Standard porta potty
$125 to $250 a weekend
60 to 70 gallon tank, about 44 inches square and 92 inches tall. Job sites, renovations and general event overflow.
What we rent
Four units cover almost every job
Typical Columbus market ranges, not a quote. Delivery runs $50 to $150 and a weekly service visit $30 to $60, both billed as their own lines. Full breakdown on the rental cost page.
Deluxe flushing
$200 to $350 a weekend
Foot pump flush off a 15 to 20 gallon reservoir, with an interior sink. Weddings and client facing sites.
ADA accessible
$199 to $300 a weekend
Ground level entry with the 60 inch turning space and 32 inch clear door the 2010 ADA Standards require.
Restroom trailer
Quoted by stall count
Towable, with flushing toilets, running water and climate control. Two, four and eight stall, plus luxury and shower trailers.
How it runs
Three steps from call to collection
- 1
Tell us the site
Address, dates, unit type and rough headcount. Access width and ground surface matter more than distance.
- 2
We deliver and set
Placed level, stocked and deodorised. Most orders booked before noon go out same day or next morning.
- 3
We service on schedule
Pump out, rinse, fresh charge, paper and sanitiser. Odour is a service frequency question, not a unit question.
Crews on site fall under OSHA 1926.51(c)(1), one toilet for 20 or fewer workers. Events run about one unit per 50 guests over four hours.
The rest of the yard
One mobilisation, not three
Dumpsters, fencing, containers and septic ride the same route as the toilets, so a jobsite gets one delivery window instead of several.
Where we deliver
Columbus and the ring around it
Franklin County and the surrounding metro. Full list on the service areas page.
Where can I rent a porta potty in Columbus?
Right here. Columbus Porta Pros is a portable toilet rental company serving the whole metro, from downtown out to the suburbs. Start on the home page or jump straight to a quote request. We cover Grandview Heights, 5.0 miles west, and Bexley, 6.2 miles southeast. We run north to Westerville, 14.2 miles out, and Delaware, 24.7 miles north. See the full service areas map or read about us. Whether you need a standard porta potty for a job site or event restrooms for a wedding, we place it and service it. Contractors call us for construction site services. Homeowners call for a home renovation unit. Same crew, same trucks. If you are not sure what fits, the contact page gets you a person, not a form robot.
How much does portable toilet rental cost in Columbus?
| Unit | Day | Week | Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $150 | $200 | $200 |
| ADA accessible | $230 | $240 | - |
| Deluxe flushable | $150 | $250 | - |
Weekend event rates for a standard unit typically land near $250. A delivery fee applies on top, and for a single week that fee is usually around $100. Restroom trailers price separately; check restroom trailer cost. Want line-item numbers before you commit? The cost breakdown and storage container cost pages work the same way. These are measured bands, not a firm quote.
What are the four main unit types?
Four choices cover almost every job in Columbus. The standard portable toilet suits construction and general events; it holds 60 to 70 gallons and stands about 92 inches tall. The deluxe flushable unit adds a foot pump and sink, good for weddings and nicer parties. The ADA accessible unit meets ADA Standards section 304.3.1, with a 60 inch turning circle inside. And the restroom trailer is the upgrade for festivals and concerts, available in 2 stall, 4 stall and 8 stall sizes. Need running hot water too? Look at the shower trailer or the luxury restroom trailer. A portable restroom rental does not have to be basic. Not sure which one? The placement guide and the rental checklist walk you through it fast.
How fast can you deliver?
Most Columbus orders go out within 24 hours, and we run emergency porta potty rental when a job cannot wait. A standard unit needs a footprint of about 44 by 48 inches on solid, level ground; ADA Standards section 302.1 calls for a stable, firm, slip-resistant surface, so a spot on gravel or concrete beats soft grass. If a unit ships as part of a construction package, we can drop temporary fencing and a handwashing station on the same run. For disaster relief we move quicker. Delivery distance affects the fee. Downtown Columbus placements are cheapest; a run out to Dublin, 21.3 miles northwest, or Pickerington, 18.7 miles southeast, carries more. Booking a monthly rental up front locks your slot. See how the units function on the how do porta potties work page, or ask us on the contact page.
How does servicing work?
Per ANSI/PSAI Z4.3, the baseline is one service visit a week for up to 10 users on a 40 hour week. We pump the tank, refill supplies and sanitize. Busy sites need more; the how often are porta potties cleaned page covers the schedule, and do porta potties smell explains what regular service prevents. On the sanitation side we run septic pumping and septic tank cleaning too; a residential septic tank is typically pumped every 3 to 5 years depending on tank and household size. A grease interceptor gets pumped when fats, oils, grease and solids hit 25 percent of liquid depth, which is the trigger we watch on grease trap pumping calls. Ohio septage haulers register with the local health district under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3718, and Columbus spans Franklin, Delaware and Fairfield counties. Watch for septic warning signs and call emergency septic service if a tank backs up.
Do I need a permit in Columbus?
For a unit on your own property, usually no. Placement in the public right-of-way is the question that matters. Columbus City Code Chapter 903 requires an occupancy permit to occupy the right-of-way of any public street or alley for a construction-related purpose, issued by the City of Columbus Department of Public Service. Their Right-of-Way Permit Section sits on the first floor of the Michael B. Coleman Government Center at 111 N. Front St. Chapter 903 occupancy permits for dumpsters or containers run a seven day period unless a longer term is approved in advance, and a parking meter space adds the meter fee. The city documents name dumpsters, PODs and crane lifts explicitly; whether a portable toilet specifically falls under Chapter 903 is not verified, so confirm street placement with the city first. Our porta potty permit guide and dumpster permit page go deeper.
How many toilets does my site need?
OSHA sets the floor. Under 1926.51(c)(1), a construction site needs one toilet for 20 workers or fewer, then one toilet seat and one urinal per 40 workers past 20, scaling again at 200. Non-construction workplaces follow 1910.141(c)(1)(i) instead. Our how many porta potties do I need calculator and the OSHA portable toilet requirements page do the math for you. Events run heavier because everyone lines up at once, so festival and marathon counts differ from a golf tournament. Add washing where crews handle paints, coatings, herbicides or insecticides; OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) requires washing facilities in that case, and 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) says a station needs soap and towels, not just sanitizer. Compare handwashing station and sanitizer station options, and read the handwashing requirements. Potable water is required under OSHA 1926.51(a)(1). For accessible counts, ADA Standards section 213.2 requires at least 5 percent of clustered units, never fewer than one, to be accessible.
What else can you deliver on the same trip?
A lot. Columbus Porta Pros runs roll-off dumpsters in 10, 20, 30 and 40 yard sizes; a roll-off delivery needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck. Check dumpster sizes and dimensions, weight limits and what cannot go in a dumpster before you load. We also stage 20ft and 40ft storage containers, mobile office trailers, light towers and temporary power poles. For events we add crowd control barriers and temporary fence. Farms out past Grove City, 13.6 miles southwest, book agricultural restrooms; film crews book film set restrooms. Camping trips grab a camping unit. One call, one crew, one invoice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the cheapest porta potty rental?
A standard unit is the lowest-cost option, priced by the day with the rate dropping as the term lengthens. See the cost page and per-day rates for current bands. A delivery fee applies on top, roughly $100 for a single week.
How quickly can you deliver in Columbus?
Most orders arrive within 24 hours. If you have an urgent need, our emergency porta potty rental moves faster. Delivery to closer suburbs like Grandview Heights, 5.0 miles west, costs less than a longer run.
Do I need a permit to place a unit on the street?
For street or right-of-way placement, Columbus City Code Chapter 903 requires an occupancy permit from the Department of Public Service. Whether a portable toilet specifically is named is not verified, so confirm with the city. On your own property, usually no permit. See the permit guide.
How often are units serviced?
Baseline is one visit a week under ANSI/PSAI Z4.3, for up to 10 users on a 40 hour week. Heavier use means more frequent service. The cleaning schedule page explains what each visit includes and how we keep odor down.
Which unit is best for a wedding?
The deluxe flushable unit has a flush and sink, and a restroom trailer is the step up with real fixtures. Both suit wedding restroom rental. Match your count using the how many do I need guide.
Do you rent ADA accessible toilets?
Yes. The ADA accessible unit meets ADA Standards section 304.3.1 with a 60 inch turning circle, and section 213.2 requires at least 5 percent of clustered units be accessible. Read the ADA restroom requirements page for full detail.
Do the units work in Columbus winters?
They do. Columbus averages 97.7 days a year at or below 32 F per NOAA, so we prep units for cold. The porta potty in winter page covers freeze protection and placement tips.
Next step
Get a delivery date
Tell us the address, the dates and the headcount. We size the order and confirm the route.