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Porta Potty Rentals in Kent, Ohio
Kent renters get standard, flushing and wheelchair-accessible units near downtown, the Kent State campus edge or a West Main Street job. Call by noon and same-day delivery is often possible.
- Same-day by noon
- Itemized quote
- Weekly cleaning
- 80-mile area
Where: We deliver across Kent's 44240 ZIP, from Lower Village riverfront lots to the homes around Fred Fuller Park.
When: Call by noon Monday through Saturday for a same-day drop when a truck is open; otherwise it's next business day.
Which unit: Standard units suit most graduation parties and remodels, and hand wash stations help at downtown festival booths.
Cleaning: Rentals of a week or more get a weekly pump-out, wash-down, deodorizer, fresh paper and sanitizer.
Full cost: You get an itemized quote by ZIP before you pay, with the distance charge and Ohio sales tax listed.
Where in Kent do we deliver?
Lewis Rental Works delivers porta potties across Kent, including Downtown Kent, Lower Village (Franklin Mills), Upper Village and the rest of ZIP codes 44240, 44242, 44243. Trucks leave our Youngstown yard and reach Kent in about 40 miles by I-76 west to OH-43 north.
Neighborhoods and areas we serve
- Downtown Kent
- Lower Village (Franklin Mills)
- Upper Village
- West Main Street District
- Kent Industrial District
- University Esplanade
- Kent State campus area
- Twin Lakes
- Franklin Township
- Brimfield Township
ZIP codes: 44240, 44242, 44243. Part of Portage County, OH.
Rules can change. Confirm with the office; this page is not legal advice.
Where can a porta potty sit at a Kent home or business?
Kent porta potty placement is simplest on your own driveway or lawn, which needs no city permit. A unit on a street, sidewalk or tree lawn sits in the public right-of-way. For those spots, check with City of Kent service and engineering staff a few business days ahead.
Downtown events that close part of Main Street or Water Street need city event approval, and restrooms belong in that plan. Student rentals near campus often have tandem driveways, so tell us which cars must stay movable. We need a flat spot about 4 feet square with a clear path from the curb. Keep units off septic lids, gas meters and low wires. Addresses in Franklin or Brimfield Township follow township zoning instead.
- Private driveway or yard: no city permit needed
- Street, sidewalk or tree lawn: ask the city first
- Downtown street event: list restrooms in the event application
What do Kent parties, festivals and job sites usually rent?
Kent rentals follow the university calendar, with graduation parties in May and homecoming crowds in October. Plan 1 standard unit per 50 guests for 4 hours, plus 1 more when beer is served. Remodel crews on older west side homes usually need just 1 unit with weekly service.
The Kent Heritage Festival in July packs big crowds into a few downtown blocks. Organizers there do well with a row of standard units and at least 1 wheelchair-accessible unit. Hand wash stations belong next to the food vendors. Backyard parties in the Upper Village often choose a deluxe flushing unit with a sink. Crews in the Kent Industrial District follow OSHA counts, starting at 1 toilet for 20 or fewer workers.
- Grad party, 120 guests, 4 hours, beer served: 4 standard units
- Festival block with food vendors: add hand wash stations
- Remodel crew of 6: 1 unit, serviced weekly
How do the Cuyahoga River slopes and Kent winters affect placement?
Kent sits on the Cuyahoga River, so many lots near the Lower Village slope down toward the water. A porta potty needs level ground, so we set units at the top of a grade, not the bottom. In winter, a shoveled path lets the service driver reach the door.
Older streets near downtown have narrow drives with garages set at the back of the lot. A standard unit is about 44 inches wide and fits through a 48-inch gate, so most backyards work. Restroom trailers need level ground, a garden hose and a 20-amp outlet, which is hard on steep riverside lots. A generator can stand in for the outlet. Mark the unit with a tall stake if a city plow passes nearby.
How fast can a porta potty reach Kent from Youngstown?
Kent is about 40 road miles from our Youngstown yard, roughly an hour by truck on I-76 and OH-43. Same-day delivery works when you call by 12 p.m. Monday to Saturday and a truck is free. Otherwise, the unit arrives the next business day.
Give us the street address and ZIP when you call so we can price the distance. Kent is past our 30-mile base zone, so the quote adds a distance charge before you pay. Weekend party units arrive Thursday or Friday and leave Monday at no extra charge. On long-term jobs, billing runs in 28-day cycles. You stop paying the day you ask for pickup.
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 →Kent porta potty questions
How much is a porta potty for a Kent graduation party?
Kent graduation party units start at $225 for a 1 to 3 day standard event rental. local is outside our 30-mile base zone, so a distance charge by ZIP is added, plus Ohio sales tax. You see the itemized total before you pay. May graduation weekends fill fast, so book 2 to 3 weeks ahead.
Can you drop a unit at a rental house near Kent State?
Student rentals near Kent State get units as long as the owner or landlord approves the spot. We need a flat area with a clear path from the street, away from the sidewalk. Tandem parking is common near campus. Tell us which cars must stay movable on delivery and pickup days so the truck can reach the spot.
Do I need a hand wash station for a Kent festival booth?
Food vendors at Kent street events usually need handwashing near the booth, and event rules often require it. A two-sided hand wash station has a foot pump, fresh water, soap and paper towels. Place one beside each group of toilets and another near the food line. Stations rent with or without toilets.
What if snow buries my unit during a Kent winter remodel?
Weekly pump-outs keep the tank level low, which helps during a hard freeze. Keep a path shoveled from the curb to the door so the driver can reach it on service day. After a big storm, call us. An extra service visit costs $85 if the crew needs one before the regular day.
Can I get a wheelchair-accessible unit for a Kent event?
Wheelchair-accessible units have ground-level entry and room to turn inside, built to ADA dimensions. Each one needs an 8 by 8 foot level spot. ADA 2010 Standards section 213.2 call for at least 5 percent of units in each cluster to be accessible, with a minimum of one. Most Kent block events need one per cluster.
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Need a porta potty in Kent?
Call with your ZIP and dates. Same-day when you call by noon and a truck is open.