Why Berkeley Porta Pros
We started because construction crews and event planners in Berkeley needed sanitation that showed up on time and stayed clean. A standard unit holds 60 to 70 gallons and measures about 44 by 48 inches on the ground, fitting tight job sites where space is scarce. We service every unit at least once per week, following ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 baseline intervals. When a site needs more, we deliver within hours. Placement in the public right of way needs confirming with the city before we drop anything on the street, so call us early and we'll walk you through it.
We rent ADA accessible porta potties for projects that require them. ADA Standards section 213.2 requires at least 5 percent of clustered single-user units to be accessible, and never fewer than one. We also stock deluxe flushable porta potties for upscale events, and standard units for everyday jobs.
Septic, Dumpsters and More
Residential septic tanks typically need pumping every 3 to 5 years, depending on tank size and household size. We handle septic tank cleaning and grease interceptor pumping when fats, oils, grease and solids reach 25 percent of the liquid depth. Roll-off dumpsters come in multiple sizes for construction debris, and we deliver within the clearance a truck needs, about 60 feet of straight access behind the vehicle. Roll-off dumpster rental runs weekly or monthly for steady projects. Storage container rental gives you a locked 20-foot or 40-foot box for tools, materials or equipment. Restroom trailer rental puts a multi-stall facility on site when portable toilets won't cut it.
For work crews applying paints, coatings, herbicides or insecticides, OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) requires washing facilities with soap and towels or a hand-drying device. Hand sanitiser alone does not meet the standard. We rent handwashing stations that deliver both. Temporary fence rental secures equipment, keeps foot traffic out of hazard zones and controls site access.
How We Work in Berkeley
We operate in Berkeley and nearby towns including Albany (2.2 miles northwest), Emeryville (3.1 miles south), El Cerrito (5.3 miles north) and San Pablo (7.8 miles north). Call or email with your project details, dates, site address, number of workers or guests, type of work, and we'll quote same day. Delivery fees are separate from unit costs. We accept phone orders and online requests, and we take credit cards. A quick conversation beats a guessing game. We show up when promised, service every time we're scheduled to service, and handle the paperwork so you don't have to.
How many porta potties do I need?
OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) sets the baseline: one toilet for 20 workers or fewer, one toilet seat and one urinal per 40 workers from 20 up to 200, and one toilet seat and one urinal per 50 workers at 200 or more. Construction sites follow those rules. Events usually need one per 75 to 100 guests depending on duration and alcohol service.
What's the difference between standard and deluxe?
Standard units have a regular flush toilet, a pump dispenser for hand soap, and a toilet paper roll. Deluxe units have a hand-washing sink, a faucet with running water, a mirror and a shelf. They cost more but they're closer to a real bathroom.
Can you place a dumpster or toilet on the street?
Placement in the public right of way requires city approval. Call us before your project starts and we'll confirm the rules with Berkeley and handle the paperwork. It saves weeks of back-and-forth.
Do you offer emergency service nights or weekends?
Yes. We rent units on weekends and we respond to urgent calls. Weekend rates are higher than weekday rates because the crew works off-shift. Ask for a quote and we'll tell you the exact cost.
What areas around Berkeley do you serve?
We deliver to Berkeley, Albany, Emeryville, El Cerrito, San Pablo and Daly City (20.2 miles southwest). If you're outside those towns, call and ask. We may be able to reach you.
Next step
Get a delivery date
Tell us the address, the dates and the headcount. We size the order and confirm the route.