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Dumpster rental in the San Francisco area
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, California. Compare prices from local roll-off companies with one request.
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- 39 dumpster companies listed in San Francisco.
- Permit rules checked against San Francisco's official website.
- Free and no obligation. You choose who to hire, or no one.
Local prices
What a dumpster costs in the San Francisco area
Lowest and highest prices posted by haulers in the San Francisco area, from our directory. Your price depends on dates, weight and your street. Quotes are free.
Permits
San Francisco permit rules
Dumpster on the street in San Francisco, CA Checked at official source
- Permit
- Temporary Occupancy Permit (short duration, typically under 7 days) or Street Space Permit (longer, construction-related), Public Works Code Art. 15 Sec. 724; plus SF Environment Mixed C&D Debris Box permit held by the hauler
- Issued by
- San Francisco Public Works, Bureau of Street-Use & Mapping (street placement); SF Environment Department (hauler C&D box permit)
- Fee
- Temporary Occupancy $115.00 per day per block face; Street Space $209.00 per 20 LF/month; SFMTA parking meter occupancy $21.00 per 25 LF/day; $9.00 Board of Appeal surcharge on all permits (FY2026-27 schedule, effective July 1, 2026). Debris Box line itself refers to SF Environment.
- Source
- sfpublicworks.org · sfpublicworks.org · sfpublicworks.org
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 Francisco-area dumpster companies
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How it works
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Questions
Before you rent
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in San Francisco?
Only if it goes on the street, sidewalk or a parking lane. San Francisco's official fee: Temporary Occupancy $115.00 per day per block face; Street Space $209.00 per 20 LF/month; SFMTA parking meter occupancy $21.00 per 25 LF/day; $9.00 Board of Appeal surcharge on all permits (FY2026-27 schedule, effective July 1, 2026). Debris Box line itself refers to SF Environment.. A dumpster in your own driveway usually needs no city permit.
How much does a dumpster cost in San Francisco?
Prices posted by local haulers in our directory: 10-yard: $495–$639. 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 Francisco area?
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