Standard porta potty
Job sites in Brockton and Waltham, plus remodels and backyard parties.
From $195*
Porta potty rental in Boston, MA
Boston crews in Brockton, Waltham and Revere get weekly pumping and restocking, and about 64% of our Boston orders this year stayed on that schedule. The Boston Marathon is one of the busiest stretches on our calendar.
From $195* /mo
*Most jobs land around these prices. Your exact price depends on your site and schedule, and it’s on your free quote.
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- 220
- units delivered in the last 12 months
- 170
- orders in the last 12 months
- 2 days
- typical gap from order to delivery
Pricing
What a rental costs here*
Estimated prices from real jobs we delivered around town this year. Your quote depends on address, unit mix and how long you keep it.*
| Unit | Billed per | Typical* | From* | Orders priced, 12 mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard porta potty (job site) | 28-day cycle, weekly service | $215* | $195* | 110 |
| Standard porta potty (event) | Event, about 4 days | $235* | $205* | 49 |
| Delivery | Per order | $50–$60 on most orders* |
*Most jobs land around these prices. Your exact price depends on your site and schedule, and it’s on your free quote.
Weekly pump and restock
Boston units get emptied, cleaned and restocked on a standing weekly visit near Brockton.
28-day billing cycle
Billing runs in 28-day cycles until the work wraps up in Brockton or Boston. Each new cycle bills at your quoted rate*. Pickup is booked when you call.
Delivery, setup, pickup
We set the unit on level ground the truck can reach. Damage, extra moves and extra cleanings are quoted separately.
Unit types
Units we bring out
Boston jobs and events draw from the units below, including Brockton and Waltham sites. We confirm the count on the quote.
ADA accessible
The Boston Marathon, facility work and any Boston site near Revere where a guest or worker needs step-free access.
Priced on your quote
Deluxe flushable, with or without sink
Brockton and Waltham weddings and graduation parties where guests expect a flush toilet and a sink.
Priced on your quote
Hand wash station
Food booths at the Boston Marathon, and job crews of 20 or more around Brockton.
Priced on your quote
Restroom trailer
Multi-day events such as the Pops Fourth of July fireworks need power and water on site.
Priced on your quote
Recent work
Recent jobs around town
About 170 orders and 220 units went out around Boston last year, with Brockton and Waltham among the top stops.
- 1 deluxe flushable unit for an event in Randolph, September 2026. No service visits, on site 3 days.
- 1 standard unit for a commercial construction job in Lynn, August 2026. Weekly service, on site 5 days.
- 1 standard unit for a home build or remodel in Boston, October 2026. Weekly service, on site 8 days.
- 6 standard units and 2 hand wash stations for facility work in Peabody, August 2026. 2x per week, on site 2 days.
Source: Porta Potty Dogs orders by delivery date. Job type assigned from product and site notes. Customer names withheld.
Sizing
How many units you need
Give us the crew size or guest count for your Brockton job, and we will recommend the number of units before the truck goes out.
Job sites, with weekly service
| Crew size | Toilets | Hand wash | Est. per 28 days* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 workers | 1 | Optional | about $215* |
| 11–20 workers | 2 | 1 recommended | about $430* |
| 21–30 workers | 3 | 1 | about $645* |
| 31–40 workers | 4 | 1 | about $860* |
| 41–60 workers | 6 | 2 | about $1,290* |
One toilet per 10 workers on a 40-hour week with weekly pumping. OSHA 29 CFR 1926.51 sets the legal floor: 1 facility for up to 20 workers, then 1 seat and 1 urinal per 40. Estimates are toilets only at the typical local rate, before delivery, taxes and hand wash stations. Your quote sets the price.
Events, by guests and hours
| Guests | Up to 4 hrs | 6 hrs | 8 hrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 guests | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 100 guests | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 250 guests | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 500 guests | 5 | 6 | 8 |
| 1,000 guests | 9 | 12 | 15 |
Serving alcohol? Add about 20%.
ADA minimum: 1 accessible unit in every bank of 20. Where portable toilets are clustered, 5% must be accessible under the 2010 ADA Standards (§213.2). Fewer than 20 at a public event? Plan on one anyway.
Service
When we service your units
About 64% of our Boston orders this year, including the ones in Brockton, kept weekly service. Event units are drop-off and pickup, with no service visit in between.
Weekend service
Weekend pumping can be added on Boston jobs near Waltham for an extra fee, at checkout or by phone.
Extra service
Heavy-use crews and long events around Brockton may need extra visits or daily pumping. Ask at order time or mid-rental. Extra service is priced separately*.
Emergency pump
Unit tipped, overflowing or vandalized near Brockton? Call (857) 496-6006 with the site address near Brockton, and we send a truck.
Delivery area
Where we deliver
We deliver anywhere in the metro and the counties around it. These are the places and zip codes where we dropped the most units in the last 12 months.
Boston
- Boston
- Brockton
- Waltham
- Revere
- Holliston
- Newton
- Framingham
- Quincy
- Wellesley
- Abington
- Weymouth
- Randolph
- Norwood
- Somerville
- Milton
Zip codes
- 02151
- 01746
- 02124
- 02453
- 02119
- 02302
- 02351
- 02136
- 02169
- 02368
- 02062
- 02468
- 01702
- 02301
- 02186
Where the unit goes
Boston units usually sit on private land near Brockton, such as a drive, a lot or a yard. The truck needs firm access within hose reach.
A dumpster, container or sidewalk closure in Boston needs a Public Works permit, and metered spaces need a Transportation permit. See permits.
Permits and rules
Permits and city rules
Questions about a unit in Boston's right-of-way near Brockton go to the city office that issues the permit. Ask the office that covers Brockton first, because the pages we read do not cover portable toilets.
| When | What you need | Lead time | Who to call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before you need any street or sidewalk space | Street occupancy permit, applied for online through Public Works. Describe the job, how long you need the space, your traffic plan, and whether you will hire a Boston police detail. Base fee $50, plus space fees of $0.10 per sq ft per day for the first 500 sq ft and $0.05 per sq ft per day beyond that. Surety bond of $5,000 for occupancy permits. Source | At least seven business days before you need the space | Public Works permit branch, pwdpermitbranch@boston.gov; Public Works 617-635-4900 |
| Dumpsters or storage containers on the street | The application asks how many dumpsters you are using and their size. Storage containers need a letter of authorization from the container company, and that company must hold a bond with the City. Source | Public Works permit branch, pwdpermitbranch@boston.gov; Public Works 617-635-4900 | |
| Work that obstructs or closes a sidewalk | The application must say whether the sidewalk will be obstructed or closed and, if so, whether an ADA-compliant pedestrian detour is provided. Source | Public Works permit branch, pwdpermitbranch@boston.gov; Public Works 617-635-4900 | |
| Work in metered parking spaces | Provide the meter numbers (two letters followed by three numbers). Metered spaces cost $20 per meter per day. Source | Post signs at least two days before the work and distribute fliers at least one day before | Boston Transportation Department permit branch, btdpermitbranch@boston.gov; 617-635-4675 |
| Work in residential areas | After the permit is issued, post signs and distribute fliers to neighbors within a half-block. Remove debris, signs and fliers when done, and repair any City property you damaged. Source | Post signs at least three days before the work; fliers to neighbors for at least two days before work begins | Public Works permit branch, pwdpermitbranch@boston.gov; Public Works 617-635-4900 |
| Construction crews working in the street | Crews need the street occupancy permit above. Traffic plans, changes to location, dates or times, and Construction Management Plan review go through the Transportation Department. Source | Boston Transportation Department permit branch, btdpermitbranch@boston.gov; 617-635-4675 | |
| Construction crews | OSHA 29 CFR 1926.51: 1 toilet for 20 or fewer workers; 1 seat and 1 urinal per 40 workers above that. Source | Before work starts | We size it with you |
Weather and season
Weather and the busy season
23.1°F
Boston's January low averages 23.1°F, and about 92 nights a year reach freezing near Brockton.Tell us early about units left out near Brockton.
82.1°F
The July high near Brockton averages 82.1°F, with about 14 days a year at 90 or above. Crews working near Waltham in that heat should plan a mid-week stop.
Jun, Jul, Aug
June, July and August kept us busiest. The Boston Marathon, the Pops Fourth of July fireworks and Boston Pride are the events to reserve early.
4.3 in
In Revere and Boston, December is the wettest month, averaging about 4.3 inches. Keep units on firm ground near Revere that the truck can reach.
Hotspots
Construction and event hotspots
Where our units went this year
- Boston , 23 orders
- Brockton , 7 orders
- Waltham , 5 orders
- Revere , 5 orders
Top zip code 02151 , with 5 orders.
Active projects to watch
- Harrison Avenue redesign, South End (Herald Street to East Berkeley Street) . Redesign with rebuilt ADA curb ramps, wider sidewalks, separated bike lanes and repaving, listed in the city's 2026 construction season; current status not verified. Source
- Cummins Highway reconstruction, Mattapan . Full reconstruction with new sidewalks and curbs, lighting and signals, repaving and utility work; the April 2026 article says work is underway with completion expected in late summer. Source
- A Street, Congress Street and Sleeper Street reconstruction, Fort Point . Reconstruction with wider sidewalks, new crosswalks, streetlight upgrades, street trees and protected bike lanes; the April 2026 article says construction is in progress. Source
- Mary Ellen Welch Greenway improvements, Jeffries Point to Constitution Beach (East Boston) . $3.6 million construction budget to reduce flooding, improve lighting and add rain gardens and trees; closed to the public between Marginal Street and Porter Street from April 2, 2026, with construction listed through about December 2026. Source
- Lower Roxbury neighborhood safety improvements . ARPA-funded project with clear corners, raised crosswalks, curb extensions, crossing islands, signal timing updates and contraflow bike lanes, named in the April 2026 construction season article. Source
Event venues
- Boston Marathon , Hopkinton town center to Copley Square, finishing on Boylston Street , April 20, 2026 (passed; usually April, Patriots' Day)
- Boston Pops Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular , Hatch Shell, Charles River Esplanade , July 4, 2026 (passed; usually July 4)
- Boston Pride for the People Parade and Festival , Copley Square, through the South End and Back Bay, ending at Boston Common , June 6, 2026 (passed; usually June, moved a week earlier for the World Cup)
- Head of the Charles Regatta , Cambridge, along the Charles River; race starts at the BU DeWolfe Boathouse and finishes at Herter Park , October (2026 event passed; exact 2026 dates not on the page read)
- First Night Boston , City Hall Plaza, Copley Square and Boston Common, with midnight fireworks over Boston Harbor , December 31 (the Dec. 31, 2025 edition is what the article covers; the 2026 edition is not verified)
FAQs
Common questions
Questions from Brockton and Boston callers, ranked by how often they came up.
Do I need a permit for a porta potty?
Boston's Public Works permit branch needs notice at least seven business days before you need street or sidewalk space, and dumpsters on the street need a permit too. The pages we read do not mention porta potties, so ask the branch first.
How do I schedule a pickup?
Call (857) 496-6006 with the removal date for your Brockton or Boston job, and we schedule the stop. Any pickup we miss near Brockton goes to the hauler the same business day.
How does billing work?
Boston rentals in Brockton bill on 28-day cycles at the quoted rate until the job ends. Net 30 terms are available for qualified contractor accounts.
How fast can you deliver a porta potty?
Boston orders need a few days of lead time for routing near Brockton. For the Boston Marathon weekend, call as soon as you have a date.
How far ahead should I book for an event?
For the Boston Marathon or the Pops Fourth of July fireworks, book about two weeks ahead.
Can I put a porta potty on my driveway?
A driveway or side yard is a common placement in Brockton and Waltham, and in Boston itself. Mention gates and steep approaches near Waltham when you order.
How often do you service the units?
Boston units get a weekly visit for pumping, cleaning and restocking across Brockton and Waltham. Heavy-use crews around Revere can book a second visit at a set price.
Do you service on weekends?
Weekend pumping is available on Boston jobs in Brockton for an extra fee, at checkout or by phone.
Do porta potties work in winter?
Yes. About 92 nights a year in Boston reach freezing, so each unit near Brockton gets antifreeze before the cold arrives.
