How do I rent a dumpster in Bakersfield, CA today?
Pick up the phone and call 1-833-520-0680. With the Bakersfield address and a description of the job, an independent local provider confirms the container size, the permitted placement, the included weight and the exact price before you commit.
The most ordered size in Bakersfield is the 20 yard container, because it swallows a full floor of remodel debris and still parks on a standard driveway. Smaller and larger options are all available from providers covering Kern.
Where do providers deliver in Bakersfield?
The network covers 22 ZIP codes in Bakersfield. Because dispatch is from Kern yards rather than a national depot, delivery windows are generally tighter than a long distance provider can offer.
Coverage in Bakersfield spans 22 ZIP codes, including 93301, 93302, 93303, 93304. The nearest covered cities are Lancaster at about 65 miles, Santa Clarita at about 69 miles, Canyon Country at about 70 miles, Visalia at about 71 miles.
Container options in Bakersfield
10 yard dumpster in Bakersfield
Bathroom remodels and small cleanouts.
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20 yard dumpster in Bakersfield
Six to eight pickup loads in one haul.
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30 yard dumpster in Bakersfield
Estate clearances and large additions.
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Roofing dumpster in Bakersfield
Priced by the ton for asphalt shingles.
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Concrete dumpster in Bakersfield
Driveway and patio demolition.
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Cleanout dumpster in Bakersfield
Bulky light contents, volume priced.
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10YARD 10 yard roll off dumpster in Bakersfield 12 ft x 8 ft x 3.5 ft · 3 to 4 pickup loads
- Approximate dimensions12 ft x 8 ft x 3.5 ft
- Pickup truck loads3 to 4 pickup loads
- Typical weight allowance1 to 2 tons included, varies by provider
- Typical projectsSmall bathroom remodel, single room cleanout, up to 1,500 sq ft of shingles
Typical range
$290 to $500 7 to 10 day rental. Typical price ranges reported by providers. Your provider quotes the exact price, including any weight, mileage or permit fees, before booking.
Call for today's price 15YARD 15 yard roll off dumpster in Bakersfield 14 ft x 8 ft x 4.5 ft · 4 to 6 pickup loads
- Approximate dimensions14 ft x 8 ft x 4.5 ft
- Pickup truck loads4 to 6 pickup loads
- Typical weight allowance2 to 3 tons included, varies by provider
- Typical projectsKitchen remodel, garage clearout, medium deck tear off
Typical range
$320 to $550 7 to 10 day rental. Typical price ranges reported by providers. Your provider quotes the exact price, including any weight, mileage or permit fees, before booking. Call for today's price 20YARD 20 yard roll off dumpster in Bakersfield 20 ft x 8 ft x 4.5 ft · 6 to 8 pickup loads
- Approximate dimensions20 ft x 8 ft x 4.5 ft
- Pickup truck loads6 to 8 pickup loads
- Typical weight allowance2 to 4 tons included, varies by provider
- Typical projectsFull floor remodel, large cleanout, 2,500 sq ft roof tear off
Typical range
$350 to $600 7 to 10 day rental. Typical price ranges reported by providers. Your provider quotes the exact price, including any weight, mileage or permit fees, before booking. Call for today's price 30YARD 30 yard roll off dumpster in Bakersfield 20 ft x 8 ft x 6 ft · 9 to 12 pickup loads
- Approximate dimensions20 ft x 8 ft x 6 ft
- Pickup truck loads9 to 12 pickup loads
- Typical weight allowance3 to 5 tons included, varies by provider
- Typical projectsFull house cleanout, new build framing waste, large addition
Typical range
$420 to $725 7 to 10 day rental. Typical price ranges reported by providers. Your provider quotes the exact price, including any weight, mileage or permit fees, before booking. Call for today's price 40YARD 40 yard roll off dumpster in Bakersfield 22 ft x 8 ft x 8 ft · 12 to 16 pickup loads
- Approximate dimensions22 ft x 8 ft x 8 ft
- Pickup truck loads12 to 16 pickup loads
- Typical weight allowance4 to 6 tons included, varies by provider
- Typical projectsCommercial demolition, major renovation, bulky light debris
Typical range
$480 to $825 7 to 10 day rental. Typical price ranges reported by providers. Your provider quotes the exact price, including any weight, mileage or permit fees, before booking. Call for today's price What should you plan for in Bakersfield?
Many Bakersfield neighbourhoods sit inside an HOA or a deed restricted subdivision. Rules often cap how many days a container can stay visible from the street, and some require screening. Check before you book rather than after.
Soft ground is the quiet risk at Bakersfield addresses with long unpaved drives. After heavy rain a loaded container can settle far enough that the truck cannot winch it back on.
Check whether your Bakersfield neighbourhood has rules about street visibility or screening. Finding out after the container is on the drive is the expensive order to do it in.
A container sitting empty on a Bakersfield driveway tends to attract debris from elsewhere, which counts against your weight allowance. Call for collection when the last load goes in.
If nobody will be home, mark the drop spot clearly and leave instructions. Most Bakersfield deliveries happen without the customer present and go fine.
How much does a dumpster cost in Bakersfield?
| Item | Best for | Bakersfield range |
|---|---|---|
| 10 yard dumpster | Small remodel, single room cleanout | $290 to $500 |
| 15 yard dumpster | Kitchen remodel, garage clearout | $320 to $550 |
| 20 yard dumpster | Full floor remodel, roof tear off | $350 to $600 |
| 30 yard dumpster | Whole house cleanout, additions | $420 to $725 |
| 40 yard dumpster | Large volume, lighter debris | $480 to $825 |
Expect Bakersfield quotes to be all in, covering drop off, the rental window, collection and disposal up to a stated weight. Extra days are usually a flat daily rate, and extra tons are billed at the local disposal rate.
What can go in your Bakersfield dumpster?
Usually accepted
- Household junk, furniture and mattresses
- Drywall, lumber, trim and flooring
- Asphalt shingles, in a heavy debris container
- Yard waste, branches and sod
- Appliances with the refrigerant already removed
- Carpet, padding and cabinetry
Not accepted
- Paint, solvents, fuel and motor oil
- Tires and vehicle batteries
- Asbestos and other regulated materials
- Propane tanks and pressurized cylinders
- Medical waste and chemicals
- Electronics in states that ban them from landfills
What a facility takes differs by market. Read your list to the provider when you book and they will flag anything that cannot go in.
Nearby Kern County cities
- Lancaster (65 mi)
- Santa Clarita (69 mi)
- Canyon Country (70 mi)
- Visalia (71 mi)
- Ventura (73 mi)
- Simi Valley (74 mi)
- Palmdale (75 mi)
- Santa Barbara (75 mi)
Bakersfield dumpster rental questions
What size do most Bakersfield homeowners order?
The 20 yard container. It handles a full floor of remodel debris or roughly 2,500 square feet of shingles and still fits a standard two car driveway.
Do I need to be home for the delivery?
Usually not, as long as the drop spot is clear and you have given clear instructions. Many Bakersfield deliveries happen with nobody on site.
What if my address is outside the Bakersfield limits?
Providers covering Kern routinely run past the city line. Call with the address and we will confirm coverage and any mileage charge.
Who is responsible if the driveway is damaged?
Placing plywood under the wheels and the rear roller is the standard precaution and it is normally the customer side of the arrangement. Ask the provider what their terms say.
Can two smaller containers work instead of one large one?
Sometimes, and on heavy debris it is often the better answer. Two 10 yard containers of concrete are easier to price and transport than one overloaded 20 yard.
Who wrote this page
Written and fact checked by the Dumpster Porta Potty USA editorial team. We check container sizes, servicing intervals and price ranges against published provider rate sheets and federal guidance, then update the page when those change.
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