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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Menlo Park, California, and the nearby San Mateo County communities in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. Whole-home remodels, kitchen and bath updates, garage cleanouts, and a steady run of residential and commercial construction keep containers in demand here.
Your price comes down to the container size, what you're throwing away, how long you keep it, and the disposal fees at the regional transfer station. Below you'll find our price ranges, the local disposal rates, the City's street permit rules, and the items Menlo Park treats as hazardous.
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The prices below reflect average ranges for a standard five-day rental period. Your account manager will confirm tonnage, overage rates, and other project specifics during your free, custom quote.
| Size | Average Price Range | Approximate Dimensions | Common Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Yard Dumpster | $399–$499 | 12' L × 8' W × 3.5' H | Concrete, brick, and heavy debris; small cleanouts; single-room remodels |
| 15-Yard Dumpster | $449–$569 | 16' L × 7.5' W × 4–5' H | Garage cleanouts, kitchen and bathroom remodels, small roof tear-offs |
| 20-Yard Dumpster | $499–$649 | 22' L × 7.5' W × 4.5' H | Whole-home cleanouts, multi-room renovations, flooring removal, roofing |
| 30-Yard Dumpster | $599–$799 | 22' L × 8' W × 6' H | Major renovations, new residential construction, large commercial projects |
| 40-Yard Dumpster | $699–$899 | 22–24' L × 8' W × 8' H | Commercial demolition, industrial cleanouts, large-scale construction |
These are the main things that change the price of a dumpster in Menlo Park.
Size comes first. A larger container costs more, but one that holds the whole job keeps you from paying for a second haul.
Disposal works a little differently here. The Shoreway transfer station's posted rates charge by volume for most loads, at $72.00 per cubic yard for solid waste and $67.00 per cubic yard for construction debris. Dirt, rock, concrete, and asphalt roofing are weighed instead, so keep those in a load of their own and tell your account manager about them.
Placement can add a real cost. On your driveway, there's no City fee. On the street, Menlo Park's master fee schedule charges $248.00 per week for a debris box or container, plus a 9.00% technology fee.
Bulky items can add up too. Appliances, water heaters, refrigerators, and tires are charged per piece at the transfer station, so list them when you book.
Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 2 tons (4,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 50-70 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 3 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 3 tons (6,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 80-100 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 4.5 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 3 tons (6,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 110-130 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 6 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 4 tons (8,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 170-190 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 9 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 5 tons (10,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 230-250 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 12 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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The right size depends on how much debris you'll have, how heavy it is, and where the container can sit. Prime Dumpster rents containers from 10 to 40 yards.
The 10-Yard Dumpster handles one bathroom gutted to the studs or a small deck teardown. It's also the right choice for concrete, brick, and dirt, which get heavy long before the container fills.
The 15-Yard Dumpster takes a two-car garage full of stored boxes, a flooring job, or a small roof.
The 20-Yard Dumpster fits the flooring, doors, trim, and cabinets from a whole house, and it's a common pick for Menlo Park remodels.
The 30-Yard Dumpster is sized for major renovations, additions, and new home construction.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our largest container, built for large builds, demolition, and commercial work.
Keep placement in mind as you choose. A street permit only covers a container up to 8 feet wide and 25 feet long, so the biggest sizes usually belong on a driveway or job site. Your account manager can help you match the size to the space.
A container that stays on private property, such as your driveway or a fenced job site, doesn't need a City permit. If any part of it sits on a City street, curb, or sidewalk, you'll need an encroachment permit first.
The City's encroachment permit page names temporary storage of a debris box or moving container as work that requires one. The City encourages keeping containers on site, and a street permit is issued for one week or less.
Street placement has clear rules. The container must sit next to the curb, be no more than 8 feet wide and 25 feet long, and stay at least 50 feet from an intersection curb return and 20 feet from a driveway. It can't sit in front of someone else's property or leave less than 10 feet of pavement in each travel direction. Busier streets and streets with bike lanes also need the transportation manager's approval.
Apply through the City's online permit portal with a site sketch, a traffic control plan, proof of insurance, and business license information. The Engineering Division answers questions at 650-330-6740, and the City doesn't publish an approval time. Placing a container without a permit brings a penalty of double the filing fee. Your account manager can help you work through the placement rules and reach the right City contact.
Most remodel and cleanout debris can go right in. The limits come from the City's hazardous waste list and from the transfer station's rules.
Menlo Park publishes its own list of items that are toxic and need special disposal. It includes acids and bases, aerosol cans that aren't empty, automotive products, batteries, cell phones, cleaning products, computers and monitors, electronics, fertilizers and pesticides, flammable liquids, fluorescent lights, inks, paint and painting supplies, medicines, sharps, solvents, and thinners, varnishes, and stains.
For a standard dumpster, that means no hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, or asbestos. San Mateo County runs household hazardous waste collection events for residents who need to get rid of these items.
Building projects have one more rule. The City's green building requirements call for recycling or salvaging at least 65 percent of the nonhazardous construction or demolition debris on covered jobs, with a waste management plan to back it up. The Community Development Department can tell you whether your project is covered at 650-330-6704.
If you're unsure about any item, ask your account manager before you load it.
If the item you want to dispose of isn’t on this list, give us a call for more guidance or check out our guide of what you can throw in a dumpster.
*Approved items may vary by location. Always check your local laws and regulations to avoid any fines or additional fees.
Most dumpster loads from Menlo Park are handled at the Shoreway Environmental Center at 333 Shoreway Road, San Carlos, CA 94070. It's owned by RethinkWaste, the public agency that manages waste and recycling for Menlo Park and its neighbors, and you can reach the center at 650-802-8355.
According to RethinkWaste, the transfer station is open Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. It closes only on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. A public recycling center on the same site takes many household recyclables free.
Because most loads are priced by volume here, a well-packed container gets the most out of what you pay. Your account manager will confirm where your load is going and explain the disposal costs before delivery.
333 Shoreway Road, San Carlos, CA 94070
Transfer station open Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., and weekends, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Most Menlo Park rentals can be scheduled within one to two business days, with the container arriving in a 24 to 48 hour window. Planning a few days ahead leaves time for a street permit if you need one.
These tips help your delivery go smoothly:
The transfer station is open seven days a week, so a container filled on a weekend can usually go out without waiting for Monday.
Client ReviewsPrime Dumpster serves Menlo Park and the surrounding Peninsula communities, including Atherton, East Palo Alto, Palo Alto, San Carlos, and Redwood City. Wherever your project is along the US-101 corridor, we coordinate delivery, pickup, and disposal around your schedule.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We'll help you size the container, sort out the placement, and give you a clear price on the call.
Your Prime Dumpster account manager handles the details, from tonnage and overage rates to permit contacts and delivery timing, so you can focus on the work.
Rentals in Menlo Park run from $399 to $499 for a 10-yard container up to $699 to $899 for a 40-yard container, based on a five-day rental. Your debris type, local disposal rates, and any street permit also shape the total. Your account manager confirms the included tonnage and overage rate when you book.
For most jobs, renting is cheaper. The transfer station charges a minimum on every visit, and a pickup bed holds only a small share of what a 10-yard container does. Once you count the trips, fuel, and hours of loading and unloading, one container hauled once usually comes out ahead.
Yes. A standard three-seat couch uses about a fifth of a 10-yard dumpster, leaving room for a mattress, dining chairs, and flattened boxes. Furniture takes up space more than weight, so a small container is often enough for a room cleanout.
Leave out hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, and asbestos. Menlo Park's toxic list also covers batteries, fluorescent lights, electronics, cleaning products, pesticides, and sharps. Refrigerators, appliances, and tires are taken at the transfer station but priced per item, so mention them when you book.
The 10-yard dumpster has the lowest price, at $399 to $499. Where it sits can matter as much as the size, though. A container on your driveway needs no City permit, while one on the street carries a weekly permit fee. Keeping it off the street is an easy way to save.
A three-day rental usually costs the same as our standard five-day rental, since we price by the job rather than by the day. If the container sits on the street, the City's permit covers one week or less, so plan the job around that window. Ask your account manager about extra days.
Most construction and household debris is fine, including lumber, drywall, flooring, cabinets, furniture, cardboard, and yard trimmings. Dirt, rock, concrete, and roofing are allowed too, but they're weighed rather than measured, so keep them in their own load. Your account manager can check anything you're unsure about.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Menlo Park, California 94025 |
| Phone: | 415-426-1126 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.adm-devs.com/ |
| Monday-Saturday | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
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