How do I rent a dumpster in Palo Alto, CA today?
Ring 1-833-520-0680 with the Palo Alto ZIP code. We put you through to an independent roll off provider in Santa Clara, who checks availability for your dates, recommends a size based on the debris and quotes the delivered price up front.
Local providers cover 6 Palo Alto ZIP codes with roll off containers for cleanouts, remodels, roofing and demolition. Call 1-833-520-0680 and describe the job. The provider sizes the container and confirms what tonnage is included.
Which Palo Alto ZIP codes are covered?
From 6 covered ZIP codes, providers reach most of Santa Clara plus the adjoining towns. Rural addresses at the far edge may carry a mileage charge, and the provider will state it in the quote.
Coverage in Palo Alto spans 6 ZIP codes, including 94301, 94302, 94303, 94304. The nearest covered cities are Mountain View at about 5 miles, Los Altos at about 5 miles, Redwood City at about 6 miles, Sunnyvale at about 8 miles.
What Palo Alto customers order most
10 yard dumpster in Palo Alto
The right size for one room or any heavy material.
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20 yard dumpster in Palo Alto
The default for most home projects.
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30 yard dumpster in Palo Alto
Nine to twelve pickup loads.
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Roofing dumpster in Palo Alto
Shingle tear offs, heavy debris rated.
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Concrete dumpster in Palo Alto
Clean inert loads, priced per ton.
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Cleanout dumpster in Palo Alto
Loft, garage and basement clearance.
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10YARD 10 yard roll off dumpster in Palo Alto 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
$260 to $450 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 Palo Alto 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
$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 20YARD 20 yard roll off dumpster in Palo Alto 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
$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 30YARD 30 yard roll off dumpster in Palo Alto 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
$380 to $650 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 Palo Alto 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
$430 to $750 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 Where can the container legally sit in Palo Alto?
Check two things before the truck comes to your Palo Alto address: whether the driveway slab can take the load, and whether anything overhead sits lower than about 23 feet. Those are the two most common reasons a delivery has to be rescheduled.
Check the overhead first. The container pivots high off the truck bed, so a branch or carport roof that cleared a car will not clear a tipping roll off. Twenty three feet is the figure to work to.
Decide where the debris will actually be generated before choosing the spot. On a Palo Alto tear off, the difference between a good and a bad position is measured in hours of carrying.
Describe the material honestly when you call. A provider told "bathroom gut including the tile floor" quotes a different allowance than one told "general remodel debris", and the first quote is the one that will not surprise you.
If the drive is the only sensible position but the slab is thin, say so. Providers carry boards, and the cost of protection is nothing against the cost of a cracked Palo Alto driveway.
What will you pay in Palo Alto?
| Item | Best for | Palo Alto range |
|---|---|---|
| 10 yard dumpster | Small remodel, single room cleanout | $260 to $450 |
| 15 yard dumpster | Kitchen remodel, garage clearout | $290 to $500 |
| 20 yard dumpster | Full floor remodel, roof tear off | $320 to $550 |
| 30 yard dumpster | Whole house cleanout, additions | $380 to $650 |
| 40 yard dumpster | Large volume, lighter debris | $430 to $750 |
Palo Alto pricing tracks Santa Clara tipping fees, how far the truck drives and how much tonnage is included. Going over the included weight is the most common extra charge, so be honest about dense material like plaster, tile and wet carpet.
What can go in your Palo Alto 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.
Other areas we cover near Palo Alto
- Mountain View (5 mi)
- Los Altos (5 mi)
- Redwood City (6 mi)
- Sunnyvale (8 mi)
- Santa Clara (12 mi)
- San Mateo (12 mi)
- Fremont (13 mi)
- Campbell (15 mi)
Palo Alto dumpster rental questions
Can the container go on the street overnight in Palo Alto?
Where a street permit has been issued, yes, though some cities require reflective markings or cones overnight as a condition of the permit.
How fast can a dumpster be delivered in Palo Alto?
Often same or next day if you call in the morning, though it depends on the provider and the season. Roofing season and month end are the busiest windows.
Can I get a dumpster for yard waste in Palo Alto?
Yes. Clean yard waste often goes to a composting facility rather than a landfill, which can lower the disposal cost. Keep it separate from construction debris to qualify.
Can I put concrete in a regular dumpster?
No. Concrete, brick, dirt and asphalt need a dedicated heavy debris container, normally a 10 yard with low walls, and they must not be mixed with household junk.
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in Palo Alto?
Not for a private driveway in almost all cases. A container placed on a public street normally needs a municipal right of way permit, and the provider usually files it for you.
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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