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At Prime Dumpster, we provide porta potty rentals across Raleigh, North Carolina, and the Wake County towns spreading out from it. Construction on housing and campus work, downtown street events and road races, fairground crowds every October, church and school festivals, and cleanup after a tropical storm all keep portable toilets busy here.
Your price depends on the unit type, how many you take, how long they stay, and how often a truck services them. Below are the ranges, the counts Raleigh actually asks for, the permits that apply, and how to get units out quickly.
Those ranges assume a standard three-day rental. Four things move the number in Raleigh.
Rental length is the first. Event orders are billed across three days, so a Saturday race costs close to a whole weekend. Job sites move to a 28-day cycle, which suits a build that runs across a year.
Service visits are the second. Each one pumps the tank, cleans and disinfects the inside, and restocks paper and sanitizer. Carolina summers are humid enough that a second visit in the week is often money well spent.
The event calendar is the third. Autumn here is dense with races, festivals, and fair traffic, and spring is nearly as busy. Units and trucks both get tight on those weekends, so early booking is worth more than any discount.
Site access rounds it out. A paved lot off a city street is quick. A unit behind a gate, deep in a greenway corridor, or at the far end of a graded site takes longer, and the quote reflects it.
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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*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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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
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Perfect For:
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*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 NowRaleigh publishes its own event minimum, so start there and work up.
The gap between the City's floor and a comfortable count is where most complaints come from. Our porta potty calculator gives you a working number, and your account manager will check it against both figures.
Pick around who uses it and how long it stays. Everything sits together on our porta potty options page.
The Standard Porta Potty covers crews and casual gatherings, with a seat, urinal, paper holder, and sanitizer inside.
The ADA-Compliant Porta Potty has a flat entry, a wide door, grab bars, and space to turn a wheelchair. Raleigh writes this one into its event rules, so plan on it.
The Deluxe Flushing Porta Potty flushes with fresh water from a foot pump, which matters at a reception or any event where guests are dressed up.
The Deluxe Porta Potty with Sink adds a sink, soap, and mirror inside the unit, a good fit for family events and food areas.
The Solar Porta Potty runs its light and fan off a roof panel, handy on a greenway project or a rural site with no power.
The Handwashing Station is a freestanding sink with water, soap, and towels. Food vendors and their inspectors both expect one.
The Restroom Trailer brings several stalls, running water, heat, and air conditioning, which earns its keep at a wedding or on a long build.
Tell your account manager about the crowd or crew and they'll settle the mix.
A unit on your own yard, lot, or job site generally needs no City permit. Public space and public events are where the rules bite.
Events on public rights-of-way: Festivals, races, parades, and marches need a Special Event Permit, and the deadline depends on the kind of event. A parade or a road race wants 120 days, a march 45 days, and general events 30, 45, or 90 days by tier. Fees run from $50 to $100 for the application and up to $250 for the permit itself, and nothing gets reviewed until both the form and the fee land. You also need a detailed site plan or route map, which is where your restroom locations go.
Talk to the office first: The Special Events Office asks organizers to call before applying to check the date and location, and to work out which event type fits. It answers at 919-996-2200.
Food vendors: Wake County wants coordinator applications, vendor applications, and fees at least 15 calendar days before the event, with a $75 fee for each temporary food establishment permit. The county line is 919-664-7700.
Private property: No City permit covers the unit itself, but the moment the public is invited, the City's restroom minimum and its accessible-unit rule come with them.
Not sure which permit your event falls under? Your account manager can help you work out the count and point you at the right desk before you file.
Placement decides how fast a service visit goes and how well the unit holds up in the humidity.
Set units on firm, level ground. Red clay turns slick after a storm and newly graded lots stay soft for weeks, so a paved or gravel pad is worth the extra few steps. Leave the truck a straight approach with nothing parked across it.
Keep units at least 15 feet from any food service, and clear of storm drains, creeks, and greenway edges. On a job site, place them within 200 feet of the work so the crew isn't losing time walking.
Plan on one service visit a week as the baseline. Heavy events, large crews, and August heat all argue for more. At a mass gathering the state expects units where a service truck can reach them and servicing as often as it takes.
North Carolina also controls who may do the work. A septage management firm needs a state permit before it starts, and that reaches pumpers placing portable toilets and restroom trailers. Each truck carries the firm name, phone, town, and permit number on both sides in letters at least three inches tall. Locally the waste has somewhere close to go: Raleigh Water runs a septage receiving station at the Neuse River Resource Recovery Facility, taking domestic septage from Wake County and the counties around it, and a hauler needs a City discharge permit on top of the state one. Your account manager can confirm your service days and where your waste goes.
To learn more about the benefits of portable toilets, check out our blog post “Benefits of Porta Potty Rentals.“
Most Raleigh orders go out within 24 to 48 hours. Three to five days of notice lets us match units to the job and set a service rhythm. For race season, fair season, and any event needing a City permit, book months rather than weeks ahead.
Client ReviewsPrime Dumpster delivers porta potties across Raleigh and the Wake County communities around it, including Garner, Cary, Clayton, Apex, Wake Forest, Fuquay-Varina, Morrisville, Holly Springs, and Knightdale, with service reaching Durham and Chapel Hill. Whether the job is a downtown street festival, a subdivision under construction, or a wedding out past the beltline, 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 start at $1,500. Unit count, rental length, and the service schedule all move the total. Your account manager confirms the figure in a free quote.
Raleigh's own minimum for permitted events is one toilet per 300 attendees, with at least one accessible. We plan on one unit per 50 guests over about four hours, plus 15 to 20 percent more with alcohol, because the City floor is a legal minimum rather than a comfortable number. Add handwashing near food.
North Carolina enforces the federal count through its own safety division. 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 within a short walk of the work.
A weekly service visit is standard. The driver pumps the tank, washes and disinfects the inside, and restocks paper and hand sanitizer. Summer humidity, big crews, and heavy event traffic all justify a second visit. Your account manager can set a schedule around your busiest days.
Not for a unit on your own yard, lot, or job site. A public event on a street, sidewalk, or other public space needs a Raleigh special event permit, and that permit brings the City's restroom minimum with it. Your account manager can help you sort out which rules apply.
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. Raleigh asks that at least 5 percent of event restrooms be accessible. 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 against the City minimum, set a service schedule that suits the season, and give you a clear 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: | Raleigh, North Carolina 27610 |
| Phone: | 984-254-0202 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.com/ |
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