How to request a quote
Tell us what you're doing. A home renovation needs different gear than a construction site with 40 workers, and an outdoor wedding needs something different still. The more detail the better. Are you looking at porta potty rental, roll-off dumpster rental, septic pumping service, or some mix? How long do you need it? When does the job start? Is the site in Newton proper or in nearby towns like Waltham, 5.2 miles northwest?
Placement matters too. A standard unit is about 44 by 48 inches on the ground and stands about 92 inches tall. Does your Newton site have the space? Is there a flat spot near where people will be? A roll-off dumpster needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck to set down. We'll confirm all that when we call you back.
On construction sites, OSHA 1926.51(c) requires 1 toilet facility for 20 workers or fewer; 1 toilet seat and 1 urinal per 40 workers from 20 up; 1 toilet seat and 1 urinal per 50 workers at 200 or more. If your Newton project involves applying paints, coatings, herbicides or insecticides, you'll also need handwashing station rental that meets OSHA 1926.51(f)(1). Tell us your crew size and what work you're doing, and we'll make sure you're covered legally.
What we'll ask you
Your phone number and email first. We use those to send you a formal quote and to confirm delivery and service dates. Next, your site address in Newton or the nearest cross streets. That helps us check what vehicles can reach you and whether permits are needed for placement in the public right of way; placement in public space needs confirming with the city separately.
How many days, weeks or months do you need? Daily rates look different than weekly, and weekly looks different than monthly porta potty rental. If you need an ADA accessible porta potty, let us know now so we factor that in. If you're running a construction site or farm, tell us about contamination, paint, pesticides, fuel. That changes what handwashing station rental we bring.
For septic service, residential septic tanks are typically pumped every 3 to 5 years, driven by tank size and household size. If you're on a septic system and it's backing up, we can dispatch emergency service. For a grease trap pumping job, a grease interceptor is pumped when fats, oils, grease and solids reach 25 percent of the liquid depth.
Why we ask for details
A rough quote doesn't help anybody. We want to price the actual job, not guess. If you tell us you need a restroom trailer rental for an outdoor event, we need to know how many attendees, what the ground is like, and whether power or water runs near the site. If you're ordering storage container rental, we need to know dimensions of what you're storing and how long.
Newton jobs range widely. A small home renovation on a tight Newton lot is not the same as a multi-family new build. A temporary fence rental for a community event sits differently than one for an active construction zone. Once we understand your actual needs, we can tell you what makes sense, what costs too much and what you might be missing.
Submit the form whenever you're ready. Nights, weekends, early morning, we'll get back to you. If you'd rather talk first, call. Either way, you'll get a real number for a real job, not marketing math.
How quickly do you send a quote?
Most quotes go out same day. If you submit after 5 p.m. or on a weekend, expect it by morning. We don't hold them; once it's written, you can say yes or ask questions.
Do you serve nearby towns?
Yes. We serve Waltham, 5.2 miles northwest, Somerville, 8.6 miles northeast, Natick, 10.7 miles southwest, Everett, 12.1 miles northeast and Malden, 13.0 miles northeast. Some delivery fees change slightly with distance; the quote will show it.
What if I don't know exactly what I need?
Call and describe the job. How many people, how long, what kind of work. We'll ask the right follow-up questions and recommend something. You're not locked in until you say yes to the quote.
What permits do I need in Newton?
Placement in the public right of way needs confirming with the city directly before the job starts. We can help with placement on private property.
What's the difference between a standard and deluxe unit?
A standard unit has a basic toilet and tank. A deluxe flushable porta potty has a flush mechanism and built-in hand sanitizer, which is nicer for events and higher-traffic sites. Deluxe costs more per day. Your quote will show both if you ask for the comparison.
Next step
Get a delivery date
Tell us the address, the dates and the headcount. We size the order and confirm the route.