Porta Potty Rental in Duluth, MN
Portable toilet rental in Duluth starts at $345 for a weekend or $395 per month, all-inclusive. Ultimate Dumpsters delivers and services standard, deluxe flushing, ADA-accessible, hand-wash, and luxury restroom-trailer units across Duluth and St Louis County. No brokers, no surprise fees.
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Updated , reviewed by Michael V., Head of Operations. Prices pulled from our live Duluth rate sheet.
Duluth porta potty pricing at a glance
- Standardfrom $345/weekend
- Deluxe Flushingfrom $449/weekend
- ADA-Accessiblefrom $449/weekend
- Hand-Wash Stationfrom $345/weekend
- Restroom Trailerfrom $1610/weekend
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How much does a porta potty cost in Duluth?
A standard portable toilet in Duluth, MN starts at $345 for a weekend rental (up to 7 days), or $395 per month with 4 service visits included in every 28-day rental. Guest-facing and specialty units cost more: deluxe flushing and ADA-accessible units, hand-wash stations, and luxury restroom trailers are all priced in the table below. Every Duluth rate is all-inclusive.
The number we quote is the number you pay. Delivery, pickup, fuel, and environmental and local fees are all folded into the one price. Online orders are $0.39 higher than the phone rate; either way, we deliver and service the unit ourselves through our vetted local network, never a third-party handoff. Prices last verified September 2026.

Duluth portable toilet prices by type
Real Duluth, MN rates. The weekend rate covers up to 7 days; the monthly rate is 28 days and includes 4 service visits. Your exact price shows at checkout.
| Unit type | Weekend (up to 7 days) | Monthly (28 days, 4 visits) | What is included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Portable Toilet | from $345online $345.39 | from $395online $395.39 | Enclosed unit, hand sanitizer, and toilet paper. Restocked at every service visit. |
| Deluxe Flushing Portable Toilet | from $449online $449.39 | from $499online $499.39 | Foot-pump flushing bowl plus an in-unit hand-wash sink. The guest-friendly upgrade. |
| ADA-Accessible Portable Toilet | from $449online $449.39 | from $499online $499.39 | Ground-level entry, interior grab bars, and a full wheelchair turning radius. ADA-compliant. |
| Portable Hand-Wash Station | from $345online $345.39 | from $395online $395.39 | Freestanding basin with a foot-pump faucet, soap, and paper towels. No hookups needed. |
| Luxury Restroom Trailer | from $1610online $1610.39 | from $1930online $1930.39 | Climate-controlled multi-stall trailer with flushing porcelain toilets, running-water sinks, mirrors, and lighting. |
Phone price shown as the “from” rate. Online orders are $0.39 higher. Delivery, pickup, fuel, and environmental and local fees are included in every rate.
How many portable toilets you need in Duluth
Jobsite counts follow OSHA 29 CFR 1926.51(c); event counts follow the ratios most health departments and event permits expect. Use this as a starting point, then tell us your exact Duluth crew or guest count and we size the order to code.
| 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 |
OSHA sets the jobsite floor: 1 toilet for up to 20 workers, then 1 toilet and 1 urinal per 40 up to 200, and 1 per 50 above that, with a unit within about a 10-minute walk. Event ratios assume a multi-hour crowd with food and drink; add units for alcohol, all-day duration, or long lines. At least 5 percent of event units (minimum one) must be ADA accessible.
How we set Duluth porta potty prices
Every price on this page comes straight from our live Duluth rate sheet, the same numbers our phone team and online checkout quote. Nothing here is an estimate, a national average, or a “starting at” teaser that grows at checkout.
- Source
- The Ultimate Dumpsters pricing matrix our order desk quotes from, read for Duluth, MN (ZIP 55801).
- What is priced
- 10 rates: 5 unit types, each at a weekend rate (up to 7 days) and a monthly rate (28 days with 4 service visits).
- Date
- Synced September 29, 2026, and re-synced whenever the Duluth rate sheet changes.
- Included
- Delivery, pickup, fuel, and environmental and local fees. The phone price is the price; online orders are $0.39 higher.
- Limits
- Rates are for one unit at one Duluth address. Other ZIPs in the area can price differently, and multi-unit events, extra service visits, and special placements are quoted to the job. Enter your ZIP for your exact rate.
- From our order records
- We have served Duluth since 2019. Our busiest Duluth months are June and May, so book ahead for those. Exact order counts stay private.
Cite this pricing
Ultimate Dumpsters, “Porta Potty Rental in Duluth, MN” rate sheet, updated September 29, 2026. https://dumpsterrentals.us/services/portable-toilets/minnesota/duluth
Which portable toilet do you need in Duluth?
Two questions size every order: how many people, and for how long. Here is how the five unit types map to the most common Duluth jobs.
Construction & jobsites
Standard units are the jobsite workhorse in Duluth. OSHA 1926.51(c) sets the minimum at 1 toilet for up to 20 workers, then 1 toilet plus 1 urinal per 40, and a unit has to be within about a 10-minute walk. On a Duluth jobsite we keep the unit on private ground so it stays clear of alternate-side parking and curb-to-curb snow clearing, winterize the tank for a season that can bring close to 90 inches of snow, keep a shoveled path from the truck to the door, and pull an Obstruction Permit through the city engineer when a street or sidewalk spot is the only option.
Weddings & upscale events
Deluxe flushing units or a luxury restroom trailer are the guest-facing picks. A flushing bowl and in-unit sink change how the whole event is remembered. For 100-plus guests, one trailer plus standard units for peak load usually beats two trailers on cost.
Public & permitted events
The 2010 ADA Standards require at least 5 percent of single-user units at a public event to be accessible, minimum one, each marked with the accessibility symbol. Every unit has ground-level entry, grab bars, and a full turning radius. Tell us your guest count and we build the right ratio in.
Food service & health-code sites
Wherever food is served or sold, health codes expect hand-washing. Pair a hand-wash station (one per roughly four toilets) with your units. Food-heavy events get one station per two toilets, and inspectors look for one near the vendors.
Delivery & placement in Duluth
Same-day and next-day drop-offs
We deliver across Duluth and St Louis County with same-day and next-day availability in most of the area when you book early. Weekend event units arrive clean before your event and leave after.
Level ground, clear approach
Units place best on firm, level ground with a clear path for the delivery truck. Restroom trailers need a reasonably level spot and access for delivery, and we confirm the site details with you before the truck rolls.
Permits handled
Private-property placement in Duluth generally needs no permit. Public streets, sidewalks, and permitted public events may require one. Tell us where the unit goes and we will confirm what your address needs.
Service & sanitation
4 service visits per month, built in
Every 28-day monthly rental in Duluth includes 4 service visits, roughly weekly. Each visit pumps the tank, sanitizes the interior, and restocks paper, soap, and sanitizer, so compliance never depends on a phone call.
Sized to OSHA 1926.51(c)
The federal construction sanitation rule sets 1 toilet for up to 20 workers, then 1 toilet and 1 urinal per 40, with a 10-minute access rule. We size Duluth jobsites to that standard and add units when crews grow or usage climbs.
Hand-wash stations to code
One hand-wash station serves roughly four toilet units, the ratio most health departments expect. For food-service events we recommend one station per two toilets, one near the vendors and one near the units.
What renting a porta potty in Duluth is actually like
Duluth is a Lake Superior port city with a winter that is long and snowy even by Minnesota standards, and its streets run on their own parking calendar all year. Three local realities shape almost every Duluth order: close to 90 inches of snow a season and more than a month of nights below zero, a year-round alternate-side parking schedule that also drives how the city clears snow, and a waterfront event calendar at Bayfront Festival Park backed by City permit deadlines up to 90 days out. Here is how each one changes what we recommend.
Why a Lake Superior winter changes how a Duluth unit is set, charged, and serviced
Duluth's climate is in a different class from the Twin Cities. Long-term records at Duluth International Airport average about 88 inches of snow a year, roughly 177 nights at or below freezing, and around 38 nights a year below zero, against fewer than two days a year at 90 degrees. Freezing weather can run from fall well into spring, so our cold-weather setup is not a short season here. We charge every tank with a non-toxic antifreeze and top it up at each visit, skip water-based hand-wash stations in favor of hand sanitizer through the cold months, and set units on a level pad that a shovel or plow can keep clear on every side.
Snow load and access matter as much as the cold. A unit that gets buried in a plow windrow or boxed in by a drift is a unit nobody can reach, including our service truck. We face the door away from where snow gets pushed, keep a cleared path from the truck to the unit, and plan visits around storms rather than into them. On jobs that run through the winter, we would rather add a visit before a big storm than skip one after it. Summer is short and mild, which makes it the busy season for outdoor work and events, and weekly service stays the floor even when the temperature is comfortable.
Bayfront Festival Park, the waterfront calendar, and Duluth's event-permit deadlines
Duluth's biggest crowds gather on the harbor. Bayfront Festival Park sits on the shore of Lake Superior, where ships enter the harbor under the Aerial Lift Bridge, and it hosts music, food, and art festivals through the warm months. Its signature is the Bayfront Blues Festival, a waterfront blues festival held each August for 38 years, with more than 500 artists over its history. For waterfront events we size for the peak hour rather than the day's total, put hand-wash stations next to food and drink, set units on firm, level ground with a clear lane for the pump truck, and service between days on multi-day events.
If your event uses public property, plan early. The City of Duluth requires a special event permit for any event on publicly owned property that interferes with normal traffic or needs city services, and the application includes a traffic control plan, an insurance certificate, and notice to abutting property owners. The deadlines scale with size: 90 days ahead for 500 or more people, 30 days for 50 to 500, and 14 days for fewer than 50, and late applications may be rejected. Tell us your date and headcount as soon as you apply, and we build the restroom layout into your plan.
Placement on Duluth streets: alternate-side parking and the City obstruction permit
On a private driveway, a business lot, or a fenced jobsite with clear truck access, you generally do not need a city permit for a portable toilet. Duluth's streets are another matter. The city runs alternate-side parking all year: on a published calendar, vehicles park on the odd-numbered or even-numbered side of the street, and both sides are allowed only during the Sunday change-over from 4 pm to 8 pm. When a snow emergency is declared, no later than 4 pm and effective at 8 pm that evening, the change-over rules kick in so crews can clear streets curb to curb. A unit left at the curb can end up on the wrong side of that schedule and in the path of a plow, which is why we plan Duluth units on private ground whenever possible.
When a unit has to sit in the street, sidewalk, alley, or other public ground, Duluth City Code Section 45-15 requires a permit from the city engineer before anyone places an obstruction, equipment, or materials there. The City of Duluth Engineering office handles this as an Obstruction Permit, applied for online through ePlace, and it covers roll-off boxes, scaffolding, and anything else that blocks part of a street, alley, or sidewalk. A surety bond and liability insurance are required before it is issued, road closures need at least 5 business days' notice, and work started before a permit is granted draws a penalty. Obstructions for an event go through the City Clerk's special event license instead. We confirm which permit your spot needs and coordinate it, and a unit can never block a sidewalk, a curb ramp, a driveway, a fire hydrant, or a storm drain. See the City of Duluth Engineering permits page.


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Porta potty rental in Duluth, MN: FAQs
Common questions about portable toilet rental in Duluth, Minnesota.
A standard portable toilet in Duluth, MN starts at $345 for a weekend rental (up to 7 days) or $395 per month, with 4 service visits included in every 28-day rental. Upgrades: deluxe flushing units run $449/weekend, ADA-accessible units $449/weekend, luxury restroom trailers from $1610/weekend. Every Duluth 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 Duluth rate.
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 Duluth jobsite we recommend sizing above the OSHA minimum for long shifts and using hand sanitizer at the unit through the cold months; from fall into spring we winterize the tank and keep a cleared path to the door, so a subzero night or a snow emergency never takes the unit out of service. Tell us the crew size and we will size the order to the standard.
Our standard Duluth 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 for a typical jobsite; large crews and waterfront festival weekends get a mid-week visit or service between event days. Through a Duluth winter, with about 88 inches of snow and weeks of subzero nights, each visit also refreshes the antifreeze charge, and we move service days around storms and snow emergencies so the unit stays usable and reachable. Service is built into the rate, so compliance never depends on anyone remembering to call.
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 Duluth event needs at least one accessible unit; a larger one needs one per every 20 standard units. ADA units in Duluth run $449 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.
On private property with clear truck access, a driveway, a fenced jobsite, or a business lot, you generally do not need a city permit for a portable toilet in Duluth. Placing anything in a street, public sidewalk, alley, or other public ground is different: Duluth City Code Section 45-15 requires a permit from the city engineer before any obstruction, equipment, or materials are placed there, and the City of Duluth Engineering office issues it as an Obstruction Permit through the ePlace online portal. A surety bond and liability insurance are required, road closures need at least 5 business days' notice, and starting before the permit is granted adds a penalty. For an event on public property, the City Clerk's special event permit applies instead, with applications due 14 to 90 days ahead depending on crowd size. Tell us the exact address and we confirm what your spot needs and coordinate it before delivery.
A standard unit is the jobsite and everyday-event workhorse: enclosed, stocked, and cost-effective at $345/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 $449/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.
Yes. We deliver and service portable toilets throughout Duluth and the surrounding St Louis 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.
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 Duluth, plan a station near the vendors and one near the toilets to cover both inspection points.
Yes, with a real winter setup. Duluth averages about 88 inches of snow a year and around 38 nights below zero, so we charge each tank with a non-toxic antifreeze and refresh it at every visit, use hand sanitizer instead of water-based hand-wash stations in the cold months, and set units on a level, cleared pad with the door facing away from where snow gets piled. Because the city runs alternate-side parking all year and clears streets curb to curb during snow emergencies, we place winter units on the driveway or the lot instead of the curb. Service is planned around storms, so the unit stays usable and our truck can reach it.
Sources & standards
The sanitation, accessibility, and permit guidance on this page traces to the primary sources below. We cite them so you can verify the rules for your Duluth job yourself, not just take our word for it.
- OSHA 29 CFR 1926.51(c), Sanitation (construction)
Federal toilet-to-worker ratios for construction sites.
- 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (DOJ, ADA.gov)
Scoping and technical rules for accessible single-user toilet units.
- U.S. Access Board, Chapter 6: Toilet Rooms
Plain-language guidance on the 5% accessible-unit scoping rule at events.
- City of Duluth Engineering, Permits (Obstruction Permit)
The City of Duluth Engineering permits page. Its Obstruction Permit, applied for through ePlace, implements City Code Section 45-15, which requires a permit from the city engineer to place any obstruction, equipment, or materials in streets, public sidewalks, alleys, or public grounds; it covers roll-off boxes, scaffolding, and other right-of-way obstructions. A surety bond and liability insurance are required; event obstructions go through the City Clerk's special event license. Engineering: 218-730-5200.
- City of Duluth Parking Services, Alternate Side Parking
Duluth's year-round odd and even side parking calendar and the Sunday 4 pm to 8 pm change-over.
- City of Duluth, Snow Emergency
How Duluth declares a snow emergency and uses the change-over rules to clear streets curb to curb.
- City of Duluth City Clerk, Special Event Permitting
When an event on public property needs a permit, what the application requires, and the 14 to 90 day deadlines.
- Bayfront Festival Park
Duluth's Lake Superior waterfront festival grounds beside the harbor and the Aerial Lift Bridge.
Federal standards apply nationwide; local permit rules are specific to Duluth and the City of Duluth Engineering office. Requirements can change, so we confirm the current rule for your exact address before delivery.
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We coordinate portable-sanitation deliveries nationwide through a vetted carrier network, so the placement, permit, and sizing guidance on this page comes from jobs run on the ground, not a directory. We recheck the Duluth permit authority and the federal sanitation and accessibility standards on a set schedule and update this page when the rules change.
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How Duluth porta potty rental connects to the rest of the job
Portable sanitation rarely stands alone. These are the related decisions that come up on the same Duluth project, and where to handle each one.
Site debris & cleanup
A porta potty and a roll-off dumpster share the same jobsite footprint and the same right-of-way permit path in Duluth. Crews that need one usually need the other.
Duluth dumpster rentalOSHA jobsite compliance
Toilet counts are one line in OSHA 1926.51(c). Hand-wash stations, water, and sanitary condition are the rest of the sanitation standard for a compliant crew.
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