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Dumpster rental in the Santa Maria area
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, California. Compare prices from local roll-off companies with one request.
Get Santa Maria-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 Maria's official website.
- Free and no obligation. You choose who to hire, or no one.
Permits
Santa Barbara permit rules
Dumpster on the street in Santa Barbara, CA Checked at official source
- Permit
- Parking Restriction Waiver (applied on Accela) -> Public Works Encroachment Permit
- Issued by
- City of Santa Barbara Public Works, Transportation Permit Review and Inspection / Public Works Permit Counter (630 Garden St, 805-564-5388)
- Fee
- $87 per permit for trash roll-offs (12/22/40 yd); plus on-street parking restriction waiver $27 per 20-ft space, $16 each additional space, $35 base processing fee, $2 sign material (FY2027 PW schedule)
- Source
- santabarbaraca.gov · santabarbaraca.gov · sustainability.santabarbaraca.gov
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 Maria?
Only if it goes on the street, sidewalk or a parking lane. Santa Maria's official fee: $87 per permit for trash roll-offs (12/22/40 yd); plus on-street parking restriction waiver $27 per 20-ft space, $16 each additional space, $35 base processing fee, $2 sign material (FY2027 PW schedule). A dumpster in your own driveway usually needs no city permit.
How much does a dumpster cost in Santa Maria?
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 Maria area?
One short form. Up to five local quotes. Free.