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Dumpster rental in the San Diego area
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, California. Compare prices from local roll-off companies with one request.
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- 43 dumpster companies listed in San Diego.
- Permit rules checked against San Diego's official website.
- Free and no obligation. You choose who to hire, or no one.
Local prices
What a dumpster costs in the San Diego area
Lowest and highest prices posted by haulers in the San Diego area, from our directory. Your price depends on dates, weight and your street. Quotes are free.
Permits
San Diego permit rules
Dumpster on the street in San Diego, CA Checked at official source
- Permit
- Traffic Control Permit for a Storage Container or Dumpster (Information Bulletin 718)
- Issued by
- City of San Diego Development Services Department
- Fee
- $176.57 per month dumpster fee + $87.68 flat processing fee; $20 per meter per day if meters are blocked
- Source
- sandiego.gov
Checked October 2026. City rules change — confirm with the issuing office before placing a dumpster. This is general information, not legal advice.
Local companies
San Diego-area dumpster companies
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How it works
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We send it to up to five dumpster companies that serve your area.
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They contact you with prices and dates. Hire the one you like, or none.
Questions
Before you rent
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in San Diego?
Only if it goes on the street, sidewalk or a parking lane. San Diego's official fee: $176.57 per month dumpster fee + $87.68 flat processing fee; $20 per meter per day if meters are blocked. A dumpster in your own driveway usually needs no city permit.
How much does a dumpster cost in San Diego?
Prices posted by local haulers in our directory: 10-yard: $295–$600; 20-yard: $395–$650; 30-yard: $450–$875. Your price depends on size, rental length, weight and placement. Request quotes to see real prices for your dates.
What size dumpster do I need?
A 10-yard holds about 3 pickup loads (small bathroom, one-room cleanout). A 20-yard holds about 6–8 (kitchen remodel, garage cleanout) and is the most common choice. A 30- or 40-yard is for whole-home cleanouts, big remodels and demolition. Not sure? Pick "Not sure" on the form and haulers will help.
Is the quote really free?
Yes. You send one request, up to five local haulers contact you with prices, and you decide whether to hire anyone.
Need a dumpster in the San Diego area?
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