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How Much Does a Porta Potty Cost Per Month?
Porta potty rental cost per month depends on unit type, how many you need, and how long the job runs. A standard porta potty rental in Charleston runs $125 to $325 a month, with most jobs landing near $200. That is meaningfully cheaper per day than a weekly or daily rate, which is why long term portable toilet rental makes sense for anything running past a few weeks. Home renovation jobs, new builds near Hanahan (9.5 miles north), and multi-month commercial sites all fall into this category. Delivery fees are separate and typically run $120 to $420 a month depending on distance and number of units. If you are pricing shorter windows instead, check porta potty rental per day or general porta potty rental cost before committing to a month. Need more than one unit? Use how many porta potties do I need to size the order, and if the crew count changes mid-project OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) sets the ratio you will need to match: one toilet for 20 workers or fewer, scaling up from there.
What Is Included in a Long Term Porta Potty Rental?
Long term porta potty rental includes the unit, delivery, and a set service schedule, usually weekly cleaning under the ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 baseline of one visit per week for up to 10 users over a 40 hour week. Charleston Porta Pros delivers a standard unit with a 60 to 70 gallon holding tank, and each unit measures about 44 by 48 inches on the ground and stands roughly 92 inches tall, so placement on a tight urban lot near downtown Charleston needs planning. Servicing scales up automatically on higher-traffic sites; more workers or more foot traffic means more frequent pumps, not a different price tier. If your crew works with paint, coatings, or solvents, OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) requires washing facilities for that specific contamination, separate from general toilet counts. Pair the toilet with a handwashing station rental or a portable sink rental to cover that. Want something nicer than standard for a long-duration site office? Look at the deluxe flushable porta potty, priced $150 to $290 a month depending on features.
Porta Potty Rental Cost Per Month Near Me: What Changes the Price?
Distance from Charleston, unit count, and unit type all move the number. A job 14.1 miles north in Goose Creek costs more in delivery than one inside the city, and a job needing an ADA accessible porta potty runs a different band than standard. ADA Standards section 213.2 requires at least one accessible unit in any cluster of portable toilets, and never fewer than 5 percent of the total. That unit needs a 60 inch turning circle under ADA 304.3.1 and a 32 inch clear door opening under ADA 404.2.3. If your site sits 9.7 miles south on James Island or 11.7 miles southeast toward Sullivan's Island, delivery adds to the base monthly figure. Multi-unit orders for larger crews often make more sense through portable toilet rental or portable restroom rental planning rather than pricing units one at a time. See the table below for how monthly compares against shorter terms.
| unit | day | week | month |
|---|---|---|---|
| standard | $100-$350 | $130-$500 | $125-$325 |
| ada | $200-$400 | $200-$400 | n/a |
| deluxe | $85-$1200 | $150-$290 | n/a |
Note: ADA units are typically quoted by day or week rather than month; ask Charleston Porta Pros for a monthly ADA quote if your job runs long.
Do You Need a Permit for a Monthly Porta Potty Rental?
Placement in a public right of way, sidewalk, or street needs confirming with the City of Charleston before delivery. That rule is not something we can quote from memory since it varies by site and by neighborhood, so check porta potty permit requirements and dumpster permit requirements if you are also renting a roll-off. Placement on private property, like a driveway or a fenced construction lot, usually avoids that step entirely. Our porta potty placement guide covers ground clearance and access needs, and a porta potty rental checklist helps you confirm everything before the truck rolls. Running a construction site with other equipment? Bundle with construction site services, temporary fence rental, or a roll-off dumpster rental to cut down on separate deliveries and separate service windows across the job.
How much does a porta potty cost per month in Charleston?
A standard unit runs $125 to $325 a month, most landing near $200, per our pricing data across 24 monthly rentals. Delivery adds $120 to $420 depending on distance and unit count. Multi-unit or long-duration jobs often price lower per day than short rentals.
Is monthly cheaper than weekly for a long job?
Yes, almost always. Weekly standard rentals run $130 to $500, while monthly rentals run $125 to $325 for the whole month, not per week. Anything running past three or four weeks should switch to a monthly quote.
How often is a monthly rental serviced?
ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 sets a baseline of one service visit per week for up to 10 users over a 40 hour week. Busier sites need more frequent service. Charleston Porta Pros adjusts the schedule to match crew size and usage.
Do I need an ADA unit for my crew?
If you have any cluster of portable toilets on site, ADA Standards 213.2 requires at least one accessible unit, and never less than 5 percent of the total. That unit needs a 60 inch turning circle and a 32 inch door opening under ADA 304.3.1 and 404.2.3.
Can I switch from weekly to monthly mid-rental?
Yes. Contact Charleston Porta Pros before your current term ends to switch billing without a gap in service. Most jobs that extend past a month save money making the switch early rather than renewing week to week.
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