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Dumpster Rental

Rent a dumpster for a one-time pick up of large amounts of waste.

2-6 cubic yard dumpsters

Residents and businesses can rent 1-6 cubic yard dumpsters for special events or other one-time needs.

To request a dumpster rental, first obtain a permit from the Permit Service Center if you are planning to store the dumpster on the street. Then, call Customer Service at (510) 981-7270 to schedule the rental.

Short-term service rates:

  • 2 cubic yards: $96
  • 3 cubic yards*: $116
  • 4 cubic yards: $146
  • 5 cubic yards: $166
  • 6 cubic yards: $185

*3 cubic yard dumpsters are not currently available

6-30 cubic yard roll-off containers

Residents and businesses can rent a large 6-30 yard roll-off container for construction and debris waste or other one-time needs.

To request a dumpster rental, first obtain a permit from the Permit Service Center if you are planning to store the dumpster on the street. Then, call Customer Service at (510) 981-7270 to schedule the rental.

The rates shown below are for a four-day rental. You can request up to two additional days for a charge of $17.50 per day, for a maximum rental period of six days.

Rates for dumpster rental and service are below:

  • 6 yard (dirt box) $538.00*
  • 12 yard (12x7x4) $373.00
  • 14 yard (12x7x4.5) $436.00
  • 16 yard (12x8x4.5) $498.00
  • 20 yard (16x8x4.5) $565.00
  • 30 yard (22x8x5) $672.00

*The 6 yard dirt box is the only size available for heavy material (e.g., dirt, rocks, or concrete), which is why it is more expensive than larger boxes.

 

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