Porta Potty Rentals in Altoona, PA

Altoona rules and conditions that change your rental

• Altoona requires a Public Gathering Event Permit for public events. Apply at least 30 days ahead, with a liability insurance certificate naming the city.Get your event permit before booking units. That also gives us time to plan a western route for delivery.
  Source: City of Altoona — Public Gathering Event Permit Application
• Closing a downtown street or holding a block party in the street requires the city's Street Closure Permit. Police must approve it.If units will stand in a closed street, list them in your closure plan. Our truck needs a clear way in.
  Source: City of Altoona — Public Gathering Event Permit Application
• Altoona plows primary routes first and treats hills after that. Residents are asked to avoid parking on steep grades during storms.On hillside streets, place winter units on level ground off the street. Our truck may not reach steep blocks right after a storm.
  Source: City of Altoona — Winter Weather Services
• City ordinance makes property owners clear sidewalks within 24 hours after a snowstorm. Items may not be placed in the right-of-way to save parking.Keep the unit off the sidewalk and clear a path to its door. That keeps you in line with city rules and our service on schedule.
  Source: City of Altoona — Winter Weather Services
• Highland Park pavilions are rented through the Central Blair Recreation Office. Restrooms are included with a pavilion rental.A small Highland Park party may not need a rented unit. Large groups may still want extra units or a hand wash station.
  Source: City of Altoona — Highland Park Rentals
• Altoona sits at about 1,161 feet at the base of Brush Mountain in the Allegheny Mountains.Expect colder nights than in the Lehigh Valley. Winterized units and cleared paths matter more here.
  Source: Wikipedia — Altoona, Pennsylvania

Does Altoona require a permit for a porta potty on the street?

Altoona posts no specific permit for a portable toilet at the curb. Street closures and public events do need city permits. A unit on private property usually needs no street approval. We recommend calling Altoona Public Works at 814-949-2447 to confirm any spot in the right-of-way.

Rules for Altoona come from the City of Altoona Department of Public Works — 814-949-2447; check with that office before using public land.

Where should a porta potty go on a hilly Altoona lot?

Many Altoona streets climb steep hills, and some lots sit well above the road. Pick the flattest, firmest ground within about 15 feet of where the truck can park. Avoid slopes, soft lawns and spots behind long stairs. A level driveway or gravel pad is often best.

• Choose a level gravel or paved pad, not a sloped lawn.
• Skip spots reached only by stairs; the unit must roll in on a dolly.
• Keep units off sidewalks so you can clear snow within 24 hours.
• Send us photos of the spot, since we cannot easily make a second trip.