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Prime Dumpster sets up porta potty rentals all over Melrose, Massachusetts, from Melrose Highlands and Wyoming Hill to the downtown blocks on Main Street, the Ell Pond area and the streets along the edge of the Middlesex Fells. Construction work here is mostly residential: renovations and additions on older Victorian houses, garage and ADU builds, roof and siding jobs and the sewer and sidewalk projects the city schedules each season. Event work covers downtown street fairs, races and walks, school and church festivals, and backyard parties all through the summer.
Melrose has a published special event process that asks organizers how restrooms will be handled, so this guide explains that process alongside our prices and the Massachusetts unit rules.
For a Melrose renovation, the main cost driver is how long the job runs. Most house projects need one standard unit for a few weeks to a few months, priced on a weekly schedule, and the price per day drops as the booking gets longer.
For a Melrose event, the guest mix decides the model. A road race or street fair open to the public needs accessible units in every cluster, while a private backyard party can stay with standard units or step up to a flushing model for comfort.
Access is the third factor. Many Melrose houses sit on narrow lots with steep driveways, and a unit that the service truck can reach from the street costs less to maintain than one tucked behind the house.
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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.
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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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*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 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 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 NowTwo Massachusetts questions decide a Melrose order: how many units the crew needs, and whether the public will use them.
Our porta potty calculator provides a first estimate, and your account manager refines it for your Melrose event or site.
Choose by the people using the unit and how long you need it. Each model is shown on the porta potty options page.
For a Melrose renovation crew, the Standard Porta Potty is usually enough: a private stall with a toilet, urinal, paper and sanitizer.
For any Melrose event open to the public, plan at least one ADA-Compliant Porta Potty per cluster, with its level entry, grab bars and wheelchair turning room.
For a backyard wedding or graduation, the Deluxe Flushing Porta Potty offers a flush and a cleaner feel for guests.
For a formal party, the Deluxe Porta Potty with Sink adds an interior sink and mirror.
For an evening gathering by the Fells with no power, the Solar Porta Potty lights and vents itself.
For food booths and work crews, the Handwashing Station provides water, soap and towels in a standalone unit.
For a large reception or a long project, the Restroom Trailer brings several climate-controlled rooms with running water.
Your account manager can combine these to fit the plan you submit to the City.
On your own property, no Melrose permit for a portable restroom appears in the City's published lists. A unit in a Melrose driveway, yard or fenced job site is treated as site equipment. The Board of Health's permit roster covers food, pools, body art, camps, tobacco, a trash hauler permit and a dumpster permit, among others, and has no line for a portable toilet.
Public events on City property go through the Mayor's Office, and the application asks about restrooms. The Melrose Special Event Application must reach the Mayor's Office 90 days before the event. It asks the organizer to describe a plan for restroom access for vendors and for the public, alongside parking, cleanup, first aid and security. A certificate of insurance naming the City is due at least 60 days before the event, and any temporary food permit at least 30 days before. Your account manager can supply the unit count, models and service schedule for that restroom plan.
Units in the street or on the sidewalk need an occupancy permit. The Melrose Engineering Division issues a Right of Way Occupancy permit for uses of the public way. The form has boxes for a pod, a dumpster, outdoor dining and other uses, a $50 fee, an insurance certificate naming the City, and a police review. It does not mention restrooms by name, so the Engineering Division at 562 Main Street, 781-979-4172, decides whether a unit fits under the other category. We never promise a street placement before that answer.
The Melrose code itself is published by a national publisher that asks automated readers not to collect its pages, so its text is not reflected here.
Set units on firm, level ground that the service truck can reach easily. Keep them at least 15 feet from food areas, away from catch basins that drain to Ell Pond or the Fells brooks, and within about 200 feet of users. On steep Melrose driveways, place the unit near the street rather than at the top of the slope.
For street fairs and races, cluster units near the start, the finish and the food area, each cluster with an accessible model. Your restroom plan for the City should show those locations.
Servicing is licensed locally in Massachusetts. Portable toilet waste is septage, the hauler carries a septage permit from a local board of health, and the board looks at where the waste ends up. A Melrose route that also runs into Malden or Wakefield can need approvals in more than one town. Your account manager confirms visit days and the disposal arrangement in writing.
To learn more about the benefits of portable toilets, check out our blog post “Benefits of Porta Potty Rentals.“
Most Melrose orders arrive within 24 to 48 hours, and three to five days covers a specific model or a larger number. For an event on City property, start three months ahead, because the 90-day application deadline sets the real schedule.
Five tips for a smooth Melrose booking:
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Prime Dumpster also serves Malden 3 miles south, Everett 4 miles south, Medford 5 miles southwest, Revere 5 miles southeast, Chelsea 5 miles south and Somerville 6 miles south. Melrose sits at the north end of this group, so most runs head down the Fellsway, Route 99 or Route 1, and a Melrose booking can often share a service day with one of these cities.
Standard units cost $199–$349, accessible units $200–$300, and deluxe flushing or sink models $300–$400. Solar units are $500–$600, handwashing stations $150–$250, and restroom trailers begin at $1,500. On Melrose renovations, the length of the job usually matters more than the unit itself.
Melrose requires a restroom plan for City events but sets no ratio. Start with one unit per 50 guests over four hours and add 15 to 20 percent if alcohol is served. Massachusetts requires an accessible unit in every public cluster. Your account manager sizes the final count.
A private Melrose site follows the federal table: one toilet for up to 20 workers, then one seat and one urinal per 40 workers, and per 50 above 200. Lavatories are also required. A site used only by the trades needs no accessible unit.
Weekly is standard on Melrose job sites, with more frequent visits for events and big crews. Each service pumps the tank, cleans the stall and restocks supplies. Under Massachusetts law, the hauler holds a septage permit issued by a local board of health.
No Melrose permit for a portable restroom on private land appears in the City's published permit lists. Keep the unit off the sidewalk. Placement in the street or on City property needs a Right of Way Occupancy permit or Mayor's Office approval first.
A standard unit is a single compact stall with a toilet, urinal and sanitizer. The ADA unit is larger, with a level entry, grab bars and space for a wheelchair to turn around. For a Melrose event, Massachusetts requires one in each public cluster, marked with the accessibility symbol.
A weekend falls within our regular booking period, so the usual rates apply. A standard Melrose unit is $199–$349, a deluxe flushing unit $300–$400 and a handwashing station $150–$250. Your account manager schedules delivery and pickup around your Melrose event.
Tell us about your event or project and your zip code. We will help you meet the City's 90-day event deadline, prepare the restroom plan, and size the order to your guests or crew.
Your Prime Dumpster account manager keeps the count, the service days, the occupancy question and the delivery window together for every Melrose booking.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Melrose, Massachusetts 02176 |
| Phone: | 617-749-0277 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.com/ |
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