# Porta Potty Rental in Mount Pleasant, SC

> A standard portable toilet in Mount Pleasant, SC 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 Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant rate.

- Canonical page: https://dumpsterrentals.us/services/portable-toilets/south-carolina/mount-pleasant
- Provider: Ultimate Dumpsters, (866) 858-3867
- Service area: Mount Pleasant, Charleston County, South Carolina
- 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

## Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant porta potty prices

- Source: the Ultimate Dumpsters pricing matrix our order desk quotes from, read for Mount Pleasant, SC (ZIP 29464).
- 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 Mount Pleasant address; other ZIPs can price differently; multi-unit events, extra service visits, and special placements are quoted to the job.
- Served Mount Pleasant since 2019.
- Busiest Mount Pleasant months in our order records: October and January.

Cite as: Ultimate Dumpsters, "Porta Potty Rental in Mount Pleasant, SC" rate sheet, updated 2026-09-29. https://dumpsterrentals.us/services/portable-toilets/south-carolina/mount-pleasant

## How many portable toilets you need in Mount Pleasant

| 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 Mount Pleasant is actually like

Mount Pleasant is a fast-built town across the Cooper River from Charleston, not a historic peninsula and not an industrial port city, and we run it that way. Three local realities shape almost every Mount Pleasant order: a Special Event Permit that kicks in at more than 25 people and reaches private commercial property, not just parks and streets; a coastline where the Town itself says storm surge, not only the tide, is the flood threat, with Hurricane Hugo and a 1987 extreme high tide as the benchmarks; and home building that runs under a Town stormwater and tree preservation permit that protects large trees on the lot. Here is how each one changes what we recommend.

### Why Lowcountry heat and marsh-edge ground shape service in Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant shares the Lowcountry's long, humid summer, hot from late spring into fall with sea breezes that do little for the heat inside a jobsite or a tent. Heat and humidity speed up how fast waste breaks down, so odor control comes down to the service interval, not the deodorizer. We treat weekly service as the floor on busy jobsites and summer events and add a mid-week visit for large crews, waterfront parties, and food vendors rather than stretch the schedule. Hard freezes are rare, so winter rentals usually need only a non-toxic antifreeze charge on the coldest nights.

The Town's own flood guidance is the other half of the plan. It names two kinds of flooding here: localized flooding when drainage is blocked or overwhelmed, and storm surge from tropical storms and hurricanes, which can bring wave action in the Town's mapped coastal high hazard zones. Coastal flooding also worsens at high tide, and water can move across roads in a heavy storm. We set units on the highest firm, level ground on the lot, never in a swale, a low corner, or a curb line that collects water, and we check the tide and the forecast before delivery and service on marsh-front lots.

### Storm surge, Hugo, and the low-lying neighborhoods the Town is studying

Mount Pleasant sits higher than most of its neighbors, and the Town says so: Charleston, Isle of Palms, Folly Beach, and Sullivan's Island are all lower and more exposed to sea level rise and coastal flooding. But the Town is just as clear that large areas of Mount Pleasant are still at risk. The most recent events to extensively flood its low areas were an extreme high tide on New Year's Day 1987 and Hurricane Hugo in 1989, and the Town is now studying sea level rise and storm surge in three low-lying areas: Remley's Point, Royall Avenue, and Ravens Run.

For a rental that runs through hurricane season, that changes the plan. On a lot near the harbor, the marsh, or Shem Creek, we pick the highest ground available, secure units against wind on open sites, and when a tropical storm is forecast we will anchor, move, or pull units ahead of it on request. Shem Creek itself is a working harbor turned waterfront dining strip, where shrimp trawlers once lined the docks, and events and jobs there sit right at the water's edge, so placement starts with height and a clear, dry path for our truck.

### Placement on Mount Pleasant home sites, at Town-permitted events, and on Town roads

Much of the work here is single-family: new homes, additions, pools, and rebuilds across the Town's neighborhoods. Before clearing or grading a single-family lot, the builder needs the Town's Single Family Stormwater Management and Tree Preservation permit, issued with the building permit, and residential trees 16 inches in diameter or larger are protected, with larger historic trees needing an arborist report or a zoning variance to remove. We set units where a truck can reach them without driving over root zones or trimming a protected tree, on level ground that does not block the drainage plan. Events work differently than in most places: the Town requires a Special Event Permit for any organized activity of more than 25 people using or impacting private commercial or public property, parks, sidewalks, or roadways in a way that differs from normal use. Grand openings, tent sales, and business events on commercial property fall under it, Memorial Waterfront Park has its own event ordinance and applications, and the Town does not permit events involving the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge.

On private residential property with clear truck access, a driveway, a side yard, or a fenced jobsite, you generally do not need a permit to place a portable toilet. Town roadways are different: the Capital Projects and Transportation Division in Engineering and Development Services handles encroachment permitting for Town roads, and some roads in town belong to the South Carolina Department of Transportation or Charleston County instead. No permit is written specifically for a portable toilet at the curb, so when a unit has to go in a street or on a sidewalk we confirm which agency owns the road and what it requires, and coordinate it before delivery. A unit can never block a sidewalk, curb ramp, hydrant, or driveway.

![A portable toilet on a gravel pad near the driveway of a new house under construction beside a salt marsh, with live oaks inside orange protection fencing, silt fence, and a cable-stayed bridge on the horizon.](https://dumpsterrentals.us/porta-cities/mount-pleasant-sc/marsh-edge-home-build-mount-pleasant.webp)
*A marsh-edge home build: the unit sits by the drive, outside the tree-protection fencing and on the high side of the lot.*

![A service truck pumping a row of green portable toilets during a routine visit on a jobsite](https://dumpsterrentals.us/porta-cities/_shared/service-visit-pump-truck.webp)
*A routine service visit: pump, sanitize, and restock. Four visits come with every monthly rental.*

![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 Mount Pleasant, SC: FAQs

### How much does a porta potty rental cost in Mount Pleasant?

A standard portable toilet in Mount Pleasant, SC 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 Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant rate.

### How many porta potties do I need for a Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant jobsite, the long Lowcountry summer means crews drink and use the unit more than a headcount suggests, so we size above the OSHA minimum, add a hand-wash station at the break area, and keep units on high ground where the Town warns storm surge and high tides can reach. Tell us the crew size and we will size the order to the standard.

### How often should portable toilets be serviced in Mount Pleasant?

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. Through a hot, humid Lowcountry summer that weekly interval is the floor, and busy jobsites, waterfront parties, and food events get a mid-week visit rather than a stretched schedule. On marsh-front and low-lying lots we time visits around high tide, and when a tropical storm threatens we secure, move, or pull units. Service is built into the rate, so compliance never depends on anyone remembering to call.

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

On private residential property with clear truck access, a driveway, a side yard, or a fenced jobsite, you generally do not need a permit to place a portable toilet in Mount Pleasant. Town roadways are different: the Town's Capital Projects and Transportation Division handles encroachment permitting for Town roads, and some roads belong to SCDOT or Charleston County instead. There is no permit written specifically for portable toilets, so if your unit has to sit curbside we confirm which agency owns the road and coordinate what it requires before delivery. Events are the other trigger: any organized activity of more than 25 people on private commercial or public property, parks, sidewalks, or roads needs a Town Special Event Permit. A unit can never block a sidewalk, curb ramp, hydrant, or driveway.

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

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 Mount Pleasant?

Yes. We deliver and service portable toilets throughout Mount Pleasant and the surrounding Charleston 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 Mount Pleasant?

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

### Does my Mount Pleasant event need a permit if it is on private property?

It can. The Town of Mount Pleasant requires a Special Event Permit for any organized activity of more than 25 people using or impacting private commercial or public property, facilities, parks, sidewalks, or roadways in a way that differs from normal use. That covers festivals, parades, and races, and also outdoor commercial activities such as grand openings and tent sales, plus private parties or block parties that request a street closure. Events at Memorial Waterfront Park have their own application, and the Town does not permit events involving the Ravenel Bridge. Include your restroom plan with the application, then send us the layout and we deliver the right count, with hand-wash stations by the food and accessible units on a level path.

## 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.
- [Town of Mount Pleasant, Capital Projects and Transportation Division (encroachment permitting for Town roadways)](https://www.tompsc.com/1323/Capital-Projects-and-Transportation-Divi): The Town of Mount Pleasant Engineering and Development Services division responsible for encroachment permitting on Town roadways; roads owned by SCDOT or Charleston County answer to those agencies. Portable toilets are not named; curbside placements are confirmed and coordinated with the road owner.
- [Town of Mount Pleasant, Event and Film Permits](https://www.tompsc.com/760/Event-Film-Permits): A Special Event Permit is required for organized activities of more than 25 people on private commercial or public property, parks, sidewalks, or roadways; no events involving the Ravenel Bridge.
- [Town of Mount Pleasant, Know Your Flood Hazard](https://www.tompsc.com/579/Know-your-flood-hazard): Localized drainage flooding and hurricane storm surge, with the 1987 New Year's Day extreme high tide and Hurricane Hugo in 1989 as the most recent events that extensively flooded low areas.
- [Town of Mount Pleasant, Low Lying Flood and Resilience Study](https://www.tompsc.com/1711/Low-Lying-Flood-Resilience-Study---Remle): The Town's sea level rise and storm surge study of Remley's Point, Royall Avenue, and Ravens Run.
- [Town of Mount Pleasant, Single Family Stormwater Management and Tree Preservation](https://www.tompsc.com/1555/Single-Family-Stormwater-Management-and-): The permit required before clearing or grading a single-family lot for a new home, addition, deck, or pool.

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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 Mount Pleasant.