Where can you rent a porta potty in San Mateo?
Right here. San Mateo Porta Pros runs porta potty rental in San Mateo and covers the towns around it. We handle standard units, deluxe flushable units and ADA accessible units from one yard. Some folks call these portable toilets, some say porta john, some say portable restroom. Same thing.
We serve neighbors too. Foster City is 4.7 miles east, so Foster City rentals reach you fast. Burlingame sits 5.0 miles northwest for Burlingame rentals. Belmont is 5.3 miles south, covered on the Belmont page. Farther out we run San Bruno at 10.2 miles and Daly City at 15.0 miles. See the full service areas map. Want a number today? Use request a quote.
What does portable toilet rental cost in San Mateo?
Depends on the unit and how long you keep it. A standard porta potty rental cost sits in a clear band, and a longer term drops the daily math. Here are the ranges we quote.
| Unit | Day | Week | Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 100-350 | 130-500 | 125-325 |
| Deluxe flushable | 85-300 | 150-290 | - |
| ADA | 200-400 | 120-240 | - |
| Dumpster (10-40yd) | 51-112 | 426-778 | 91-500 |
Delivery is separate. Expect 100 to 500 for a delivery fee on a day job, and weekly service fees start around 30. Full detail lives on the porta potty rental cost page, the per day breakdown, and the monthly rental page. Comparing dumpster rental cost too? We list that separately. For a firm price for portable toilet rental on your exact dates, send us the checklist.
How fast can you deliver?
Most orders land in 24 to 48 hours. Same day happens when a truck is close and the site is clear, and that is what emergency porta potty rental is for. We need room. A standard unit is about 44 by 48 inches on the ground and stands about 92 inches tall, so the driver needs a level pad and overhead clearance. If a roll-off is coming on the same trip, that truck needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind it. Read the placement guide before we arrive.
Placement in the public right of way in San Mateo needs confirming with the city before we set a unit there. We do not have that rule verified, so check the permit requirements page and call the city first. On private property with your say-so, we just deliver. Storm season or flood cleanup? See disaster relief sanitation.
Which porta potty rental company suits your job?
Four units cover most work. The standard porta potty is the workhorse: a 60 to 70 gallon holding tank, good for crews and general events. The deluxe flushable adds a foot pump and a sink, better for guests. The ADA unit gives a 60 inch turning circle per ADA Standards section 304.3.1 and a wide door.
Bigger crowds want a restroom trailer. We stock a 2 stall, a 4 stall and an 8 stall, plus a shower trailer and a luxury restroom trailer. Trailer pricing runs its own cost page. Not sure how many units? The how many porta potties do I need guide walks the math. Compared portable toilet rental companies before, so you know these choices matter.
How does service work once it is placed?
We drop it, we service it, we pull it. A service visit pumps the tank, restocks paper and sanitises. ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 sets one visit per week as the baseline for up to 10 users over a 40 hour week, and that is where we start. More users or heavy days mean more visits. See how often are porta potties cleaned for the schedule and do porta potties smell for the honest answer.
Curious how the unit itself handles waste? The how do porta potties work page explains the tank and the blue deodoriser. Cold months change things, so read porta potty in winter before a January job in San Mateo. Pair a unit with a handwashing station or a portable sink and we service both on the same visit. A hand sanitizer station is a lighter option.
What do OSHA and ADA require on a job site?
Numbers, mostly. OSHA 1926.51(c) sets construction toilet counts: one facility for 20 workers or fewer, then one seat and one urinal per 40 workers above that, scaling again at 200. The full breakdown is on the OSHA portable toilet requirements page. General industry sites use different ratios under OSHA 1910.141(c)(1)(i).
Washing matters. Where crews apply paints, coatings, herbicides or insecticides, OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) requires washing facilities on site. And 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) says those facilities need soap and towels or a dryer, so hand sanitiser alone does not satisfy it. See handwashing requirements. For accessible restrooms, ADA Standards section 213.2 says at least 5 percent of clustered units, never fewer than one, must be accessible. Doors clear 32 inches under section 404.2.3. Full detail on the ADA restroom requirements page. This all matters on construction site services.
Which events and sites do you handle in San Mateo?
Most of them. We set up event restroom rental for parties, and dial in wedding restroom rental with flushable units. Big crowds get festival restroom rental and concert restroom rental. Races need spread-out units, covered on the marathon and race restrooms page, and a golf tournament needs units at the turn.
Work sites too. A home renovation porta potty keeps the crew out of your bathroom. Farms use farm and agricultural restrooms, where OSHA 1928.110 wants a facility per 20 hand-labor workers within a quarter mile walk. We also do film set restroom rental, county fair restrooms and camping porta potty drops. Learn who we are on the about page or reach the contact line.
What else can you rent with the toilets?
Plenty, and it saves a second vendor. Need to haul debris? Grab a roll-off dumpster in 10, 20, 30 or 40 yard sizes. Check dumpster sizes and dimensions, the weight limits, and what cannot go in a dumpster first. Roll-off placement in a San Mateo street may need a permit, so see dumpster permit requirements.
We also rent temporary fence, chain link temporary fence and crowd control barriers; fence panels start around 30 a day. Storage runs from a 20ft container to a 40ft container, plus a mobile office trailer. On septic, we do septic pumping and grease trap pumping, pumped at 25 percent grease depth. Job sites add a light tower or temporary power pole.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a standard porta potty rental?
A standard unit runs 100 to 350 for a day and 130 to 500 for a week in San Mateo. Delivery is added on top, from 100 to 500 depending on distance. See the cost page for the full breakdown by duration.
How many units do I need for my event?
Rough rule is one unit per 50 guests over a few hours, adjusted for alcohol and length. On construction, OSHA 1926.51(c) sets the ratio by headcount. The how many porta potties do I need guide does the math for you.
Do you offer same day delivery?
Sometimes. When a truck is near your San Mateo site and the pad is clear, same day works. Otherwise plan on 24 to 48 hours. For urgent jobs, start with emergency porta potty rental and call so we can check truck routing.
How often do you service the units?
Weekly is the baseline under ANSI/PSAI Z4.3, for up to 10 users on a 40 hour week. Heavy use gets more visits. Each visit pumps the tank, restocks paper and sanitises. More on the cleaning schedule page.
Do I need a permit to place one?
On private property with the owner's ok, no. In the public right of way in San Mateo, placement needs confirming with the city, and we cannot cite a rule we have not verified. Check permit requirements and call the city first.
What size is a standard unit?
About 44 by 48 inches on the ground and roughly 92 inches tall, with a 60 to 70 gallon holding tank. It needs a level pad and overhead clearance for the door and roof. The placement guide covers siting details.
Can I rent a flushing toilet instead?
Yes. The deluxe flushable unit has a foot-pump flush and a sink, and it runs 85 to 300 a day. For weddings or upscale events, step up to a luxury restroom trailer with full stalls and running water.
Next step
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Tell us the address, the dates and the headcount. We size the order and confirm the route.