for line-item detail.
What are standard porta potty dimensions?
A standard unit is about 44 by 48 inches on the ground and stands roughly 92 inches tall. That footprint fits most driveways, yards and job site corners without needing extra clearance beyond normal foot traffic.
How often does a standard unit get serviced?
The industry baseline under ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 is one service visit a week for up to 10 users over a 40 hour week. Busier events or larger crews need more frequent pump-outs. See how often are porta potties cleaned for specifics.
Can I rent just one standard porta potty for a weekend event?
Yes. Single-unit weekend rentals are common for backyard parties and small gatherings. Pricing sits in the same band as a short rental, and delivery is typically a flat fee added on top. Ask about same-week availability if your event is coming up fast.
Is a standard porta potty enough for a construction crew?
Often yes, if you follow the OSHA 1926.51(c) ratio: one unit per 20 workers or fewer. Larger crews need proportionally more units and eventually a toilet seat and urinal combination. Our how many porta potties do I need guide runs the numbers for your crew size.
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
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