How do I rent a dumpster in San Mateo, CA today?
Phone 1-833-520-0680, say you are in San Mateo and describe the project. We connect you with a roll off provider covering San Mateo who sizes the container, explains the weight allowance, and confirms the delivered and collected price in one quote.
Local providers cover 5 San Mateo 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 San Mateo ZIP codes are covered?
Coverage spans all 5 San Mateo ZIP codes. The dispatch radius normally extends past the city boundary, so neighbouring communities in San Mateo are generally served by the same provider.
Coverage in San Mateo spans 5 ZIP codes, including 94401, 94402, 94403, 94404. The nearest covered cities are Redwood City at about 7 miles, Palo Alto at about 12 miles, Daly City at about 13 miles, San Francisco at about 16 miles.
What San Mateo customers order most
10 yard dumpster in San Mateo
The right size for one room or any heavy material.
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20 yard dumpster in San Mateo
The default for most home projects.
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30 yard dumpster in San Mateo
Nine to twelve pickup loads.
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Roofing dumpster in San Mateo
Shingle tear offs, heavy debris rated.
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Concrete dumpster in San Mateo
Clean inert loads, priced per ton.
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Cleanout dumpster in San Mateo
Loft, garage and basement clearance.
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10YARD 10 yard roll off dumpster in San Mateo 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 San Mateo 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 San Mateo 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 San Mateo 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 San Mateo 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 San Mateo?
If your San Mateo 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.
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 San Mateo tear off, the difference between a good and a bad position is measured in hours of carrying.
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 Mateo forecast turns.
Think about the pickup as well as the drop. A vehicle parked across the container on collection day in San Mateo usually means a dry run fee for the wasted trip.
What will you pay in San Mateo?
| Item | Best for | San Mateo 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 |
San Mateo pricing tracks San Mateo 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 Mateo 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 San Mateo
- Redwood City (7 mi)
- Palo Alto (12 mi)
- Daly City (13 mi)
- San Francisco (16 mi)
- Los Altos (16 mi)
- Mountain View (17 mi)
- Hayward (17 mi)
- Oakland (17 mi)
San Mateo dumpster rental questions
Can I rent a dumpster for just one day?
You can, but it rarely saves money. Most providers price a minimum rental period of about a week, so a one day rental usually costs close to the same.
How full can I load the container?
Level with the top rail, no higher. Anything above the rail cannot be legally tarped for transport, and the driver will refuse the load or charge to level it.
What happens if I go over the weight limit?
You are billed for the extra tonnage at the local disposal rate, commonly $50 to $125 per ton. Ask for that rate when you get the quote.
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.
What is the busiest time to book in San Mateo?
Spring through autumn, with the end of the month tightest almost everywhere. Roofing weather drives most of the seasonal swing in San Mateo County.
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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