How we started
The company grew out of real frustration. Construction crews, event planners and property managers kept calling vendors who didn't show up on time or didn't understand what they actually needed. A standard portable toilet holds 60 to 70 gallons and measures about 44 by 48 inches on the ground, but most rental places couldn't explain why that mattered for a tight jobsite. We started with three units and the commitment to answer the phone ourselves. Today we handle standard porta potty rental and specialized equipment across New Bedford. The focus stays the same: show up early, keep it clean, fix problems before the customer knows there is one.
New Bedford businesses and contractors know we're local. Our trucks move through the city five days a week. We know where the water line is on Coggeshall Street. We know the parking patterns on County Street. That knowledge means faster delivery and fewer surprises. When you rent from New Bedford Porta Pros, you're not calling a regional call center. You're calling people who drive past your jobsite.
What we actually do
We started with porta potty rental, and the work pulled us into everything connected to it. A construction site that needs toilets usually needs dumpster rental too. Once you're managing waste, you're managing septic pumping. Sites with paint crews or crews applying herbicides need handwashing stations to meet OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) requirements. Events need restroom trailers because portable toilets don't cut it for a wedding or a festival. Temporary fencing keeps the site secure while you're working. Storage containers hold tools and materials that don't fit in a trailer.
Each piece of equipment follows the same standard we started with. A deluxe flushable porta potty gets serviced weekly under the ANSI/PSAI Z4.3 baseline interval for up to 10 users over a 40 hour week. An ADA accessible unit sits on a stable, firm surface and leaves enough space to meet ADA Standards section 304.3.1, which requires a 60 inch diameter turning circle. Septic tanks get pumped every 3 to 5 years, driven by tank size and household size. A grease interceptor pumps when fats, oils, grease and solids reach 25 percent of the liquid depth. Handwashing stations include soap and towels or a hand drying device, not hand sanitizer, because 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2) is clear on that point.
Who we work with
Contractors on construction site services make up about half our calls. Schools and colleges need event restroom rental for graduations and sports. Weddings bring wedding restroom rental requests from venues across New Bedford and the surrounding area. Farms need agricultural restrooms during harvest. Film productions need equipment delivered on no notice because filming doesn't wait for a permit. Home renovation crews renting a single porta potty for eight weeks appreciate not getting charged daily rates. We've cleared septic backups on a Saturday morning. We've dropped a 4-stall restroom trailer at a festival in Wareham, 17.8 miles northeast, and had it running inside two hours.
Frequently asked questions
How do I rent from New Bedford Porta Pros?
Call or submit a quote request. Tell us your site, your dates and your crew size. We confirm availability and send you a price. No long contract. No hidden fees. Delivery happens when you say.
What if I need equipment on a weekend?
We handle emergency porta potty rental and weekend delivery. Weekend rates run higher than weekday rates because the crew gets premium pay. Call and ask.
Do you service nearby towns?
Yes. We serve Fall River (15.2 miles northwest), Wareham, Fairhaven, Acushnet Center, and Dartmouth (10.7 miles south). Check our service areas or call to confirm your town.
Why does OSHA matter for my jobsite?
OSHA 1926.51(c) sets toilet counts by crew size. A site with 20 workers or fewer needs 1 toilet facility. A site with 40 workers needs 1 toilet seat and 1 urinal per 40 workers. Get it wrong and you get a citation. We calculate it for you.
What's the difference between a standard and a deluxe unit?
A standard unit is a basic portable toilet. A deluxe unit has a flushable toilet and a sink. Both hold 60 to 70 gallons. Deluxe costs more but it handles higher traffic and feels nicer to users.
Next step
Get a delivery date
Tell us the address, the dates and the headcount. We size the order and confirm the route.