Which Somerville neighborhoods do you deliver to?
Every Somerville address is on our route, from Davis Square and Union Square to Ball Square and Magoun Square. Pricing and the call-by-12 noon same-day rule are the same in all 3 ZIP codes. A cross street helps our driver find new subdivisions fast.
- Davis Square
- Union Square
- Ball Square
- Magoun Square
- Teele Square
- Winter Hill
- Spring Hill
- Prospect Hill
- Ten Hills
- East Somerville
- Assembly Square
- Boynton Yards
- Inner Belt
- Brickbottom
How much does porta potty rental cost in Somerville?
A standard porta potty in Somerville runs about $175–$250 for each 28-day cycle, weekly service included. Because Somerville is 29 miles from Salem, the one-time delivery and pickup fee is usually $60–$75. Weekend party units run $225–$325 all-in. Massachusetts sales tax of 6.25% is added.
| Somerville rental | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Standard unit, Somerville jobsite or home | $175–$250 per 28 days |
| Weekend party unit in Somerville | $225–$325 all-in |
| Delivery + pickup, 29 mi to Somerville | $60–$75 one time |
Flushing, accessible and trailer prices are in the full pricing guide.
Who rents porta potties in Somerville?
Somerville is one of the most densely built cities in New England, with blocks of triple-deckers that are always being repaired or converted to condos. New apartment and lab buildings are going up around Union Square, Boynton Yards and Assembly Square near the Green Line extension. Festivals like ArtBeat in Davis Square and the Fluff Festival in Union Square bring big crowds.
Crews use our construction porta potty rentals; hosts use event and party units.
What should I know before a Somerville delivery?
Lots are small and driveways are rare, so many units sit in narrow side yards or on reserved curb space. Hills like Winter Hill and Spring Hill have steep, tight streets where a truck needs room to stop. Resident permit parking covers most of the city, so plan the curb spot before delivery day.
See the full placement checklist before delivery day.
Do you need a permit for a porta potty in Somerville?
Check with Somerville's Traffic and Parking Department about curb placement and temporary no-parking signs, and with the Department of Public Works for street or sidewalk use. For festivals or block parties, ask City Hall which event permits apply. 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.
Does weather affect a porta potty rental in Somerville?
Street cleaning days and winter snow emergencies can force cars and curb items off certain blocks, so confirm the rules for your street. Summer festival weekends close parts of Davis and Union Squares, so drops must happen before closures. Weekly service runs all year in Somerville, and our dispatcher moves the service day around storms.
Read our winter rental tips.
Somerville porta potty questions
We're converting a Winter Hill triple-decker to condos. Where can the crew's unit go?
A side yard or rear lot works best if the truck can reach it. On steep Winter Hill streets, a reserved curb spot may be the only choice. Check with Somerville's Traffic and Parking Department about permits and no-parking signs. Weekly service on a 28-day rental keeps the unit clean for the crew.
Can you deliver units for a Porchfest or block party in Somerville?
Block parties and porch concerts often use one standard unit and one wheelchair-accessible unit per block. Add a hand-wash station if food is served. Placement on sidewalks or streets needs city approval, so check with City Hall first. For weekend events, we drop on Friday and pick up Monday.
Is the truck able to get down narrow Somerville side streets?
Our trucks handle most Somerville side streets, but double-parked cars and tight corners can block access. Tell us about one-way streets, low branches or narrow alleys when you book. A clear curb space or a yard spot near the street makes delivery and weekly pumping much easier.
Can I get a porta potty in Somerville today?
Same-day delivery to Somerville works when you call by 12 noon and a truck is free that day. The run from Salem is about 29 miles, close to 40 minutes via i-93 south to the Route 28 (Fellsway) or Mystic Avenue exits. Later calls usually get a next-morning drop.
Other towns close to Somerville
The closest towns to Somerville on our routes, plus every town in Middlesex County:
