Porta Potty Rentals in Scranton, PA

Scranton rules and conditions that change your rental

• Scranton's code requires a permit to park a dumpster on a Central Business District street. Police must confirm it will not impede traffic, it needs a flashing light and reflectors, and it generally may stay only one day.A portable toilet at a downtown curb would likely face the same scrutiny. In Central City, plan for a private lot or loading area instead.
  Source: City of Scranton Code, Chapter 439, Article V (Central Business District)
• Every temporary dumpster in Scranton, on private land or in the right-of-way, must display a valid city permit that can be seen from the road.On a remodel with both a dumpster and a porta potty, get the dumpster permit first. The toilet can share the same driveway or yard.
  Source: City of Scranton Code, Chapter 360, § 360-5.6 (Property Maintenance)
• Events that use city-owned property, equipment or services need Special Event approval, coordinated by the Office of Community Development.Lock in restrooms after your event is approved, and list the units on your application so the city sees your plan.
  Source: City of Scranton — Organizing Events in Scranton
• Nay Aug Park pavilion renters must order and pay for any extra restrooms. Parking on grass is banned at all times, and alcohol is not allowed in the park.Our truck must stay on paved drives. Tell us which pavilion you booked and the closest paved edge. Size units for guests and hours only.
  Source: Nay Aug Park (Scranton Municipal Recreation Authority) — Pavilion Rental Statement of Agreement
• The Scranton St. Patrick's Parade runs through downtown the weekend before St. Patrick's Day, starting near St. Peter's Cathedral. Organizers estimate about 150,000 spectators.Downtown streets close that day. Private parties near the route should book early and have units placed before closures.
  Source: Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau (Visit NEPA) — Scranton St. Patrick's Parade
• Scranton sits in the Lackawanna River valley. Inhabited areas range from about 650 to 1,400 feet, and the city is hilly.Steep lots in the Hill Section and on the mountainsides need a level, firm pad. Tell us about the slope when you book.
  Source: Scranton, Pennsylvania — Wikipedia (geography)

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

Scranton requires permits for dumpsters, and downtown street placements need police sign-off. The code does not name portable toilets, so the rule for them is unclear. We suggest a driveway, yard or private lot instead. If the curb is your only choice, check with the city's Department of Public Works first.

Rules for Scranton come from the City of Scranton — Department of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering (340 N Washington Ave); check with that office before using public land.

Where does a porta potty fit on a hilly Scranton property?

Many Scranton streets climb steep hills, so level ground matters most. Pick a firm, flat spot within about 15 feet of where the truck can park. Driveways and paved rear pads work well. Avoid soft lawn after rain, since a unit can lean as the ground settles.

• On sloped Hill Section or East Mountain lots, choose a level driveway spot.
• Downtown, use a private lot or loading area instead of the curb.
• At Nay Aug Park, point us to a paved drive; parking on grass is not allowed.
• Keep the unit clear of the sidewalk you must shovel in winter.