# Porta Potty Rental in North Charleston, SC

> A standard portable toilet in North Charleston, 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 North Charleston 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 North Charleston rate.

- Canonical page: https://dumpsterrentals.us/services/portable-toilets/south-carolina/north-charleston
- Provider: Ultimate Dumpsters, (866) 858-3867
- Service area: North Charleston, 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

## North Charleston 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 North Charleston porta potty prices

- Source: the Ultimate Dumpsters pricing matrix our order desk quotes from, read for North Charleston, SC (ZIP 29405).
- 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 North Charleston address; other ZIPs can price differently; multi-unit events, extra service visits, and special placements are quoted to the job.
- Served North Charleston since 2019.
- Busiest North Charleston months in our order records: October and May.

Cite as: Ultimate Dumpsters, "Porta Potty Rental in North Charleston, SC" rate sheet, updated 2026-09-29. https://dumpsterrentals.us/services/portable-toilets/south-carolina/north-charleston

## How many portable toilets you need in North Charleston

| 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 North Charleston is actually like

North Charleston shares a border with Charleston, but it is a different kind of city: a working industrial and port city that grew up around a Navy base, not a historic peninsula. Three local realities shape almost every North Charleston order: jobsites tied to the port and aircraft manufacturing in a city that grew up around the Charleston Naval Base, which closed in 1996 after 95 years; a city that spans three counties, Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester, where many roads belong to SCDOT rather than the City, so the right encroachment permit depends on the road; and summer downpours that can drop more than 9 inches in a day at the official weather station here. Here is how each one changes what we recommend.

### Why North Charleston's downpours and heat shape placement and service

The region's official weather records are kept in North Charleston, and the National Weather Service's climate summary for the station tells the story of a wet, hot place. Normal rainfall is about 52 inches a year, much of it in summer thunderstorms, and the totals can arrive all at once: in August 2024 the station recorded 9.10 inches in a single 24-hour period, and 2015 set the annual record at 74.89 inches. For us that means placement is about drainage first. We set units on firm, slightly raised ground away from ditches, drainage swales, and the low corners of a lot where water collects, and after a big storm we check that the service truck can still reach the unit.

Heat is the other constant. The 1991-2020 normals show about 64 days a year at or above 90 degrees, 2024 had 84, and the record is 105. Heat and humidity break waste down fast inside a tank, so on large crews, long shifts, and summer events we treat weekly service as the floor and add a mid-week visit. Freezes are occasional, about 22 nights a year, so we protect hand-wash water on the coldest nights rather than winterizing for weeks.

### The port, aircraft plants, and the old Navy base: North Charleston's jobsite economy

North Charleston grew up around the Charleston Naval Yard, founded in 1901 on the Cooper River, and the base shaped the city until it closed in 1996. Today the Cooper River waterfront is working again: SC Ports' Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal on Port Access Road opened its first phase in 2021, adding capacity for 700,000 containers a year, with far more planned at full build-out. Boeing builds widebody jets at its North Charleston manufacturing site, and the industrial corridors between the two rivers keep warehouse, logistics, and plant work moving year-round.

That is why most of our North Charleston work is jobsite work: fenced industrial yards, terminal-area and logistics projects, and new construction across the city. Those sites often run long shifts with large crews, so we size above the minimum, add hand-wash stations at the break areas, and set a fixed service day so pumping never disrupts a gate schedule. Events add a second calendar: the City's Arts Fest in late spring, the 4th of July and Harvest festivals, Riverfront Park concerts and weddings on the old base grounds, and Stingrays hockey and shows at the North Charleston Coliseum.

### Placement across three counties and the City of North Charleston Encroachment Permit

On private property with clear truck access, a fenced jobsite, an industrial yard, a driveway, or a private lot, you generally do not need a permit for a portable toilet in North Charleston. The practical questions are a firm, level spot above standing water, a truck path that stays open through gate traffic, and, at Riverfront Park and other City venues, following the venue's own rental terms.

The road is where North Charleston gets specific. The City requires an Encroachment Permit for work in its right-of-way and in City-maintained drainage easements, handled by the Public Works Department. But the City itself notes that many roads inside North Charleston are under the jurisdiction of the South Carolina Department of Transportation, and those need an SCDOT encroachment permit instead, while utility easements may need the utility's own permit. The city also spans Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties, so an address near a line can look like it belongs to someone else. No rule is written specifically for a portable toilet at the curb, so we identify who owns your road, confirm which permit applies, and coordinate it before delivery. A unit can never block a sidewalk, curb ramp, hydrant, driveway, or drainage inlet.

![Two portable toilets and a hand-wash station on a raised gravel pad in a fenced industrial yard beside a warehouse under construction, with a drainage ditch along the fence and container cranes in the distance.](https://dumpsterrentals.us/porta-cities/north-charleston-sc/north-charleston-industrial-yard.webp)
*An industrial jobsite setup on raised gravel above the drainage ditch, the placement North Charleston's port-area yards and summer downpours call for.*

![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 North Charleston, SC: FAQs

### How much does a porta potty rental cost in North Charleston?

A standard portable toilet in North Charleston, 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 North Charleston 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 North Charleston rate.

### How many porta potties do I need for a North Charleston 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 North Charleston jobsite, long industrial shifts and a hot, humid summer mean crews use the unit more than a headcount suggests, so we size above the OSHA minimum, add hand-wash stations at the break areas, and keep units on raised, firm ground away from ditches that fill in summer downpours. Tell us the crew size and we will size the order to the standard.

### How often should portable toilets be serviced in North Charleston?

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. In North Charleston that weekly interval is the floor for busy sites: the city averages about 64 days a year at 90 degrees or more, and large crews on long industrial shifts fill a tank faster than a normal jobsite, so we add mid-week visits and set a fixed service time that fits your gate schedule. After heavy summer storms we confirm the truck can still reach the unit. Service is built into the rate, so compliance never depends on anyone remembering to call.

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

On private property with clear truck access, a fenced jobsite, an industrial yard, a driveway, or a private lot, you generally do not need a permit for a portable toilet in North Charleston. The right-of-way is different, and the first question is who owns the road. The City of North Charleston requires an Encroachment Permit, issued through its Public Works Department, for work on City roads and City-maintained drainage easements, but many roads inside the city are SCDOT roads, which need an SCDOT encroachment permit instead, and utility easements may need the utility's own permit. The city spans Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties, so we check the exact address. No rule is written specifically for portable toilets, so we confirm which permit applies and coordinate it before delivery. A unit can never block a sidewalk, curb ramp, hydrant, driveway, or drainage inlet.

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

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 North Charleston?

Yes. We deliver and service portable toilets throughout North Charleston 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 North Charleston?

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

### How do you handle portable toilets for port, plant, and industrial jobsites in North Charleston?

We plan them like the long-shift sites they are. For industrial yards, terminal-area projects, and plant work, we size above the OSHA minimum for the crew, add hand-wash stations at the break areas, and set a fixed service day and time that fits your gate and security procedures so pumping never interrupts deliveries. We set units on firm, raised ground away from drainage ditches, because a summer storm here can drop several inches in hours, and we add mid-week service through the hot months. Tell us the gate address, any badge or escort rules, and the crew size, and we build the schedule around them.

## 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 North Charleston, Encroachment Permit](https://www.northcharleston.org/business/construction_and_development/permits/encroachment_permit.php): The City of North Charleston requires an Encroachment Permit, submitted to the Public Works Department, for work within City roads and City-maintained drainage easements. The page notes that many roads in the city are under SCDOT jurisdiction and require an SCDOT encroachment permit, and that utility easements may require the utility's permit. Portable toilets are not named; right-of-way placements are confirmed and coordinated with the correct road owner.
- [National Weather Service Charleston, North Charleston annual climate report](https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=CHS&product=CLA&issuedby=CHS): The official North Charleston climate summary: about 52 inches of rain and 64 days at or above 90 F in a normal year, a 74.89-inch record year in 2015, and 9.10 inches in 24 hours in August 2024.
- [City of North Charleston, Location and Map](https://www.northcharleston.org/visitors/location_and_map.php): The city lies in Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties, between the Cooper River and the Ashley River.
- [City of North Charleston, Greater Charleston Naval Base Memorial](https://www.northcharleston.org/visitors/attractions_points_of_interest/greater_charleston_naval_base_memorial/index.php): History of the Charleston Naval Base, founded in 1901 and closed in 1996 after 95 years.
- [SC Ports, Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal](https://scspa.com/facilities/hugh-k-leatherman-terminal/): The North Charleston container terminal whose first phase opened in 2021 with 700,000 TEUs of annual capacity.

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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 North Charleston.