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At Prime Dumpster, we provide porta potty rentals across Portsmouth, Virginia, and the Hampton Roads communities on this side of the Elizabeth River. Marine and shipyard contractors, Olde Towne restoration work, new construction in Churchland and Western Branch, waterfront events downtown, church cookouts, and storm cleanup crews after a coastal blow all call us for portable restrooms.
Four things shape the number you pay: the units you choose, how many you need, how long they stay on site, and how often we come out to service them. Below you'll find price ranges, the counts Virginia expects on a job site, the City deadlines for events, and how to line up a delivery.
Every range above assumes a standard three-day rental. That's why a single Saturday downtown and a Friday-through-Sunday festival normally start from the same figure.
Job sites work on a longer clock. Our long-term rentals run 28 days between collections, which suits a shipyard contract or a house build far better than a weekend rate would.
Virginia's job-site rule also changes the math here. Every toilet on a Portsmouth construction site needs a handwashing facility beside it, so you're renting in pairs rather than singly. That's worth knowing before you compare quotes.
Access matters too. A unit on a paved lot with a straight approach is quick. One placed inside a secured yard, on a narrow Olde Towne side street, or out on soft ground near the water costs the driver time on every visit. Your account manager will lay out all of it before you book.
Looking for a dependable porta potty rental solution? Contact us today for a free quote! We're here to provide you with a straightforward and competitive estimate for all your porta potty rental needs. Find out how easy sanitation can be with Prime Porta Potty.
Received your quote and ready to proceed? We make choosing your porta potty rental simple and efficient. Contact us to select the best options for your needs and we'll take care of the rest.
Scheduling your porta potty delivery is a breeze. Just tell us when and where you need it, and we’ll handle the rest. Prime Porta Potty is all about quick and reliable service, getting the right unit to your site when you need it.
Done with your event or need your porta potty serviced? Just give us a call to arrange a fast and convenient pickup. We’re ready to quickly remove or service your unit and make your experience hassle-free.
The prices below reflect average ranges for a standard five-day rental period. Your account manager will confirm tonnage, overage rates, and other project specifics during your free, custom quote.
| Unit Type | Average Price Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Porta Potty | $199–$349 | Construction sites, small events, backyard projects |
| ADA-Compliant Porta Potty | $200–$300 | Public events and job sites that need an accessible unit |
| Deluxe Flushing Porta Potty | $300–$400 | Weddings, parties, and guest-facing events |
| Deluxe Porta Potty with Sink | $300–$400 | Events where guests need a sink inside the unit |
| Solar Porta Potty | $500–$600 | Remote sites and off-grid events |
| Handwashing Station | $150–$250 | Food areas, job sites, and events |
| Restroom Trailer | From $1,500 | Weddings, corporate events, and long-term sites |
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*Specifications and exact dimensions may vary slightly based on model and location
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Perfect For:
Starting At: Contact Us For Best Price
*Specifications and exact dimensions may vary slightly based on model and location
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Perfect For:
Starting At: Contact Us For Best Price
*Specifications and exact dimensions may vary slightly based on model and location
Request a Quote Now
Perfect For:
Starting At: Contact Us For Best Price
*Specifications and exact dimensions may vary slightly based on model and location
Request a Quote NowPerfect For:
Starting At: Contact Us For Best Price
*Specifications and exact dimensions may vary slightly based on model and location
Request a Quote NowPerfect For:
Starting At: Contact Us For Best Price
*Specifications and exact dimensions may vary slightly based on model and location
Request a Quote Now
Perfect For:
Starting At: Contact Us For Best Price
*Specifications and exact dimensions may vary slightly based on model and location
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Perfect For:
Starting At: Contact Us For Best Price
*Specifications and exact dimensions may vary slightly based on model and location
Request a Quote NowStart with headcount and hours, then apply the rule that fits your setting.
A couple of Virginia specifics are easy to miss. The toilet and the handwashing facility have to sit close to each other and be reachable by everyone on the crew. The handwashing facility needs potable water, soap, and single use towels, topped up as they run out. The only crews that get a pass are mobile ones with transportation ready to take them to nearby restrooms. Our porta potty calculator gives you a starting figure, and your account manager will confirm the pairing.
Pick by who's using it and where it will stand. Everything is compared side by side on our porta potty options page.
The Standard Porta Potty is the everyday unit for job sites, yard work, and small gatherings. Toilet, urinal, paper holder, hand sanitizer.
The ADA-Compliant Porta Potty has flat entry, a wide door, grab bars, and turning space inside. Bring at least one to any event the public can attend.
The Deluxe Flushing Porta Potty flushes and controls odor better, which guests appreciate at a waterfront wedding or an anniversary party.
The Deluxe Porta Potty with Sink builds the sink, soap, and mirror into the cabin, so nobody queues twice.
The Solar Porta Potty runs its light and fan from a panel, which is handy on a site before temporary power is set.
The Handwashing Station is a freestanding sink with potable water, soap, and towels. On a Portsmouth job site it's not an upgrade, it's part of the count.
The Restroom Trailer brings several stalls, real plumbing, and climate control for weddings, corporate days, and long-running projects.
Tell your account manager what the job looks like and they'll build the pairing for you.
A unit standing on ground you own or control almost never needs a City permit. Driveways, private lots, and fenced job sites are your call. Public land and public events are where Portsmouth wants paperwork.
Events, parks, and the city right-of-way: The Department of Parks and Recreation runs the permitting for events in designated City parks and open spaces and inside the city right-of-way. Its special events permit application asks directly how you're handling restrooms, and if you're using a portable restroom company it wants the company name and the number of units. Deadlines rise with your crowd: at least 30 days ahead for under 500 people, 60 days for 501 to 999, and 90 days for 1,000 or more. Runs and bike races need 60 days. Application and right-of-way processing fees apply. Call Parks and Recreation at 757-393-8481 at 801 Crawford Street.
Two more lines from that form are worth flagging. Organizers are financially responsible for securing restrooms and for disposing of event waste. And there are no longer on-site restrooms at the Portside event area, so anything down there needs units brought in.
State-maintained roads: Portsmouth keeps up its own streets, but the interstates and state-numbered routes running through town stay with the state. Work or placement on those needs a VDOT land use permit, which covers temporary use of the right-of-way.
Food vendors: Each vendor needs a temporary food establishment permit from the Virginia Department of Health, submitted with a $40 fee at least ten calendar days before they operate, and an inspector checks the booth before the permit is issued. The state notes that event coordinators often supply the portable toilets and handwash stations these vendors rely on, so that cost usually lands on you. Locally it goes through the Portsmouth Health Department on High Street at 757-393-8585.
Not sure who controls your spot? Ask your account manager and we'll find the right office.
Get the spot right and everything else is easier.
Put units on firm, level ground. Low-lying ground around Hampton Roads holds water after heavy rain and a king tide, so pick a spot that drains and that a truck can still reach on a wet week. Leave a straight approach clear of low limbs, tight gates, and parked vehicles.
Keep units at least 15 feet from food service and well away from storm drains and the river itself. On a job site, set the toilet and its handwashing facility together and within easy walking distance of the work, since Virginia's rule expects them close to each other. At an event, split the units into clusters so lines stay short, and put the accessible unit on level paving.
Virginia calls the company that pumps your tank a sewage handler, and it needs a state permit naming the facility that will receive the waste. Around here that facility belongs to the regional authority. HRSD issues discharge permits to waste haulers that specifically cover waste from portable toilets, inspects those haulers twice a year, and records every discharge on camera while checking the volume against its scale system. Standard service is one visit a week to pump, clean, sanitize, and restock. Your account manager can add visits for a busy site or a long weekend.
To learn more about the benefits of portable toilets, check out our blog post “Benefits of Porta Potty Rentals.“
Most Portsmouth deliveries land within 24 to 48 hours. Three to five days of notice gets you the exact units you asked for. Event season is the pinch point, and City permit deadlines are longer than our lead time anyway, so put festival and race dates on the calendar months out.
Five habits that keep delivery smooth:
Client ReviewsPrime Dumpster delivers porta potties throughout Portsmouth, from Olde Towne and Port Norfolk to Churchland, Cradock, Westhaven, and the Western Branch line. We also cover the neighboring Hampton Roads communities across the river and down US 17, so your units arrive on time whether the job is on a downtown block or out near the county line.
Standard units average $199–$349 each, ADA-compliant units $200–$300, and deluxe models $300–$400. Restroom trailers begin at $1,500. Your total depends on how many units you need, how long you keep them, and how often they're serviced. Your account manager confirms the figure in your free quote.
Start with one unit per 50 guests for a four-hour event, then add 15 to 20 percent if alcohol is served. Longer events and hot Tidewater afternoons need more. Public events should include an accessible unit, and a handwashing station belongs next to any food service.
Virginia sets its own rule and the federal one doesn't apply. You need one toilet and one handwashing facility for every 20 workers or any part of 20. A crew of 25 needs two of each. They must sit close together and stay clean and stocked. Your account manager will size the pairing.
Once a week is standard. Each visit pumps the tank, washes and sanitizes the interior, and restocks paper, soap, and towels. Busy events, large crews, and humid Hampton Roads summers often justify a second visit. Your account manager can build the schedule around your heaviest days.
Usually not. A unit on your own lot, driveway, or fenced job site in Portsmouth doesn't need City approval. You do need a permit for a City park, an open space, the city right-of-way, or a state-maintained road, and for any public event. Your account manager can point you to the right office.
A standard unit is the narrow single-stall cabin. An ADA unit is wider, enters flat at ground level, and adds grab bars plus room to turn a wheelchair. Public events should include about one accessible unit for every 20. Crew-only job sites are not held to that ratio.
Our ranges assume a three-day rental, so a one-day event and a full weekend usually price the same. Standard units average $199–$349, deluxe flushing units $300–$400, and handwashing stations $150–$250. Your account manager will confirm your delivery and pickup times along with the quote.
Tell us about your event or project and your zip code. We'll pair the units correctly, set your service visits, and give you a firm price on the call.
Your Prime Dumpster account manager handles the details, from unit count and service schedule to permit contacts and delivery timing, so you can focus on your event or project.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Portsmouth, Virginia 23703 |
| Phone: | 948-207-0071 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.adm-devs.com/ |
| Monday-Saturday | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
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