# Porta Potty Rental in Paterson, NJ

> A standard portable toilet in Paterson, NJ starts at $295 for a weekend rental (up to 7 days) or $345 per month, with 4 service visits included in every 28-day rental. Upgrades: deluxe flushing units run $399/weekend, ADA-accessible units $399/weekend, luxury restroom trailers from $1610/weekend. Every Paterson 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 Paterson rate.

- Canonical page: https://dumpsterrentals.us/services/portable-toilets/new-jersey/paterson
- Provider: Ultimate Dumpsters, (866) 858-3867
- Service area: Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
- 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

## Paterson 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 | $295 | $345 | Enclosed unit, hand sanitizer, and toilet paper. Restocked at every service visit. |
| Deluxe Flushing Portable Toilet | $399 | $449 | Foot-pump flushing bowl plus an in-unit hand-wash sink. The guest-friendly upgrade. |
| ADA-Accessible Portable Toilet | $399 | $449 | Ground-level entry, interior grab bars, and a full wheelchair turning radius. ADA-compliant. |
| Portable Hand-Wash Station | $295 | $345 | 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 Paterson porta potty prices

- Source: the Ultimate Dumpsters pricing matrix our order desk quotes from, read for Paterson, NJ (ZIP 07501).
- 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 Paterson address; other ZIPs can price differently; multi-unit events, extra service visits, and special placements are quoted to the job.

Cite as: Ultimate Dumpsters, "Porta Potty Rental in Paterson, NJ" rate sheet, updated 2026-09-29. https://dumpsterrentals.us/services/portable-toilets/new-jersey/paterson

## How many portable toilets you need in Paterson

| 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 Paterson is actually like

Paterson is Passaic County's seat and New Jersey's third-largest city, about 160,000 people packed into under nine square miles around the Great Falls of the Passaic River, and it plans work differently from Newark or Jersey City. Three local realities shape almost every Paterson order: a river that loops through the city and flooded it in Hurricane Irene at levels the upstream gage had not recorded since 1903, a calendar of flag raisings, parades, and Great Falls events centered on City Hall and a national park with no indoor restrooms, and dense mill-era blocks where the curb is often the only open ground. Here is how each one changes what we recommend.

### Why the Passaic River decides where a Paterson unit sits

Paterson's weather risk is a river, not a coastline. The Passaic winds in past Totowa, drops over the Great Falls, and bends back around the city's east side, so a storm that stalls over North Jersey keeps feeding water into Paterson for days after the rain stops. In August 2011 Hurricane Irene pushed the Passaic to 20,800 cubic feet per second at the U.S. Geological Survey gage at Little Falls, just upstream, the highest peak that gage had recorded since the flood of 1903. Streets and bridges along the river closed and low neighborhoods took water. The river also runs high every spring: the National Park Service notes the Great Falls reach peak water volume around March and April.

So on any Paterson job near the river we plan the spot around high water. Units go on the highest firm, level ground on the lot, never in the low corner of a riverside yard or a mill parking area, and we anchor them when heavy rain or a tropical system is in the forecast. When a flood warning goes up for the Passaic we would rather move a unit back or pull it early than have it float; tell us if your site sits near the river and we check the ground before delivery. Winters are a normal North Jersey freeze, so from late fall on we winterize tanks with a non-toxic antifreeze charge and keep hand-wash water from freezing.

### Flag raisings, parades, and the Great Falls: a City Hall calendar and a park with no indoor restrooms

Paterson's event calendar reflects a city of many immigrant communities. The City of Paterson runs its own Events department, with parades, a Restaurant Week, and a Great Falls Festival, and through the warm months City Hall plaza hosts a run of community flag-raising ceremonies: the 2026 schedule runs from a Peruvian flag raising in July and an Ecuadorian one in August to Mexican in September and Egyptian in October, alongside a Paterson Art Week. Above the falls, Hinchliffe Stadium, the 1932 ballpark where Negro leagues teams once played, reopened in 2023 and is now home to the New Jersey Jackals, bringing game-day crowds back to that corner of the city.

The Great Falls themselves sit inside Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, and the park tells visitors plainly that it is without indoor facilities. That matters if you are planning anything there: a wedding, a large gathering, or another special event inside the park needs a special use permit from the National Park Service, and the application must reach the superintendent at least 72 hours ahead, more for anything complex. Events on city streets and plazas go through the City instead. Either way, send us the approved site plan and headcount and we deliver to match, with hand-wash stations for food vendors and accessible units on a firm, level path, and we schedule pickup before the space has to be cleared.

### Placement on dense mill-city blocks and the City of Paterson right-of-way

Paterson fits about 160,000 people into roughly 8.4 square miles of land, which makes it a tightly built city. Many jobs are on attached and multi-family blocks with no driveway, narrow side streets, or corner storefronts downtown, and the city holds several historic districts, including the Great Falls and Society for Establishing Useful Manufactures district around the old mills, the Downtown Commercial district, and the Eastside Park district. On private property with clear truck access, a driveway, a rear lot, a fenced mill-conversion or school jobsite, you generally do not need a permit for a portable toilet. On hillside streets toward Garret Mountain and in the First Ward we confirm the truck can reach a level spot before delivery.

The street and sidewalk belong to the City. The City of Paterson Department of Public Works, through its Engineering and Traffic and Lighting divisions, is responsible for the construction, maintenance, and operation of city streets and property. The City does not publish a permit written specifically for a portable toilet at the curb, so when a unit has to go in the street or on the sidewalk we confirm the requirement with Public Works and coordinate it before the truck rolls. County roads answer to Passaic County and Interstate 80 and state highways to New Jersey. A unit can never block a sidewalk, curb ramp, hydrant, bus stop, or driveway. Give us the exact address and we tell you which authority owns your curb.

![A portable toilet and a hand-wash station on a raised gravel pad in the lot of a red-brick mill building under renovation, with the Great Falls of the Passaic River pouring over dark rock cliffs nearby.](https://dumpsterrentals.us/porta-cities/paterson-nj/great-falls-mill-district-renovation.webp)
*A mill-district job beside the Great Falls: the unit sits on high, level ground back from the river, the habit a city that flooded in Hurricane Irene calls for.*

![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.*

![A green portable toilet on a suburban driveway beside a roll-off container during a home renovation](https://dumpsterrentals.us/porta-cities/_shared/driveway-renovation-unit.webp)
*Home renovation placement: on the driveway, on private property, clear of the sidewalk.*

## Porta potty rental in Paterson, NJ: FAQs

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

A standard portable toilet in Paterson, NJ starts at $295 for a weekend rental (up to 7 days) or $345 per month, with 4 service visits included in every 28-day rental. Upgrades: deluxe flushing units run $399/weekend, ADA-accessible units $399/weekend, luxury restroom trailers from $1610/weekend. Every Paterson 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 Paterson rate.

### How many porta potties do I need for a Paterson 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 Paterson jobsite, tight blocks often leave one reachable spot and riverside lots can flood, so we confirm the location before delivery, keep it on high, level ground, size above the OSHA minimum for the crew, and add a hand-wash station at the break area. Tell us the crew size and we will size the order to the standard.

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

Our standard 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. For most Paterson jobsites a fixed weekly service day works; busy crews and events get mid-week visits rather than a stretched schedule. When the Passaic is rising after heavy rain we move visits around closed roads and bridges, and on riverside sites we may pull a unit back to higher ground. In winter we winterize the tank. For events at City Hall plaza or near the falls, we service and pick up on the schedule your approval sets. Service is built into the rate, so compliance never depends on anyone remembering to call.

### Do I need an ADA-accessible unit for my Paterson 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 Paterson event needs at least one accessible unit; a larger one needs one per every 20 standard units. ADA units in Paterson run $399 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 Paterson, New Jersey?

On private property with clear truck access, a driveway, a rear lot, a fenced jobsite, or a private parking area, you generally do not need a permit for a portable toilet in Paterson. The street and sidewalk are different: the City of Paterson Department of Public Works, through its Engineering and Traffic and Lighting divisions, is responsible for city streets and property, and anything set in the public way needs the City's permission. The City does not publish a permit written specifically for portable toilets, so when your unit has to go curbside or on the sidewalk we confirm the requirement with Public Works and coordinate it before delivery. County roads answer to Passaic County and state highways to New Jersey, and events inside Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park need a National Park Service special use permit. A unit can never block a sidewalk, curb ramp, hydrant, or driveway. Tell us the exact address and we confirm which authority applies.

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

A standard unit is the jobsite and everyday-event workhorse: enclosed, stocked, and cost-effective at $295/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 $399/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 Paterson?

Yes. We deliver and service portable toilets throughout Paterson and the surrounding Passaic 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 Paterson?

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 Paterson, plan a station near the vendors and one near the toilets to cover both inspection points.

### Do I need a permit for portable toilets at an event near the Great Falls in Paterson?

It depends on whose ground it is. The Great Falls sit inside Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, a National Park Service site with no indoor restrooms, and weddings, large gatherings, and other special events there need an NPS special use permit; the application has to reach the park superintendent at least 72 hours before the event, and the park asks you to contact its permit coordinator first. Events on city streets, plazas, and city parks go through the City of Paterson instead, and a festival or parade route usually involves the police and Public Works as well. Once you have your approval and site plan, send it to us and we deliver the right count, add hand-wash stations for food vendors and accessible units on a firm, level path, and pick up on schedule.

## 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 Paterson Department of Public Works, Engineering Division](https://www.patersonnj.gov/department/division.php?structureid=103): The City of Paterson Department of Public Works is responsible for the construction, management, maintenance, and operation of the City's physical property, including its streets, with Engineering and Traffic and Lighting divisions. The City does not publish an online permit written specifically for portable toilets in the street or on the sidewalk; placements in the public way are confirmed and coordinated with Public Works.
- [U.S. Geological Survey, Passaic River at Little Falls, NJ (gage 01389500) peak streamflow](https://nwis.waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/peak?site_no=01389500&agency_cd=USGS&format=html): Annual peak flows for the Passaic just upstream of Paterson, including the Hurricane Irene peak of August 30, 2011, the highest since 1903.
- [National Park Service, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park](https://www.nps.gov/pagr/index.htm): America's first planned industrial city, established in 1792 around the Great Falls of the Passaic River.
- [National Park Service, Paterson Great Falls Permits and Reservations](https://www.nps.gov/pagr/planyourvisit/permits-and-reservations.htm): Special events and large gatherings in the park require a special use permit, with the application due at least 72 hours in advance.
- [City of Paterson Events](https://www.patersonnj.gov/department/index.php?structureid=167): The City's parades, Restaurant Week, Great Falls Festival, and flag-raising ceremonies at City Hall.

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Book: call (866) 858-3867 or order online at https://dumpsterrentals.us/order?service=portable-toilets. Standard units from $295/weekend in Paterson.