How do I rent a porta potty in Scranton, PA?
Dial 1-833-520-0680 and say whether it is a Scranton job site or an event, plus the number of people and the dates. A local Lackawanna provider then confirms how many units you need, how often they will be serviced and the full price.
Placement matters as much as the unit count in Scranton. The service truck needs to get within roughly 25 feet of each unit, which rules out some back lot and courtyard positions.
Where in Scranton do providers deliver?
Providers service all 13 Scranton ZIP codes. Because the same trucks handle both delivery and servicing, lead times are usually shorter inside the established route area.
Providers deliver to 13 ZIP codes across Scranton in Lackawanna County, from 18501 through to 18577. Sites in Pittston, Wilkes Barre, Easton, Lehigh Valley are served from the same routes.
Restroom options in Scranton
Standard porta potty
The crew and event workhorse.
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Deluxe flushable unit
Running water without a mains supply.
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ADA accessible restroom
Order at least one for public events.
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Luxury restroom trailer
Climate controlled multi stall.
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Hand wash station
One per three to four units.
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Construction site unit
One per ten workers in practice.
See options and prices ›Event or job site, what changes in Scranton?
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.
Event ratios assume a crowd that flows. If your Scranton event has a defined break where everyone moves at once, round the count up, because the ratio describes the average rather than the peak.
Review the schedule when the site changes. A Scranton project that needed twice weekly during framing rarely needs it through a fit out with a third of the crew.
What should you plan for in Scranton?
Lighting is worth planning for any Scranton event running past dusk. Units without internal lighting become unusable after dark unless the surrounding area is lit.
Keep about 5 by 5 feet clear per unit and leave the approach for the service truck open. Both matter for the whole rental rather than just the delivery day.
If the public can attend your Scranton event, the accessible route matters as much as the accessible unit. A compliant unit at the end of a gravel path is not usable.
On a long Scranton rental, a position the truck can reach in month six is worth more than a position that looks tidy in week one.
What will you pay in Scranton?
| Item | Best for | Scranton range |
|---|---|---|
| Standard porta potty, 1 day event | Parties, races, small gatherings | $130 to $240 |
| Standard porta potty, monthly job site | Crew restroom with weekly service | $155 to $285 |
| ADA unit, monthly | Wheelchair accessible access | $200 to $375 |
| Deluxe flushable, event | Weddings and guest facing events | $180 to $330 |
| Hand wash station, monthly | Beside any bank of units | $90 to $180 |
| Restroom trailer, per day | Weddings, VIP and long events | $800 to $3,000 |
Monthly job site pricing in Scranton normally bundles weekly servicing into one figure. Extra service visits, long carries from the truck to the unit and weekend event delivery are the usual add ons.
Service nearby, and the other service here
- Pittston (8 mi)
- Wilkes Barre (16 mi)
- Easton (54 mi)
- Lehigh Valley (54 mi)
- Bethlehem (55 mi)
- Allentown (56 mi)
- Emmaus (61 mi)
- Williamsport (72 mi)
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Scranton porta potty questions
Can I rent a unit for a whole year in Scranton?
Yes. Long term rentals are standard on construction projects and are usually billed monthly with weekly service included.
How far in advance should I book?
Two to four weeks is comfortable for most events. Peak wedding and festival weekends in Lackawanna go much earlier, so book as soon as the date is fixed.
Are urinal only units available?
Yes, and on large male heavy crowds they can cut queues significantly for less than the cost of additional full units. Ask the provider about the mix.
Do you provide units for Lackawanna County public events?
Yes. Public events usually need at least one ADA accessible unit, and the local authority may specify counts and placement as part of the event permit.
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.
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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