Renting a portable toilet in San Rafael typically runs $100 to $350 a day or $130 to $500 a week for a standard unit, depending on how long you need it and how many units your site requires. San Rafael Porta Pros delivers, sets up and services units so you don't have to think about it twice, and we're one of the portable toilet rental companies here that quotes a straight price for portable toilet rental before the truck ever leaves the yard.
Price depends on unit type, rental length and how far the delivery truck has to travel. A standard unit runs $100 to $350 a day, while a full week lands between $130 and $500. Monthly renters pay $125 to $325, which is the better deal for long construction jobs. Delivery adds $100 to $500 depending on distance and scheduling, and most jobs also carry a service fee for pumping and restocking during the rental. If you want something nicer than a standard unit, deluxe flushable porta potty rentals run higher, and full luxury restroom trailer rentals cost more still because they include sinks, lighting and climate control. For a full breakdown by duration, see porta potty rental cost and porta potty rental per day. Job sites running months at a stretch should look at monthly porta potty rental pricing instead of paying day rates the whole way through.
| unit | day | week | month |
|---|---|---|---|
| standard | $100 - $350 | $130 - $500 | $125 - $325 |
| ada accessible | $200 - $400 | $240 - $400 | - |
| deluxe flushable | $85 - $1,200 | $150 - $290 | - |
Most construction crews in San Rafael use a standard porta potty rental, which holds a 60 to 70 gallon tank and sits about 44 by 48 inches on the ground, 92 inches tall, and it's the unit people searching portable toilet service near me usually end up booking. That footprint fits tight lots without eating up staging space. Weddings and private events usually step up to a deluxe flushable porta potty with a flush handle and a real sink, and anyone searching luxury portable toilet rental or deluxe portable toilet rental for a wedding is looking at this same unit class. If you're hosting anyone using a wheelchair or walker, an ADA accessible porta potty is required under ADA Standards 213.2 once you cluster units on site, and that standard calls for at least 5 percent of clustered units to be accessible, never fewer than one. For crews near San Anselmo, 4.3 miles west of San Rafael, or Larkspur, 5.1 miles southwest, delivery timing is usually same day, which is why callers searching portable toilet services near me from those towns still land on the same dispatch schedule. Larger builds sometimes need a full restroom trailer rental instead of standalone units, especially when workers need running water on site all day.
Placement on private property generally does not need a permit, but placement in the public right of way needs confirming with the City of San Rafael before delivery. We check this with the city on your behalf so you're not the one making calls. If your project sits close to a sidewalk, curb or street parking, flag that when you request a quote so we can route the right paperwork before the truck shows up. See porta potty permit requirements for the general rundown on what usually triggers a permit review versus what doesn't. Event organizers running something bigger, like a festival restroom rental or concert restroom rental setup, should build permit lead time into their planning calendar, since larger footprints draw more scrutiny than a single unit on a driveway.
OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) sets the baseline for construction sites: one toilet for 20 workers or fewer, then one toilet seat and one urinal per 40 workers once you cross 20, and one per 50 once you hit 200 workers or more. A crew of 15 on a home remodel in San Rafael needs just one unit; a crew of 60 needs several, sized by that ratio. Non-construction workplaces fall under 1910.141(c)(1)(i) instead, which uses a different employee count table, so don't apply the construction ratio to an office job site. Farms and agricultural operations follow a separate standard, OSHA 1928.110, which calls for one facility per 20 hand-labor employees within a quarter mile walk, relevant if you're servicing farm and agricultural restrooms work north toward Novato, 11.0 miles from San Rafael. For a full walkthrough with worked examples, read how many porta potties do I need or the plain-language OSHA portable toilet requirements page. Handwashing is a separate requirement from toilet count. 29 CFR 1910.141(d)2 requires soap and towels or a hand-drying device at wash stations; sanitizer alone does not satisfy it. If your crew is spraying paint, coatings or pesticides, OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) kicks in specifically for that contaminant exposure, and a handwashing station rental or portable sink rental covers that gap. Renting the wrong count is the single most common reason a site fails an inspection walk-through, so it's worth getting right the first time rather than adding units later.
Beyond toilets, plenty of San Rafael projects need more than one type of equipment running at once. Demo and remodel jobs pair a portable toilet with a roll-off dumpster rental for debris, and a construction dumpster rental sized right keeps waste hauling off your crew's plate entirely. If the site needs to be secured overnight, a temporary fence rental or chain link temporary fence keeps the public out and the tools in. Restaurants and food trucks working an event should also check grease trap pumping schedules, since a grease interceptor needs servicing once fats, oils and solids hit 25 percent of the liquid depth. Homeowners tackling a renovation should see home renovation porta potty for a sized-down setup that doesn't overkill a small crew. Whatever the mix, construction site services in San Rafael are easiest to plan when everything ships on one delivery run instead of three separate trucks.
Book at least a week out for standard construction rentals, and two to three weeks out for weekend events, since weekend inventory moves fast. Rush jobs are possible; check emergency porta potty rental if you need same-day delivery.
ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 sets a baseline of one service visit per week for up to 10 users across a 40 hour week. Busier sites or events need more frequent visits. See how often are porta potties cleaned for scheduling detail.
Not if they're serviced on schedule and placed with airflow in mind. Deodorizing chemicals in the tank handle most odor between services. Full detail is on do porta potties smell.
Yes. Single-unit rentals are common for home renovations and small backyard events in San Rafael. Delivery and pickup work the same as a larger order, just scaled down.
A standard unit is a self-contained single toilet; a trailer has multiple stalls, running water, sinks and often climate control. Weddings and corporate events usually prefer the trailer route. Compare options on restroom trailer rental.
Yes. San Rafael Porta Pros delivers portable toilet rental across San Rafael and the surrounding metro, with same-day and next-day drop-off available on most orders.
Pricing depends on the unit and how long you need it. See our cost breakdown and request a free quote for an exact figure.
Standard rentals include scheduled service — a pump-out, a clean, a restock and fresh deodorizer. Busy or hot-weather sites can be serviced more often.
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