# Porta Potty Rental in Minot, ND

> A standard portable toilet in Minot, ND 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 Minot 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 Minot rate.

- Canonical page: https://dumpsterrentals.us/services/portable-toilets/north-dakota/minot
- Provider: Ultimate Dumpsters, (866) 858-3867
- Service area: Minot, Ward County, North Dakota
- Prices last verified: 2026-09-30
- Local facts last reviewed: 2026-09-30 by Michael V., Head of Operations
- Order online: https://dumpsterrentals.us/order?service=portable-toilets

## Minot 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 Minot porta potty prices

- Source: the Ultimate Dumpsters pricing matrix our order desk quotes from, read for Minot, ND (ZIP 58701).
- What is priced: 10 rates, 5 unit types at a weekend and a monthly rate.
- Date: synced 2026-09-30, re-synced whenever the rate sheet changes.
- Limits: one unit at one Minot address; other ZIPs can price differently; multi-unit events, extra service visits, and special placements are quoted to the job.
- Served Minot since 2019.
- Busiest Minot months in our order records: February and October.

Cite as: Ultimate Dumpsters, "Porta Potty Rental in Minot, ND" rate sheet, updated 2026-09-30. https://dumpsterrentals.us/services/portable-toilets/north-dakota/minot

## How many portable toilets you need in Minot

| 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 Minot is actually like

Minot sits in the Souris River valley, which the City calls the Mouse River, and its biggest local fact is a flood that came in summer. Three local realities shape almost every Minot order: a river whose record crest arrived on June 25, 2011, and a flood protection project still being built through town; a north-central North Dakota winter with about 85 days a year when the high never climbs above freezing; and a city that hosts the North Dakota State Fair every July, where right-of-way permits and encroachment applications run through City Engineering. Here is how each one changes what we recommend.

### The Mouse River, a June record crest, and a flood project under construction

Most river cities on the northern plains worry about a spring melt. Minot has that risk too, but its record came in summer. The Souris River at the Broadway Bridge gauge crested on June 25, 2011, at 26,900 cubic feet per second and nearly six feet above major flood stage, about three and a half feet above the historic 1881 crest. The City describes a lengthy history of flooding in the Mouse River valley and plans street closures by river flow: 12th Street SW is the first to close, at 4,700 cubic feet per second, followed by 2nd Avenue SW at 6,000. For any unit on low ground in the valley, we check the river forecast before delivery in spring and early summer, keep units off the lowest spots, and plan pickup ahead of a rising river instead of after it.

The response to 2011 is still under construction. The Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Project began in 2011, and its urban phases run through Minot, from 4th Avenue, Napa Valley, and Forest Road to the Maple Diversion, the downtown phase, Roosevelt Park and Zoo, and the tieback levees, with work continuing in 2026. That means levee, diversion, and paving crews working along the river corridor, often on sites without restrooms. City code also bars removing earth or material from any levee or flood control feature without permission from the director of public works or the city engineer, so we never set or service a unit in a way that cuts into a levee. We place units on level ground off the embankment, where a truck can reach without driving on it.

### About 85 days a year below freezing all day: how Minot winter sets the service plan

At Minot International Airport the 1991-2020 record averages about 175 nights a year at or below freezing, about 38 nights at zero or colder, and about 85 days when the high never climbs above freezing. January averages a high near 21 degrees and a low near 4. That is close to three months of weather where nothing thaws, so we charge every tank with non-toxic antifreeze from fall through spring, use sanitizer stands in place of water-based hand-wash stations, and route service so trucks reach units before the coldest stretches, not during them.

Snow rules shape placement. City code requires owners to keep sidewalks and curb ramps reasonably clear of snow and ice, and it bars pushing snow from private lots onto any city street, sidewalk, or public property, or against a hydrant or traffic sign. A unit at the curb ends up in the middle of that. In winter we set units on the lot, on a cleared, level pad with a shoveled path to the door. Summer flips the plan: June is the wettest month at about 3.7 inches, so we keep units on firm, well-drained ground and away from low spots that pond after a storm.

### Placement in Minot: private lots, the State Fair crowd, and City Engineering

On private property in Minot, a driveway, a fenced jobsite, or a private lot, you generally do not need a City permit for a portable toilet. The line to watch is the right-of-way, which City code defines broadly: streets, alleys, bike lanes, shared use paths, public sidewalks, and city-owned property. Code makes it unlawful to obstruct any sidewalk except as the code provides, and requires a right-of-way permit for excavation, construction, and repair work in the public right-of-way. The City Engineering Department, at 1025 31st Street SE, handles permitting of work within the right-of-way and processes right-of-way encroachment applications, and the City takes right-of-way permit applications through its online portal.

July brings the biggest crowd of the year. The North Dakota State Fair is held every year in Minot, on the grounds at 2005 Burdick Expressway East, running July 17 through 25 in 2026 and July 23 through 31 in 2027, and the same grounds host Motor Magic over Labor Day weekend. A nine-day fair needs daily service, not a weekly visit, and banks of units and hand-wash stations placed near food, livestock barns, and grandstand exits. For any Minot event or jobsite, a unit can never block a sidewalk, a curb ramp, a driveway, a hydrant, or the plow path. Tell us the exact address and whether the spot is private or in the right-of-way, and we confirm the path with City Engineering and coordinate before the truck rolls.

![Two portable toilets and a hand-wash station on a level gravel pad next to a grassy levee under construction, with a tree-lined river, low brick buildings, a grain elevator, and valley bluffs behind under summer clouds](https://dumpsterrentals.us/porta-cities/minot-nd/minot-river-valley-levee-jobsite.webp)
*A Minot flood-protection jobsite: units on level ground off the levee embankment, the placement a valley with a June record crest calls for.*

![Two green portable toilets on a plowed gravel pad at a residential framing jobsite in winter](https://dumpsterrentals.us/porta-cities/_shared/winter-jobsite-snow.webp)
*Winter setup: units on a plowed, level pad with a shoveled path to the doors.*

![Portable toilets and a hand-wash station on mowed grass beside a red barn at a harvest festival](https://dumpsterrentals.us/porta-cities/_shared/rural-farm-event.webp)
*Rural event setup on level, mowed ground with a clear truck path to the units.*

## Porta potty rental in Minot, ND: FAQs

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

A standard portable toilet in Minot, ND 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 Minot 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 Minot rate.

### How many porta potties do I need for a Minot 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 Minot jobsite the cold drives the plan, with about 85 days a year below freezing all day, so we winterize units from fall through spring, set them on a cleared, level pad with a shoveled path, and recommend a sanitizer station at the break area when water would freeze. Tell us the crew size and we will size the order to the standard.

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

Our standard Minot 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 suits most Minot jobs. Multi-day events like the nine-day North Dakota State Fair get daily service. In winter, with about 38 nights a year at zero or colder, we keep antifreeze in the tank and route service ahead of the coldest stretches, and in spring and early summer we watch the Mouse River forecast for any unit on low ground. Service is built into the rate, so compliance never depends on anyone remembering to call.

### Do I need an ADA-accessible unit for my Minot 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 Minot event needs at least one accessible unit; a larger one needs one per every 20 standard units. ADA units in Minot 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 Minot, North Dakota?

On genuinely private property with clear truck access, a driveway, a fenced construction site, a backyard, or a private lot, you generally do not need a City permit for a portable toilet in Minot. The public right-of-way is broad under City code: streets, alleys, bike lanes, shared use paths, public sidewalks, and city-owned property. Code makes it unlawful to obstruct any sidewalk except as the code provides, and the City Engineering Department handles permitting of work within the right-of-way and processes right-of-way encroachment applications, with right-of-way permits available through the City's online portal. Minot does not publish a separate portable toilet permit, so we confirm any placement near the street with City Engineering first. Near the river, we also keep units off levees and flood control features, which City code protects. Tell us the exact address and we confirm what the spot needs before delivery.

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

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 Minot?

Yes. We deliver and service portable toilets throughout Minot and the surrounding Ward 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 Minot?

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

### How does the Mouse River affect portable toilet placement in Minot?

On low ground in the valley, it decides where a unit can sit and when. The Souris River at the Broadway Bridge set its record crest on June 25, 2011, nearly six feet above major flood stage, so the risk in Minot is not limited to the spring melt. The City closes streets by river flow, starting with 12th Street SW at 4,700 cubic feet per second, and the Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Project has levee and paving crews working through town. We check the river forecast before a spring or early-summer delivery on low ground, keep units off the lowest spots and off levee embankments, and plan pickup ahead of a rising river. Tell us the address and we plan the placement around it.

## 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 Minot Engineering Department (right-of-way permits and encroachment applications)](https://www.minotnd.gov/159/Engineering): The City of Minot Engineering Department, 1025 31st Street SE, is responsible for permitting of work within the right-of-way and processing right-of-way encroachment applications. City Code Sec. 28-161 requires a right-of-way permit for excavation, construction, and repair work in the public right-of-way, and Sec. 28-81 bars obstructing any sidewalk except as the Code provides. Portable toilets are not named; placements near the street are confirmed and coordinated with City Engineering.
- [NOAA National Water Prediction Service, Souris River at Minot-Broadway Bridge](https://water.noaa.gov/gauges/MION8): Flood stages and the record crest of June 25, 2011, at 26,900 cubic feet per second.
- [Mouse River Plan, Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Project](https://www.mouseriverplan.com/): The flood protection project begun in 2011, with urban phases through Minot and work continuing in 2026.
- [City of Minot Code, Sec. 28-86, Piling of snow and ice on public right-of-way restricted](https://library.municode.com/nd/minot/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH28STSIPUGR_ARTIIIUSCASISTFLCOWO_DIV1SI_S28-86PISNICPURI-WRE): No snow from private property pushed onto city streets, sidewalks, or public property, or against hydrants and signs.
- [North Dakota State Fair, Annual Events](https://ndstatefair.com/annual-events/): The State Fair held every July in Minot, plus Motor Magic and other events on the fairgrounds.

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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 Minot.