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At Prime Dumpster, we provide porta potty rentals across Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from the Oakland hospital and campus corridor out to the river towns. Construction on hillside rebuilds and institutional expansions, street events and neighborhood festivals, race days along the rivers, and park weddings all keep portable toilets moving here.
Your price depends on the type of unit, how many you take, how long they stay, and how often a truck visits. Below are the ranges, the counts to plan for, the City and County rules you'll run into, and how to get units delivered quickly.
Those ranges cover a standard three-day rental. In Pittsburgh, a few things nudge the number.
Time on site drives the most. A weekend event is billed across three days, so a Saturday block party costs close to a full weekend. Job sites switch to a 28-day cycle, which works out better on a build measured in months.
Terrain is a real factor here in a way it isn't everywhere. Narrow streets, steep grades, and tight alleys mean some addresses take a smaller truck and a longer visit. Tell us the street and we'll plan the approach instead of discovering it on delivery day.
Service visits are the third lever. Each one pumps the tank, cleans and disinfects the inside, and restocks paper and sanitizer. A busy festival or a big crew usually needs more than one visit a week.
Finally, the mix of units matters. Add handwashing stations near food, and count on at least one accessible unit anywhere the public is invited.
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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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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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 NowBegin with headcount and hours. These are the numbers we size against.
A race that starts at dawn and a reception that runs past midnight pull very differently on the same number of units. Our porta potty calculator gets you a starting number, then your account manager can refine it.
Choose around the people using it and how long the booking runs. Specs for all of them sit on our porta potty options page.
The Standard Porta Potty is the everyday choice for crews and backyard work, fitted with a seat, a urinal, a paper holder, and sanitizer.
The ADA-Compliant Porta Potty enters flat, opens wide, carries grab bars, and leaves room for a wheelchair to turn inside. Any event the public can walk into needs one.
The Deluxe Flushing Porta Potty has a foot-pump flush and fresh water in the bowl, which changes how guests at a wedding or a milestone party feel about the whole thing.
The Deluxe Porta Potty with Sink adds a sink, soap, and mirror behind the same door, a good fit for family events and anywhere near food.
The Solar Porta Potty lights itself and vents through a roof panel, which helps on a trail project or a riverfront site with no power run to it.
The Handwashing Station is a freestanding sink with water, soap, and towels. In Allegheny County it isn't optional once the public is using portable units.
The Restroom Trailer brings multiple stalls, running water, heat, and air conditioning, which pays off at a wedding or a months-long site.
Describe the crowd or crew to your account manager and they'll settle the mix with you.
On private ground, a yard, a parking lot, or a job site you control, you generally don't need a City permit for the unit itself. Once it touches the public right-of-way, that changes.
Streets, sidewalks, and alleys: The City's encroachment permit is what lets a privately owned item occupy the public right-of-way, and the City sorts them into major and minor. A portable toilet set at the curb for a few weeks is the minor sort, an obstruction that is easy to remove again. Apply through the City's online permit portal.
Timing: The Department of Mobility and Infrastructure recommends applying three to four weeks before work starts. Its permit line is 412-255-2370. If your spot is in metered parking, you also have to call the Pittsburgh Parking Authority at 412-560-2555.
Special events: The City moved to a two-phase process. You reserve the space first, up to 180 business days ahead, then complete the full application. Both phases have to be done no later than 14 business days before your on-site date. Block parties stay a single application.
Food vendors: An organizer running five or more food stands registers with the Allegheny County Health Department at least 14 days ahead, and each stand applies for its own permit on the same clock. Every stand handling unwrapped food needs soap, paper towels, warm running water from a spigot that stays open, a posted handwashing sign, and a sealed container for the waste water.
Handwashing: Where portable toilets serve the public here, the County wants a handwashing or hand antiseptic station for every five units. Plan that into the order, not after it.
If you can't tell whose approval you need, your account manager can find the right office before the truck heads out.
Placement decides how fast the driver gets in and out, and in this city that is not a small question.
Put units on firm, level ground. On a hillside site, look for a flat bench or a paved pad rather than a slope, and never a spot where runoff channels past the door. Leave the truck a straight approach with no cars across it.
Keep units at least 15 feet from food service, and clear of storm inlets, creek banks, and the rivers. On a job site, place them within 200 feet of the work so your crew isn't walking down a hill and back.
A weekly service visit is the baseline. Busy weekends and large crews earn a second one. Pennsylvania treats what comes out of a portable toilet as residential septage, and anyone who pumps or hauls it has to be registered with the state, with a five-digit transporter number painted at least three inches tall on both sides and the rear of the truck.
From there, the waste goes to a plant set up to take it. ALCOSAN treats the wastewater for 83 Allegheny County communities, Pittsburgh included, from a 59-acre plant on the North Side that handles up to 295 million gallons a day. Your account manager can confirm your service days and where the waste from your units is taken.
To learn more about the benefits of portable toilets, check out our blog post “Benefits of Porta Potty Rentals.“
Most Pittsburgh orders are out within 24 to 48 hours. Three to five days of notice lets us pick the right units and plan the approach to your street. For race weekends, summer festivals, and anything needing a City permit, book several weeks ahead.
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Prime Dumpster arranges porta potty delivery across the city and the boroughs around it, including Baldwin, Bethel Park, Monroeville, Plum, Murrysville, Mount Lebanon, Ross Township, and the Allegheny Valley, with service reaching as far as New Castle. Whether the job is an Oakland construction site, a South Side street event, or a backyard rebuild up on a hillside, we plan delivery, servicing, and pickup around your dates.
A standard porta potty here averages $199–$349 per unit, and an ADA-compliant unit averages $200–$300. Deluxe units fall between $300 and $400, and restroom trailers begin at $1,500. How many you take, how long you keep them, and how often they're serviced all shift the total. Your account manager confirms it in a free quote.
Plan one unit per 50 guests for an event of about four hours, then add 15 to 20 percent more when alcohol is served. All-day events and hot weather push it higher. Add an accessible unit for anything public, and remember Allegheny County wants a handwashing station for every five units.
Pennsylvania follows the federal count, since it has no separate safety agency for private employers. One unit covers a crew of 20 or fewer. Above that, you need one toilet and one urinal for every 40 workers, and one per 50 once a crew passes 200. Keep units close to the work.
One visit a week is standard. The driver pumps the tank, washes and disinfects the inside, and restocks paper and hand sanitizer. Heavy use, summer heat, and big crews often justify a second visit. Your account manager can set a schedule that lines up with your busiest days.
Not for a unit on your own yard, lot, or job site. The moment it sits in the street, on a sidewalk, or in an alley, Pittsburgh's encroachment permit applies, and metered spaces need the Parking Authority too. Your account manager can help you work out which applies.
A standard unit suits one person stepping up through a normal door. An ADA unit is wider, enters flat at ground level, has grab bars, and leaves turning room for a wheelchair. Public events need accessible units in each group. Units used only by a construction crew are exempt from that rule.
A standard unit averages $199–$349, and weekend event rentals are priced across three days. A Saturday-only event therefore costs close to the full weekend. Deluxe flushing units and restroom trailers run higher. Your account manager will confirm the weekend price, the delivery window, and the pickup time.
Tell us about your event or project and your zip code. We'll size the order, flag any permit you'll need, and give you a straight price 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: | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213 |
| Phone: | 412-286-0206 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.com/ |
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