Evergreen Waste Services
"When I needed a 15 yard dumpster for a bathroom remodel I was doing, Evergreen Waste delivered one right away. They dropped it off as scheduled... more
Lenzi Incorporated Demolition and Hauling Division
Founded in 1974, Lenzi Incorporated Demolition and Hauling Division is a family-owned business offering junk removal, dumpster rentals, and commercial waste services across Northern California and... more
Santos Engineering, Inc.
"We were selling a house and we had to tear down a part of the house to get it ready for sale, so we rented... more
Lara's Concrete Inc
"We have nothing but great things to say about Lara's Concrete Inc. We started renting dumpsters from them last December to dispose of our construction... more
A&J General Contractor
From its humble start with one truck for junk removal, A&J General Contractor has developed into a provider of versatile waste management services, featuring... more
D A Services
"We’re renovating and had old cabinets, flooring, and construction debris to throw out. We got a 15 yard container from DA. They came on time,... more
Debris Solutions
At Debris Solutions we want to make the process of junk removal and temporary dumpster rental as seamless as possible and do so by respecting... more
Junk King Contra Costa CA
Junk King Contra Costa is a local, family, and minority-owned and operated junk removal and dumpster rental company. We specialize in fast, affordable service. When... more
Yeni's Hauling
Yeni's Hauling has been providing the greater San Jose, CA area with high-quality, reliable dumpster rental services for years. Our trailer dumpsters come in 10, 15, and 20... more
Elk Grove Waste Service
Elk Grove Waste is a local business that promises to deliver friendly and efficient service. We offer fair prices and are committed to customer satisfaction. ... more
Recology Dixon
In Dixon, CA, Recology Dixon has been raising the bar when it comes to safe, responsible, and reliable waste disposal services. Employee-owned, few companies offer... more
Atlas Disposal
Atlas was established in March of 1998 in response to the new recycling mandates that were passed by the State of California. We provide debris boxes... more
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What is the dumpster rental process like?
- Estimate what size dumpster you need - Roll-off dumpster sizes are quoted in the amount of cubic yards of debris the container will hold. Common sizes are 10 yard, 20 yard, and 30 yard. Click on a company's logo or name to visit their profile page, where you'll find sizes and dimensions of dumpsters available to rent.
- Research local dumpster rental companies - Find local services that have a good reputation, offer the size you need, at a price you can afford.
- Contact one or more service providers - Confirm information about prices, amount of weight included in the price, rental period, and other terms of the rental.
- Reserve the dumpster - It's best to schedule the dumpster for delivery for the day before you plan to start loading it.
Learn more: Dumpsters 101: A Guide to Renting a Dumpster
What is a dumpster weight allowance?
When you rent a dumpster, it comes with a weight allowance. A major portion of dumpster rental pricing is the cost of disposal. Landfills and recycling centers charge disposal services for the weight of the debris, generally anywhere from $35 per ton (2,000 lbs) to $100 per ton. The amount of weight included in the price can range from 0 lbs to 1 ton (2,000 lbs) to 8 tons (16,000 lbs) or more. The bigger the dumpster, generally the greater the weight allowance. Dumpster companies generally pass the additional disposal fees on to the renter when your load goes over the included weight. If your dumpster price includes 2 tons of weight (4,000 lbs) and your debris weighs in at 6,000 lbs at the landfill, you'll end up paying the extra fees for the additional weight.