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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Goleta, California, and the South Coast communities around it in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. Kitchen and bath remodels, rental turnovers near the university, and commercial construction along the Goleta Valley all keep roll-off containers moving for homeowners and contractors here.
Your price rests on four things: the size you pick, the debris going in, how long you keep the container, and the disposal fees charged at the county facility that takes your load. Below you'll find our price ranges, the City's street permit rules, and the materials California keeps out of any trash container.
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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 |
Several things move the cost of a container in Goleta.
Size is the first one. A larger dumpster costs more to rent, but the right size saves you from overage charges and from paying twice for a second haul.
Weight is the one people miss. Santa Barbara County charges by the ton, and a hauled load of mixed trash runs $203.45 per ton at the Tajiguas Landfill under the fee schedule that took effect in July 2026. Tile, stucco, plaster, and roofing hit that scale hard, so tell your account manager what you're loading before delivery.
Where the container sits matters too. A dumpster on your own driveway or lot costs nothing extra. One in a Goleta street or alley needs a City permit, and the City bills that permit by the month rather than by the day, with a lower rate for each month after the first.
Timing plays a part as well. Both county facilities are closed on Sundays and major holidays, so a container filled over a long weekend may wait a day or two for its haul. Your account manager can plan pickup around that.
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 your job makes and how heavy it is. Prime Dumpster carries containers from 10 to 40 yards.
The 10-Yard Dumpster fits a single room stripped to the studs, a small bathroom remodel, or a load of stucco and rubble. Dense material belongs in this size, because it reaches the weight limit long before the container is full.
The 15-Yard Dumpster covers a garage cleanout, a flooring job, or a small re-roof. Loads like those are bulky but light, so they fill the space before they trouble the scale.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is our most requested size for South Coast homes. It handles a full interior remodel or a whole-house cleanout with room to spare.
The 30-Yard Dumpster works for large renovations, additions, and new home construction that produce a steady stream of mixed debris.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our largest container, built for commercial construction, big demolition jobs, and industrial cleanouts.
Describe the job to your account manager and they'll match it to a size and a delivery window.
A dumpster on private property, such as your driveway or a fenced job site, doesn't need a City permit in Goleta. The rules change the moment any part of the container sits in a street, an alley, or another public right-of-way.
For those placements, the City of Goleta requires an encroachment permit before the container is delivered. The City calls this one the Solid Waste Bin Permit, and it's listed with the rest of the City's permits on the Public Works permits page. Goleta updated its right-of-way rules in June 2026, so don't rely on older advice you may have read.
Environmental Services handles the bin permit. You can reach that office at 805-961-7575, and permit applications go through the City's online portal. The City also asks you to check whether your hauler is pulling the permit or whether you need to file it yourself, so bring that question to your account manager early.
The permit is billed monthly, with the first month priced higher than the ones after it, and the City doesn't publish an approval time. File it before you set a delivery date. If you aren't sure whether your spot counts as a right-of-way, your account manager can help you reach the right City contact.
Most of what comes out of a remodel or a cleanout can go straight into the container. Wood, drywall, flooring, cabinets, furniture, and general junk are all fine.
California keeps a longer list of banned items than most states. CalRecycle says it's illegal to put hazardous waste in the garbage, and the state's banned list covers fluorescent tubes and lamps, every size of battery, motor oil and filters, antifreeze, tires, pesticides, aerosol cans that aren't empty, propane and other gas cylinders, treated wood, and electronics.
That rules out the usual suspects in any dumpster: hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, and asbestos. Keep them out of the container and they won't hold up your haul.
Goleta gives you other routes for the rest. Single-family homes get four free bulky item collections a year, five items each, and free pickup for electronics and old appliances, though the bulky item program won't take construction or remodel material. Paint, batteries, and tubes go to the Community Hazardous Waste Collection Center at UC Santa Barbara, which serves residents on weekends.
When an item has you guessing, your account manager can confirm whether it can ride along 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.
Goleta's ZIP code holds the county's main landfill. The Tajiguas Landfill sits at 14470 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117, is run by Santa Barbara County, and handles up to 1,500 tons of trash a day. It's open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and closed on Sundays and major holidays. The county takes no walk-in traffic there, so only account holders can unload.
Self-haul trips and many roll-off loads go to the South Coast Recycling & Transfer Station at 4430 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93110, open Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. It sorts construction and demolition debris, metal, wood, carpet, drywall, and rubble, and it charges $17 for a load that shows up untarped.
What that means for you is simple. Sorted, clean loads cost less to dispose of, and a covered container avoids an extra charge at the gate. Your account manager will confirm which facility is taking your load and what fees come with it before your delivery date.
14470 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117
County-run landfill, open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; account holders only, no walk-in loads.
4430 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Open Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; takes self-haul loads, construction debris, and recycling.
Most Goleta rentals can be scheduled within one to two business days, with the container arriving in a 24 to 48 hour window. Booking earlier leaves room for the street permit and for a good look at the drop spot.
Here's how to keep delivery on track:
Facility schedules shape the back end of your rental. The transfer station is closed on Sundays, and the landfill's working face takes no loads on Saturdays, so a container filled late in the week may be hauled the following Monday.
Client ReviewsPrime Dumpster serves homes and job sites across Goleta and the nearby South Coast, including Isla Vista, Hope Ranch, Winchester Canyon, and the rest of the Goleta Valley. All of it routes to the same county facilities, and we coordinate delivery, pickup, and disposal around your schedule.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We'll size the container, sort out where your load is going, and quote 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.
Dumpster rentals in Goleta run from $399 to $499 for a 10-yard container up to $699 to $899 for a 40-yard container on a five-day rental. The debris you load and the county's per-ton disposal charge also shape the total. Your account manager confirms included tonnage, overage rates, and any street permit cost when you book.
For most jobs, renting wins. The transfer station charges a minimum for every load, however small, and each run means fuel, a drive into Santa Barbara, and half a day gone. One container handles the same debris in a single haul, and we take care of the trip.
Yes. A three-seat couch takes about a fifth of a 10-yard container, so you'll still have room for chairs, a mattress, and a pile of boxes. Furniture runs out of space long before it runs into the weight limit, which makes the small size a solid pick for cleanouts.
Leave out hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, and asbestos. California also bans batteries, fluorescent tubes, motor oil, antifreeze, tires, pesticides, propane cylinders, treated wood, and electronics from the trash. Goleta collects electronics and appliances free at the curb, so set those aside and mention any odd item when you book.
The 10-yard container starts at $399 to $499, the lowest of our sizes. Your final bill still depends on weight, since the county charges by the ton. A small container packed with stucco or tile can run past its limit, so splitting heavy debris into its own load is often the cheaper route.
A three-day rental generally costs the same as our five-day period, because we price by the job instead of by the day. Weight and disposal fees move your total far more than the calendar does. If the container will sit in a Goleta street, remember the City's permit is billed by the month.
Most construction and household debris is allowed, including lumber, drywall, roofing, flooring, cabinets, carpet, furniture, and cleanout junk. Clean rubble, metal, and drywall are accepted too, and the transfer station charges less for them when they arrive as separate clean loads. Ask your account manager about anything you're unsure of.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Goleta, California 93117 |
| Phone: | 805-631-4431 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.adm-devs.com/ |
| Monday-Saturday | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
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