How many porta potties do I need in Somerville?
Your crew size drives the count. OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) requires one toilet facility for every 20 workers or fewer on a construction site, then one toilet seat and one urinal per 40 workers from 20 up to 200. A ten-person team needs one unit. A 60-person crew needs at least two toilets and one urinal, which a deluxe flushable porta potty with both handles.
Somerville has tight streets in Davis Square, Union Square and Winter Hill. We size the fleet to your exact worker count, not to a guess. Ask how many porta potties you need if you're uncertain. Event planners rent one toilet per 75 to 100 guests. Film crews and renovation contractors in Somerville often call with a headcount and let us size it right.
A standard unit holds 60 to 70 gallons. If your job runs longer than a week, a weekly rental costs less per day than daily rates. Check our porta potty rental per day pricing for comparison, or call for a quote on monthly porta potty rental if you're doing a long renovation.
What does delivery to Somerville cost?
Delivery runs 7.3 miles northwest of Boston to most Somerville addresses. The drive takes about 16 minutes from our depot. Delivery fees start at $100 and typically run $150 per drop, with a hard cap near $500 for weekend emergency calls. That covers one standard unit placed on your site.
Multi-unit orders are cheaper per unit. If you need three toilets for a Somerville construction project, the second and third drop-off charges are lower. Removal and final service cost separate from delivery. A delivery fee sits between $50 and $150 for a week-long rental, pulling the weekly rate down compared to daily pricing.
Placement in the public right of way needs confirming with the city before we bring the truck. Call us first and we'll walk you through it. Winter weather can add costs in January through March. Boston Porta Pros has serviced Somerville's Union Square renovation projects and Tufts University events for years. We know the neighborhoods. Call Request a Quote and give us the address and job dates.
Can I rent an accessible toilet in Somerville?
Yes. ADA Standards section 213.2 requires at least 5 percent of single-user portable toilet units in a cluster to be accessible, and never fewer than one. A standard 44 by 48 inch unit won't fit ADA needs. An ADA accessible porta potty has a 60 inch diameter turning circle, a 32 inch clear door opening width per ADA Standards section 404.2.3, and grab bars on both sides.
Somerville's Tufts University, job sites under city supervision, and public events all need accessible toilets. We rent ADA units by the day, weekend, week or month. Pricing runs $200 to $240 for a weekend, $120 to $185 for a week. They're heavier and need more space than standard units, so confirm the placement before we roll up to your Somerville address.
Non-construction workplaces in Somerville follow 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2): washing facilities must have soap and towels or a hand drying device. Hand sanitizer alone won't pass. If you're running a temporary office, a warehouse or a film set in Somerville, add a portable sink rental to your order. Boston Porta Pros includes soap and paper towels. Rent both together and save.
How often do you service toilets in Somerville?
One visit per week is our baseline for up to 10 users over a 40 hour week, per ANSI/PSAI Z4.3. Busier sites get twice weekly or daily service. Somerville construction crews often call for twice-weekly pumping on large projects. We empty the 60 to 70 gallon tank, restock toilet paper and hand sanitizer, and scrub the seat and walls.
Do you deliver on weekends to Somerville?
Yes. Weekend delivery to Somerville costs more than weekday service because our crew works off-hours. Call for a weekend quote. Same-day emergency service is available. Somerville's Harvest Film Festival and Dredging Project events have both used our Saturday and Sunday delivery. Give us 24 hours when you can.
How much does a porta potty cost per week in Somerville?
Weekly rentals run $130 to $500 depending on unit type and what you add. A standard porta potty rental is $130 to $200 per week. A deluxe model runs $150 to $290 per week. Service visits, delivery and removal are priced separately. Get the full estimate by calling us with your dates and site address.
What's the difference between standard and deluxe toilets?
Standard units handle the job. A deluxe toilet has a flush mechanism, hand sanitizer, and better lighting. Deluxe costs more per day but saves on service frequency because the tank empties slower. Somerville event planners often pick deluxe for weddings and galas. Check deluxe flushable porta potty pricing and standard porta potty rental to compare.
Does Boston Porta Pros serve neighborhoods outside Somerville?
We cover 7.3 miles northwest of Boston all the way to Somerville. See our service areas for the full list. Waltham, Cambridge and Everett are all close by. Nearby towns like Malden and Chelsea are within our usual delivery radius too.
Next step
Get a delivery date
Tell us the address, the dates and the headcount. We size the order and confirm the route.