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At Prime Dumpster, we provide porta potty rentals across Mason City, Iowa, and the North Iowa towns around it. Commercial construction and street work downtown, grain and ag projects out in Cerro Gordo County, summer music festival crowds, ball tournaments, county fair days, church picnics, and August block party events all keep portable toilets busy here.
The price you pay follows from the units you choose, how many you order, how long you keep them, and how often they are serviced. Below are the ranges, how to size an order, the local approvals you may meet, and how quickly delivery can be scheduled.
Those ranges are built on a standard three-day rental, the window a weekend event uses. A construction order works differently, quoted in four-week cycles with a cleaning stop inside each one, which fits a North Iowa building season that has to move fast.
Season drives a lot here. From the spring thaw to the first hard freeze, contractors, road crews, and event organizers all want the same units. Winter orders are usually easier to fill, though the truck still needs a route it can reach after a snowfall.
Site conditions matter next. A graded lot along South Federal Avenue is simple. A field entrance that softens after a spring rain, a gravel farm lane, or a park spot a long way from the nearest drive adds time to every service visit, and that lands in the quote.
Extras finish the total. Accessible units for a public event, a sink beside the food stands, a solar unit at a field site with no power, and an extra weekly visit for a big crew all count. Your account manager will explain each line before you decide.
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
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*Specifications and exact dimensions may vary slightly based on model and location
Request a Quote NowStart with the number of people and the number of hours. Our planning counts:
Iowa ties the count to food service as well. At a temporary food event, the state requires an adequate number of approved toilet and handwashing facilities, and an accessible hand sink has to accompany any toilet the food handlers themselves use. In practice that means a dedicated unit and sink near the stands, separate from the public units.
The state also wants event registration at least 60 days ahead and food licenses at least 30 days ahead, so restroom planning belongs in the same conversation.
For a quick starting number, use our porta potty calculator, then let your account manager adjust it.
Match the unit to the people using it. Every model is explained on our porta potty options page.
The Standard Porta Potty covers most work, with a toilet, a urinal, a paper holder, and sanitizer. It suits framing crews, road work, and small gatherings.
The ADA-Compliant Porta Potty is roomier, with ground-level entry, a wide door, grab bars, and turning space for a wheelchair. Bring one to anything open to the public.
The Deluxe Flushing Porta Potty adds a flushing bowl and better odor control, which is what guests notice at a wedding or a banquet in a park.
The Deluxe Porta Potty with Sink carries the sink, soap, and mirror inside, so nobody hunts for somewhere to wash up.
The Solar Porta Potty lights and vents itself on solar power, a real advantage at a field site, a wind farm access road, or an acreage with no service.
The Handwashing Station is a freestanding sink with clean water, soap, and towels. Put one at every food area, and a second one where food handlers work.
The Restroom Trailer offers several stalls, running water, and climate control, which turns a humid August reception into a comfortable one.
Not sure which mix suits your day? Describe it to your account manager and they will put the order together.
A porta potty on private property, whether that is a driveway, a fenced job site, or a farmyard, needs no City permit in Mason City.
Block parties and street closures: Mason City publishes a How-To Guide for Neighborhood Block Parties that gathers the packet and the forms in one place, including a general barricade request form and a second form covering barricades, no parking signs, and road signage. Block Party Weekend is traditionally the third weekend in August, but the guide makes clear any date works. Put your unit locations on the layout when you file.
Bigger events and other City approvals: Permits are filed and paid through the City's online portal or dropped off on the third floor of City Hall at 10 First Street NW. City Hall answers at 641-421-3600, weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and can route you to the right desk.
State highways: The state transportation department handles short-term closures on its own highways for city events such as parades, so a route that uses a highway through town brings the state into the conversation. County roads outside the city belong to the county engineer.
Food vendors: Cerro Gordo County is one of the Iowa counties that inspects food locally rather than through the state. The Cerro Gordo County Health Department on Fourth Street SW handles it and can be reached at 641-421-9300.
If you are not sure which office covers your spot, your account manager can sort it out before delivery.
Where the unit sits decides how well the rental runs.
Choose firm, level ground. North Iowa soil holds a unit well when dry and turns greasy after a downpour, so avoid a low spot and a fresh fill pad. Give the truck room to pull in and turn around, and in winter keep the approach cleared so a scheduled stop is not lost to a drift.
Keep units at least 15 feet from food service and well back from wells, creeks, the river, and storm inlets. On a job site, set them within about 200 feet of the work so crews are not crossing the whole lot for a break.
A standard rental includes a weekly service visit to pump, clean, and restock. Large crews, hot July weeks, and events with alcohol usually justify a second stop, and we can build that in from the start.
Iowa is direct about where the waste goes. State rules count a firm that owns and rents portable toilets as a licensed septic tank cleaner, the waste from toilet units must be discharged with the owner's approval to a municipal treatment plant or another state-permitted system, and land application of that waste is not allowed. Sewage from homes and businesses here runs to the Mason City Water Reclamation Facility on South Birch Drive, which operates under an active state wastewater permit. Your account manager can confirm your service schedule and help you pick a spot.
To learn more about the benefits of portable toilets, check out our blog post “Benefits of Porta Potty Rentals.“
Most Mason City orders go out within 24 to 48 hours, and three to five days of notice is comfortable for a job site. Summer is the squeeze. Fair week, tournament weekends, festival dates, and outdoor weddings all draw on the same fleet, so reserve those weeks ahead. If your event feeds people, the state's 60-day registration window usually sets the schedule anyway.
Five habits that keep a delivery on track:
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Prime Dumpster arranges porta potty delivery throughout Mason City and the North Iowa communities nearby, including Clear Lake, Nora Springs, Rockwell, Ventura, Manly, Plymouth, Sheffield, Garner, Charles City, and the farm country across Cerro Gordo and Worth counties. Whether the job is a downtown renovation, a lakeside wedding, or a fairground weekend, we plan delivery, service, and pickup around your calendar.
A standard unit averages $199–$349 and an accessible unit $200–$300. Deluxe flushing and sink units run $300–$400, solar units $500–$600, handwashing stations $150–$250, and restroom trailers start at $1,500. Unit count, rental length, and service frequency decide your total. Your account manager quotes it free.
Plan 1 unit for every 50 guests at a four-hour event, then add 15 to 20 percent when alcohol is served. A 100-guest wedding reception usually needs two or three units. Add a handwashing station beside any food, and include an accessible unit for events open to the public.
Iowa applies the federal construction counts through its own state program: 1 toilet for a crew of 20 or fewer, then 1 toilet and 1 urinal for every 40 workers. On a spread-out site or a long road job, many local contractors add a unit so crews are not losing time walking to a single location.
Weekly service is standard: pump the tank, clean the interior, restock paper and sanitizer. Summer heat, big crews, and event weekends usually call for a second stop. In deep winter, tell your account manager so units and routes are planned for the cold before the first delivery.
Usually not. A unit on your own yard, driveway, or fenced job site in Mason City needs no City permit. Approval comes in once the unit sits on a City street, a sidewalk, public property, or forms part of a closed-street event. Your account manager can help you check with City Hall.
A standard unit is compact and serves one person at a time. An accessible unit is wider, with a flat entry, a broad door, grab bars, and enough room to turn a wheelchair. Public events should include one per group of units. Sites used only by a construction crew are exempt from that requirement.
Weekend event rentals are priced across three days, so a Saturday-only gathering costs close to a full weekend. Standard units average $199–$349 and deluxe flushing units $300–$400. Delivery, pickup, and any added service stop are separate items. Your account manager will confirm the weekend total.
Tell us about your event or project and your zip code. We will size the order, set a service schedule around your busiest days, and give you a clear number on the call.
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: | Mason City, Iowa 50401 |
| Phone: | 515-304-5594 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.com/ |
| Monday-Saturday | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
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