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Porta Potty Rentals in Reading, Pennsylvania
Porta potty rental in Reading, PA from Martin Rental Works, the owner-operated company at 312 Brodhead Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18015. Standard, flushing and wheelchair-accessible units, hand wash stations and restroom trailers for Reading jobsites, events and emergencies, with the local permit rules and route details below.
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- Deliver to me?ZIPs 19601, 19602, 19603, 19604, 19605, 19606 and more. Reading is 40 miles from our Bethlehem yard, in the scheduled-route zone (35–60 miles). Delivery and pickup $145 round trip per order.
- When?Delivery on your chosen date, usually within two business days. 28-day rentals and multi-unit event orders are the best fit.
- Right unit?1 standard unit per 100 guests per 4 hours, or per 20 workers. Calculator, compare units.
- Cleaning?Arrives sanitized and stocked; 28-day rentals include weekly service on the route day.
- Cost?Standard $225 per weekend or $185 per 28 days + $65 delivery; route fee $145 round trip per order; 6% PA tax. All fees.
Do you deliver porta potties to Reading, PA?
We deliver to all of Reading (Berks County, population 95,112 in 2020, about 95,832 today) is 40 miles and about 50 minutes from our yard in Bethlehem, which places it in our scheduled-route zone (35–60 miles). Delivery and pickup are $145 round trip per order. Delivery on your chosen date, usually within two business days. 28-day rentals and multi-unit event orders are the best fit.
Reading is a scheduled run on Thursdays, 40 miles west on I-78 and Route 222. Most Reading orders are 28-day construction units for the Penn Square and Penn & Third redevelopment work downtown, with event units for the WWII Weekend crowds at the airport in early June and the Fightin Phils season at FirstEnergy Stadium.
ZIP codes we deliver to in Reading
- 19601
- 19602
- 19603
- 19604
- 19605
- 19606
- 19607
- 19608
- 19609
- 19610
- 19611
- 19612
- 19632
- 19640
We serve within Reading
Neighborhoods, sections and subdivisions our truck reaches:
- Center City
- Callowhill
- Centre Park
- College Heights
- East Reading
- Eastside
- Glenside
- Hampden Heights
- Millmont
- North Riverside
- Northmont
- Northside
- Oakbrook / Wyomissing Park
- Outlet District
- Penn's Commons
- Prince Historic District
- Queen Anne Historic District
- Southside
- South of Penn
- Pennwyn
- Reiffton
- Flying Hills
- Muhlenberg Park
- Fox Chase / River View Park
- Jacksonwald
Official sections from the municipality or Wikipedia; subdivision names from real-estate listings, so a few sit just outside the city line.
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What permits apply to a porta potty in Reading?
Private driveways, yards, lots and jobsites in Reading need no permit for a portable toilet. A unit on a public street or sidewalk needs the right-of-way permit listed below, and events on public property need the special-event approval shown. Jobsite building permits come from the office in the third row. This is the published rule, not legal advice; confirm with the office before you book.
| Need | Office | What the rule says |
|---|---|---|
| Street / sidewalk (right-of-way) placement | City of Reading Building/Trades Division (Building, Trades & Codes), 815 Washington St, Reading PA 19601 | Application for Temporary Dumpster/Storage Unit Permit: form asks whether container sits on street, sidewalk or alley; under Ordinance 51-2022 placing a receptacle in the public right-of-way without authorization and a permit is a violation. Fee $5/calendar day, $25 minimum; requires licensed hauler info, hold-harmless agreement. Separate Street Excavation Permit application exists for openings. |
| Special event permit | City of Reading Special Event Permit Application (approval signed by Police Chief or designee; Property Maintenance Division handles food vendor permits; Fire Dept tents). Submit at least 90 days before event; $100 fee ($50 non-profit), $500 security deposit | Application requires listing the 'Provider of portable toilets and hand washing sinks'; wastewater 'must be disposed of according to all Federal, State and Local regulations'. No numeric ratio stated. |
| Building / zoning permits (jobsites) | Building and Trades Codes Enforcement (Building and Trades Division), 815 Washington St, Room 3-10, Reading PA 19601; 1-877-727-3234 | — |
Which Reading events and venues use portable restrooms?
The Reading events that rent portable restrooms most are listed below with their months. For public events we size at attendees ÷ 100 × hours ÷ 4, multiply by 1.25 for alcohol or heat, round up, make 5% of the units accessible, and add one hand wash station per 10 units, then service each morning on multi-day events.
| Event or venue | When | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Fightin Phils (Eastern League, Double-A) | Baseball season (team page links a 2027 schedule) | FirstEnergy Stadium, 1900 Centre Ave, Reading PA 19605; 10,000 seats |
| Santander Arena (Reading Royals ECHL hockey; concerts; Pennsylvania Benjamins IAL 2026) | Year-round; hockey Oct-Apr | 700 Penn St, Reading PA 19602; 6,500 hockey / up to 9,000 concerts |
| Santander Performing Arts Center | Year-round | Downtown Reading (former Rajah Shrine Theater) |
| World War II Weekend Air Show (Mid-Atlantic Air Museum) | Early June, scheduled around June 6 | Reading Regional Airport (Carl A. Spaatz Field); about 100,000 attendees |
| Duryea Hill Climb | Annual | Duryea Drive, Mount Penn |
| Reading Public Museum / The Pagoda on Mount Penn | Year-round attractions | Reading |
Event units are delivered the day before and picked up the day after. See event restrooms and festival clusters for the setup details.
What is being built in Reading that needs jobsite toilets?
Construction in Reading right now runs from downtown apartment conversions to larger site work, and every crew over 20 workers needs one toilet seat and one urinal per 40 under OSHA 1926.51(c). Our 28-day construction rate for Reading is $185 per standard unit plus $65 delivery and the $145 round trip route fee, with weekly service on the Thursday (scheduled) route.
- Penn Square Redevelopment Project: work on historic buildings on Penn St between 4th and 5th Streets, with lane closures, described by officials as a major step in downtown revitalization (2025).
- Proposed CRIZ project at Penn & Third Streets (Shuman): 60 apartments + 26,000 sq ft retail preserving old bus station; construction could start late 2026 with 18-month build (reported May 14, 2025).
Does weather in Reading change where a unit goes or how it is serviced?
Weather in Reading changes placement and service, not the unit. Bounded on the west by the Schuylkill River, which has flooded the lower precincts, notably Hurricane Agnes (1972) and June 2006. Humid continental; about 27 days/yr above 90°F; about 45.2 in precipitation; about 25-28.5 in snow; record low -20°F (Jan 1994). Not in the Lehigh Valley. We plan the spot and the service schedule around those numbers before delivery, so the unit stays usable.
For Reading that means riverfront event units go on the upland side of the lot and move when a flood watch is posted, and a restroom trailer never sits below the flood line. Soft or sloped ground is the one condition that stops a restroom trailer in any season; standard units go on a plywood pad instead.
Which units do we bring to Reading?
FlushSink inside
Deluxe flushing unit
Foot-pump flush, fresh-water sink inside, mirror, paper towels, soap.
Deluxe flushing unit specs and price
Public events5% rule
Wheelchair-accessible unit
PolyJohn We'll Care III. Ground-level floor, 60-inch turning circle, handrails on every wall.
Accessible unit specs and the 5% rule
Food vendorsHealth bureau
Hand wash station
PolyJohn Bravo. Two foot-pump sinks, soap, towels, about 350 washes per fill.
Hand wash station specs and price
WeddingsHeated
Restroom trailer
Two private stalls, porcelain toilets, hot-water sinks, heat and A/C. For weddings and VIP areas.
Restroom trailer specs and priceReading porta potty rental questions
What does Reading require to put a porta potty on the street?
A Temporary Dumpster/Storage Unit Permit from the City's Building/Trades Division at 815 Washington St. The form asks whether the container sits on the street, sidewalk or alley, and Ordinance 51-2022 makes unpermitted placement in the right-of-way a violation. The fee is $5 per calendar day with a $25 minimum, and the application wants the hauler's information and a hold-harmless agreement.
Does Reading's special event permit ask about portable toilets?
The City of Reading Special Event Permit Application, due at least 90 days before the event with a $100 fee ($50 for non-profits) and a $500 deposit, has a line for the provider of portable toilets and hand washing sinks and requires wastewater to be disposed of under federal, state and local rules. We fill in the provider line for you.
Do you deliver porta potties to Center City and the rest of Reading?
We deliver to every Reading ZIP code (19601, 19602, 19603, 19604, 19605, 19606, 19607, 19608, 19609, 19610, 19611, 19612, 19632, 19640) and to the sections listed above, from Center City to South of Penn. Reading is about 40 miles and 50 minutes from our yard at 312 Brodhead Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18015, which puts it in our scheduled-route zone (35–60 miles): delivery and pickup $145 round trip per order.
How fast can a porta potty arrive in Reading?
Delivery on your chosen date, usually within two business days. 28-day rentals and multi-unit event orders are the best fit. The route day for Reading is Thursday (scheduled). Call (610) 228-7864 with your ZIP and dates and we confirm the delivery date on the call; the driver phones 30 minutes before arrival.
What is the main route your truck takes to Reading?
From Bethlehem we run US 422 (West Shore Bypass) and the connecting routes (US 422 (West Shore Bypass), US 222, I-176, PA 12 (Warren St Bypass), PA 10). Tell us if your site is on the far side of a low bridge or a weight-restricted road; the service truck is 13 feet tall and 26,000 pounds loaded.
Official sources cited on this page
- Wikipedia: Reading, Pennsylvania
- readingpa.gov (7622-TEMP_DUMPSTER_PERMIT_APPCONST_CLEAN)
- readingpa.gov (permits-applications-licenses)
- readingpa.gov (specialevent42925.pdf)
- readingpa.gov (building-and-trades-codes-enforcement)
- Wikipedia: FirstEnergy Stadium (Reading, Pennsylvania)
- Wikipedia: Santander Arena
- Wikipedia: Mid-Atlantic Air Museum
- wfmz.com (article_cfdcfb68-f873-11ef-93f0-77baaf7f)
- wfmz.com (article_624dbb64-73d3-4e3f-ab72-61a34a3f)
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