Where can you rent a porta potty in Berkeley?
Right here. Berkeley Porta Pros covers the whole city and the towns around it. Our porta potty rental in Berkeley service runs from the Marina to the hills, and our main portable toilet rental line handles jobsites and events alike. You pick the unit, we place it where you point.
We also reach the nearby towns. Albany sits 2.2 miles northwest, so a unit in Albany is a short run. Emeryville is 3.1 miles south for service in Emeryville. El Cerrito is 5.3 miles north for El Cerrito rentals, and San Pablo is 7.8 miles north for San Pablo. Full list on the service areas page. Not sure what you need? Start a quote request or read the rental checklist.
What does a porta potty rental cost in Berkeley?
Price depends on the unit type and how long you keep it. A standard toilet is the cheapest, a restroom trailer the most. Below is a quick summary. Full breakdowns live on the porta potty rental cost page, the per day pricing page, and the monthly rental page.
| Unit | Day | Week | Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 150 | 200 | 200 |
| ADA | 230 | 185 | - |
| Deluxe flushable | 300 | 250 | - |
| Dumpster (roll-off) | 75 | 600 | 108 |
Delivery is billed separately, and a weekend standard unit runs about 250 dollars. Portable toilet rental cost climbs with extras like a handwashing station or an ADA unit. Want the numbers before you call? The cost breakdown pages spell each item out.
What porta potty types can you rent?
Four main types, each suited to a different job. The standard porta potty rental is the workhorse, built on a 60 to 70 gallon holding tank and sized at about 44 by 48 inches on the ground. It stands roughly 92 inches tall. It fits construction, farms and busy sites.
The deluxe flushable porta potty adds a foot pump and a sink, good for weddings and longer stays. The ADA accessible porta potty is a ground-level unit meeting ADA Standards section 404.2.3 for a 32 inch clear door opening. And when the guest count is high, a restroom trailer gives real flushing and running water. Same base unit answers to a few names, so a porta john rental or a portable restroom rental is the same thing. Compare them all before you decide.
How fast can you deliver in Berkeley?
Fast. Most orders placed in the morning go out same day or the next business day inside Berkeley. Emergencies move quicker still. Our emergency porta potty rental line handles floods, festivals and last-minute inspections, and the disaster relief sanitation crew scales up when a whole block loses service.
Delivery needs clear access. For a standard toilet we need a flat spot and room to walk it in. A roll-off drop is bigger: plan for about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck, which our roll-off dumpster rental page explains. Placement matters for service too, so check the placement guide before we arrive. If the unit sits in the public right of way, that placement needs confirming with the City of Berkeley first, and we can walk you through it. See the permit requirements page for what we know.
How does service work?
We drop the unit, then we come back to clean it. The industry baseline under ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 is one service visit per week for up to 10 users on a 40 hour week. Heavier traffic gets more visits. Each visit pumps the tank, refills paper and sanitizer, and wipes the unit down.
Curious how the cleaning actually happens? The how often are porta potties cleaned page covers the schedule, and do porta potties smell explains why a serviced unit does not. If you want the mechanics, how do porta potties work breaks down the tank and the deodorizer. For jobs that run through the wet months, the porta potty in winter page helps you plan. Longer contracts get a set service day so you never chase us for a pickup.
How many porta potties do I need for a jobsite?
OSHA sets the ratio. Under 1926.51(c)(1), a construction site needs one toilet facility for 20 workers or fewer. From 20 up you add a toilet seat and a urinal per 40 workers, and at 200 or more it becomes one seat and one urinal per 50. The OSHA portable toilet requirements page lays out the full table.
For events, the math runs on headcount and hours, not workers. Our how many porta potties do I need calculator gets you close. Applying paints, coatings, herbicides or insecticides on site? OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) then requires washing facilities, which means a portable sink rental alongside the toilets. Potable water is required too under OSHA 1926.51(a)(1). Bundle it all through construction site services, where toilets, temporary fencing and a storage container land on one order.
What else can you rent for a site or event?
Plenty. We are portable toilets first, but the same truck brings the rest. Need bins? The 10 yard dumpster, 20 yard dumpster, 30 yard dumpster and 40 yard dumpster cover demolition and cleanouts, and the dumpster sizes and dimensions page helps you pick. Check the weight limits and what cannot go in a dumpster before you load.
On the wastewater side we run septic pumping and septic tank cleaning. A residential tank is typically pumped every 3 to 5 years, driven by tank size and household size, which the how often to pump page covers. Restaurants need grease trap pumping once fats, oils, grease and solids hit 25 percent of the liquid depth. We also stock storage containers, mobile office trailers, light towers and temporary power poles.
When should you book a restroom trailer instead?
Book a trailer when the guest list is long or the event is formal. Weddings, film sets and corporate days want flushing toilets and sinks, not a single standard unit. The wedding restroom rental and event restroom rental pages match the trailer to the crowd, and the luxury restroom trailer page shows the high end.
Size scales with the count. A 2 stall trailer suits a backyard wedding, a 4 stall trailer a mid-size party, and an 8 stall trailer a festival or concert. Add a shower trailer for multi-day camps and farm and agricultural events. Trailers need level ground and a nearby power source. See the restroom trailer cost page, or the golf tournament, marathon and county fair pages for event-specific setups.
How much does a standard porta potty rental cost per day?
A standard unit runs about 150 dollars a day in Berkeley, with a weekend rate closer to 250 dollars. Delivery is charged on top. Weekly and monthly rates lower the daily cost. The per day pricing page shows every band.
Do I need a permit to place a porta potty in Berkeley?
On private property, usually not. If the unit sits in the public right of way, that placement needs confirming with the City of Berkeley before we deliver. We do not name a specific rule here because it is not verified. The permit requirements page covers what applies.
How often is a porta potty serviced?
The ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 baseline is one visit per week for up to 10 users on a 40 hour week. High-traffic sites get more. Each visit pumps the 60 to 70 gallon tank, restocks paper and sanitizer, and cleans the unit. See how often are porta potties cleaned.
Can you deliver same day in Berkeley?
Often, yes. Orders placed in the morning frequently go out same day inside Berkeley, and next business day is standard. Emergencies get priority through our emergency rental line. Start with a quote or the contact page to lock a time.
What is the difference between a standard and a deluxe unit?
A standard toilet is a simple flush-free unit on a 60 to 70 gallon tank. A deluxe flushable unit adds a foot-pump flush and a sink, so it suits longer stays and events. The standard unit is the cheaper daily choice.
Do you rent handwashing stations too?
Yes. Under 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2), washing facilities must have soap and towels or a drying device, and hand sanitizer alone does not meet it. We rent both handwashing stations and sanitizer stations. See the handwashing requirements page for the rules.
What areas around Berkeley do you cover?
We cover Berkeley plus the nearby towns: Albany 2.2 miles northwest, Emeryville 3.1 miles south, El Cerrito 5.3 miles north, San Pablo 7.8 miles north, and Daly City 20.2 miles southwest. The service areas page lists every stop, and about tells you who we are.
Next step
Get a delivery date
Tell us the address, the dates and the headcount. We size the order and confirm the route.