How do I rent a dumpster in Redwood City, CA today?
Pick up the phone and call 1-833-520-0680. With the Redwood City 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.
Redwood City homeowners and contractors book roll off containers for everything from a single bathroom gut to a full tear down. Because the provider is local to San Mateo, they know the disposal facilities, the street rules and how fast they can realistically deliver.
What parts of Redwood City are served?
Service covers 5 ZIP codes inside Redwood City and extends through San Mateo. Whether you are in the centre or on the outskirts, the same local providers handle the drop and the pickup.
Coverage in Redwood City spans 5 ZIP codes, including 94061, 94062, 94063, 94064. The nearest covered cities are Palo Alto at about 6 miles, San Mateo at about 7 miles, Los Altos at about 10 miles, Mountain View at about 11 miles.
Roll off containers for Redwood City projects
10 yard dumpster in Redwood City
Small remodels, and the only size for concrete.
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20 yard dumpster in Redwood City
Full floor remodels and roof tear offs.
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30 yard dumpster in Redwood City
Whole house cleanouts and additions.
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Roofing dumpster in Redwood City
Roof tear offs with a tonnage cap.
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Concrete dumpster in Redwood City
Concrete, brick, block and soil.
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Cleanout dumpster in Redwood City
Furniture, boxes and household junk.
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10YARD 10 yard roll off dumpster in Redwood City 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 Redwood City 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 Redwood City 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 Redwood City 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 Redwood City 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 What do Redwood City renters need to know first?
Placement is the detail that trips people up in Redwood City. Driveway drops are simple. Street drops mean a municipal right of way permit, a few days of lead time and sometimes a restriction on which hours the truck can work.
Soft ground is the quiet risk at Redwood City addresses with long unpaved drives. After heavy rain a loaded container can settle far enough that the truck cannot winch it back on.
If the property sits inside an HOA or a deed restricted San Mateo County subdivision, check the rules before you book rather than after. Many allow a container for a set number of days, and some require it to be screened from the street.
Check what the quote includes before comparing it to another. A low headline price with a 1 ton allowance is not cheaper than a higher one with 3 tons in San Mateo County.
Where a project spans several weeks, agree the rental period up front rather than extending it day by day. Monthly pricing exists and is normally better value.
What drives dumpster pricing in Redwood City?
| Item | Best for | Redwood City 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 |
What you pay in Redwood City depends less on the container size than people expect and more on weight. A 20 yard container of household junk and a 20 yard container of wet plaster can differ by hundreds of dollars at the scale.
What can go in your Redwood City 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
Some states also restrict electronics from landfill. Ask when you book, because the rule depends on where the load is tipped.
Nearby cities and other services
- Palo Alto (6 mi)
- San Mateo (7 mi)
- Los Altos (10 mi)
- Mountain View (11 mi)
- Sunnyvale (14 mi)
- Fremont (18 mi)
- Santa Clara (18 mi)
- Hayward (19 mi)
Redwood City dumpster rental questions
How much is a 20 yard dumpster in Redwood City?
Typically $400 to $700 for a 7 to 10 day rental with 2 to 4 tons included. The exact figure depends on the provider, your ZIP code and the landfill they use.
How do I know what tonnage I actually used?
The truck is weighed loaded and empty at the disposal facility, and the weigh ticket is the basis for any overage charge. You can ask to see it.
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in Redwood City?
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.
Are appliances and mattresses accepted?
Mattresses are usually accepted, sometimes with a small per item fee. Appliances are accepted once the refrigerant has been professionally removed and documented.
Is there a charge if the container is not ready for pickup?
If the load is overfilled, blocked by a vehicle or contains prohibited material, most providers charge a dry run fee for the wasted trip. Clear access on the collection day avoids it.
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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