Monterey Peninsula · ZIP 93940
Porta Potty Rental in Monterey, CA delivered over Highway 68 from Salinas.
Porta potty rental in Monterey for backyard parties, garden weddings, remodels and park events — about 30 minutes from our Salinas yard.
Street placement in Monterey needs a city encroachment permit.
Fast answers
- Delivery areaAll 15 Monterey neighborhoods in ZIP 93940, about 30 minutes from our Salinas yard. See the list.
- ArrivalMon–Fri, 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; driver calls 30 minutes ahead. Book 2+ weeks ahead for Car Week.
- Which unitStandard for parties; restroom trailer for weddings with power and water. Compare units.
- CleaningEvent units arrive cleaned and stocked. Long-term units are serviced weekly.
- Full costItemized: unit, delivery and pickup, servicing, any rush fee, tax. Street spots need a City of Monterey encroachment permit.
Mon–Sat, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. · Most callers get an itemized quote in under 10 minutes.
Distance from our Salinas yard
How fast is porta potty rental in Monterey delivered?
Porta potty rental in Monterey comes from our Salinas yard, about 20 miles and roughly 30 minutes away over Highway 68. Drivers deliver Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Orders placed by 2:30 p.m. usually go out the next business day, and weekend events are dropped on Friday.
| Monterey area | Typical route from Salinas | Approx. miles | Approx. drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown & Old Town | Hwy 68 west → Munras Ave | 20 | 30 min |
| New Monterey & Cannery Row area | Hwy 68 → Hwy 1 → Lighthouse Ave | 22 | 35 min |
| Del Monte Beach & Del Monte Grove | Hwy 68 → Hwy 1 → Del Monte Ave | 19 | 30 min |
| Fairgrounds & Casanova Oak Knoll | Hwy 68 → Fairground Rd | 19 | 28 min |
| Skyline Forest & Deer Flats | Hwy 68 → Skyline Dr / Mark Thomas Dr | 19 | 30 min |
City rules
Do I need a City of Monterey permit for a porta potty?
A porta potty on a Monterey street, sidewalk or other public right-of-way needs a City of Monterey encroachment permit. The Community Development Department's Building and Safety Division handles that form at 580 Pacific Street. A unit on a private driveway or backyard for a private party needs no city permit.
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Start with the Special Event Proposal
For a public event, the city asks you to submit its Special Event Proposal form through DocuSign first. That review tells you which other permits apply.
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Parks and beaches go through Monterey Recreation
Events in city parks or on city beaches are permitted by Monterey Recreation, (831) 646-3866. Ask where service trucks may park.
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Street or sidewalk placement
File the encroachment permit with Building and Safety, (831) 646-3890. Inspections are requested 24 hours ahead.
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Send us the approved spot
Email or text the permit and a photo of the spot. Our driver places the unit within about 15 feet of where the truck can stop.
Before you book: Permit fees and review times are set by the city, not by us. Call the city early if your unit has to sit on a street.
Local calendar
Which Monterey events make porta potties hard to book?
Three Monterey events tie up trucks and Highway 68 every year. Monterey Car Week ran August 7–16 in 2026. The Monterey Jazz Festival filled the fairgrounds September 25–27. Book at least 2 weeks ahead for any Monterey party that lands on those dates, because rental lines fill first.
| Event | When | Where | What it means for your rental |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey Car Week | Mid-August (Aug 7–16 in 2026) | Monterey Conference Center, Del Monte Golf Course, Pebble Beach | Slow traffic on Hwy 68 and Hwy 1; book 2+ weeks out |
| Monterey Jazz Festival | Late September (Sept 25–27 in 2026) | Monterey County Fair & Event Center | Fairground Rd area is busy; plan Thursday or Friday drop |
| Monterey County Fair | Late summer | Monterey County Fair & Event Center | Weekend units around the fair fill early |
| Holiday weekends | Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day | Citywide | Friday drop, Tuesday pickup on long weekends |
Terrain & weather
How do Monterey's hills and coastal fog change where a unit goes?
Monterey's 15 neighborhoods climb from sea level at Del Monte Beach to steep streets in Skyline Forest and Deer Flats. A porta potty needs fairly level ground within about 15 feet of where the truck parks. Damp fog keeps pavement slick, so a flat driveway beats a sloped lawn.
Steep driveways
In Skyline Forest, Deer Flats and Monterey Vista, the truck often stops at the curb. Pick a flat spot at the top of the driveway, not the bottom of a slope.
Tight streets in New Monterey
Older blocks near Lighthouse Ave have narrow streets and little parking. Hold a curb space or driveway apron for the truck on delivery day.
Fog and sea breeze
Wet mornings are common near the bay. We face doors away from the wind and set units on pavement or gravel when we can.
Coverage
Which Monterey neighborhoods do you serve?
Edward Rental Works delivers to all 15 City of Monterey neighborhoods in ZIP code 93940. That list covers everything from Old Town and Downtown to Aguajito Oaks and Villa Del Monte. Pebble Beach, Del Rey Oaks and Seaside next door are served on the same Peninsula routes.
Neighborhoods we serve in Monterey
- Aguajito Oaks
- Alta Mesa
- Casanova Oak Knoll
- Del Monte Beach
- Del Monte Grove / Laguna Grande
- Deer Flats
- Downtown
- Fisherman's Flats
- Glenwood
- Monterey Vista
- New Monterey
- Oak Grove
- Old Town
- Skyline Forest
- Villa Del Monte
Monterey ZIP covered:
- 93940
Some callers search for portable toilet rental in Monterey, others for a porta john for a remodel crew. Both get the same units and one itemized quote.
Official sources cited
Original data from our phone line
What do event planners ask about restrooms on our rental line?
In 78 recorded customer calls we reviewed from 2025–2026, 60% were parties, church events, weddings or community events. Another 12% asked about handwashing and 10% asked for a wheelchair-accessible unit. Those three needs matter most for Monterey venues that host guests from out of town.
“Can I get a quote on one of your deluxe trailer restrooms? I'm getting married at the end of October.”
Wedding caller
“We for sure have one person that will be in a wheelchair, which is why we're looking at this.”
Event organizer
“Do you have ones with the sink?”
Party host
| Monterey job | Unit mix we usually suggest |
|---|---|
| Backyard party, 50–100 guests | 2 standard units + 1 handwash station |
| Garden wedding, 100+ guests | A restroom trailer if a 110V outlet and hose are within reach |
| Public event in a park | Standard units + at least 1 wheelchair-accessible unit |
| Remodel in an older home | 1 standard unit on the 28-day cycle with weekly service |
A Salinas dispatcher answers
Check delivery for your Monterey address
Tell us the neighborhood, the date and where the truck can park.
Mon–Sat, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. · Most callers get an itemized quote in under 10 minutes.
Can you get a porta potty to Monterey for a Saturday party?
Yes. We drop the unit in Monterey on Friday and pick it up on Monday at no extra charge. The driver calls about 30 minutes ahead, so nobody needs to wait at home.
How much is a porta potty rental in Monterey 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 roughly $199–$299 before tax depending on date and distance. A Peninsula address can sit at the higher end. Your itemized quote is the final price.
Do I need a permit to put the unit on the street in front of my Monterey house?
Yes, if the unit sits on the street or sidewalk. The City of Monterey Building and Safety Division handles encroachment permits at 580 Pacific Street, (831) 646-3890. A unit on your own driveway needs no city permit.
Can you deliver during Car Week?
Usually yes, but book at least 2 weeks ahead. Car Week traffic slows Highway 68 and Highway 1 in mid-August, and trucks fill fast. Quote numbers are held once you book.
My driveway in Skyline Forest is steep. Where should the unit go?
Pick the flattest spot within about 15 feet of where the truck can stop, often at the top of the driveway or on the street apron. A mild slope is fine. A steep lawn is not, because the unit must sit level.
What does a restroom trailer need at a Monterey wedding venue?
A restroom trailer needs a standard 110V 20-amp outlet within about 50 feet, a garden-hose water connection, a level spot and room for the truck. Recent 2-stall trailer quotes ran about $1,950–$2,500 per weekend.
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.