How Much Does a Porta Potty Cost Per Month?
Monthly pricing for a standard unit sits between $125 and $325, depending on service frequency and how far the site sits from Longmont Porta Pros' route. A deluxe flushable unit at $150 to $290 a month costs more up front but holds up better on jobs where crews are on site five days a week. Delivery adds $120 to $420 depending on distance and access, and that's usually the biggest swing in a monthly quote. Sites out past Firestone, about 7.8 miles northeast of Longmont, or Lafayette at 9.0 miles northeast, tend to land on the higher end of that delivery range just from drive time. Compare that to a porta potty rental per day rate, and the math flips fast: a unit rented by the day for a month costs far more than the same unit booked on a month-to-month contract. If you're still deciding between short and long rentals, the full breakdown on porta potty rental cost walks through both.
Long Term Porta Potty Rental Cost: What Changes at Scale?
The per-unit price drops as the job gets longer, but the service plan matters more than the sticker price. ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 sets a baseline of one service visit a week for up to 10 users across a 40 hour week, and that's the interval most monthly contracts in Longmont are built around. A construction crew running two units for six months pays less per unit per month than a landscaper renting one unit for six weeks, because the delivery fee amortizes across a longer stretch. Contractors comparing a full construction dumpster rental and a roll-off dumpster rental alongside their toilet order often bundle service stops to cut the combined delivery cost. If your headcount changes mid-job, OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) sets the ratio: one toilet for 20 workers or fewer, then one toilet seat and one urinal per 40 workers once you cross that line, up to one per 50 at 200 or more. That's the number that should drive how many units you keep on contract, not just the calendar.
| unit | day | week | month |
|---|---|---|---|
| standard | 100-350 | 130-500 | 125-325 |
| deluxe | 85-1,200 | 150-290 | not offered |
| ada | 200-400 | 120-240 | not offered |
Do Monthly Contracts Include Service Visits?
Yes. Every monthly rental from Longmont Porta Pros includes scheduled service, not just a one-time drop-off. Standard units carry a 60 to 70 gallon holding tank, and the weekly service interval keeps that tank from running past capacity between visits, per the ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 baseline. If your crew works with paints, coatings, herbicides or insecticides, OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) requires washing facilities on top of the toilet, so pair the unit with a handwashing station rental rather than relying on hand sanitizer alone, since 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) specifically calls for soap and towels or a hand-drying device. Agricultural operations fall under a separate rule: OSHA 1928.110 calls for one facility per 20 hand-labor employees, reachable within a quarter mile walk, which matters for farm and agricultural restrooms spread across a larger property. If your site needs an accessible unit in the mix, ADA accessible porta potty rentals follow ADA Standards 213.2: at least 5 percent of a cluster, and never fewer than one.
Where Does the Unit Go on a Long-Term Job?
Placement decides how much the service truck fights the site every week. A standard unit measures about 44 by 48 inches on the ground and stands roughly 92 inches tall, so tight lots need a plan before delivery day. Roll-off and dumpster deliveries need about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck, and the same access usually works for the toilet service truck too, so plan them together if you're also running a 10 yard dumpster rental or 20 yard dumpster rental on the same site. Keep a 36 inch clear path to the door per ADA Standards 403.5.1, and if you're placing an ADA unit, the door opening itself needs to clear 32 inches under ADA Standards 404.2.3. Sites near Erie, about 10.5 miles southwest of Longmont, or Broomfield at 11.8 miles west, sometimes deal with tighter residential access, so mention placement constraints when you book. The porta potty placement guide covers ground surface and clearance in more depth, and porta potty permit requirements is worth checking before you commit to a spot in the right of way, since placement rules for that vary and should be confirmed with the city directly.
How much does a porta potty cost per month near me in Longmont?
Expect $125 to $325 a month for a standard unit, with delivery and service frequency setting where you land in that range. Distance from the depot matters: jobs near Loveland, 27.9 miles east, typically see a higher delivery fee than sites inside Longmont itself.
Is long term portable toilet rental cheaper than renting weekly?
Yes, generally. Weekly standard rates run $130 to $500, while a monthly contract works out to less per week once the delivery fee spreads across a longer term. Ask for a month-to-month quote if your job timeline is still uncertain.
Can I switch from a monthly rental to a shorter term if the job wraps early?
Most contracts allow it, but ending early can affect the per-unit rate you were quoted. Talk to Longmont Porta Pros before the job starts about flexibility, especially if the finish date is a guess.
Do I need more than one unit for a long construction job?
Depends on crew size. OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) sets the ratio at one toilet per 20 workers, so a 35-person crew needs two. Check the how many porta potties do I need guide for your specific headcount.
What's included in the monthly rate besides the unit itself?
Delivery, pickup and scheduled service visits are standard. Extras like a portable sink rental or additional handwashing stations get quoted separately, so ask for an itemized breakdown when you request a quote.
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