Standard porta potty
Remodel crews in Oakland and Berkeley, plus commercial sites near zip 94122 and along Geary Boulevard.
From $190*
Porta potty rental in San Francisco, CA
Across San Francisco, Oakland and Berkeley, about 72% of rentals stay on a weekly pump route, and October was the peak month. Pride on Market Street and Outside Lands in Golden Gate Park pack the calendar.
From $190* /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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- 230
- units delivered in the last 12 months
- 170
- orders in the last 12 months
- 1 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 | $195* | $190* | 100 |
| Standard porta potty (event) | Event, about 5 days | $200* | $195* | 35 |
| Hand wash station | 28-day cycle or event | $200* | $185* | 5 |
| Delivery | Per order | $65–$75 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
On the weekly plan that covers about 72% of San Francisco orders, Oakland units get emptied, cleaned and restocked on a standing visit.
28-day billing cycle
Billing for Oakland and San Francisco sites renews every 28 days until you request pickup. Each new cycle bills at your quoted rate*.
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
About 230 units moved through San Francisco jobs this year, from Oakland and Berkeley sites to Pride on Market Street. The quote locks the count.
ADA accessible
Pride weekend on Market Street, Outside Lands in Golden Gate Park and any San Francisco site where a guest or worker needs a step-free unit.
Priced on your quote
Deluxe flushable, with or without sink
Golden Gate Park festivals and waterfront gatherings that want a flush toilet and a sink near the tents.
Priced on your quote
Hand wash station
Food lines at Fleet Fest near Pier 27, and larger Hayward crews that want a wash station next to the toilets.
From $185*
Restroom trailer
Multi-day park events such as Outside Lands need power and water hooked up on site.
Priced on your quote
Recent work
Recent jobs around town
The San Francisco metro logged about 170 orders and 230 units this year, with Oakland and Berkeley high on the stop list.
- 1 standard unit for a home build or remodel in Oakland, August 2026. No service visits, on site 56 days.
- 1 standard unit for a commercial construction job in Berkeley, September 2026. Weekly service, on site 27 days.
- 3 standard units for an event in San Leandro, December 2025. No service visits, on site 234 days.
- 1 standard unit and 1 hand wash station for facility work in Pacifica, March 2026. Weekly service, on site 25 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
Share the headcount for an Oakland remodel or the Outside Lands guest estimate, and we size the load before dispatch.
Job sites, with weekly service
| Crew size | Toilets | Hand wash | Est. per 28 days* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 workers | 1 | Optional | about $195* |
| 11–20 workers | 2 | 1 recommended | about $390* |
| 21–30 workers | 3 | 1 | about $585* |
| 31–40 workers | 4 | 1 | about $780* |
| 41–60 workers | 6 | 2 | about $1,170* |
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 72% of San Francisco rentals ran on weekly pumping this year, and Oakland sat on that loop. Event units are drop-off and pickup, with no service visit in between.
Weekend service
Saturday or Sunday pumping is available for Oakland and Berkeley sites, and for Outside Lands weekends, as a paid add-on on the quote or by phone.
Extra service
Hayward crews and multi-day Golden Gate Park shows sometimes need a second pump or daily service. Ask when you order or mid-rental. Extra service is priced separately*.
Emergency pump
Tipped, overflowing or vandalized unit in Oakland or Berkeley? Call (415) 510-2966 with the street address, and a truck heads out.
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.
San Francisco
- San Francisco
- Oakland
- Berkeley
- Hayward
- San Mateo
- San Rafael
- Union City
- San Pablo
- South San Francisco
- San Carlos
- Mill Valley
- Novato
- Pleasant Hill
- Pacifica
- San Lorenzo
Zip codes
- 94605
- 94587
- 94122
- 94806
- 94403
- 94710
- 94080
- 94070
- 94010
- 94941
- 94901
- 94121
- 94523
- 94124
- 94112
Where the unit goes
Oakland and Berkeley drops usually land on a private drive, lot or yard. The truck needs firm access within hose reach.
A portable toilet in a San Francisco street or sidewalk needs a Street Space Permit from Public Works. See permits.
Permits and rules
Permits and city rules
Street or sidewalk placements in San Francisco go through Public Works Street Space at 49 South Van Ness Avenue, (628) 271-2000. That page names portable toilets by name.
| When | What you need | Lead time | Who to call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Placement of portable toilets, contractor offices, equipment or debris boxes in the public right of way | A Street Space Permit from San Francisco Public Works. The Street Space page names portable toilets among the covered uses. Materials may not take more than one-third of the roadway or half the sidewalk without an additional permit under Article 15, Section 724. Source | San Francisco Public Works Street Space Division, 49 South Van Ness Avenue, Suite 300, San Francisco, CA 94103, (628) 271-2000, streetspace@sfdpw.org | |
| Short-duration occupancy of a roadway or sidewalk, typically under 7 days | A Temporary Occupancy Permit from Public Works under Article 15, Section 724. Allow up to 5 business days for processing. No-parking signs must be registered at least 72 hours ahead for tow rights. Source | Up to 5 business days for processing | San Francisco Public Works, 49 South Van Ness Avenue, Suite 300, (628) 271-2000 |
| Street closure for a special event | An ISCOTT street-closure permit through SFMTA. Site plans that serve food or drink should show at least 2 or 3 toilets, with one ADA accessible, unless free toilets in adjacent buildings cover the need. Source 1 Source 2 | SFMTA Special Events, SpecialEvents@sfmta.com; Permit Center, 49 South Van Ness Ave, 2nd Floor | |
| 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
44.5°F
San Francisco's January low at SFO averages 44.5°F, and hard freezes are rare near Oakland. Units still run through winter with little cold-weather prep.
72.6°F
July's average high at SFO is 72.6°F, with about 4 days a year at 90 or above. Hayward and Oakland crews working through that heat should ask about a mid-week pump.
Jun, Jul, Oct
Jun, Jul and Oct were the busy stretch, with 21 orders in October alone. Pride, Outside Lands and Fleet Week are the weekends to reserve early.
4.14 in
December is San Francisco's wettest month at SFO, averaging 4.14 inches. Set units on firm ground in Berkeley and along zip 94122, where the truck can reach them after rain.
Hotspots
Construction and event hotspots
Where our units went this year
- San Francisco , 37 orders
- Oakland , 24 orders
- Berkeley , 12 orders
- Hayward , 8 orders
Top zip code 94605 , with 5 orders.
Active projects to watch
- Geary Boulevard Improvement Project . SFMTA surface construction on Geary between Stanyan Street and 34th Avenue is set to begin in fall 2026 after SFPUC utility work, with predicted completion in early 2028. Source
- 13th Street Safety Improvement Project . Public Works is building sidewalk extensions, protected bike lanes, curb ramps and signal upgrades on 13th Street between Valencia Street and Isis Street. Work started winter 2025, with completion listed as winter 2027, and a late September 2026 update reported active curb-ramp, median and signal work. Source
- Wharf J9 Replacement and Resilient Shoreline Project . Port of San Francisco Waterfront Resilience early project to replace Wharf J9 and build a resilient shoreline section. City capital-plan materials list Phase 1 as under construction. Source
Event venues
- San Francisco Pride Celebration and Parade , Civic Center and Market Street, San Francisco , June 26 to 27, 2027
- Outside Lands Music Festival , Golden Gate Park, San Francisco , August 6 to 8, 2027
- San Francisco Fleet Week , Waterfront, including Fleet Fest near the SkyStar Wheel and ship tours at Piers 27 and 35 , October 7 to 12, 2027; Fleet Fest October 10 to 11; Blue Angels air show October 9 to 10
FAQs
Common questions
What Oakland, Berkeley and San Francisco callers ask about timing, Street Space permits and Pride weekend loads.
Do I need a permit for a porta potty?
Public Works names portable toilets on the Street Space Permit page, so a unit in the roadway or sidewalk needs that permit first. Call (628) 271-2000 or email streetspace@sfdpw.org before the truck rolls.
How do I schedule a pickup?
Phone (415) 510-2966 when an Oakland or San Francisco unit is ready to leave, and we add the stop. If we miss a Berkeley pickup, the hauler hears about it the same business day.
How does billing work?
Rentals around Oakland and San Francisco renew every 28 days at the quoted rate until pickup. Net 30 terms are available for qualified contractor accounts.
How fast can you deliver a porta potty?
The median San Francisco delivery lands about 1 day after the order, and about 53% ship within a day. For Pride on Market Street, lock the date early.
How far ahead should I book for an event?
Half of San Francisco event bookings sit only 1 day ahead of delivery, while the slower quarter waits 4 days or more. Pride, Outside Lands and Fleet Week need closer to two weeks.
Can I put a porta potty on my driveway?
A private driveway or side yard in Oakland or Berkeley is a common pad, and the same holds inside San Francisco. Flag steep hills and tight alleys in Hayward when you book.
How many porta potties does my job site need?
OSHA requires 1 toilet for up to 20 workers. For a street-closure event that serves food or drink, SFMTA site-plan guidance calls for at least 2 or 3 toilets, with one ADA.
How often do you service the units?
Weekly pumping, cleaning and restocking is the default for Oakland and Berkeley sites, matching about 72% of San Francisco orders. Hayward crews that run hard can add a mid-week stop.
Do you service on weekends?
Saturday or Sunday pumping is available for Oakland and Berkeley sites, and for Outside Lands weekends, as a paid add-on on the quote or by phone.
Do porta potties work in winter?
Yes. SFO averages only about 0.2 freezing nights a year, so San Francisco and Oakland units almost never need winter prep.
