Where can you rent a porta potty in Ames?
Right here. Ames Porta Pros covers the city and the towns around it, and we run portable toilet rental as one of the few porta potty rental companies covering job sites, backyards and events. If you are north in Gilbert, that is a 7.0 mile drive, so delivery is quick. Nevada sits 9.7 miles east and Huxley is 10.2 miles south. Boone is 16.6 miles west of us. Ankeny runs 24.7 miles south. We handle porta potty rental in Gilbert, Nevada, Huxley, Boone and Ankeny. See the full service areas map. Whether you want a single porta john or a bank of units for a build, start at the home page and tell us where to drop them. We also run emergency porta potty rental when a plan falls apart. Want to know how many units you need? We will walk the count with you.
What does a porta potty rental cost in Ames?
Price depends on the unit and how long you keep it. Portable toilet rental cost turns on those two things. A standard toilet is the cheapest way in; a restroom trailer sits at the top. Here is the short version, and the full rental cost breakdown has more on the price for portable toilet rental.
| Unit | Day | Week | Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 100 - 350 | 130 - 500 | 125 - 325 |
| ADA accessible | 200 - 400 | 120 - 240 | - |
| Deluxe flushable | 85 - 1200 | 150 - 290 | - |
| Roll-off dumpster | 51 - 112 | 426 - 778 | 91 - 500 |
A weekend standard unit runs about 250 dollars. Delivery is billed separately. See the per day rate or the monthly rental if your job runs long. For events, the event restroom page covers the flat-event rate.
Which portable toilet is right for you?
Four types cover almost everyone. The standard porta potty has a 60 to 70 gallon holding tank and fits most job sites and casual events. The deluxe flushable unit adds a foot-pump flush and a sink, which weddings and nicer events want. The ADA-accessible toilet meets ADA Standards 304.3.1, with a 60 inch turning circle inside so a wheelchair can turn. For the higher end, a restroom trailer gives climate control and real stalls. A standard unit is about 44 by 48 inches on the ground and stands roughly 92 inches tall, so plan your gate clearance. Not sure which? The placement guide and the rental checklist both help. You can also read up on how porta potties work and whether porta potties smell. Ames Porta Pros will match the unit to the crowd.
How fast can you deliver in Ames?
Most orders land within 24 hours, and same-day is often doable if you call early. Delivery is a separate line, from about 100 dollars for a local run up toward higher rates for tight-window or weekend drops. A roll-off delivery needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck, so clear the approach before we arrive. If your site is public right-of-way, placement in Ames needs confirming with the city first; we do not quote a permit rule from memory, and the permit requirements page explains why. For a dumpster permit it is the same story. When timing is critical, emergency rental moves first. We also stage construction site services as one delivery so your crew, dumpster and handwashing station all show up together. Ask about a portable restroom drop that lines up with your build schedule.
How does service and cleaning work?
Every rental comes with scheduled service. The standard interval under ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 is one visit per week for up to 10 users over a 40 hour week, and we hold to that unless your traffic is heavier. A service tech pumps the tank, refills paper and sanitizes the interior. Weekly service fees start around 30 dollars and scale with unit count. Read how often porta potties are cleaned for the full routine. Busy events get more frequent visits so the unit never runs ahead of the crowd. If you rent through winter, the porta potty in winter page covers freeze protection. Ames Porta Pros keeps portable restroom rental on a set schedule so nobody has to chase us. For a longer job, a monthly rental rolls service into one rate. Need a holding tank serviced instead? We pump those too, alongside septic pumping.
What does OSHA require on a job site?
If you run a crew, the toilet count is not optional. OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) sets one toilet facility for 20 workers or fewer, then one seat and one urinal per 40 workers above 20, and one per 50 workers at 200 or more. The OSHA toilet requirements page lays out the whole table. OSHA 1926.51(a)(1) also requires an adequate supply of potable water at every workplace. Where your crew handles paints, coatings, herbicides or insecticides, OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) requires washing facilities, and hand sanitizer alone does not meet 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2), which calls for soap and towels or a dryer. A portable sink rental closes that gap. See the full handwashing requirements. Ames Porta Pros will size the order to your headcount so a site inspection in Ames finds you covered. Pair toilets with a construction dumpster and temporary fence in one call.
What else can you bring to the site?
More than toilets. We run roll-off dumpsters in 10 yard, 20 yard, 30 yard and 40 yard sizes, and the sizes and dimensions page helps you pick. Check weight limits and what cannot go in a dumpster before you load. We rent storage containers in 20ft and 40ft, plus a mobile office trailer. For crowd lines we set temporary fencing, chain link fence and crowd control barriers. We also handle septic tank cleaning, grease trap pumping and emergency septic service. A residential septic tank is typically pumped every 3 to 5 years, and the how often to pump page explains the driver. On the light tower and temporary power pole side, we round out the site.
Which events and jobs do you cover in Ames?
Just about all of them. Ames Porta Pros supplies wedding restrooms, festival restrooms, concert restrooms and marathon and race restrooms. We cover golf tournaments, the county fair and film sets. On the work side we do home renovation, farm and agricultural and disaster relief sanitation. For events with wheelchair users, ADA Standards 213.2 requires at least 5 percent of clustered units, and never fewer than one, to be accessible; the ADA restroom requirements page has the detail. For a small crowd a camping porta potty does the trick. A 2 stall, 4 stall or 8 stall trailer suits larger guest lists, and a shower trailer or luxury trailer covers multi-day. Learn about our company or get in touch.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a standard porta potty cost per day?
A standard unit typically runs about 150 dollars a day, with portable toilet rental costs ranging from 100 to 350 depending on demand and location. As a porta potty rental company we quote per unit. A weekend runs near 250 dollars. Delivery is billed on top. See the per day rate for the full picture.
How many porta potties do I need?
It depends on crowd size, event length and whether alcohol is served. For crews, OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) sets one facility per 20 workers. For events, our how many do I need guide runs the math. Ames Porta Pros will size it with you.
How fast can you deliver in Ames?
Most orders arrive within 24 hours, and same-day is often possible if you call early. Clear about 60 feet of straight approach for a roll-off truck. For urgent needs use emergency porta potty rental and we move that order first.
Do I need a permit to place a unit?
On private property, usually not. For a public right-of-way spot in Ames, placement needs confirming with the city first. We do not quote a rule from memory. The permit requirements page explains our approach.
How often are the units cleaned?
Once a week is the ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 baseline for up to 10 users over a 40 hour week. Heavy traffic gets more visits. A tech pumps the tank, restocks paper and sanitizes. See how often porta potties are cleaned.
What is the difference between standard and deluxe units?
A standard unit has a 60 to 70 gallon tank and no running water. A deluxe flushable unit adds a foot-pump flush and a sink. Weddings and upscale events usually want deluxe or a restroom trailer.
Do you serve towns outside Ames?
Yes. Gilbert is 7.0 miles north, Nevada 9.7 miles east, Huxley 10.2 miles south, Boone 16.6 miles west and Ankeny 24.7 miles south. See service areas or request a quote for your exact address.
Next step
Get a delivery date
Tell us the address, the dates and the headcount. We size the order and confirm the route.