Porta Potty Rentals in Bethlehem, PA

Bethlehem rules and conditions that change your rental

• Bethlehem's Department of Public Works issues right-of-way permits. The form lists dumpster, moving pod, and activity or event in the right-of-way.A porta potty in a Bethlehem street or sidewalk falls under this same permit system. Apply through Public Works at 10 E. Church Street.
  Source: City of Bethlehem — Engineering Permit Application
• Dumpster and container applications are due 24 hours to 30 days before placement. Right-of-way permits generally require one million dollars in liability coverage naming the City.Plan at least a day of lead time for street placement. Have your insurance certificate ready before you call us to set the date.
  Source: City of Bethlehem — Engineering Permit Application
• Objects placed in a Bethlehem street must carry reflective tape or devices on the street side. More than three no-parking signs require 48 hours' notice to the Traffic Bureau.Reserve the curb space with signs before delivery day. Tell us if the city asks for reflective markings on the unit.
  Source: City of Bethlehem — Engineering Permit Application
• Bethlehem has three design review areas. HARB covers the Bethlehem Historic District. The HCC covers the South Bethlehem district and Mount Airy.These boards review permanent exterior changes, not short-term rentals. Still, a remodel there may run longer while you wait on approvals. Plan the rental cycle with that in mind.
  Source: City of Bethlehem — Historic and Conservation Districts
• During a Bethlehem snow emergency, one side of each emergency route is plowed at a time. Cars left on the signed side are towed.A curbside unit on a snow route could block plows. Choose a driveway or lot spot for winter jobs on those streets.
  Source: City of Bethlehem — Snow Emergency
• Bethlehem special event applications are due 30 days ahead. Events needing road closures or city services need 60 days.Lock in the city permit first. Then book restrooms, since our cancellation is free up to 24 business hours before delivery.
  Source: City of Bethlehem — Special Events
• Bethlehem straddles two counties. The West Side is in Lehigh County, and the rest of the city is in Northampton County.City permits work the same on both sides. County health or event rules may differ, so ask which county covers your address.
  Source: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (Wikipedia)
• Musikfest runs for 10 days each August across downtown Bethlehem and the South Side.Streets near the festival get crowded and some close. Schedule August deliveries near those areas early in the day.
  Source: Musikfest (Wikipedia)

Do you need a permit to put a porta potty on the street in Bethlehem?

A Bethlehem right-of-way permit is required for objects in a street or sidewalk. A unit on your own driveway or lawn usually needs no city permit. We suggest private ground whenever you have it. Confirm with the Department of Public Works before you book street placement.

Rules for Bethlehem come from the City of Bethlehem — Department of Public Works, 10 E. Church Street; check with that office before using public land.

Where can a porta potty go on Bethlehem's older streets?

Bethlehem's North Side and South Side have tight rowhome blocks and steep side streets. The best spot is a flat driveway, rear lot, or yard close to the curb. Our truck must stop within about 15 feet of the drop point. The ground must not tilt the unit.

• On sloped South Side streets near Lehigh University, pick the flattest patch you have.
• In Mount Airy and the West Side, a driveway apron is usually easier than the front lawn.
• In Northeast Bethlehem subdivisions, set the unit beside the garage, not on soft turf.
• If curb parking is tight, request no-parking signs before the delivery day.
• Mark the spot clearly so the driver can drop it while you are at work.