DumpsterPriceIndex

Dumpster Rental in California

191 independent locations across 57 towns. A 20-yard dumpster in California runs a median of $450.

191independent locations
57towns covered
$450median 20 yard
5counties

What the California numbers say

California has 191 independently owned haulers on this index across 57 towns we cover. They are spread reasonably evenly instead of piling into one metro, so most towns here have a genuine choice rather than a single yard that covers everything. The best-sampled size here is the 10 yard, priced by 34 haulers at a median of $263.

See California dumpster prices by size →

How much does a dumpster cost in California?

Updated regularly. From prices California companies publish on their own websites.

SizeTypical range, with the median markedMedianSample
10 yard $250 – $450 $263 34 companies
15 yard $325 – $399 $355 21 companies
20 yard $395 – $525 $450 27 companies
30 yard $525 – $675 $607 10 companies
40 yard $550 – $840 $625 12 companies

A 20-yard is the size most people rent, and in California it runs a median of $450, with most companies between $395 and $525. That is 7% above the national median of $419. Most of the gap between states is disposal: haulers pay a landfill by the ton and those gate rates are local, so two companies an hour apart can quote very differently for the same container.

Full California price breakdown by size →

What the price includes in California

1.5 tonsweight included · 23 companies
$98per extra ton · 17 companies
7 daysrental period · 57 companies
$30per extra day · 21 companies

Weight over the allowance is where a quote turns into a bill. A roof tear-off alone can run five tons, so the allowance matters more than the headline price on anything heavy. How the fees work →

Biggest dumpster rental markets in California

TownCompaniesMedian 20-yard
Anaheim 38 —
Yorba Linda 38 —
La Puente 36 —
Corona 35 —
Perris 35 —
Garden Grove 34 —
Westminster 34 —
Bellflower 31 —
Long Beach 31 —
Huntington Beach 30 —
Montebello 30 —
South Gate 30 —

Counties in California

Where a county has enough companies publishing prices, it has its own page with the local median set against the state figure.

Every town we cover in California

Dumpster rental in California: common questions

How much does a dumpster cost in California?
A 20-yard dumpster in California has a median published price of $450, with most companies between $395 and $525. That is 7% above the national median of $419. Most of the gap between states is disposal cost. Haulers pay a landfill by the ton, and that gate rate varies more than anything else in the price.
How many dumpster rental companies are there in California?
We list 191 independently owned companies across 57 towns in California. National carriers and brokers are excluded, so this is the local operator market, not the whole industry.
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in CA?
On your own driveway, almost never. On the street or any public right-of-way, usually yes, and the rules are set by the town, not the state. Ask the hauler first; companies that work a town daily know its rules and many pull the permit as part of the job.
What size dumpster should I rent in California?
Companies here publish prices for 10 yard, 15 yard, 20 yard, 30 yard and 40 yard containers. Size is volume, but weight decides the bill. Every rental includes a fixed tonnage and anything over it is charged by the ton. Concrete or roofing hits the limit long before the container looks full.

Also serving California

These companies operate in California but we haven't confirmed which town they're based in, or they're in a market too small for its own page. We confirm by phone.