How do I rent a porta potty in Richmond, VA?
Call 1-833-520-0680, describe the Richmond site and the number of people. The local provider applies the OSHA table for job sites or standard event ratios for gatherings, then confirms the unit count, placement and cost with no obligation.
Providers serving City of Richmond keep ADA accessible units in stock year round. Any Richmond event open to the public should include at least one, and the 2010 ADA Standards are the reference point.
Which Richmond ZIP codes are covered?
Every Richmond ZIP code listed, 39 in total, is covered for delivery and scheduled servicing. Rural sites at the edge of City of Richmond may carry a mileage charge.
Providers deliver to 39 ZIP codes across Richmond in City of Richmond County, from 23173 through to 23298. Sites in Henrico, Glen Allen, Midlothian, Petersburg are served from the same routes.
Unit types available in Richmond
Standard porta potty
Job sites, parties and small events.
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Deluxe flushable unit
Flushable with an internal sink.
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ADA accessible restroom
Follows the 2010 ADA Standards.
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Luxury restroom trailer
Private stalls and running hot water.
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Hand wash station
Foot pump sinks and soap.
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Construction site unit
Monthly billing with service included.
See options and prices ›Event or job site, what changes in Richmond?
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.
The two rules are different in kind. The job site figure is a legal minimum you have to meet. The event figure is a planning convention that describes average demand, and average demand is not what forms a queue.
Servicing is the other difference. A Richmond job site on weekly service gets the tank pumped, the unit cleaned and the paper restocked once a week, which suits a crew of up to about 10 per unit.
Where should units go on a Richmond site?
Keep Richmond units within about 25 feet of where the service truck can park. That single constraint decides most placement questions on tight urban sites.
Set units on firm, level ground. On grass or graded soil a gravel bed or a sheet of plywood underneath prevents the settling that leads to a tipped unit.
Wind tips unsecured units, particularly when they are nearly empty. On exposed Richmond sites they should be staked, or strapped where the ground cannot take a stake.
Trailers need level ground, a route for a tow vehicle and a power supply. Where a Richmond venue cannot provide all three, deluxe flushable units are the realistic answer.
What does porta potty rental cost in Richmond?
| Item | Best for | Richmond range |
|---|---|---|
| Standard porta potty, 1 day event | Parties, races, small gatherings | $150 to $275 |
| Standard porta potty, monthly job site | Crew restroom with weekly service | $175 to $325 |
| ADA unit, monthly | Wheelchair accessible access | $225 to $425 |
| Deluxe flushable, event | Weddings and guest facing events | $200 to $375 |
| Hand wash station, monthly | Beside any bank of units | $100 to $200 |
| Restroom trailer, per day | Weddings, VIP and long events | $900 to $3,500 |
Trailers are priced in a different bracket from standard units in Richmond, because they need a tow vehicle, a level pad and often a water and power connection.
Nearby City of Richmond County cities
- Henrico (3 mi)
- Glen Allen (8 mi)
- Midlothian (10 mi)
- Petersburg (23 mi)
- Williamsburg (43 mi)
- Fredericksburg (54 mi)
- Yorktown (58 mi)
- Newport News (60 mi)
Richmond porta potty questions
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 I need a permit for a porta potty in Richmond?
Not on private property in almost all cases. Public events and anything placed on a street or sidewalk may need a city permit that covers restroom provision.
Can units be placed on a sloping Richmond site?
They need to sit level, so a sloping site usually means a levelled pad of gravel or plywood. Tell the provider when you book so they bring what they need.
What is the difference between standard and flushable units?
A flushable deluxe unit has a foot operated flush, a fresh water sink and a mirror inside. Standard units have a holding tank, a seat and a hand sanitiser dispenser.
How many units do I need for 150 guests?
Start at 3 standard units for a 4 hour event. Add roughly 15 percent if alcohol is served, include at least one ADA unit, and add one hand wash station.
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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