Cameron County: key facts
- Eric Rental Works covers 2 cities in Cameron County from 1712 Fresno Ave, McAllen.
- County seat: Brownsville.
- Standard event unit about $249–$299 all-in.
- Farm crews: OSHA 1928.110; jobsites: OSHA 1926.51.
Where do you deliver in Cameron County?
Cameron County, from Harlingen to Brownsville and the coast, runs on our scheduled eastern routes 40–60 minutes from McAllen. Book a business day ahead.
| City | ZIPs | Drive | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlingen | 78550, 78552 | ~40 min | Next-day |
| Brownsville | 78520, 78521, 78526 | ~60 min | Next-day |
Do you serve unincorporated Cameron County?
Yes, wherever a truck can reach on firm ground — colonias, ranches and farm roads included. Send a map pin, because rural Cameron County addresses often route GPS to the wrong gate, and tell us about caliche roads after rain.
County information: Cameron County.
What should Cameron County renters plan for?
Cameron County sits closer to the Gulf, so wind and storms matter more. Stake open-lot units from June 1 to November 30, keep them out of drainage swales, and call before a named storm. Port of Brownsville and industrial jobs usually want multi-week rentals, and large Brownsville and Harlingen events should book a week or more ahead because they run on scheduled eastern route days.
| Factor | What to do | When |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal wind | Stake units on open lots; set them against a wall or fence | Jun–Nov |
| Port & industrial | 28-day cycles, weekly or twice-weekly service | Year-round |
| Large events | Book 7+ days ahead for scheduled route days | Year-round |
Straight answers
Cameron County questions
What do farm field crews need?
OSHA 29 CFR 1928.110 requires 1 toilet and 1 handwashing facility for every 20 field workers, within a quarter-mile walk of where they work. The rule applies when 11 or more workers are in the field. A towable unit-plus-sink setup can move with the crew between fields.
Can you deliver to a field down a dirt road?
Yes, if the road is firm. Ranch, farm and campout deliveries are common. Send a map pin, tell us about gates and low spots, and avoid placing the unit where rain collects. After a heavy Valley storm we may wait for the ground to firm up.
Do you rent porta potties by the day?
No — event rentals are priced per event, not per day. Eric Rental Works drops the unit off Friday (or Thursday on busy weekends) and picks it up Monday for the same price as one day. A Saturday birthday or a Sunday carne asada costs the same whether the unit stays one day or four.
Are you a local company or a broker?
Eric Rental Works is a local operator at 1712 Fresno Ave in McAllen with its own units and drivers. When you call, the person on the phone schedules our own truck, quotes the all-in price and can confirm your delivery day on the spot.
Can you set up restrooms after a hurricane or flood?
Yes, as roads allow. Restoration crews, shelters and homes without water service can rent units on short notice after Valley storms. During hurricane season (June 1–November 30), we stake units on open sites and pull or secure them before a named storm when asked.