# Porta Potty Rental in Memphis, TN

> A standard portable toilet in Memphis, TN 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 Memphis 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, a vetted local partner delivers and services the unit, with one point of contact: us. Enter your ZIP for your exact Memphis rate.

- Canonical page: https://dumpsterrentals.us/services/portable-toilets/tennessee/memphis
- Provider: Ultimate Dumpsters, (866) 858-3867
- Service area: Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee
- 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

## Memphis 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 Memphis porta potty prices

- Source: the Ultimate Dumpsters pricing matrix our order desk quotes from, read for Memphis, TN (ZIP 37501).
- 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 Memphis address; other ZIPs can price differently; multi-unit events, extra service visits, and special placements are quoted to the job.
- Served Memphis since 2019.
- Busiest Memphis months in our order records: January and February.

Cite as: Ultimate Dumpsters, "Porta Potty Rental in Memphis, TN" rate sheet, updated 2026-09-29. https://dumpsterrentals.us/services/portable-toilets/tennessee/memphis

## How many portable toilets you need in Memphis

| 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 Memphis is actually like

Memphis is not a generic market, and we do not price or service it like one. Three local realities shape almost every Memphis order: it is America's Distribution Center, home to the FedEx World Hub at Memphis International Airport, a major rail crossroads, and one of the country's biggest inland ports, so the everyday Memphis order is a logistics or warehouse jobsite, not a downtown event; it sits on the Mississippi River as the sixth-largest inland port in the country and carries a distinct blues, Graceland, and Memphis-in-May barbecue tourism calendar for the event side of the book; and it sits in Dixie Alley, where the real weather hazards are spring tornadoes, winter ice, and Mississippi River flooding rather than a coastal hurricane season. Here is how each one changes what we recommend, plus an honest note on the humid subtropical climate.

### Why Memphis logistics and warehouse work, not its heat, drive most temporary-restroom orders

Memphis runs on freight at a scale few cities match, and that logistics economy is the single biggest thing that shapes a portable-toilet order here. This is America's Distribution Center: Memphis International Airport is home to the FedEx World Hub, Memphis is a crossroads for multiple Class I railroads and interstates, and warehouse and distribution space spreads across the city and its logistics parks. That means the bread-and-butter Memphis order is a warehouse build, a distribution-center expansion, or a jobsite near the airport, the rail yards, or a logistics park, where crews work long shifts on a fenced site far from any permanent restroom. For those sites we size the unit count and the service interval around real shift usage and crew size, not a flat per-head minimum, because a warehouse crew on a hot Delta afternoon hits the units hard.

The humid subtropical climate is a real service-interval factor, but it is a supporting note here, not the headline, and it is not the Gulf-coast story. Memphis sits in a humid subtropical zone in Dixie Alley, with 1991-2020 July highs near 92 degrees and about 72 days a year at or above 90, so sustained summer warmth still speeds up how fast waste breaks down inside a tank. Odor control comes down to the service interval, not the amount of deodorizer, so we treat weekly service as the floor for a busy jobsite or a warm-weather event and add a mid-week visit on high-traffic sites and food-service events rather than stretching the schedule. Unlike a coastal city, Memphis also gets genuinely cold winters with periodic ice storms, so cold-weather placement and the winter ice risk covered below are part of planning a year-round Memphis site, not an afterthought.

### River-port and festival demand, and Memphis's Dixie Alley weather (tornado, ice, river flood)

Memphis demand swings on its river-port and warehouse economy and on a distinct tourism calendar, and it plans for weather that arrives as spring severe storms rather than one coastal storm season. On the economy: the International Port of Memphis is the second-largest inland port on the Mississippi's shallow-draft stretch and the sixth-largest inland port in the country, which keeps a steady pipeline of industrial, riverfront, and distribution jobsites across the city year-round. On tourism, Memphis runs a different calendar than Nashville: Beale Street blues, Graceland (more than 20 million visitors since it opened to the public in 1982), and the Memphis in May festival season, running since 1978 and anchored by its World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. For a festival, a riverfront event, or a FedExForum or Grizzlies date, book early and give us the date, the venue, and the guest count, because event inventory across the metro tightens fast when the May calendar stacks up.

Memphis does not face a hurricane season the way the coast does, and it is not a single-hazard town either. It plans for three separate risks. Spring TORNADOES are the headline hazard: Memphis sits in Dixie Alley, and the National Weather Service's Memphis event archive is dominated by March and April tornado outbreaks, when Gulf moisture collides with cold fronts, and summer thunderstorms can bring damaging straight-line winds and large hail. Winter ICE is the recurring cold-season hazard: freezing rain and ice storms can glaze roads and down limbs and lines. And FLOODING is the river risk the city knows well: heavy spring rain can push the Mississippi over its banks and flood low-lying parts of the city. For a winter job we set units on stable, level, well-drained ground away from downspouts and shaded low spots where a freeze-thaw glaze forms and keep them clear of the plow and salt path. On low ground near the river, a bayou, or a storm drain we site and anchor units clear of the water path rather than leaving them loose, because a tank that floats or tips is a mess and a hazard, and on an open site during severe-weather season we anchor against the straight-line winds that ride ahead of a spring storm line. Tell us the date, whether the site sits low or exposed, and the crew or guest count, and we lock the unit count, the ADA ratio, the service interval, and the delivery-and-pickup timing around your build or event.

### Placement and the City of Memphis Division of Engineering right-of-way permit

On genuinely private property with clear truck access, a driveway, a fenced construction or warehouse site, a backyard, a parking lot, or a private event venue, you generally do not need a city permit for a portable toilet in Memphis. On a fenced logistics or warehouse site there is usually plenty of room, so wherever we can we set the unit well inside the site, off any public sidewalk and clear of the truck court, the dock apron, and the drive lanes, which keeps you clear of the permit question entirely.

The rules change the moment any part of the unit sits in the public right-of-way. The City of Memphis Division of Engineering issues right-of-way permits for work in the public right-of-way and easements across the city, including sidewalk, street-parking, curb-cut, dumpster, and traffic-control permits, and they are applied for through the Develop901 (Accela Citizen Access) portal at develop901.com. Under Memphis Code of Ordinances Chapter 2-22 (Division of Engineering), it is a violation to block a portion of the public right-of-way or to commence any activity that requires a permit without first obtaining the required permit from the Division of Engineering, and a violation is a Class C misdemeanor subject to a 50 dollar fine for each day it remains in effect, plus retroactive payment of all associated permit fees. State-maintained routes fall under the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) instead of the city. The unit can never block a curb ramp, a driveway, a fire hydrant, a bus stop, or the clear pedestrian route. Tell us the exact address and whether the drop is private or in the right-of-way, and we confirm whether the route is city or state maintained, tell you what your spot needs, and coordinate the permit before the truck rolls.

![Two portable toilets and a hand-wash station on a gravel pad beside a distribution warehouse under construction near Memphis, with trailers at the dock doors, a container train on an embankment, and a cargo jet climbing in a hazy sky.](https://dumpsterrentals.us/porta-cities/memphis-tn/memphis-distribution-center-jobsite.webp)
*A logistics-site setup in America's Distribution Center: units set inside the fence, clear of the truck court and dock apron, with service sized for long, humid Delta shifts.*

![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 Memphis, TN: FAQs

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

A standard portable toilet in Memphis, TN 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 Memphis 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, a vetted local partner delivers and services the unit, with one point of contact: us. Enter your ZIP for your exact Memphis rate.

### How many porta potties do I need for a Memphis 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 busy Memphis jobsite, where humid subtropical Delta summers keep crews hydrating and using the unit more than a bare headcount suggests, we recommend sizing above the OSHA minimum, adding a hand-wash station at the break area, planning warehouse and logistics-site placement clear of the truck court, the dock apron, and the drive lanes, and for cold-weather work setting units on stable, well-drained ground clear of the plow and salt path and away from shaded low spots where an ice glaze forms. Tell us the crew size and we will size the order to the standard.

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

Our standard Memphis 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 Memphis that weekly interval is the floor, not the ceiling. Humid Delta summers keep waste breaking down fast, so odor control depends on the service interval, not the deodorizer, and on high-traffic warehouse and distribution jobsites and on event dates like the Memphis in May barbecue contest we add a mid-week or same-day visit rather than stretch the schedule. Two Memphis notes: on a large logistics or warehouse site we route service around the truck court and dock traffic so the truck never conflicts with the crews or the dock apron, and in winter we time and equip service so an ice-storm cold snap does not leave a unit out of use. Service is built into the rate, so compliance never depends on anyone remembering to call.

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

On genuinely private property with clear truck access, a driveway, a fenced construction or warehouse site, a backyard, a parking lot, or a private event venue, you generally do not need a city permit for a portable toilet in Memphis. The rules change the moment any part of the unit sits in the public right-of-way. The City of Memphis Division of Engineering issues right-of-way permits for work in the public right-of-way and easements across the city, including sidewalk, street-parking, curb-cut, dumpster, and traffic-control permits, and they are applied for through the Develop901 (Accela Citizen Access) portal at develop901.com. Under Memphis Code of Ordinances Chapter 2-22 (Division of Engineering), it is a violation to block a portion of the public right-of-way or to commence any activity that requires a permit without first obtaining the required permit from the Division of Engineering, and a violation is a Class C misdemeanor subject to a 50 dollar fine for each day it remains in effect, plus retroactive payment of all associated permit fees. State-maintained routes fall under the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) instead of the city. The unit can never block a curb ramp, a driveway, a fire hydrant, a bus stop, or the clear pedestrian route. Tell us the exact address and whether the drop is private or in the right-of-way, and we confirm whether the route is city or state maintained, tell you what your spot needs, and coordinate the permit before delivery.

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

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 Memphis?

Yes. We deliver and service portable toilets throughout Memphis and the surrounding Shelby 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 Memphis?

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

### Does Memphis get hurricanes, tornadoes, ice storms, or floods, and how should that change when I book a porta potty?

Memphis is inland, so it does not face a coastal hurricane season, but it is not a single-hazard town. It sits in Dixie Alley and plans for three separate risks. Spring tornadoes are the headline hazard: the Mid-South's biggest tornado outbreaks cluster in March and April, when Gulf moisture collides with cold fronts, and summer storms can bring damaging straight-line winds and large hail. Winter ice is the recurring cold-season hazard: freezing rain and ice storms can glaze roads and down limbs. And flooding is the river risk the city knows well: heavy spring rain can push the Mississippi over its banks into low-lying areas. For a winter job we set units on stable, well-drained ground clear of the plow and salt path and away from shaded low spots where a freeze-thaw glaze forms. On low ground near the river or a storm drain, and on any open site during spring severe-weather season, we site and anchor units clear of the water path and against straight-line winds rather than leaving them loose. Tell us if the site sits low or exposed and we place the unit accordingly.

## 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 Memphis Division of Engineering, Right-of-Way Permits (Memphis Code Ch. 2-22, via Develop901)](https://library.municode.com/tn/memphis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT2AD_CH2-22DIEN): The City of Memphis department that permits work in the public right-of-way. The Division of Engineering issues right-of-way permits for work in the public right-of-way and easements across the city, including sidewalk, street-parking, curb-cut, dumpster, and traffic-control permits, all applied for through the Develop901 (Accela Citizen Access) portal at develop901.com. Under Memphis Code of Ordinances Chapter 2-22 (Division of Engineering), it is a violation to block a portion of the public right-of-way or to commence any activity that requires a permit without first obtaining the required permit from the Division of Engineering, and a violation is a Class C misdemeanor subject to a 50 dollar fine for each day it remains in effect, plus retroactive payment of all associated permit fees. State-maintained routes fall under TDOT instead of the city.
- [International Port of Memphis](https://www.portofmemphis.com/): The sixth-largest inland port in the United States and second-largest on the Mississippi's shallow-draft stretch.
- [National Weather Service Memphis, Weather Events](https://www.weather.gov/meg/events): Mid-South event summaries, including spring tornado outbreaks, winter ice events, and heavy rain flooding.
- [National Weather Service Memphis, Climate and Past Weather](https://www.weather.gov/wrh/climate?wfo=meg): Normals for Memphis International Airport, including July highs near 92 and about 72 days a year at 90 or above.
- [Memphis in May International Festival](https://memphisinmay.org/): The May festival season, running since 1978, and its World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.

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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 Memphis.