Porta Potty Rental in Wakefield-Peace Dale, RI
Wakefield-Peace Dale is an unincorporated community (a Census-designated place) in Washington County, Rhode Island, and we take portable toilet rental calls for any address in it. Call (888) 417-6737, answered 24/7, and we connect you with a provider that serves the site. Rain is the main planning factor: about 52 inches a year (NOAA normals), so units need firm ground a truck can reach.
Updated 2026-10-13
- 1Call with the site address, dates and headcount.
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- 3The provider confirms units, price, delivery, servicing and pickup.
Wakefield-Peace Dale at a Glance
Climate figures: NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Kingston 1 W, RI station, about 3 miles away. Snowfall is from the Kingston, RI station, about 4 miles away.
Planning Around the Weather
DOE's Building America map puts Washington County in the Cold climate region (IECC 2021 zone 5A, PNNL county guide). Winters in this region are long enough that freezing, not heat, is usually the main limit on units that carry water.
Rain and Ground
About 52 inches of precipitation falls in an average year, with about 15 days of an inch or more. Soft ground is the risk: units belong on a firm, level base the service truck can reach without crossing a soggy lawn, and an ADA unit needs a route that does not turn to mud.
Freezing Nights
About 135 nights a year drop to 32°F or below, more than three in four U.S. places in our data, so freezing weather covers a large part of the year. Anything that holds fresh water freezes first: hand-wash stations, deluxe flush tanks and trailer plumbing. For winter dates, ask for winterized units or a heated restroom trailer, or plan on sanitizer.
Near the Shoreline
Wakefield-Peace Dale's Census reference point is about 2 miles from the shoreline in the Census Bureau's TIGER coastline layer (the layer includes Great Lakes shores and some bays). Beach and waterfront sites mean sand and soft ground: trucks need a firm approach, ADA units a firm route (loose sand is not one), and exposed units staking.
Snow and Access
About 35 inches of snow falls in an average year (snowfall normals from the Kingston, RI station, about 4 miles away), more than most U.S. places in our data, usually in a handful of storms. After a storm, clear the route from the road to the units before the next service day so the truck can reach them.
Job Sites and Home Projects
Building in Existing Neighborhoods
About 7.2% of Wakefield-Peace Dale's housing units were built in 2010 or later (ACS 2020–2024), below the U.S. share of 11.4%, though above the median U.S. place in our data, so most homes predate 2010 and many projects are renovations or additions to existing buildings.
Older Homes and Remodels
The median year built for Wakefield-Peace Dale's housing is 1969 (ACS 2020–2024), older than most U.S. places in our data. Houses built around 1969 are now more than half a century old; kitchen, bath and roof jobs on them are construction work under OSHA 1926.51, and if the crew cannot use the home's bathroom, the rule calls for a toilet on site.
Older Paint on Renovation Jobs
A large share of Wakefield-Peace Dale's housing, about 61% of units, was built before 1980 (ACS 2020–2024). EPA’s Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule covers paid work that disturbs painted surfaces in homes built before 1978, and OSHA’s lead standard for construction (29 CFR 1926.62) requires adequate hand-washing facilities for workers exposed to lead. If the crew will sand, scrape or demolish old paint, put one of the hand-wash stations next to the toilet.
Apartments, Townhouses and Rentals
The most common housing type is detached houses, about 66% of units (lower than most U.S. places in our data), followed by two- to four-unit buildings at about 17% (ACS 2020–2024). Detached houses usually have a driveway or yard where a crew's unit can stand within reach of the service truck. In small multi-unit buildings where tenants stay in place during work, put the crew's unit where it does not block a shared entrance. About 34% of occupied homes are rented (owner share lower than most U.S. places in our data), so check who controls the property before a unit goes on it.
Under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.51, a crew of 20 or fewer needs one toilet, so a single unit covers a typical renovation crew; you can ask for exactly one. More on sizing: construction rentals in Rhode Island.
Events, Weddings and Parties
A three-hour winter event for 1,000 people needs 8 units on the PSAI event chart, or 9 to 10 with alcohol (PSAI adds 10–20%). Every cluster of restrooms needs at least 5% accessible units, rounded up, and with heavy rain this common the ADA unit needs a route that stays firm when the grass is wet.
Cold, not heat, limits the outdoor season: from late fall into spring, ask for a heated restroom trailer or units that do not depend on running water. For beach and waterfront events, units stand at the edge of the sand on firm ground the service truck can reach. Events in a county park follow the county parks office's rules; ask it what applies before you book. More: event rentals in Rhode Island and wedding restrooms in Rhode Island.
Who to Ask About Local Rules
Wakefield-Peace Dale is a Census-designated place with no municipal government of its own; in Rhode Island, the surrounding town handles local rules. For an event on public land, or a unit that will stand on a street, sidewalk or in a park, ask the town government for the town the site is in before you book what applies.
On attached or small multi-unit lots without a driveway, a unit at the curb is a street-use question for the town government for the town the site is in. Beaches and waterfront parks can be managed by a separate parks, port or state agency; ask whoever manages that land.
Rental Types Available
Tell us the units you want; the provider serving your site confirms what's available.
Event Porta Potty Rental
Festivals, fairs, races, parties and community events of any size.
Construction Porta Potty Rental
Job-site units sized to OSHA's construction toilet requirements.
Wedding Restroom Rental
Restroom trailers and deluxe units for outdoor ceremonies and receptions.
Restroom Trailer Rental
Flushing toilets, running water and climate control in a towable trailer.
Hand-Washing Station Rental
Freestanding sinks with fresh water and soap for events and job sites.
Nearby Locations
- Kingston, RI 2 mi
- South Kingstown, RI 3 mi
- North Kingstown, RI 9 mi
- Newport, RI 10 mi
- Newport East, RI 12 mi
- West Warwick, RI 16 mi
Larger city nearby: Providence, RI (26 mi)
Also in Washington County
Straight-line distances between Census place points; not a service-area or travel-time claim. All Rhode Island locations.
Questions About Renting in Wakefield-Peace Dale
Can I rent porta potties in Wakefield-Peace Dale, RI?
Yes. Call (888) 417-6737, answered 24/7, with the Wakefield-Peace Dale address and dates; we connect you with a provider that serves the site, and the provider confirms units, price, delivery, servicing and pickup.
What weather should I plan for in Wakefield-Peace Dale?
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Kingston 1 W, RI station, about 3 miles away: about 4 days a year at or above 90°F, 135 nights at or below 32°F, 52 inches of precipitation and 35 inches of snow (snowfall normals from the Kingston, RI station, about 4 miles away). Plan for rain first: firm ground the truck can reach after a storm.
Do I need a porta potty for a home remodel in Wakefield-Peace Dale?
If the crew has no bathroom to use, yes: OSHA 1926.51 treats a remodel crew like any other, and one unit covers up to 20 workers. Wakefield-Peace Dale's median home dates from 1969.
Do porta potties work in freezing weather in Wakefield-Peace Dale?
Standard units do; they have no running water. With about 135 freezing nights a year, hand-wash stations, deluxe flush tanks and trailers need winterized or heated models for months.
Who do I ask about a permit for an event or a unit on the street in Wakefield-Peace Dale?
Ask the town government for the town the site is in. There is no city hall; the town handles roads, parks and events.
What affects the price of a porta potty rental?
Unit type, number of units, rental length, servicing frequency and how easy the site is to reach. The provider quotes before you book.
Don't know where to start?
Call now and tell us about your event or job site. We will help you work out the units you need and connect you with a provider that serves your location.
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