How do I rent a porta potty in San Mateo, CA?
Phone 1-833-520-0680 and give the San Mateo location, the crew size or guest count and the rental length. We match you with a provider covering San Mateo who recommends the unit mix, including ADA units and hand wash stations, and quotes the total.
Standard units handle most San Mateo work. Deluxe flushable units, which have a foot flush and an internal sink, are the usual step up for weddings and corporate events where guests will use them.
What parts of San Mateo are served?
Providers deliver across San Mateo and the towns around San Mateo. Service trucks run fixed routes, so a site slightly outside the city line is normally still on an existing route.
Providers deliver to 5 ZIP codes across San Mateo in San Mateo County, from 94401 through to 94497. Sites in Redwood City, Palo Alto, Daly City, San Francisco are served from the same routes.
Portable restrooms for San Mateo sites
Standard porta potty
Holding tank, seat and sanitiser.
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Deluxe flushable unit
The step up for guest facing events.
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ADA accessible restroom
Ground level, wheelchair accessible.
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Luxury restroom trailer
Priced per day for weddings and events.
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Hand wash station
Required where contaminants are handled.
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Construction site unit
Sized by peak crew under the federal rule.
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Job sites follow OSHA. OSHA 29 CFR 1926.51 requires 1 unit for up to 20 workers, then 1 toilet seat and 1 urinal per 40 workers from 20 to 199 workers, and 1 per 50 workers at 200 or more. Hand washing has to be available where the work involves contaminants.
For a San Mateo event the arithmetic is: guests divided by 50, rounded up, plus one unit per 100 guests for every two hours beyond four, plus about 15 percent if alcohol is served.
More units on weekly service often costs less than fewer units on twice weekly, and it removes the queue at the peak as well. It is worth pricing both ways for a long San Mateo rental.
How should units be placed in San Mateo?
On San Mateo sites with vehicle traffic, place units where a reversing truck cannot clip them and where workers do not have to cross a haul route to reach them.
On a long San Mateo rental, choose a position that will still work in month three. Sites change, and repositioning a unit carries a fee.
Position units on the exit path at a San Mateo event and most guests will use the hand wash station. Put the station off to one side and far fewer will.
Book as early as the date allows. Peak wedding and festival weekends in San Mateo County go months ahead, particularly for trailers and ADA units.
How is San Mateo restroom rental priced?
| Item | Best for | San Mateo range |
|---|---|---|
| Standard porta potty, 1 day event | Parties, races, small gatherings | $120 to $220 |
| Standard porta potty, monthly job site | Crew restroom with weekly service | $140 to $260 |
| ADA unit, monthly | Wheelchair accessible access | $180 to $340 |
| Deluxe flushable, event | Weddings and guest facing events | $160 to $300 |
| Hand wash station, monthly | Beside any bank of units | $80 to $160 |
| Restroom trailer, per day | Weddings, VIP and long events | $700 to $2,600 |
What you pay in San Mateo depends on the unit type, the rental length and how often the truck comes. A standard unit on weekly service is the baseline, and everything else prices from there.
Nearby cities and other services
- Redwood City (7 mi)
- Palo Alto (12 mi)
- Daly City (13 mi)
- San Francisco (16 mi)
- Los Altos (16 mi)
- Mountain View (17 mi)
- Hayward (17 mi)
- Oakland (17 mi)
San Mateo porta potty questions
How much space does a unit need?
A standard unit occupies roughly 4 by 4 feet with the door opening outward, so allow about 5 by 5 feet of clear area plus access for the service truck.
How often will the unit be serviced in San Mateo?
Weekly is the standard on job sites. In summer heat, or with more than about 10 workers per unit, twice weekly keeps the unit usable.
What do I do if a unit is damaged or tipped over?
Call the provider straight away. Most will right and reservice a tipped unit quickly, and damage caused by vandalism is usually covered by the rental terms.
Do you have ADA accessible units?
Yes. ADA units are wider, have a ground level entry and interior grab bars, and follow the 2010 ADA Standards. Order at least one whenever the public has access.
What happens in freezing weather?
Providers add antifreeze to the holding tank and may adjust the servicing schedule. Keep a cleared path so the service truck can still reach the unit.
Who wrote this page
Written and fact checked by the Dumpster Porta Potty USA editorial team. We check container sizes, servicing intervals and price ranges against published provider rate sheets and federal guidance, then update the page when those change.
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