Standard porta potty
Construction sites in Silver Spring and Rockville, home remodels and backyard gatherings across the District.
From $190*
Porta potty rental in Washington, DC
Washington and Alexandria jobs get weekly pumping and restocking from Arlington to Silver Spring. Nearly half of our Washington-area orders last year, 49%, were on site within a day of booking.
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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- 430
- units delivered in the last 12 months
- 300
- 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 | $200* | $190* | 200 |
| Standard porta potty (event) | Event, about 4 days | $215* | $195* | 79 |
| 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
Washington crews visit each week to pump, clean and restock with sanitizer on hand.
28-day billing cycle
Washington rentals keep to 28-day cycles until the work wraps up. Each new cycle bills at your quoted rate*. Pickup is set 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
Washington events and job sites pick from the units shown below. Crane-lift units are quoted job by job.
ADA accessible
Mall events, facility jobs and any site where a guest or worker uses a wheelchair.
Priced on your quote
Deluxe flushable, with or without sink
Washington weddings and graduation parties often call for a flush toilet with a sink.
Priced on your quote
Hand wash station
District festival vendors and crews of 20 or more.
Priced on your quote
Restroom trailer
Marathon weekends and long festival days. Needs power and water on site.
Priced on your quote
Recent work
Recent jobs around town
Washington logged about 300 orders and roughly 430 units last year. Commercial construction ranked first in Washington, with events a close second.
- 1 standard unit for a commercial construction job in Vienna, September 2026. Weekly service, on site 25 days.
- 2 standard units for an event in Herndon, June 2026. No service visits, on site 87 days.
- 1 standard unit for a home build or remodel in Gaithersburg, September 2026. Weekly service, on site 17 days.
- 3 standard units for facility work in Washington, December 2025. 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
Share your crew size or guest count, and we will confirm the number of units with you before we schedule.
Job sites, with weekly service
| Crew size | Toilets | Hand wash | Est. per 28 days* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 workers | 1 | Optional | about $200* |
| 11–20 workers | 2 | 1 recommended | about $400* |
| 21–30 workers | 3 | 1 | about $600* |
| 31–40 workers | 4 | 1 | about $800* |
| 41–60 workers | 6 | 2 | about $1,200* |
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 two in three local orders this year, 65%, were on weekly service.
Weekend service
Weekend service is available on Washington jobs for an extra fee. Ask at checkout, or ring us to add it later.
Extra service
Crews on heavy schedules, in heat or on multi-day events, can add extra weekly visits or daily service. Extra service is priced separately*.
Emergency pump
Unit tipped, overflowing or vandalized in Washington? Call (202) 921-4386 and give the site address. We dispatch the closest 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.
Washington
- Washington
- Alexandria
- Arlington
- Fairfax
- Rockville
- Silver Spring
- Vienna
- Bethesda
- Fort Washington
- Mclean
- Herndon
- Waldorf
- Sterling
- Springfield
- Annandale
Zip codes
- 22030
- 20744
- 22003
- 22102
- 20171
- 20165
- 20878
- 22207
- 20003
- 20854
- 20601
- 22150
- 20002
- 20001
- 20706
Where the unit goes
Most Washington units stand on private ground, typically a driveway or a fenced lot. The truck needs firm access within hose reach.
A porta potty or other unit on public space, including the street, sidewalk, tree space or parking, needs a District permit. See permits.
Permits and rules
Permits and city rules
The District's Public Space Committee hears applications for work that occupies a public street, sidewalk or lane. Submit the Certification of Notice at least one week before the hearing.
| When | What you need | Lead time | Who to call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any time a porta potty or other unit sits on public space: the street, sidewalk, tree space or parking. | DDOT public space permit, applied for online through d.TOPS (the Transportation Online Permitting System). Source 1 Source 2 | DDOT, (202) 673-6813, 250 M Street SE, Washington, DC 20003 | |
| Construction work that occupies a public street, sidewalk or lane. | DDOT Public Space Occupancy and Construction permit. A traffic control plan is required for public space permits. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 | Certification of Notice due at least one week before the Public Space Committee hearing on the application. | DDOT Permitting Center, 1100 4th Street SW, 2nd floor, (202) 442-4670 |
| Construction crews working in the public right-of-way. | No separate crew permit found on the DDOT pages read. Construction work in public space falls under the occupancy and construction permit above. Source | DDOT Permitting Center, 1100 4th Street SW, 2nd floor, (202) 442-4670 | |
| 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
30.1°F
Around 60 nights a year in Washington hit freezing or below. Last freeze falls near March 24 and first near November 18. Let us know early if a unit stays out for winter.
89.6°F
Washington's 90-degree days number about 40 a year. Event crews on the Mall or in the neighborhoods should add a mid-week visit and a hand wash station.
May, Jun, Oct
May, June and October were our busiest months. The Marine Corps Marathon, the Cherry Blossom Festival and Capital Pride draw large orders.
4.33 in
Washington gets its heaviest rain in July, around 4.3 inches. Pick firm ground the truck can reach even after a summer storm.
Hotspots
Construction and event hotspots
Where our units went this year
- Washington , 36 orders
- Alexandria , 21 orders
- Arlington , 14 orders
- Fairfax , 12 orders
Top zip code 22030 , with 8 orders.
Active projects to watch
- Purple Line light rail (Bethesda to New Carrollton, MD) . Under construction and more than 90% complete as of July 2026; the Maryland Transit Administration expects passenger service in late 2027. Source
- Commanders stadium at the former RFK Stadium site . D.C. Council approved the $3.8 billion project on Sept. 17, 2025 for about 65,000 seats; the team aims to play there by 2030. Source
- DDOT sidewalk repair, K Street NW (20th to 22nd Streets) . Scheduled March 31 to May 8, 2026, weekdays 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with lane closures; completion not confirmed. Source
- DDOT sidewalk repair, 17th Street NW (G Street to Pennsylvania Avenue) . Scheduled March 20 to May 1, 2026, weekdays 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with lane closures; completion not confirmed. Source
Event venues
- Marine Corps Marathon , Course through D.C., with closures on the National Mall, Jefferson and Madison Drives, Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway, and the Francis Scott Key Bridge area , October (2026 race was Sunday, Oct. 25, already past)
- National Cherry Blossom Festival , Washington, DC , Late March to early April (2026 festival ran March 20 to April 12, already past)
- Capital Pride Parade and Festival , Parade route from 12th and T Streets NW to Pennsylvania Avenue and 14th Street NW , June (2026 parade was June 20, already past)
FAQs
Common questions
The Washington questions people raised most often, in order.
Do I need a permit for a porta potty?
DDOT's pages say a permit is needed to occupy, construct or install in public property between property lines, which includes roadways, tree space, sidewalks and parking. Apply online through d.TOPS, or in person at the Permitting Center at 1100 4th Street SW, 2nd floor, (202) 442-4670. The DDOT pages I read do not mention porta potties, so call DDOT at (202) 673-6813 to confirm whether one needs a permit.
How do I schedule a pickup?
Phone (202) 921-4386 when the unit should be taken away, and we book the pickup. We call the hauler about any pickup that slips, the same business day.
How does billing work?
Washington rentals are billed at the quoted rate in 28-day periods for as long as the project lasts. Net 30 terms are available for qualified contractor accounts. Taxes and any extra service are listed on the quote.
How fast can you deliver a porta potty?
Nearly half of Washington-area orders last year, 49%, were delivered within a day of booking. For a fixed-date event, plan a few days of notice.
How far ahead should I book for an event?
Washington orders split by timing: half came two days or less ahead, a quarter four or more days ahead. For May, June or October weekends, or the Marine Corps Marathon, book two weeks ahead.
Can I put a porta potty on my driveway?
Usually, yes. A driveway or side lot is a common spot in the suburbs, while city lots are tighter. The truck must reach the unit from your own drive, so tell us about narrow access when you order.
How often do you service the units?
Washington rentals are serviced weekly, with pumping, cleaning and restocking on every visit. Crews on heavy schedules can book a second weekly visit at a set fee.
Do you service on weekends?
Yes, for an extra charge. Weekend visits can be added to a Washington rental, and the price is listed on the quote.
Do porta potties work in winter?
Yes. About 60 nights a year in Washington reach freezing, so we treat each unit with antifreeze before the cold weather arrives.
