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Dumpster rental in the Santa Cruz area
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, California. Compare prices from local roll-off companies with one request.
Get Santa Cruz-area quotes
Step 1 of 3- One request, up to 5 quotes. Local haulers contact you — usually within one business day.
- Permit rules checked against Santa Cruz's official website.
- Free and no obligation. You choose who to hire, or no one.
Permits
Santa Cruz permit rules
Dumpster on the street in Santa Cruz, CA Checked at official source City-supplied dumpsters only
Note: Inside city limits, only the city itself may supply roll-off dumpsters. Contact the city directly.
- Permit
- Encroachment Permit (Temporary)
- Issued by
- City of Santa Cruz Public Works Engineering; roll-off boxes supplied only by City Resource Recovery Collections division
- Fee
- Encroachment Permit: Temporary with traffic control review $451; Regular $1,076 (fee schedule revised 1/1/24). No debris-box-specific line.
- Source
- santacruzca.gov · santacruzca.gov · cityofsantacruz.com
Checked October 2026. City rules change — confirm with the issuing office before placing a dumpster. This is general information, not legal advice.
How it works
Three steps, about a minute
Tell us the job
ZIP code, size and when you need it. Not sure of the size? Say so.
Local haulers get your request
We send it to up to five dumpster companies that serve your area.
Compare and choose
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 Santa Cruz?
Only if it goes on the street, sidewalk or a parking lane. Santa Cruz's official fee: Encroachment Permit: Temporary with traffic control review $451; Regular $1,076 (fee schedule revised 1/1/24). No debris-box-specific line.. A dumpster in your own driveway usually needs no city permit.
Who can supply a dumpster in Santa Cruz?
Inside city limits, only the city itself may supply roll-off dumpsters. Contact the city directly.
How much does a dumpster cost in Santa Cruz?
It depends on size, rental length, how much the load weighs and where it sits. Local haulers set their own prices, so the fastest way to a real number is to request quotes for your ZIP code and 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 Santa Cruz area?
One short form. Up to five local quotes. Free.