How do I rent a dumpster in San Francisco, CA today?
The fastest route is a call to 1-833-520-0680. Give the San Francisco street address, say whether the container goes on the driveway or the street, and list the debris. A City and County of San Francisco provider then confirms the size, the weight allowance and the full price with no obligation.
A roll off dumpster is usually the cheapest way to move a large volume of debris out of a San Francisco 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.
Which San Francisco ZIP codes are covered?
Coverage spans all 51 San Francisco ZIP codes. The dispatch radius normally extends past the city boundary, so neighbouring communities in City and County of San Francisco are generally served by the same provider.
Coverage in San Francisco spans 51 ZIP codes, including 94102, 94103, 94104, 94105. The nearest covered cities are Daly City at about 5 miles, Oakland at about 10 miles, Berkeley at about 11 miles, Richmond at about 12 miles.
What San Francisco customers order most
10 yard dumpster in San Francisco
The right size for one room or any heavy material.
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20 yard dumpster in San Francisco
The default for most home projects.
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30 yard dumpster in San Francisco
Nine to twelve pickup loads.
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Roofing dumpster in San Francisco
Shingle tear offs, heavy debris rated.
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Concrete dumpster in San Francisco
Clean inert loads, priced per ton.
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Cleanout dumpster in San Francisco
Loft, garage and basement clearance.
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10YARD 10 yard roll off dumpster in San Francisco 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
$325 to $575 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 San Francisco 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
$360 to $625 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 San Francisco 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
$400 to $700 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 San Francisco 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
$475 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 40YARD 40 yard roll off dumpster in San Francisco 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
$550 to $950 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 San Francisco?
Check two things before the truck comes to your San Francisco 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.
Association covenants are frequently stricter than any city rule. In parts of San Francisco they cap how long a container may be visible from the street, which is entirely separate from whether a permit is needed.
Rain adds real weight to anything absorbent. Drywall, cardboard and carpet all gain in a wet week, so keep a tarp over the container if the San Francisco forecast turns.
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 San Francisco driveway.
What will you pay in San Francisco?
| Item | Best for | San Francisco range |
|---|---|---|
| 10 yard dumpster | Small remodel, single room cleanout | $325 to $575 |
| 15 yard dumpster | Kitchen remodel, garage clearout | $360 to $625 |
| 20 yard dumpster | Full floor remodel, roof tear off | $400 to $700 |
| 30 yard dumpster | Whole house cleanout, additions | $475 to $825 |
| 40 yard dumpster | Large volume, lighter debris | $550 to $950 |
San Francisco pricing tracks City and County of San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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
Rules vary between disposal sites. A quick list read out on the call is the cheapest way to avoid a contamination fee.
Other areas we cover near San Francisco
- Daly City (5 mi)
- Oakland (10 mi)
- Berkeley (11 mi)
- Richmond (12 mi)
- San Mateo (16 mi)
- San Rafael (18 mi)
- Walnut Creek (22 mi)
- Moraga (23 mi)
San Francisco dumpster rental questions
Can the container go on the street overnight in San Francisco?
Where a street permit has been issued, yes, though some cities require reflective markings or cones overnight as a condition of the permit.
Can I move the dumpster once it is delivered?
No. Moving a roll off container needs the truck. If the position is wrong, call the provider and they will reposition it, sometimes for a fee.
Do prices change during the year?
Availability changes more than price does. Spring through autumn is busy across most of City and County of San Francisco, and the end of the month is tight almost everywhere.
What is the cheapest way to rent a dumpster in San Francisco?
Pick the size you actually need, keep the load under the weight allowance, put it on the driveway rather than the street, and book a few days ahead rather than same day.
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 San Francisco.
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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