A standard porta potty rental in San Rafael runs about 100 to 350 dollars a day, with most jobs landing near 150. Weekly rates fall between 130 and 500 dollars, and monthly rentals span 125 to 325 dollars depending on how many units and how often you need service.
A standard unit is the basic, no-frills toilet you see on job sites and at backyard projects across San Rafael. It measures about 44 by 48 inches on the ground and stands roughly 92 inches tall, so it fits in tight side yards or squeezed-in construction corners without eating up much space. Inside, it holds a 60 to 70 gallon waste tank, hand sanitizer, and a vent stack to manage odor. There is no flush mechanism and no foot pump sink built in, which is exactly why it costs less than a deluxe flushable porta potty. If you need something closer to a real bathroom, look at a restroom trailer rental instead. Contractors around San Rafael typically pick the standard unit because it meets OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) toilet-count rules without paying for features a work crew will not use. Homeowners doing a remodel often rent the same unit under home renovation porta potty service, since a single unit covers a small crew for weeks. Some people search for a porta john rental or basic portable toilet rental, and this is the unit they end up with.
Price depends on how long you need the unit and how far San Rafael Porta Pros has to drive. Below is what 62 day-rate and dozens of week and month data points show for this market.
| Duration | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | $100 | $150 | $350 |
| Week | $130 | $200 | $500 |
| Month | $125 | $200 | $325 |
| Event | $200 | $400 | $800 |
Delivery is usually billed separately, typically 50 to 150 dollars for a week-long job, and service fees for extra pump-outs run 30 to 220 dollars a week depending on how many units and how often the crew needs a fresh tank. For a deeper breakdown of what drives these numbers, see porta potty rental cost and porta potty rental per day. If you are renting for a month or longer, monthly porta potty rental covers the specifics on how billing usually works for extended jobs.
OSHA sets the baseline: one toilet for every 20 workers on a crew of 20 or fewer, per OSHA 1926.51(c)(1). Once you cross 20 workers, the ratio shifts to one toilet seat and one urinal per 40 workers, and it eases further to one seat and one urinal per 50 workers once you hit 200 or more on-site. A framing crew of 8 working a home in central San Rafael needs just one standard unit. A larger job near Larkspur, about 5.1 miles southwest, or a crew working out toward Novato, 11.0 miles north, follows the same math, just scaled up. For events rather than job sites, crowd counts change the formula entirely, and how many porta potties do i need walks through both scenarios side by side. Water access matters too. OSHA 1926.51(a)(1) requires potable water at the workplace, which is separate from the toilet itself, so many contractors pair units with a handwashing station rental or a compact portable sink rental to keep both requirements covered without renting a deluxe unit.
Placement in the public right of way needs confirming with the city before delivery day, so check with San Rafael before setting a unit on a sidewalk or street frontage. On private property, the main constraint is truck access: San Rafael Porta Pros needs firm, level ground and enough clearance to position and service the unit safely. If you are also renting a roll-off dumpster rental, keep in mind a dumpster delivery needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck, which affects how you lay out a tight lot. For general guidance on spacing units away from doorways, slopes, and low branches, porta potty placement guide covers the practical side, and porta potty permit requirements covers what to check with the city before the truck shows up. Jobs near San Anselmo, 4.3 miles west, or Mill Valley, 8.7 miles south, follow the same placement logic since terrain and access matter more than the specific address.
Most rentals run by the day, week, or month, with no fixed minimum on most jobs. A weekend rental is common for backyard parties, typically priced as a flat block rather than a per-day rate. Longer renovation jobs usually switch to the monthly rate once they pass three or four weeks, which is cheaper per day.
No. Standard units include hand sanitizer, not running water. If your job requires actual handwashing, especially after using paints, coatings, herbicides, or insecticides under OSHA 1926.51(f)(1), pair the toilet with a separate hand sanitizer station rental or a plumbed handwashing station rental.
A deluxe unit adds a flushing mechanism and often a foot-pump sink, and it costs more, typically 150 to 290 dollars a week versus 130 to 500 for standard. See deluxe flushable porta potty for full specs before deciding which fits your crew or event.
Availability depends on route and truck schedule that day. If your event or job came up fast, check emergency porta potty rental for how rush delivery typically works and what it may add to the base price.
If your event or job site expects guests or workers with mobility needs, ADA Standards 213.2 requires at least 5 percent of clustered units to be accessible, with a minimum of one. See ada accessible porta potty for dimensions and pricing.
Yes. San Rafael Porta Pros delivers standard porta potty 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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