# Porta Potty Rental in Jonesboro, AR

> A standard portable toilet in Jonesboro, AR starts at $270 for a weekend rental (up to 7 days) or $320 per month, with 4 service visits included in every 28-day rental. Upgrades: deluxe flushing units run $374/weekend, ADA-accessible units $374/weekend, luxury restroom trailers from $1610/weekend. Every Jonesboro rate is all-inclusive: delivery, pickup, fuel, and environmental and local fees are built into the one price, so there are no surprise line items. Online orders are $0.39 higher than the phone price; either way, we deliver and service the unit ourselves. Enter your ZIP for your exact Jonesboro rate.

- Canonical page: https://dumpsterrentals.us/services/portable-toilets/arkansas/jonesboro
- Provider: Ultimate Dumpsters, (866) 858-3867
- Service area: Jonesboro, Craighead County, Arkansas
- Prices last verified: 2026-09-29
- Local facts last reviewed: 2026-09-29 by Michael V., Head of Operations
- Order online: https://dumpsterrentals.us/order?service=portable-toilets

## Jonesboro portable toilet prices by type

Weekend = up to 7 days. Monthly = 28 days with 4 service visits. Phone price shown; online orders are $0.39 higher. Delivery, pickup, fuel, and environmental and local fees are included.

| Unit type | Weekend | Monthly | What is included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Portable Toilet | $270 | $320 | Enclosed unit, hand sanitizer, and toilet paper. Restocked at every service visit. |
| Deluxe Flushing Portable Toilet | $374 | $424 | Foot-pump flushing bowl plus an in-unit hand-wash sink. The guest-friendly upgrade. |
| ADA-Accessible Portable Toilet | $374 | $424 | Ground-level entry, interior grab bars, and a full wheelchair turning radius. ADA-compliant. |
| Portable Hand-Wash Station | $270 | $320 | Freestanding basin with a foot-pump faucet, soap, and paper towels. No hookups needed. |
| Luxury Restroom Trailer | $1610 | $1930 | Climate-controlled multi-stall trailer with flushing porcelain toilets, running-water sinks, mirrors, and lighting. |

## How we set Jonesboro porta potty prices

- Source: the Ultimate Dumpsters pricing matrix our order desk quotes from, read for Jonesboro, AR (ZIP 72401).
- What is priced: 10 rates, 5 unit types at a weekend and a monthly rate.
- Date: synced 2026-09-29, re-synced whenever the rate sheet changes.
- Limits: one unit at one Jonesboro address; other ZIPs can price differently; multi-unit events, extra service visits, and special placements are quoted to the job.
- Served Jonesboro since 2019.
- Busiest Jonesboro months in our order records: January and March.

Cite as: Ultimate Dumpsters, "Porta Potty Rental in Jonesboro, AR" rate sheet, updated 2026-09-29. https://dumpsterrentals.us/services/portable-toilets/arkansas/jonesboro

## How many portable toilets you need in Jonesboro

| People on site | Jobsite (OSHA, full week) | Public event (peak crowd) | Hand-wash stations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 20 | 1 toilet | 1-2 toilets | 1 station |
| 20 to 50 | 2 toilets | 2-3 toilets | 1 station |
| 50 to 100 | 2-3 toilets | 3-4 toilets | 1-2 stations |
| 100 to 250 | 3-5 toilets | 5-7 toilets | 2 stations |
| 250 to 500 | 5-8 toilets | 8-12 toilets | 3 stations |
| 500 to 1,000 | Ask for a site plan | 13-20 toilets | 4-5 stations |

Jobsite counts follow OSHA 29 CFR 1926.51(c). At least 5 percent of public-event units (minimum one) must be ADA accessible.

## What renting a porta potty in Jonesboro is actually like

Jonesboro sits in Northeast Arkansas at the edge of the Delta, and a few very local details decide how an order here goes. Three local realities shape almost every Jonesboro order: a City Engineering Department permit for temporary street and lane closures that needs five business days and, on state highways, a separate ARDOT approval first; a BNSF rail line through town with a long list of at-grade crossings that the City is now studying for upgrades and closures; and Arkansas State University, founded in 1909 and now home to more than 18,000 students, whose campus and events keep the calendar full. Here is how each one changes what we recommend.

### Why a hot, humid Delta summer and a real freeze season shape Jonesboro service

Jonesboro's summers are long and sticky. At Jonesboro Municipal Airport, the 1991-2020 normals put the July high at about 91 degrees, and the station has averaged roughly 66 days a year at 90 or hotter since the late 1990s. That heat, with Delta humidity on top, breaks waste down fast in a busy tank, so we treat weekly service as the floor, add a mid-week visit on high-traffic and food-service sites, and set units where the service truck can reach them without crossing a crowd.

Winter is shorter but it does bite. The airport averages around 64 nights a year at or below freezing, and the City's Street Department plans for snow and ice along with wind damage and flash flooding. When a freeze is forecast we add a non-toxic antifreeze charge to the tank, check that hand-wash stations will not freeze overnight, and keep the approach to the door clear. With close to 49 inches of precipitation a year and a City floodplain program that publishes flood, tornado and winter storm preparation guides, we set units on firm, level ground away from ditches and low spots that fill in a heavy rain.

### The BNSF rail line, crossing closures, and how we route service in Jonesboro

Jonesboro has a routing reality most cities do not: a BNSF rail corridor through town with a long list of at-grade crossings. The City's Rail Crossing Elimination Study covers crossings including Airport Road, Culberhouse Street, Fisher Street, Hasbrook Road, Henson Road, Highway 91 at Dan Avenue, Industrial Drive and Neil Drive, alongside the grade-separated crossings at Bridge Street, Red Wolf Boulevard, Main Street, I-555 and the Marion Berry Parkway, and it is weighing crossing upgrades, grade separations, traffic changes and selected crossing closures. A train at the wrong crossing can hold a service truck, and a closed crossing can change the route entirely.

We plan around that. For sites on the far side of an at-grade crossing from our route, we build in time or use a grade-separated crossing, and we keep an eye on the City's study as crossings change. If your jobsite is one of the crossing improvement projects, or sits beside one, tell us so we can confirm access with the contractor and set the unit where it will not be in the way of the work or the detour. Rail and road projects like these are also where a lane closure permit usually comes into play, so we coordinate the placement with that permit rather than after it.

### Placement near campus, in neighborhoods, and the Jonesboro street closure permit

On private property with clear truck access, a driveway, a fenced jobsite, a plant yard or a private lot, you generally do not need a city permit for a portable toilet in Jonesboro. That covers most construction and remodeling work. Arkansas State University, which calls itself Arkansas's second-largest university, brings a steady run of student housing, campus-area projects and events; events on university property go through the university, and public events at City parks need a Parks and Recreation special event application submitted at least 21 days ahead, since applications with less lead time may not be approved.

The rules change once a unit or its delivery needs part of a street. The City of Jonesboro Engineering Department issues a temporary street or lane closure permit, submitted no later than five business days before the closure, for closures on local streets that need a detour and for any lane or street closure on a collector street or higher. It is not required for lane closures on low-volume local streets where flaggers keep two-way traffic moving. Closures on or near a state highway need separate ARDOT approval first, and every application needs a site map showing the closure, the detour and MUTCD signage. A unit can never block a sidewalk, curb ramp, driveway, hydrant or the clear pedestrian path. Give us the exact address, and we tell you whether a permit applies and coordinate it with the Engineering Department before the truck rolls.

![A portable toilet and a hand-wash station on a gravel shoulder behind traffic barrels at a road project next to a railroad crossing, with a freight train and flat green fields behind](https://dumpsterrentals.us/porta-cities/jonesboro-ar/jonesboro-rail-crossing-roadwork.webp)
*A roadwork setup beside a rail crossing in Jonesboro: the unit sits off the lane and clear of the tracks, with service routed around the at-grade crossings.*

![A green portable toilet and hand-wash station on a gravel shoulder behind traffic barrels at a road-paving project](https://dumpsterrentals.us/porta-cities/_shared/road-crew-roadside.webp)
*Road crew setup: on a level shoulder behind the work-zone barrels, where the service truck can reach it.*

![Hand-wash stations between a row of food trucks and a bank of portable toilets at a food festival](https://dumpsterrentals.us/porta-cities/_shared/festival-handwash-food.webp)
*Food event layout: hand-wash stations between the vendors and the toilets, where inspectors look for them.*

## Porta potty rental in Jonesboro, AR: FAQs

### How much does a porta potty rental cost in Jonesboro?

A standard portable toilet in Jonesboro, AR starts at $270 for a weekend rental (up to 7 days) or $320 per month, with 4 service visits included in every 28-day rental. Upgrades: deluxe flushing units run $374/weekend, ADA-accessible units $374/weekend, luxury restroom trailers from $1610/weekend. Every Jonesboro rate is all-inclusive: delivery, pickup, fuel, and environmental and local fees are built into the one price, so there are no surprise line items. Online orders are $0.39 higher than the phone price; either way, we deliver and service the unit ourselves. Enter your ZIP for your exact Jonesboro rate.

### How many porta potties do I need for a Jonesboro jobsite (OSHA)?

OSHA's construction sanitation rule, 29 CFR 1926.51(c)(1), sets the floor: 1 toilet for 20 or fewer workers; 1 toilet seat and 1 urinal per 40 workers from 20 up to 200; and 1 toilet seat and 1 urinal per 50 workers above 200. OSHA also expects a worker to reach a toilet within about a 10-minute walk. On a Jonesboro jobsite, crews hydrate and use the unit more through roughly 66 days a year at 90 degrees or hotter than a bare headcount suggests, so we recommend sizing above the OSHA minimum, adding a hand-wash station at the break area, and adding antifreeze when a freeze is forecast. Tell us the crew size and we will size the order to the standard.

### How often should portable toilets be serviced in Jonesboro?

Our standard Jonesboro monthly rental includes 4 service visits over the 28-day period, roughly weekly. Each visit pumps the tank, sanitizes the interior, and restocks paper, soap, and hand sanitizer. Weekly is the floor. With July highs near 91 degrees and humid Delta air, busy jobsites and events get a mid-week visit rather than a stretched schedule, and we route service trucks with the BNSF at-grade crossings in mind so a stopped train does not push a visit. In winter, with around 64 freezing nights a year, we add antifreeze and keep the path to the door clear. Service is built into the rate, so compliance never depends on anyone remembering to call.

### Do I need an ADA-accessible unit for my Jonesboro event?

For an event open to the public, yes. The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design require that at least 5 percent of the single-user portable toilets in each cluster be accessible, with a minimum of one, and each accessible unit is marked with the International Symbol of Accessibility. (Units provided only for construction workers are exempt.) In practice a small Jonesboro event needs at least one accessible unit; a larger one needs one per every 20 standard units. ADA units in Jonesboro run $374 for a weekend. The accessible unit has ground-level entry, interior grab bars, and a full wheelchair turning radius, and it needs firm, level ground with a clear approach path. Tell us your guest count and we will build the right ratio in.

### Do I need a permit for a porta potty in Jonesboro, Arkansas?

On private property with clear truck access, a driveway, a fenced construction site, a plant yard or a private lot, you generally do not need a city permit for a portable toilet in Jonesboro. Once a unit or its delivery needs part of a street, the City of Jonesboro Engineering Department issues a temporary street or lane closure permit, due no later than five business days before the closure, for local streets that need a detour and for any lane or street closure on a collector street or higher; a site map with the detour and MUTCD signage is required, and closures on or near a state highway need ARDOT approval first. Public events at City parks need a Parks and Recreation special event application at least 21 days ahead. The unit can never block a curb ramp, hydrant, driveway or the clear pedestrian path. Tell us the exact address and whether the spot is private or public, and we confirm what your spot needs and coordinate the permit before delivery.

### What is the difference between a standard, deluxe, and restroom trailer in Jonesboro?

A standard unit is the jobsite and everyday-event workhorse: enclosed, stocked, and cost-effective at $270/weekend. A deluxe flushing unit adds a foot-pump flushing bowl and an in-unit sink for guest-facing events like weddings and corporate functions at $374/weekend. A luxury restroom trailer is a climate-controlled, multi-stall unit with porcelain toilets, running-water sinks, and mirrors, indistinguishable from a fine-venue bathroom, from $1610/weekend. Pick by how guest-facing the site is and how long the rental runs.

### Can I get same-day or weekend porta potty delivery in Jonesboro?

Yes. We deliver and service portable toilets throughout Jonesboro and the surrounding Craighead County area, with same-day and next-day drop-offs available in most of the area when you book early. Weekend event units are delivered clean before your event and picked up after. Enter your ZIP or call (866) 858-3867 and we will confirm the soonest available delivery for your address.

### Do you rent hand-wash stations in Jonesboro?

Yes. A freestanding hand-wash station pairs with any toilet unit and needs no power or water hookup: it has a foot-pump faucet, soap, and paper towels, stocked at delivery and every service visit. One station serves roughly four toilet units, the ratio most health departments expect. For food and drink events in Jonesboro, plan a station near the vendors and one near the toilets to cover both inspection points.

### Do I need a street closure permit to place a portable toilet in Jonesboro?

Only if the unit or its delivery takes part of the street. On private property with clear truck access you generally do not need a city permit. If a placement needs a lane, the City of Jonesboro Engineering Department's temporary street or lane closure permit applies to closures on local streets that need a detour and to any lane or street closure on a collector street or higher, and it should be submitted at least five business days ahead with a site map showing the closure, detour and MUTCD signage. Lane closures on low-volume local streets where flaggers keep two-way traffic are exempt. On or near a state highway, ARDOT has to approve the closure first. Tell us the address and we sort out whether a permit applies.

## Sources & standards

- [OSHA 29 CFR 1926.51(c), Sanitation (construction)](https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1926/1926.51): Federal toilet-to-worker ratios for construction sites.
- [2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (DOJ, ADA.gov)](https://www.ada.gov/law-and-regs/design-standards/2010-stds/): Scoping and technical rules for accessible single-user toilet units.
- [U.S. Access Board, Chapter 6: Toilet Rooms](https://www.access-board.gov/ada/guides/chapter-6-toilet-rooms/): Plain-language guidance on the 5% accessible-unit scoping rule at events.
- [City of Jonesboro Engineering Department, Lane and Street Closure Permit](https://www.jonesboroar.gov/494/LaneStreet-Closure): The Engineering Department page and application for temporary street or lane closures: submitted at least five business days ahead, required for local streets needing a detour and for lane or street closures on collector streets and higher, with a site map, detour and MUTCD signage; closures in ARDOT jurisdiction need state approval first.
- [City of Jonesboro, Railroad Crossing Elimination Study](https://www.jonesboroar.gov/736/Railroad-Crossing-Elimination-Study): The City's study of at-grade and grade-separated crossings along the BNSF corridor and possible upgrades or closures.
- [City of Jonesboro Parks and Recreation, Special Event Application](https://www.jonesboroar.gov/674/Special-Event-Application): Required for public events at City parks facilities, with a 21-day minimum review period.
- [Arkansas State University, About A-State](https://www.astate.edu/about/): Founded in 1909 in Jonesboro and home to more than 18,000 students.
- [National Weather Service Memphis, Climate](https://www.weather.gov/wrh/climate?wfo=meg): Jonesboro temperature and precipitation normals behind the heat and freeze planning.

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Book: call (866) 858-3867 or order online at https://dumpsterrentals.us/order?service=portable-toilets. Standard units from $270/weekend in Jonesboro.