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At Prime Dumpster, we provide porta potty rentals throughout Gainesville, Florida, and the Alachua County communities beside it. Units go out to construction and renovation work along Archer Road and Newberry Road, student housing builds near campus, medical and lab projects in the research parks, horse farm and land clearing work out past the city limits, and events of all kinds, from a race through Depot Park to a tailgate weekend in the fall.
Your number depends on the unit you pick, how many the site needs, the length of the rental, and how often we come back to pump and clean. Below are our ranges, the counts Florida law actually forces on a job site, the permits that apply here, and how fast delivery can be scheduled.
A three-day rental sits behind every range above, which is how nearly every Gainesville event order gets written. Saturday alone and the whole weekend normally cost the same, so keep the extra days.
Florida changes the arithmetic on job sites more than almost anywhere else, and in a way you can use. State law sets the unit count from the number of people on site, then lets you trade units for service visits. Twice-weekly pumping halves the required count and three visits a week divides it by three. On a crowded site that often makes a richer service schedule cheaper than extra units, and your account manager will run both numbers for you.
Construction work is quoted in four-week cycles with service built in. A student housing site off Southwest 13th Street with forty workers is a very different order from a two-man remodel in Duckpond, and the weekly rate improves once the first cycle is behind you.
Access and humidity do the rest. A unit on a paved pad is quick to service. One behind a construction fence, down a sand road, or inside a gated yard costs the driver time. Summer heat and afternoon storms are usually a reason to add a visit rather than a unit.
Looking for a dependable porta potty rental solution? Contact us today for a free quote! We're here to provide you with a straightforward and competitive estimate for all your porta potty rental needs. Find out how easy sanitation can be with Prime Porta Potty.
Received your quote and ready to proceed? We make choosing your porta potty rental simple and efficient. Contact us to select the best options for your needs and we'll take care of the rest.
Scheduling your porta potty delivery is a breeze. Just tell us when and where you need it, and we’ll handle the rest. Prime Porta Potty is all about quick and reliable service, getting the right unit to your site when you need it.
Done with your event or need your porta potty serviced? Just give us a call to arrange a fast and convenient pickup. We’re ready to quickly remove or service your unit and make your experience hassle-free.
The prices below reflect average ranges for a standard five-day rental period. Your account manager will confirm tonnage, overage rates, and other project specifics during your free, custom quote.
| Unit Type | Average Price Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Porta Potty | $199–$349 | Construction sites, small events, backyard projects |
| ADA-Compliant Porta Potty | $200–$300 | Public events and job sites that need an accessible unit |
| Deluxe Flushing Porta Potty | $300–$400 | Weddings, parties, and guest-facing events |
| Deluxe Porta Potty with Sink | $300–$400 | Events where guests need a sink inside the unit |
| Solar Porta Potty | $500–$600 | Remote sites and off-grid events |
| Handwashing Station | $150–$250 | Food areas, job sites, and events |
| Restroom Trailer | From $1,500 | Weddings, corporate events, and long-term sites |
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Starting At: Contact Us For Best Price
*Specifications and exact dimensions may vary slightly based on model and location
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Perfect For:
Starting At: Contact Us For Best Price
*Specifications and exact dimensions may vary slightly based on model and location
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Perfect For:
Starting At: Contact Us For Best Price
*Specifications and exact dimensions may vary slightly based on model and location
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Perfect For:
Starting At: Contact Us For Best Price
*Specifications and exact dimensions may vary slightly based on model and location
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Perfect For:
Starting At: Contact Us For Best Price
*Specifications and exact dimensions may vary slightly based on model and location
Request a Quote Now
Perfect For:
Starting At: Contact Us For Best Price
*Specifications and exact dimensions may vary slightly based on model and location
Request a Quote Now
Perfect For:
Starting At: Contact Us For Best Price
*Specifications and exact dimensions may vary slightly based on model and location
Request a Quote NowFlorida answers both questions in state law, and the City of Gainesville does not publish a ratio of its own, so the state tables govern here:
Our porta potty calculator gives you a quick figure, and your account manager will check it against the state tables and your service schedule.
Match the unit to the user and the length of the job. The full range is on our porta potty options page.
The Standard Porta Potty covers most work: one private stall with a toilet, a urinal, a paper holder, and hand sanitizer. It is the unit behind almost every building site count in Florida.
The ADA-Compliant Porta Potty is wider, has no step at the door, and carries grab bars and wheelchair turning space. Any event open to the public should have one.
The Deluxe Flushing Porta Potty adds a flushing bowl and far better odor control, which earns its price in a Florida summer.
The Deluxe Porta Potty with Sink builds a sink, soap, and a mirror into the stall, handy at a reception or a wedding on a farm.
The Solar Porta Potty runs its light and fan from a roof panel, which suits rural tracts, trail work, and evening events with no power.
The Handwashing Station is a free-standing sink with clean water, soap, and towels. Florida counts one for every ten restrooms, and insists on a real sink wherever food is served.
The Restroom Trailer arrives towable with several private stalls, plumbed water, and climate control. Weddings, donor events, and long-running sites justify it.
Still weighing it up? Tell your account manager the headcount or the guest list and they will build the mix.
On private ground the answer is almost always no. Florida does not require a state permit for a portable restroom at a building site or at a temporary location, and the City does not permit the unit itself. What needs permission is the event, the street, and the sidewalk.
Organized events: Gainesville requires a special event permit for activities on city property, public rights of way, and even private property where city services are affected. The trigger list is broad: fifty or more people, alcohol, food vendors, temporary structures, waste and recycling, and any road or sidewalk closure. The base fee is $67 on the City's own event page, with extra charges for inspections, officers, and no-parking signs. The City says review takes three to four weeks, so file early. Applications go through the City portal, and the main City line is 352-334-5000.
Event parking near campus: Renting out a private lot on a game weekend has its own permit, and it carries a timing rule that catches people out. The fee is $61 in the City's parking permit packet, portable toilets are not required, but if you do provide them they may only arrive the day before the event and must be gone by 6 p.m. on the second day after it. Your parking plan has to show how many units there are and where they sit.
The contract the state wants from us: For a special event, the organizer has to file a signed contract with the restroom service company at least one working day before the event, naming the dates on site, the number of units, the service frequency, and the removal date. That document comes from Prime Dumpster, and your account manager prepares it as a matter of course.
Streets and sidewalks: Closing or occupying a street or sidewalk is handled inside the special event permit rather than as a separate application, so raise it when you file.
Unsure which office owns your location? Your account manager will find out before you commit.
Placement decides whether the unit is still usable in week three.
Pick firm, level ground with a clear truck approach. Sand roads and wet grass are the two things that strand a service truck here, so a plywood pad or a gravel apron pays for itself. Keep the door clear of low limbs and parked vehicles.
Set units well back from food service, drinking water, wells, and storm drains. Where the state allows it, a portable restroom may sit at half the normal setback distance, but the sensible habit is to stay further away than the minimum. On a job site, keep units close to the crew; at an event, break them into clusters with an accessible unit in each.
Every unit placed carries the servicing company name and phone in a conspicuous spot, which is what Florida requires. Weekly service is the legal floor at a building site, and special events must be serviced at least daily. Each visit means an emptied tank, a cleaned interior, and a fresh charge of sanitizer and deodorizer.
Waste from a Gainesville unit goes to an approved treatment facility, and the hauling log stays on file for five years. Gainesville Regional Utilities runs the local wastewater system, and your account manager can confirm the approved disposal point and your service days before the first stop.
To learn more about the benefits of portable toilets, check out our blog post “Benefits of Porta Potty Rentals.“
Most Gainesville orders can be on site within 24 to 48 hours, and three to five days gives us room to match the exact mix. Home football weekends, graduation, and spring race season all tighten supply across north central Florida, so book those weeks out.
Five habits that keep a delivery clean:
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Prime Dumpster arranges porta potty delivery across Gainesville and the surrounding north central Florida communities, including Alachua, Newberry, High Springs, Archer, Hawthorne, Micanopy, Waldo, Starke, Williston, and Ocala. Whether the job is near campus, out along the Hawthorne Trail, or on a farm road in the county, we plan the delivery, the service visits, and the pickup around your dates.
A standard unit runs $199–$349, an accessible unit $200–$300, and deluxe flushing or sink models $300–$400. Solar units sit between $500–$600, handwashing stations between $150–$250, and restroom trailers start at $1,500. Count, duration, and service frequency decide the total, which your account manager confirms in a free quote.
Florida's event table assumes one service visit a day. It puts 250 guests over four hours at two units, 500 guests over four hours at four, and 1,000 guests over six hours at eight. Twice-daily service halves those numbers. Permanent restrooms on site cut the count, and your account manager will check the arithmetic.
Florida law is stricter than the national table and applies to commercial and residential building sites alike. One to ten workers need one unit, eleven to twenty need two, twenty-one to thirty need three, and so on up to five at fifty. Twice-weekly service halves the figure. Ask your account manager to model both options.
Weekly is the legal minimum at a building site, and special events have to be serviced at least daily. On each visit the service crew pumps the tank, cleans the inside of the unit, recharges it with sanitizer and deodorizer, and restocks paper. Busy sites and hot weeks usually justify more frequent stops.
No. Florida does not require a permit for a portable restroom at a building site or a temporary location, and Gainesville does not permit the unit itself. A permit comes into play for an organized event, a street or sidewalk closure, or event parking on a private lot. Your account manager can confirm which applies.
A standard unit is a single narrow stall with a toilet, a urinal, and sanitizer. The accessible version is noticeably wider, has a flat entry with no step, and carries grab bars plus room to turn a wheelchair. Any event open to the public in Gainesville should include at least one accessible unit.
A weekend already fits inside our three-day ranges. Expect $199–$349 for a standard unit, $300–$400 for a deluxe flushing model, and $150–$250 for a handwashing station. Your account manager will confirm the delivery window, the Saturday service visit if you want one, and the pickup day.
Tell us about your event or project and your zip code. We will work the state tables with you, show you what a second service visit saves, and give you a firm number.
Your Prime Dumpster account manager handles the details, from unit count and service schedule to permit contacts and delivery timing, so you can focus on your event or project.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Gainesville, Florida 32608 |
| Phone: | 904-902-0662 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.com/ |
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