New Hanover County

Porta Potty Rental in Wilmington

On a coastal site, the ground can change the job. Loose, sandy ground doesn't give a level base on its own, and a unit that isn't level can rock and its door may not latch, so placement takes more thought.

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Short answer

Yes. We rent portable toilets (porta potties, sometimes called porta johns) and handwashing stations in Wilmington, NC: standard, deluxe and ADA accessible units for job sites, events, parties and weddings, delivered, serviced and picked up.

What you can rent in Wilmington

Standard Portable Toilet
The single-stall unit most jobs and casual events need. No water or power hookup, so it goes wherever a truck can reach.
Best for: Job sites, crews and casual outdoor events.
Standard portable toilet rental
Deluxe Portable Toilet
Same size as a standard unit with a nicer inside, usually a hand sink and mirror. A good fit when guests or clients will use it.
Best for: Weddings, parties and client-facing sites.
Deluxe portable toilet rental
ADA Accessible Portable Toilet
A wider unit with a wide door, grab bars and room to turn a wheelchair. Usually required at events open to the public.
Best for: Events open to the public, permitted gatherings and job sites.
ADA accessible portable toilet rental
Handwashing Station
Freestanding sinks with their own fresh water and foot pumps. Usually required anywhere food is served or prepared.
Best for: Food events, markets, catered parties and job sites.
Handwashing station rental

Planning for a specific job? See rentals for construction sites, events and parties and weddings.

Not sure which units or how many? Call and describe the job.

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What to plan for in Wilmington

Sandy ground needs a firm base

Sand can shift and settle, particularly after rain. Units need a firm, level base: a prepared spot, or boards under the unit, rather than bare sand where possible.

Wind exposure near the water

Open waterfront sites can take real wind. Placement with some shelter, away from the most exposed edge of the site, is worth planning for at beach and waterfront events.

Hurricane season overlaps event season

June through November is the Atlantic hurricane season. For an exposed site, think about what happens to your units if a storm is forecast.

Narrow streets limit truck access

Where streets are narrow and lots tight, truck reach decides placement. Confirm access before booking rather than assuming it on the day.

Common rentals here

Beach and waterfront weddings.
Festivals and outdoor events.
Residential and commercial construction.
Private parties and gatherings.

Permits and rules in Wilmington

Events on public property

A City of Wilmington special event permit applies to events on city streets, plazas, parks, trails, greenways or sidewalks; events held entirely on private property don't need one.

Source: City of Wilmington: special event and film permits.

Food vendors

Temporary food event permits in New Hanover County are handled by the county health department. Coastal event venues may carry additional conditions — check both. Under North Carolina's food rules, vendors apply at least 15 calendar days before the event.

Sources: 15A NCAC 18A .2600, NC food establishment rules (NC DHHS); New Hanover County: temporary food establishment requirements.

Job sites

North Carolina runs its own OSHA-approved state plan, so the NC Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Division enforces the construction sanitation standard, 29 CFR 1926.51. Its Table D-1 sets the legal minimum: one toilet for 20 or fewer workers; from 20, one toilet seat and one urinal per 40 workers; from 200, one of each per 50 workers.

Sources: NC Department of Labor, OSH Division: Sanitation; OSHA 29 CFR 1926.51, Sanitation (construction).

Accessible units

Where portable toilets are grouped together, the 2010 ADA Standards call for at least 5 percent of them, and no fewer than one, to be accessible. An event permit can ask for more.

Source: 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design.

How it works

Tell us about the job

Call with your dates, the address and roughly how many people. Not sure which units? Describe the job.

Get your quote and delivery date

You'll know which units, how many, how often they're serviced and what's included before anything is booked. On the agreed date the units are set where you want them, level and stocked.

Servicing and pickup

Longer rentals are pumped out, cleaned and restocked on the agreed schedule. When you're done, everything is collected. Just keep a path clear for the truck.

Portable toilet rental cost factors

There isn't one price for a porta potty rental in Wilmington. A quote depends on:

Which units
How many
How long
How often it's serviced
Where it's going
Permit or site requirements

For a number for your dates and address, call (855) 204-2262. More detail: what sets the price of a porta potty rental.

Plan your Wilmington rental

Other North Carolina Areas

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Wilmington porta potty rental questions

Do you rent porta potties in Wilmington?

Yes. Wilmington is one of the 5 North Carolina areas we serve, for standard, deluxe and ADA accessible portable toilets and handwashing stations.

Can a porta potty stand on sand at a Wilmington beach or waterfront event?

Yes, on a firm, level base. Sand shifts and settles, and a unit that isn't level can rock and its door may not latch. Use a prepared spot or boards under the unit, and allow for wind on an exposed site.

Who sets restroom requirements for a permitted event in Wilmington?

Your event permit. A City of Wilmington special event permit applies to events on city streets, plazas, parks, trails, greenways or sidewalks; events held entirely on private property don't need one. Its conditions can set a minimum number of restrooms and accessible units.

Who handles temporary food event permits in Wilmington?

Temporary food event permits in New Hanover County are handled by the county health department. Coastal event venues may carry additional conditions — check both.

Does a job site in Wilmington need portable toilets?

Yes, in most cases. The NC Department of Labor enforces OSHA's construction sanitation standard, 29 CFR 1926.51, in North Carolina. Its Table D-1 requires at least one toilet for 20 or fewer workers, and more as the crew grows.