Which Cambridge neighborhoods do you deliver to?
Porta potty delivery covers all of Cambridge: Harvard Square, Central Square, Kendall Square, Inman Square and the streets between them. Rates do not change by neighborhood across the 5 local ZIP codes. New streets may not be on GPS yet, so share a landmark or cross street.
- Harvard Square
- Central Square
- Kendall Square
- Inman Square
- Porter Square
- East Cambridge
- Cambridgeport
- Riverside
- Mid-Cambridge
- The Port
- Wellington-Harrington
- North Cambridge
- West Cambridge
- Agassiz
- Strawberry Hill
- Cambridge Highlands
How much does porta potty rental cost in Cambridge?
Expect about $175–$250 per 28 days for a standard unit in Cambridge, with weekly pumping and restocking included. The 31-mile trip from our yard puts Cambridge delivery and pickup at roughly $75–$90, charged once. Weekend event units run $225–$325 all-in. Massachusetts sales tax of 6.25% is added.
| Cambridge rental | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Standard unit, Cambridge jobsite or home | $175–$250 per 28 days |
| Weekend party unit in Cambridge | $225–$325 all-in |
| Delivery + pickup, 31 mi to Cambridge | $75–$90 one time |
Flushing, accessible and trailer prices are in the full pricing guide.
What Cambridge jobs and events rent porta potties?
Lab and office construction around Kendall Square and Alewife runs at a steady pace, with large crews on site for long stretches. Cambridge also has many triple-deckers and Victorian homes under renovation in Mid-Cambridge and Cambridgeport. Block parties and street festivals in Central Square bring short-term demand in summer and fall.
Crews use our construction porta potty rentals; hosts use event and party units.
What should I know before a Cambridge delivery?
Most Cambridge homes have little or no driveway, and street parking is resident-permit only on many blocks. Units often go in a small front yard, side yard or a reserved curb space. Kendall Square sites have tight loading zones and heavy traffic, so we plan arrival times with the site super.
See the full placement checklist before delivery day.
Who approves a porta potty on a Cambridge street or park?
Check with the Cambridge Department of Public Works for street or sidewalk obstruction permits, and with the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department for temporary no-parking signs. Event permits go through the city, so ask City Hall which office handles yours. Private property placements normally skip the permit step entirely.
Public propertyStreet, sidewalk and park placements usually need a permit. Ask the office named above before booking.
How does the season change a Cambridge rental?
Late August and early September bring college move-in traffic near Harvard and MIT, so book drops for that window early. In winter, snow emergency parking rules can affect curb placements. If a storm closes roads, we shift that week's service by a day and tell you first.
Read our winter rental tips.
Cambridge porta potty questions
My Cambridge house has no driveway. Where can a porta potty go?
Many Cambridge renovation jobs put the unit in a small front yard, a side passage or a reserved curb space. A curb spot usually needs city approval and temporary no-parking signs. Check with the Cambridge DPW and the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department before delivery day. A standard unit takes about one parking space.
Can you reach a Kendall Square lab site on a weekday morning?
Weekday morning drops in Kendall Square work best when we set a time window with the site super. Loading zones are tight and traffic is heavy, so plan a clear spot for the truck. For a same-day request, call before 12 noon, and expect city traffic to set the arrival time.
What should we rent for a block party in Cambridgeport?
For most block parties, a standard unit plus a wheelchair-accessible unit covers guests well. Add a hand-wash station if food is served. Check with the city about your block party permit and where units can go. Weekend events usually get a Friday drop and a Monday pickup.
Can I get a porta potty in Cambridge today?
Same-day delivery to Cambridge works when you call by 12 noon and a truck is free that day. The run from Salem is about 31 miles, close to 45 minutes via i-93 south, then Route 28 or Route 16 into Cambridge. Later calls usually get a next-morning drop.
Other towns close to Cambridge
The closest towns to Cambridge on our routes, plus every town in Middlesex County:
