Salinas Valley · 17 miles south of our yard
Porta Potty Rental in Gonzales, CA for field crews, packing sheds and backyard parties.
Porta potty rental in Gonzales from Edward Rental Works: standard and wheelchair-accessible units, handwashing stations and towable field units, delivered from our yard on Brunken Ave in Salinas.
Harvest crew moving fields? Ask about towable units.
Fast answers
- Delivery areaGonzales 93926 and Chualar 93925, about 20 minutes from our Salinas yard. Check your address.
- ArrivalMon–Fri, 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; driver calls 30 minutes ahead. Order by 2:30 p.m. for next business day.
- Which unitField crews: 1 toilet + 1 handwash per 20 workers. Parties: standard units. See crew counts.
- CleaningLong-term units pumped, scrubbed and restocked weekly. Event units arrive cleaned and stocked.
- Full costItemized: unit, delivery and pickup, servicing, any rush fee, tax. Street spots need a Gonzales encroachment permit.
Mon–Sat, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. · Most callers get an itemized quote in under 10 minutes.
Route from Salinas
How fast is porta potty rental in Gonzales delivered?
Porta potty rental in Gonzales comes from our Salinas yard, about 17 miles north on Highway 101. The drive takes roughly 20 minutes. Gonzales rides the same Monday–Friday trucks as Salinas, with a 7 a.m.–5 p.m. window. Orders placed by 2:30 p.m. usually go out the next business day.
| Exit off Hwy 101 | Best for | Driver note |
|---|---|---|
| Exit 310 — Alta St / Gloria Rd | South Alta Street, Gloria Road ranches | Gloria Road also heads east into the hills |
| Exit 311 — Fifth Street | Downtown, Central Park, Meyer Park area | Shortest run to the Fifth Street parks |
| Exit 313 — Old Stage Rd / Alta St | North end, Gonzales River Road businesses | Use for the Agricultural Business Park |
Tell us which exit is closest when you call. A cross street or a map pin is enough for a ranch road with no house number. The driver calls about 30 minutes ahead.
Farm & packing
How many field toilets does a Gonzales harvest crew need?
A Gonzales harvest crew needs 1 toilet and 1 handwashing station for every 20 workers under Cal/OSHA 8 CCR §3457. Each one must sit within a ¼-mile walk or 5 minutes, whichever is shorter. A 40-person crew needs 2 toilets and 2 handwash stations. Packing sheds with plumbed restrooms often add units only for overflow.
| Crew size | Toilets (§3457 minimum) | Handwash stations | Our service suggestion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–20 workers | 1 | 1 | Weekly service; towable unit if the crew moves fields |
| 21–40 workers | 2 | 2 | Weekly service; 1 toilet-and-sink pair per field block |
| 41–60 workers | 3 | 3 | Weekly service; ask on the call if a big crew needs more |
| 61–100 workers | 5 | 5 | Split units between blocks so each sits within ¼ mile |
Vineyards count too: River Road Wine Trail wineries sit in the Santa Lucia Highlands, west of town across the Salinas River. Vineyard crews at pruning and harvest are field crews under §3457, even on a winery property.
County rule: Monterey County Environmental Health runs an Agricultural Field Toilet Inspection Program. Its handout lists a toilet tank of at least 40 gallons and a handwash tank of at least 15 gallons. Our standard tank is about 60 gallons and our handwash station holds about 34.
Legal minimums are the floor. The table's last column is our recommendation, not a rule. Confirm your own count with your safety lead or the county.
Permits
Where can a porta potty go at a Gonzales park or street party?
A porta potty on a Gonzales street, sidewalk or curb needs a City of Gonzales encroachment permit from Public Works at 147 Fourth Street. The July 2025 application charges a daily fee and asks for 3 working days' notice before any street traffic control. A driveway or private yard needs no permit.
Street or curb
Apply with Gonzales Public Works, (831) 675-5000. Plan at least 3 working days ahead.
Driveway or backyard
No city permit. Keep the spot level and within about 15 feet of where the truck parks.
Central, Centennial or Meyer Park
These three city parks can be rented for events. Ask the Recreation Coordinator at (831) 675-5000 about extra units.
Holiday weekends
July 4 and other long weekends fill our trucks first. Book Gonzales party units at least 2 weeks out.
Valley weather
How do wind and heat change porta potty placement in Gonzales?
Gonzales sits in the open Salinas Valley, where a northwest wind blows up the valley most afternoons from about May through October. Our drivers face doors away from that wind. Units on open fields get staked. Summer days are hot and dry, so a sun-baked unit smells sooner between services.
- Doors face southeast, away from the afternoon northwest wind
- Stakes or a tie-down on open lots and field edges
- Shade side of a barn or shed when one is in reach
- Busy unit? Ask on the call about service timing
- Gravel or pavement from November to March, when valley soil turns to mud
From our phone line
What do Gonzales callers ask before they book?
In 78 recorded customer calls we reviewed from 2025–2026, 19% of callers asked whether the company was local. Another 26% needed delivery the same day or the next day. A Gonzales job is 17 miles from our yard, so both questions have short answers. Calls came from all areas, not just Gonzales.
“And you guys are coming from [nearby town]?”
Remodel caller checking the truck's starting point
“I'm having some windows replaced, and there'll be a few contractors here.”
Homeowner with contractors on site
“I don't think I'm going to need it cleaned weekly right away, since the work will be sporadic.”
Landscape contractor
Sporadic sites, like a vineyard block between pruning passes, can ask for every-other-week service instead of weekly.
Coverage
Which Gonzales neighborhoods and ZIP codes do you deliver to?
Edward Rental Works delivers to every address in Gonzales ZIP code 93926, plus the farms and wineries around it. Gonzales covers about 2 square miles. Any town street is a few minutes from the 3 Highway 101 exits. Ranch roads east and west of town are covered too.
Neighborhoods we serve in Gonzales
- Downtown Gonzales (Alta Street & Fifth Street)
- Central Park
- Centennial Park
- Meyer Park
- Canyon Creek
- Venice Park
- Fanoe Road
- Gonzales River Road business park
- Johnson Canyon Road ranches
- River Road wineries
- Gloria Road ranches
- Chualar (93925, on the way)
ZIP codes on this route:
- 93926 (Gonzales)
- 93925 (Chualar)
Some callers ask for a porta john or a portable toilet rental in Gonzales. It is the same unit, the same truck and the same quote. For a winery wedding with power and water, a restroom trailer also fits.
A Salinas dispatcher answers
Check delivery for your Gonzales field or yard
Give us the cross street or map pin and the date. The dispatcher confirms the truck on the call.
Mon–Sat, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. · Most callers get an itemized quote in under 10 minutes.
How much is a porta potty in Gonzales for a weekend?
On recent recorded quotes, a standard weekend event unit most often came to about $249 including delivery and pickup, with quotes running about $199–$299 before tax. Gonzales is close to our yard, so it usually prices like a Salinas address. Your itemized quote is the final price.
Do you service the field toilets for a harvest crew every week?
Yes. Long-term units are pumped, scrubbed and restocked once a week on a 28-day cycle. If a large crew needs more than that, ask on the call. Recent quotes for a toilet and handwash combo ran about $495 per 28 days.
Can you move the unit when the crew moves to another ranch?
Yes. Call with the new field and a map pin, and the dispatcher sets the move on a weekday route. For crews that move often, ask about towable units on a trailer that your foreman can relocate.
Do I need a permit to put a porta potty on the street in Gonzales?
Yes, if the unit sits in the street, curb or sidewalk. Apply for an encroachment permit with Gonzales Public Works at (831) 675-5000. The July 2025 form lists a $142.85 daily fee. A driveway or yard needs no permit.
Are you local or are you coming from somewhere far?
We are local. Trucks leave our yard at 520 Brunken Ave, Salinas, CA 93901, about 17 miles and roughly 20 minutes north of Gonzales on Highway 101.
Can I get one for a party at Meyer Park?
Yes. Reserve the park first with the Gonzales Recreation Coordinator at (831) 675-5000, then book the unit. Ask the city where the truck may park. Mark the drop spot, and we deliver the business day before.
Fastest: call (831) 260-5800
How do I get an itemized porta potty quote?
Calling is faster — a dispatcher can check the route and your ZIP while you are on the line. Prefer to type? Send these six details and we text or call back with every line item: unit, delivery and pickup, servicing, any rush fee, and tax.
- No phone tree — a person in Salinas answers
- Every fee named before you pay
- Weekend events: we drop Friday, pick up Monday at no extra charge
- Long-term units serviced weekly on a 28-day cycle
Mon–Sat, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Form replies within 1 business hour during open hours.