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At Prime Dumpster, we provide porta potty rentals across Summerville, South Carolina, and the Dorchester and Berkeley County neighborhoods around it. Subdivision construction out toward Nexton and Cane Bay, roadwork on the main corridors, spring festival season downtown, youth sports events, church gatherings, and storm cleanup after a Lowcountry blow all create steady demand for portable toilets.
Four things drive your quote: which unit you pick, how many, how long they stay, and how often we come out to service them. What follows covers the price ranges, the counts the Town itself publishes, the permits you'll need, and how quickly delivery can be arranged.
Every figure above buys one unit for three days, which is how a standard rental is priced. Builders who keep units through a whole project usually move onto a four-week cycle with cleaning rolled in.
Lowcountry humidity is its own cost factor. A unit working through a July festival weekend needs attention that the same unit would not need in February, and skimping there is what people remember.
Then there is the drive and the ground. A finished lot in town is quick. A pad at the back of a new subdivision, a site off a dirt lane, or low ground still holding water after a storm all take longer to reach and to service.
Finally, the extras. Accessible units, handwashing stations beside food trucks, and a mid-week cleaning during a busy stretch all belong on the quote up front. Your account manager will price each piece so nothing surprises you later.
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
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 NowSummerville is one of the few towns that publishes its own chart, which makes planning easier here than in most places.
Our porta potty calculator will get you close in a minute. From there, your account manager can line your order up against the Town chart before you file anything.
The right choice usually falls out of who is using it and for how long. Full descriptions live on our porta potty options page.
A Standard Porta Potty covers the everyday need, with a toilet, urinal, paper holder, and hand sanitizer. Framing crews, landscapers, and backyard gatherings rarely need anything more.
An ADA-Compliant Porta Potty gives you the wide door, flat threshold, grab bars, and turning space a wheelchair user needs. Summerville asks for at least one at any permitted event.
A Deluxe Flushing Porta Potty steps up to a flushing bowl and tighter odor control, which matters at a wedding or a milestone party.
A Deluxe Porta Potty with Sink brings the sink, soap, and mirror inside the unit, and guests at family events notice the difference.
A Solar Porta Potty lights and ventilates itself from a solar panel, so it works at a trail project, a farm field, or a lot with no service yet.
A Handwashing Station supplies clean water, soap, and towels, which is what food vendors need beside their booths.
A Restroom Trailer gives you multiple stalls, running water, and climate control, and in Lowcountry August that air conditioning earns its keep.
If you're torn, describe the day to your account manager and they'll put the right combination together.
Put a unit on your own property, whether that's a driveway, a lot, or a fenced job site, and no Town permit is involved. Public ground and organized events are a different matter.
When a permit applies: Summerville requires a special event permit for any organized activity with 50 or more people on publicly owned, managed, or controlled property, and that includes the right-of-way. Parades and public assemblies on a street, park, or other public ground need one as well.
The deadlines are firm. Parades and processions go in no later than 60 days before the date. Everything else needs 45 days. Fees depend on which departments and services the event pulls in, so ask early. The Marketing and Events Manager answers at 843-508-0041, and Town Hall on South Main Street is at 843-871-6000.
Where your units may sit: The Town approves the location of every toilet, handwashing station, and garbage container, and none of them may go in front of a retail or food business. At least one portable toilet has to be accessible.
When they may arrive and leave: Units can land no more than 24 hours before the event and must be off Town property within 24 hours after it. A Saturday event can leave them until 8:00 AM Monday unless something else is booked for Sunday. Arranging the drop and the pickup is the organizer's job, which is exactly what your account manager schedules for you.
One park to watch: Brown Family Park has no public bathrooms at all, so any event held there has to bring portable toilets.
State roads: Work inside a state-maintained right-of-way needs an SCDOT encroachment permit, and there is no fee for it. The agency maintains most road miles in South Carolina, with local governments holding the rest.
Food vendors: Every mobile unit or vendor selling prepared food needs a state agriculture department food service permit, and the event coordinator files an event authorization for the vendors, ideally 14 days out. Vendors need a handwashing sink with hot and cold running water, and sanitizer alone will not do.
Unsure which office governs your spot? Your account manager can track that down well before the truck rolls.
Getting the spot right the first time saves you from moving units later.
Look for firm, level ground the driver can reach without backing blind. Compacted gravel and asphalt hold up best. Sandy shoulders, soft low ground after rain, and the tight turns under old live oaks are the usual problems here.
Give food service, wells, ditches, and storm drains a wide berth, and on a job site keep units near the work so crews aren't crossing the whole site. At an event, remember the Town has to sign off on your placement anyway, so sketch it before you commit.
Plan on one service visit each week as the baseline. The driver empties the tank, cleans and sanitizes the unit, and refills paper and hand sanitizer. Festival weekends and big crews usually earn a second visit.
South Carolina treats the waste seriously. A company that empties a self-contained toilet needs a state license to do it, its vehicle has to be approved, and the load has to go to an approved disposal site. Nothing may be released to the ground or a waterway without a permit. 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 Summerville orders are delivered inside 24 to 48 hours. Give us three to five days and we can match units and routing to your site properly. Spring festival season and fall tournament weekends are the crunch, so claim those dates early.
Five habits that make the whole thing easier:
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Prime Dumpster arranges porta potty delivery throughout Summerville and the surrounding Dorchester, Berkeley, and Charleston County communities, including Nexton, Cane Bay, Ladson, Lincolnville, Ridgeville, Moncks Corner, Goose Creek, and the neighborhoods along Bacons Bridge Road and Highway 17A. Whether your site is a new subdivision, a ballfield, a downtown street festival, or a storm staging area, we plan delivery, service, and pickup around your dates.
Standard units in Summerville average $199–$349 and accessible units average $200–$300. The deluxe models sit at $300–$400 and restroom trailers begin at $1,500. What you actually pay depends on quantity, rental length, and service frequency. Your account manager settles the figure during your free quote.
The Town publishes a chart based on attendance and hours: about 2 units for up to 50 people over four hours, 3 for 100 to 250, and 6 for 250 to 500. Our own guideline of 1 unit per 50 guests is often higher. Use whichever gives you more coverage.
South Carolina follows the federal construction count. One toilet serves a crew of 20 or fewer, and beyond that you need a toilet and a urinal for every 40 workers. Keep units near the active work area and schedule weekly cleaning. Your account manager can build the order around your crew.
Weekly is the baseline. The driver empties and sanitizes each unit, then restocks paper and hand sanitizer before leaving. Lowcountry heat, festival crowds, and large crews frequently justify a second stop each week. Your account manager will set a rhythm that suits the job.
Not for private ground. Your driveway, yard, or fenced job site needs no Town permit in Summerville. A permit applies to organized events of 50 or more on public property, including the right-of-way, and the Town approves unit placement there. Your account manager can point you to the right desk.
The standard model fits one person at a time. The accessible model is wider, sits flush with the ground, and includes grab bars with room to turn a wheelchair. Summerville requires at least one accessible unit at a permitted event. Crew-only job sites follow the worker rule instead.
Standard units average $199–$349, and because that already buys three days, a Saturday-only event usually costs about what the full weekend does. Deluxe models and trailers run higher. Your account manager will confirm your weekend figure along with the delivery and pickup windows.
Tell us about your event or project and your zip code. We'll check your count against the Town chart, set a service schedule for the weather, and quote you a clear price while you're on the phone.
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: | Summerville, South Carolina 29483 |
| Phone: | 854-214-6744 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.com/ |
| Monday-Saturday | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
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