Porta Potty Rental in Richland County, SC
- Delivery area
- All of Richland County: Columbia (county seat), Forest Acres, Blythewood, Arcadia Lakes, Eastover, Hopkins, Gadsden and Dutch Fork.
- Arrival
- Same-day when you call by 12 PM Mon–Sat and a unit is open. Most stops are 10–30 minutes from our yard.
- Which unit
- Standard units for jobsites and yards. Add wheelchair-accessible units and hand wash stations for public events.
- Cleaning
- Every unit arrives cleaned and stocked. Monthly rentals get weekly service.
- Full cost
- One itemized quote lists the unit, rental period, delivery and pickup, servicing, any rush fee and tax. Event rentals are priced per rental, not per day. See the cost guide.
Same-day: call by 12 PMMon–Sat, 7 AM–7 PM
Calls answered live Mon–Sat, 7 AM–7 PM. Online quotes get a call back within 1 business hour.
A row of standard porta potties set up for a crowd.
Towns and communities we serve in Richland County
Richland County is our home county. Our yard sits at 10014 Two Notch Rd in Northeast Columbia, so every Richland County town is inside our same-day zone. That covers Columbia, Forest Acres, Blythewood, Arcadia Lakes, Eastover and the unincorporated areas like Hopkins, Gadsden and Lower Richland.
- Columbia (county seat), including Northeast Columbia, Lake Carolina and downtown
- Forest Acres and next-door Arcadia Lakes
- Blythewood (part of the town is in Fairfield County)
- Irmo and the Ballentine / Dutch Fork side (Irmo is split with Lexington County)
- Cayce east of the river (most of Cayce is in Lexington County)
- Eastover, Hopkins, Gadsden and Lower Richland
- Woodcreek Farms and Spears Creek subdivisions, which use Elgin 29045 addresses but sit in Richland County
Richland County event permits and restroom ratios
Richland County sets minimum restroom counts for outdoor temporary events in unincorporated areas. The county asks for 1 toilet per 75 men and 1 per 40 women, up to 1,500 guests. Richland County also asks for 1 sink per 200 men and 1 sink per 150 women.
These numbers come from the Richland County Temporary Event Application. Above 1,500 guests, the form drops to 1 per 120 men and 1 per 60 women. If guests will use buildings nearby instead, the county wants a written agreement.
Here is a quick example. A 300-guest outdoor event with about half men and half women needs 2 toilets for the men and 4 for the women. That is 6 toilets. Add 1 or 2 hand wash stations to cover the sinks.
Inside Columbia city limits, events go through the City of Columbia special events office instead. Most of ZIP 29229 is county land, so Lake Carolina-area events usually use the county form. Our porta potty calculator helps you check the count.
Richland County building sites and practical notes
Richland County handles building permits for unincorporated land, and the City of Columbia handles sites inside city limits. Either way, a jobsite with 20 or fewer workers needs at least 1 toilet under OSHA rules. Richland County HOAs like Lake Carolina and The Summit may also set placement rules.
County permit steps are on the Richland County Permits and Approvals page.
Northeast HOAs often want units screened from the street and removed quickly. Mark a spot near the side of the driveway and tell us the pickup date when you book.
For anything going onto Fort Jackson, the person ordering must set up gate access for our driver before delivery day. Mid-October is busy because of the SC State Fair, so book fair-week events early.
Which unit fits common Richland County jobs
Most Richland County jobs need a standard porta potty. Public events add wheelchair-accessible units and hand wash stations. Weddings and upscale parties step up to deluxe flushing units or a restroom trailer. Use the table below as our recommendation, then confirm the count on your quote.
| Typical job | Unit we recommend |
|---|---|
| Backyard party in Northeast Columbia | Standard unit, or a deluxe flushing unit for a nicer feel |
| Outdoor event under the county permit | Standard units plus wheelchair-accessible units and hand wash stations, sized to county ratios |
| New home build in an unincorporated subdivision | Standard unit on a 28-day cycle with weekly service |
| Bathroom remodel in an older downtown house | One standard unit placed by the driveway |
| Football tailgate on a private lot | Several standard units plus a hand wash station |
Richland County porta potty questions
Does Richland County require porta potties for my outdoor event?
Richland County asks outdoor temporary events in unincorporated areas to meet minimum restroom counts on its event application. The form lists 1 toilet per 75 men and 1 per 40 women. Send us your guest count and we will match the county numbers.
Which permit office handles my event, the city or Richland County?
The answer depends on the address. Sites inside Columbia city limits use the City of Columbia special events office. Sites in unincorporated Richland County, such as most of ZIP 29229, use the county temporary event form. Your property tax bill shows which one applies.
Can you deliver to a Lake Carolina or Summit home with HOA rules?
We deliver to HOA neighborhoods across Northeast Columbia every week. Check your HOA rules first, then mark a spot beside the driveway or behind a fence line. We set a firm pickup date so the unit is gone when the HOA expects.
How fast can you get a unit to Eastover or Hopkins?
Eastover and Hopkins are in our same-day zone. Call by 12 PM Monday through Saturday and we deliver that day when a unit and route space are open. A same-day rush fee may apply, and we tell you the amount before you book.