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Porta Potty Rentals in Akron, Ohio
Akron renters get standard, flushing, accessible and hand wash units across hilly neighborhoods from Ellet to Highland Square. A noon call can mean same-day delivery straight down I-76.
- Same-day by noon
- Itemized quote
- Weekly cleaning
- 80-mile area
Where: We cover Akron ZIPs 44301 through 44314, plus 44319 and 44320, from Ellet and Goodyear Heights to Highland Square.
When: Same-day delivery needs a call by noon Monday through Saturday and a free truck; otherwise next business day.
Which unit: Standard units suit block parties and rehab crews, and wheelchair-accessible units fit public park and church events.
Cleaning: Weekly service on longer rentals pumps, cleans, deodorizes and restocks every unit.
Full cost: Each Akron quote is itemized with the distance charge by ZIP and Ohio sales tax before payment.
Where in Akron do we deliver?
Lewis Rental Works delivers porta potties across Akron, including Downtown Akron, Highland Square, Firestone Park and the rest of ZIP codes 44301, 44302, 44303, 44304, 44305, 44306, 44307, 44308, 44310, 44311, 44312, 44313, 44314, 44319, 44320. Trucks leave our Youngstown yard and reach Akron in about 50 miles by I-76 west.
Neighborhoods and areas we serve
- Downtown Akron
- Highland Square
- Firestone Park
- Kenmore
- Ellet
- Goodyear Heights
- North Hill
- West Hill
- Middlebury
- Fairlawn Heights
- Merriman Valley
- Chapel Hill
- Cascade Valley
- University Park
- Wallhaven
- Summit Lake
ZIP codes: 44301, 44302, 44303, 44304, 44305, 44306, 44307, 44308, 44310, 44311, 44312, 44313, 44314, 44319, 44320. Part of Summit County, OH.
Rules can change. Confirm with the office; this page is not legal advice.
What Akron permits cover a porta potty on a street or park?
Akron porta potties on private property usually need no permit. A unit on a street, sidewalk or tree lawn sits in the public right-of-way and needs City of Akron approval first. Events in city parks or downtown spaces go through the city's recreation and parks events process.
Many Akron homes in Highland Square, Kenmore and Firestone Park sit on narrow lots with tree lawns out front. Keep the unit in your driveway or yard rather than the tree lawn. Food vendors at events may need Summit County Public Health approval for handwashing. Summit Metro Parks sites follow their own permit rules. Our driver needs a level 4-foot square and a clear walk from the curb.
- Private driveway or yard: usually no permit
- Street, sidewalk or tree lawn: City of local approval
- City park or downtown event: recreation and parks events office
What Akron events and jobs need portable restrooms?
Akron rentals cover neighborhood block parties, University of Akron graduation weekends and steady rehab work on older homes. Plan 1 standard unit per 50 guests for 4 hours, plus 1 when alcohol is served. Add 1 more unit for each 2 hours past four.
Akron has many century-old houses in North Hill, West Hill and Goodyear Heights that get roofs, siding and gut rehabs. A single serviced unit covers most small crews. Larger downtown and Lock 3 area events need rows of standard units plus accessible units and hand wash stations. Backyard weddings in Fairlawn Heights or Wallhaven often choose a restroom trailer. Crews over 20 workers follow OSHA's 1 seat and 1 urinal per 40.
- Block party, 150 guests, 4 hours, beer: 4 standard units
- Gut rehab, crew of 8: 1 unit, weekly service
- Church festival: add hand wash stations near food
How do Akron hills and valleys affect delivery?
Akron is built on steep hills and river valleys, from the Merriman Valley to Goodyear Heights. A porta potty must sit level, so we often place units at the top or street end of a sloped driveway. In winter, steep drives need salting before our truck backs in.
Many older Akron homes have detached garages behind the house and narrow side yards. A standard unit is about 44 inches wide and fits through a 48-inch gate. local trailer sites need flat footing, a hose bib and a 20-amp outlet or a generator. On a hillside lot, a trailer may need to sit on the street side. Tell us about retaining walls, steps or low wires on the path.
How fast can a porta potty reach Akron?
Akron is about 50 road miles from our Youngstown yard, roughly an hour straight down I-76. Same-day delivery works when you call by 12 p.m. Monday through Saturday and a truck is open. Otherwise, your unit arrives the next business day.
Give us your street and ZIP so we can price the distance, since Akron is beyond our 30-mile base zone. Weekend event units arrive Thursday or Friday and come back Monday at no extra charge. Long-term rentals bill in 28-day cycles with weekly service included. You pay by card when booking. Contractors can move to invoicing after a first order.
Pick the right unit
Standard porta potty
Seat, urinal, paper and sanitizer; fits a 48-in gate.
Details →Flushing unit with sink
Foot-pump flush and fresh-water sink; no hookups.
Details →Wheelchair-accessible
Ground-level entry and grab bars; 8 × 8 ft spot.
Details →Hand wash station
Two-sided foot-pump sinks for food and crews.
Details →Restroom trailer
Flush toilets and lights; needs hose and 20-amp power.
Details →How many do I need?
Calculator for guests, hours and crews.
Details →Akron porta potty questions
What does a wheelchair-accessible unit cost for an Akron park event?
Wheelchair-accessible units start at $295 per event. Akron is past our 30-mile base zone, so a distance charge by ZIP is added along with Ohio sales tax. The unit has ground-level entry and needs an 8 by 8 foot level spot. ADA 2010 Standards call for at least 5 percent of units in each cluster to be accessible.
Can a porta potty go on my Akron tree lawn?
Tree lawns in local belong to the public right-of-way, so a unit there needs city approval. Most homeowners skip that step by placing the unit in the driveway or side yard. Tell us the exact spot when you call. On corner lots, keep the unit back from the intersection so drivers can see.
Do you deliver to steep driveways in Goodyear Heights or North Hill?
Steep drives in Goodyear Heights and North Hill are common deliveries. The unit has to sit level, so we often place it at the flat street end of the driveway. Clear snow and ice before delivery in winter so the truck can stop safely.
How many units do I need for an Akron block party?
Plan 1 standard unit per 50 guests for a 4-hour party. Add 1 unit if beer or wine is served, and 1 more for every 2 hours past four. A 150-guest Akron block party with beer for 4 hours needs 4 standard units.
Can I rent a unit for a full rehab on an older Akron house?
Rehab jobs on older Akron houses often run 2 to 4 months. A long-term unit gets weekly pump-out, wash-down, deodorizer and restock. Long rentals bill every 28 days until you call for pickup. If the crew grows past 20, OSHA calls for adding a urinal or a second unit.
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Need a porta potty in Akron?
Call with your ZIP and dates. Same-day when you call by noon and a truck is open.