How do I rent a dumpster in Berkeley, CA today?
Call 1-833-520-0680 and give your Berkeley ZIP plus a rough debris list. We connect you with a Alameda provider who will tell you which roll off size suits the volume, what weight the price covers, and when they can deliver.
A roll off dumpster is usually the cheapest way to move a large volume of debris out of a Berkeley property in one go. Tell us the ZIP code and what you are throwing out, and we will connect you with a provider who serves that part of California.
Is my Berkeley address in the service area?
Every Berkeley ZIP code shown here is in the service area, 11 of them in total. Providers also cover much of the rest of Alameda, so call with any nearby address.
Coverage in Berkeley spans 11 ZIP codes, including 94701, 94702, 94703, 94704. The nearest covered cities are Oakland at about 5 miles, Richmond at about 6 miles, San Francisco at about 11 miles, Walnut Creek at about 12 miles.
Popular dumpster rentals in Berkeley
10 yard dumpster in Berkeley
Single room jobs and dense debris.
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20 yard dumpster in Berkeley
The most ordered local size.
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30 yard dumpster in Berkeley
High sided box for bulky light debris.
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Roofing dumpster in Berkeley
Sized by squares rather than volume.
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Concrete dumpster in Berkeley
Heavy debris only, low wall container.
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Cleanout dumpster in Berkeley
Estate and garage clearouts.
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10YARD 10 yard roll off dumpster in Berkeley 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 Berkeley 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 Berkeley 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 Berkeley 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 Berkeley 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 catches people out in Berkeley?
If your Berkeley property has a narrow approach or a shared alley, say so when you call. Providers can sometimes send a smaller truck, but they need to know in advance rather than finding out on arrival.
Walk the drop spot before delivery day. The truck needs roughly 60 feet of straight approach, about 10.5 feet of width and 23 feet of overhead clearance, and low branches or a carport are the usual obstacles at Berkeley addresses.
Older Berkeley housing stock changes the weight calculation. Plaster and lath walls are far heavier than modern drywall, so a pre war gut needs a bigger allowance than the cubic yards suggest.
If the job will clearly run long, agree the extension before the end date. An unplanned overrun can mean a wasted collection trip, which is billable in a way an agreed extension is not.
Think about the pickup as well as the drop. A vehicle parked across the container on collection day in Berkeley usually means a dry run fee for the wasted trip.
What does a Berkeley roll off rental cost?
| Item | Best for | Berkeley 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 |
Three things set the number in Berkeley: the container size, the included tonnage and the distance from the provider yard. Ask for the per ton overage rate at the same time as the headline price, it is the charge people forget.
What can go in your Berkeley 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
Accepted material varies by landfill and by provider. Confirm your list on the call before the container is dropped.
Service nearby, and the other service here
- Oakland (5 mi)
- Richmond (6 mi)
- San Francisco (11 mi)
- Walnut Creek (12 mi)
- Moraga (15 mi)
- Concord (16 mi)
- Daly City (16 mi)
- Vallejo (17 mi)
Berkeley dumpster rental questions
Can I share a container with a neighbour?
Nothing stops you, but the person who booked it owns the weight allowance. Shared containers are the most common reason a load unexpectedly goes over.
Is there a discount for a longer rental in Berkeley?
For projects running beyond two or three weeks, ask for monthly pricing rather than extending a weekly rental day by day. It is usually cheaper.
Will the container damage my driveway?
It can if nothing is put underneath. Plywood under the wheels and the rear roller spreads the load and is the standard precaution on residential concrete and asphalt.
What is the busiest time to book in Berkeley?
Spring through autumn, with the end of the month tightest almost everywhere. Roofing weather drives most of the seasonal swing in Alameda County.
Do I need to sort the debris before loading?
Generally no, beyond keeping heavy inert material separate. Some cities operate construction and demolition diversion rules, and your provider will know whether one applies in Berkeley.
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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