Standard porta potty
Crews, roofing jobs, home remodels and backyard parties. Our most-ordered unit.
From $195*
Porta potty rental in Chicago, IL
Delivered anywhere in Chicago and the surrounding area, from Des Plaines to Glenview and Oak Brook to Downers Grove. Pumped and restocked every week on job sites, billed in 28-day cycles.
From $195* /mo
*Estimated customer price for a standard unit with weekly service on a 28-day cycle, based on the 25th percentile of customer rates on real orders in this market, rounded down to $5. Markets with fewer than 5 orders or 3 accounts use the state figure. Not a quote. Delivery, taxes and fees extra. Price details
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- 340
- units delivered in the last 12 months
- 250
- orders in the last 12 months
- Next day
- 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 | $210* | $195* | 130 |
| Standard porta potty (event) | Event, about 4 days | $265* | $230* | 91 |
| Deluxe flushable | Event or 28-day cycle | $380* | $300* | 5 |
| Hand wash station | 28-day cycle or event | $200* | $195* | 10 |
| Delivery | Per order | $55–$75 on most orders* |
*About these prices. All prices are estimates of what customers paid, not a quote or an offer, and can change at any time. Your price is set only in a written quote and depends on the delivery address, dates, rental length, unit mix, service frequency and site access. Delivery, pickup, taxes, damage, relocation and extra service may be extra unless your quote says so.
"Typical" is the median customer rate on real orders in this market. "From" is the 25th percentile of customer rates (Rental_Rate_Customer__c), rounded down to $5. Markets with fewer than 5 orders or 3 accounts use the state figure. Canceled and voided orders are excluded. Order counts are rounded. Updated monthly.
Weekly pump and restock
Pumped, cleaned, and restocked with paper and sanitizer every week on job-site rentals.
28-day billing cycle
Keep it as long as you need. Each new cycle bills at your quoted rate *. Pickup is when you call.
Delivery, setup, pickup
Placed on level ground the truck can reach. Damage, extra moves and extra cleanings are quoted separately.
Unit types
Units we bring out
Every unit below has gone out on a local job this year, except crane-lift units, which we quote job by job.
ADA accessible
Public events, facility jobs and any site where a worker or guest uses a wheelchair. Ground-level entry and grab bars.
Priced on your quote
Deluxe flushable, with or without sink
Graduation parties, backyard weddings and church events where guests expect a flush and a sink.
From $300*
Hand wash station
Any event serving food, and crews of about 20 or more.
From $195*
Restroom trailer
Weddings, corporate events and long festival days. Needs power and water on site.
Priced on your quote
*Estimated customer prices; can change. See price details.
Recent work
Recent jobs around town
About 250 orders and 340 units delivered around town in the last 12 months.
- 1 deluxe flushable unit and 1 standard unit for an event in Chicago, June 2026. No service visits, on site 87 days.
- 1 standard unit and 1 ADA unit for a commercial construction job in Arlington Heights, January 2026. Weekly service, on site 78 days.
- 1 standard unit for a home build or remodel in Riverside, September 2026. Weekly service, on site 27 days.
- 2 standard units for facility work in Addison, September 2026. No service visits, on site 3 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
Start here, then call us. We size every order with you before it ships.
Job sites, with weekly service
| Crew size | Toilets | Hand wash | Est. per 28 days* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 workers | 1 | Optional | about $210* |
| 11–20 workers | 2 | 1 recommended | about $420* |
| 21–30 workers | 3 | 1 | about $630* |
| 31–40 workers | 4 | 1 | about $840* |
| 41–60 workers | 6 | 2 | about $1,260* |
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 54% of our local orders this year were on weekly service. Event units are drop-off and pickup, with no service visit in between.
Weekend service
Weekend service is available for an extra charge. Ask when you order, or call us to add it to a rental that is already out. The price is on your quote.
Extra service
Twice-weekly or daily pumping for big crews, summer heat and long events. Ask when you order or add it mid-rental. Extra service is priced separately *.
Emergency pump
Overflowing, tipped or vandalized unit? Call (312) 212-3142 and give the site address. We dispatch the nearest 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.
Chicago
- Chicago
- Des Plaines
- Glenview
- Oak Brook
- Downers Grove
- Arlington Heights
- Glen Ellyn
- Winnetka
- Elmhurst
- Elk Grove Village
- Evanston
- Gary
- Burbank
- Northbrook
- Chicago Heights
Zip codes
- 60523
- 60515
- 60608
- 60411
- 60647
- 60617
- 60137
- 60025
- 60093
- 60126
- 60016
- 60623
- 60618
- 60007
- 60004
Where the unit goes
Most units go on private ground: the end of a driveway, a parking-lot space, a gravel pad or inside a fenced site. The truck needs firm access within hose reach.
In the street, on a sidewalk or in an alley? That needs a city right-of-way permit first. See permits.
Permits and rules
Permits and city rules
Which city and county offices to call before a unit goes on the street or at an event. Rules and fees change; confirm with the office before you schedule.
| When | What you need | Lead time | Who to call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit obstructing a street or sidewalk for construction | CDOT Occupy the Public Right of Way permit (public place obstruction) through the permit portal at ipi.cityofchicago.org. Source | Chicago Department of Transportation, CDOTPermitsupport@cityofchicago.org | |
| Event in the public way (block party, festival, athletic event) | CDOT Special Event permit through the same portal. Parade and athletic event applications go in person. Source | CDOT | |
| 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
18.8°F
Average January low, with about 120 nights at or below 32°F a year. The median last freeze is around Apr 16 and the first around Oct 28. We treat units with antifreeze in winter so they keep working through freezing nights.
84.5°F
Average July high, with about 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter. For summer events and crews, add a mid-week service or a hand wash station to keep odor down.
Jun, Jul, Aug
Our busiest months around town in the last 12 months were June, July and August. Book early around Lollapalooza, Taste of Chicago and Chicago Air and Water Show.
4.49 in
Average rain in May, the wettest month. Pick a spot on firm, level ground so the truck can still reach it after a storm.
Hotspots
Construction and event hotspots
Where our units went this year
- Chicago , 90 orders
- Des Plaines , 6 orders
- Glenview , 6 orders
- Oak Brook , 6 orders
Top zip code 60523 , with 6 orders.
Active projects to watch
- CTA Red Line Extension . 5.5-mile extension to 130th Street, construction through 2030 Source
- O'Hare New Concourse D . 19-gate concourse under construction Source
- Foundry Park, Lincoln Park . Mixed-use development broke ground October 2026 Source
Event venues
- Lollapalooza , Grant Park , Late July to early August
- Taste of Chicago , Grant Park , July
- Chicago Air and Water Show , North Avenue Beach , August
FAQs
Common questions
What customers asked us this year, from calls and order notes.
How fast can you deliver a porta potty?
About 51% of our Chicago-area orders in the last year were delivered within a day of booking. Most job sites get their unit the next business day. For an event on a fixed date, book a few days out.
How does billing work?
Job-site rentals bill in 28-day cycles at your quoted rate, and you keep the unit as long as you need it. Net 30 terms are available for qualified contractor accounts. Delivery, taxes and any extra service are listed on your quote.
How do I schedule a pickup?
Call us at (312) 212-3142 with the date you want it gone and we put it on the schedule. If a pickup is missed, we contact the hauler the same business day.
How far ahead should I book for an event?
Half of our Chicago-area orders are booked 1 day or less before delivery, and a quarter are booked 5 or more days out. For weekends in June, July and August and big weekends like Lollapalooza, book two weeks ahead.
How many porta potties does my job site need?
OSHA requires 1 toilet for up to 20 workers. We plan on 1 toilet per 10 workers on a 40-hour week with weekly service, and add a hand wash station once you pass about 20 workers.
Can I put a porta potty on my driveway?
Yes. The end of the driveway is one of the most common spots. The truck needs to reach it from your own drive, never a neighbor's, and on firm, level ground. Tell us about trees, soft yards and septic lines when you order.
Do I need a permit for a porta potty?
Not on private property. A unit that blocks a street or sidewalk needs a CDOT permit to occupy the public right of way, filed at ipi.cityofchicago.org. Block parties and street festivals need a CDOT special event permit.
Do porta potties work in winter?
Yes. We treat units with antifreeze in winter so they keep working through freezing nights.
Do you service on weekends?
Yes. Weekend service is available for an extra charge. The price is on your quote.
