Where does Ames Porta Pros deliver?
We cover Ames first, then the ring of towns around it. Gilbert sits 7.0 miles north, a small bedroom community where we drop standard units for home builds and back-yard events. Nevada is 9.7 miles east, the Story County seat, and it gets a steady mix of construction site services and event restrooms.
Huxley is 10.2 miles south, close enough that a same-day emergency rental is easy. Boone lies 16.6 miles west, our longest regular run, and Ankeny is 24.7 miles south toward the Des Moines metro. Each town has its own page with pricing and detail: Gilbert, Nevada, Huxley, Boone and Ankeny.
A standard unit is about 44 by 48 inches on the ground and stands roughly 92 inches tall, so we need firm, level ground and a clear path in. For a roll-off dumpster, the truck needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind it. Placement in the public right of way needs confirming with the City of Ames first, so check the permit rules before you pick a spot.
What does delivery cost across the service area?
Delivery and pickup are billed apart from the rental itself. The farther the town, the more the round trip, but the bands below hold across the area. See the full rental cost breakdown for the unit prices that sit on top of these fees.
| Fee | Duration | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Week | $50 | $100 | $150 |
| Delivery | Month | $120 | $172 | $420 |
| Service visit | Week | $30 | $60 | $220 |
Weekend delivery is a premium run, usually $125 to $540 depending on the town and how fast you need it. A weekly service visit keeps the tank fresh; ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 sets one visit per week as the baseline for up to 10 users over a 40 hour week. The holding tank on a standard unit runs 60 to 70 gallons, which is why that weekly interval matters on a busy site.
If you are pricing a monthly rental or a per-day rate, delivery folds into the quote once. You pay the trip out and the trip back, not each week. Ask on the quote form and we will price the exact address in Ames or the town you name.
How many units will my Ames site need?
Count your crew or your headcount and work from there. OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) sets one toilet for 20 workers or fewer on a construction site, then one seat and one urinal per 40 workers as the crew grows past 20. Our OSHA requirements guide walks the full table, and the how many do I need page runs the math for events.
Sites applying paints, coatings, herbicides or insecticides need washing facilities under OSHA 1926.51(f)(1), so add a handwashing station or a portable sink. Under 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2), that station has to carry soap and towels or a dryer, because hand sanitizer alone does not meet the rule. A sanitizer stand is an extra, not a substitute.
Larger crowds in Ames often want a deluxe flushable unit or a two-stall trailer. For accessibility, ADA Standards section 213.2 says at least 5 percent of clustered units, and never fewer than one, must be an ADA accessible unit. Pair any of it with temporary fencing or a storage container and we bring it all on one delivery.
Do you charge more to deliver to Boone or Ankeny?
Boone is 16.6 miles west and Ankeny is 24.7 miles south, so those trips can land at the higher end of the delivery band. We fold the round trip into one line on your quote. Get an exact figure on the contact page.
Can I get a unit delivered the same day in Ames?
Often yes, inside Ames and close towns like Huxley at 10.2 miles south. Same-day depends on stock and truck routing that morning. Call early and ask about emergency porta potty rental so we can slot you in.
Do you rent to towns not on the list?
The five towns with their own pages are our measured routes. We do reach other addresses near Ames case by case. Send the address through the quote request and we will confirm the trip and the fee before you book.
What sizes of dumpster can you bring to these towns?
We run 10, 20, 30 and 40 yard roll-offs. The delivery truck needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind it to set the box down. Compare them on the dumpster sizes page before you choose.
Do you handle septic pumping in the service area?
Yes. A residential tank is typically pumped every 3 to 5 years based on tank and household size. We cover septic pumping across the same towns, plus grease trap pumping for kitchens in Ames.
Next step
Get a delivery date
Tell us the address, the dates and the headcount. We size the order and confirm the route.