Standard porta potty
Job sites in Kent and Renton, plus remodels and backyard parties.
From $225*
Porta potty rental in Seattle, WA
Seattle crews in Kent, Renton and Bothell get weekly pumping and restocking, and about 69% of our Seattle orders this year stayed on that schedule. Bite of Seattle is one of the busiest stretches on our calendar.
From $225* /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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- 180
- units delivered in the last 12 months
- 100
- 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 | $235* | $225* | 66 |
| Standard porta potty (event) | Event, about 4 days | $250* | $225* | 29 |
| Delivery | Per order | $92–$125 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
Seattle units get emptied, cleaned and restocked on a standing weekly visit near Kent.
28-day billing cycle
Billing runs in 28-day cycles until the work wraps up in Kent or Seattle. 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
Seattle jobs and events draw from the units below, including Kent and Renton sites. We confirm the count on the quote.
ADA accessible
Bite of Seattle, facility work and any Seattle site near Bothell where a guest or worker needs step-free access.
Priced on your quote
Deluxe flushable, with or without sink
Kent and Renton weddings and graduation parties where guests expect a flush toilet and a sink.
Priced on your quote
Hand wash station
Food booths at Bite of Seattle, and job crews of 20 or more around Kent.
Priced on your quote
Restroom trailer
Multi-day events such as the Seafair Magnolia Summerfest & Parade need power and water on site.
Priced on your quote
Recent work
Recent jobs around town
Last year Seattle saw about 100 orders and 180 units, with Kent and Renton among the top stops.
- 1 standard unit and 1 hand wash station for a commercial construction job in Auburn, April 2026. Weekly service, on site 43 days.
- 1 standard unit for a home build or remodel in Seattle, September 2026. Weekly service, on site 8 days.
- 2 standard units and 1 hand wash station for an event in Seatac, August 2026. No service visits, on site 13 days.
- 1 standard unit for facility work in Tacoma, August 2026. Weekly service, on site 24 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 Kent 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 $235* |
| 11–20 workers | 2 | 1 recommended | about $470* |
| 21–30 workers | 3 | 1 | about $705* |
| 31–40 workers | 4 | 1 | about $940* |
| 41–60 workers | 6 | 2 | about $1,410* |
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 69% of our Seattle orders this year, including the ones in Kent, kept weekly service. Event units are drop-off and pickup, with no service visit in between.
Weekend service
Weekend pumping can be added on Seattle jobs near Renton for an extra fee, at checkout or by phone.
Extra service
Heavy-use crews and long events around Kent 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 Kent? Call (206) 928-8324 with the site address near Kent, 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.
Seattle
- Seattle
- Kent
- Renton
- Bothell
- Auburn
- Lynnwood
- Tacoma
- Federal Way
- Woodinville
- Everett
- Bellevue
- Redmond
- Duvall
- Edmonds
- Mukilteo
Zip codes
- 98042
- 98072
- 98012
- 98004
- 98058
- 98052
- 98001
- 98116
- 98037
- 98031
- 98019
- 98407
- 98059
- 98204
- 98178
Where the unit goes
Seattle units usually sit on private land near Kent, such as a drive, a lot or a yard. The truck needs firm access within hose reach.
Using a Seattle sidewalk, street or parking space needs an SDOT street use permit, and staging on the right-of-way needs a right-of-way permit. See permits.
Permits and rules
Permits and city rules
Questions about a unit in Seattle's right-of-way near Kent go to the city office that issues the permit. Ask the office that covers Kent first, because the pages we read do not cover portable toilets.
| When | What you need | Lead time | Who to call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public space use of a sidewalk, street or parking space for a non-construction purpose | Street Use public space permit, applied for on the Seattle Services Portal Source 1 Source 2 | SDOT Street Use: SDOTPermits@seattle.gov, (206) 684-5253 | |
| Construction staging, material storage, or construction on private property that uses the public right-of-way | Right-of-Way Management permit Source 1 Source 2 | SDOT Street Use: SDOTPermits@seattle.gov, (206) 684-5253 | |
| Construction crews on a private job site with no public right-of-way use | Not stated on the SDOT pages read; confirm with SDOT before assuming none is needed Source | SDOT Street Use: SDOTPermits@seattle.gov, (206) 684-5253 | |
| 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
37.7°F
Seattle's January low averages 37.7°F, and about 25 nights a year reach freezing near Kent. The last freeze usually comes around March 2, so tell us early about units left out near Kent.
77.4°F
The July high near Kent averages 77.4°F, with about 4 days a year at 90 or above. Crews working near Renton in that heat should plan a mid-week stop.
Jul, Aug, Sep
July, August and September kept us busiest. Bite of Seattle, the Seafair Magnolia Summerfest & Parade and West Seattle Summer Fest are the events to reserve early.
6.31 in
In Bothell and Seattle, November is the wettest month, averaging about 6.31 inches. Keep units on firm ground near Bothell that the truck can reach.
Hotspots
Construction and event hotspots
Where our units went this year
- Seattle , 19 orders
- Kent , 7 orders
- Renton , 6 orders
- Bothell , 5 orders
Top zip code 98042 , with 4 orders.
Active projects to watch
- UpgradeSEA: C Concourse renovation at Sea-Tac . $399 million, about 226,530 sq ft; under construction as of December 2025, with a Port target of completion before the June 15, 2026 World Cup match (completion not confirmed). Source
- Sea-Tac second terminal (Sustainable Airport Master Plan) . Up to 19 new gates among 31 near-term projects; FAA environmental finding in September 2025, with state environmental review and Port votes still pending; no construction start date in the source. Source
- West Seattle Link light rail extension . Funded to move into construction without Avalon Station; early pre-construction engineering and soil testing next, no opening year given (May 29, 2026). Source
- Ballard Link light rail extension . Scaled back: only downtown to Seattle Center is funded; Seattle Center to Market Street is not currently affordable (May 29, 2026). Source
Event venues
- Bite of Seattle , Seattle Center , Late July (2026 ran Friday July 24 through the weekend; exact end date inferred)
- Bumbershoot , Seattle Center , Labor Day weekend (2026 has passed; site lists September 4-5, 2027)
- Seafair Magnolia Summerfest & Parade , Magnolia Playfield, 2518 34th Ave W , Late July to early August (2026 listed July 31 to August 2)
- West Seattle Summer Fest , West Seattle Junction, 4559 California Ave SW , Mid-July (2026 listed July 10 to 12)
FAQs
Common questions
Questions from Kent and Seattle callers, ranked by how often they came up.
Do I need a permit for a porta potty?
Seattle's SDOT Street Use team (206-684-5253) issues permits for sidewalk, street and parking uses. Its pages do not mention porta potties, so ask SDOT before placing one on a public right-of-way.
How do I schedule a pickup?
Call (206) 928-8324 with the removal date for your Kent or Seattle job, and we schedule the stop. Any pickup we miss near Kent goes to the hauler the same business day.
How does billing work?
Seattle rentals in Kent 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?
Seattle orders need a few days of lead time for routing near Kent. For Bite of Seattle weekend, call as soon as you have a date.
How far ahead should I book for an event?
For Bite of Seattle or the Seafair Magnolia Summerfest & Parade, book about two weeks ahead.
Can I put a porta potty on my driveway?
A driveway or side yard is a common placement in Kent and Renton, and in Seattle itself. Mention gates and steep approaches near Renton when you order.
How often do you service the units?
Seattle units get a weekly visit for pumping, cleaning and restocking across Kent and Renton. Heavy-use crews around Bothell can book a second visit at a set price.
Do you service on weekends?
Weekend pumping is available on Seattle jobs in Kent for an extra fee, at checkout or by phone.
Do porta potties work in winter?
Yes. About 25 nights a year in Seattle reach freezing, so each unit near Kent gets antifreeze before the cold arrives.
