How long is the drive for porta potty delivery to New London County?
Porta potty delivery to New London County takes about 55 to 90 minutes from Shelton. Old Lyme and East Lyme are about 55 minutes along I-95. New London and Groton are about an hour. Norwich runs about 65 minutes, and Voluntown or North Stonington about 80 to 90 minutes.
I-95 carries most deliveries to the shoreline towns: Old Lyme, East Lyme, Waterford, New London, Groton and Stonington. I-395 heads north from the I-95 split in Waterford to Montville, Norwich and Griswold. Route 2 serves Colchester, Ledyard and North Stonington. Route 32 links New London and Norwich along the Thames River.
The Gold Star Bridge between New London and Groton slows down at rush hour. For a same-day drop in Mystic or Stonington, call as early as you can.
Every town in the county sits past 40 miles, so expect a distance charge on the quote. Weekend events follow the usual pattern: drop-off Friday, pickup Monday. Read how far ahead to book before a July date.
Need it delivered today?
Call before noon, Monday to Saturday, for same-day delivery.
Which health district do I call in New London County?
New London County has no county government, and its 21 towns use just 3 health districts. Ledge Light Health District covers 9 shoreline towns, including New London, Groton and Stonington. Uncas Health District covers Norwich and 10 nearby towns. Colchester belongs to the Chatham Health District.
Food vendors at festivals and fairs need a temporary event permit from the district. Ledge Light's temporary events page explains the process for shoreline towns. Uncas Health District handles the same permits for Norwich, Montville, Griswold and the other inland towns.
A porta potty on private property usually needs no extra permit. A unit on a city street in New London or Norwich, or on a town beach lot, needs approval from that town first.
For job sites, federal OSHA rules set the minimum toilet count by crew size. Our construction porta potty rental page covers weekly service and 28-day billing. Groton shipyard and base-area contractors often run several units on one account.
What should I plan for with porta potty rental in New London County?
New London County rentals face sea wind, summer crowds and farm crews inland. Waterfront parties in Mystic, Groton and Old Lyme need units staked against gusts. Shipyard and base-area builds in Groton run long schedules. Farms in Lebanon and Preston may need field sanitation under OSHA rules.
Open lawns near the water in Stonington, Noank and Niantic catch strong gusts. Ask for staking or anchoring when you book, and keep units off soft sand.
Mystic and the shoreline host many summer weddings. A wedding restroom rental often pairs a restroom trailer with a few standard units for staff.
Inland, Lebanon, Preston and Franklin have working farms. OSHA 29 CFR 1928.110 calls for 1 toilet and 1 hand-wash facility per 20 workers when 11 or more hand-laborers work the field. A hand-washing station rental covers the wash requirement. Winter rentals near the water still freeze, so choose sanitizer or a heated station from November to March.
Which towns in New London County get porta potty delivery?
Porta potty delivery covers all 21 towns listed below in New London County. Linked towns have their own page with ZIP codes, neighborhoods, permit contacts and local tips. For any other address, type the ZIP into the checker or call (475) 326-5810.
- Bozrah
- Colchester
- East Lyme
- Franklin
- Griswold
- Groton
- Lebanon
- Ledyard
- Lisbon
- Lyme
- Montville
- New London
- North Stonington
- Norwich
- Old Lyme
- Preston
- Salem
- Sprague
- Stonington
- Voluntown
- Waterford
Where is New London County from Shelton?
New London County towns sit about 50–80 miles from the Shelton yard, roughly 55–90 minutes by truck. Yellow dots on the map are New London County towns with their own page; tap one for ZIP codes, neighborhoods and permit contacts.
Health departments in New London County
| Department or district | Towns |
|---|---|
| Ledge Light Health District | New London, Groton (city and town), Waterford, East Lyme, Old Lyme, Lyme, Ledyard, Stonington, North Stonington |
| Uncas Health District | Norwich, Montville, Sprague, Bozrah, Griswold, Lisbon, Voluntown, Salem, Lebanon, Franklin, Preston |
| Chatham Health District | Colchester |
