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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Lafayette, California, and the rest of the Lamorinda area in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. Hillside home remodels, kitchen and bath updates, landscaping projects, and steady residential construction keep containers busy for homeowners and builders in this part of Contra Costa County.
Your price comes down to four things: the container size, the type of debris, how many days you keep it, and the disposal fees where the load is dumped. Below, we cover price ranges, the City's street permit, what California keeps out of the trash, and where Lafayette debris ends up.
Looking for a dependable waste management solution? Contact us today for a free quote! We're here to give you a straightforward and competitive estimate for all your dumpster rental needs. Find out how easy waste disposal can be with Prime Dumpster.
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Ready to get started? Scheduling your dumpster delivery is a breeze. Just tell us when and where you need it, and we’ll handle the rest. Prime Dumpster is all about quick and reliable service, getting the right dumpster to your site when you need it.
Done with your project or need your dumpster emptied? Just give us a call to arrange a fast and convenient pickup. We’re ready to quickly remove your waste and make your experience hassle-free. Count on Prime Dumpster for timely and efficient service.
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 |
A handful of local details decide where your Lafayette quote lands inside those ranges.
Size is the obvious one. A larger container costs more, but ordering too small can mean a second haul, which costs more than stepping up a size.
Weight is next. Tile, stucco, concrete, and wet soil from a hillside yard get heavy fast. Mattresses, tires, and appliances are often priced by the piece at the transfer station, so tell us about them up front.
Distance plays a part too. Lafayette has no landfill or transfer station inside city limits, so loads travel out to Martinez or farther. That drive is built into every hauler's price here.
Construction rules can also shape the job. On covered building projects, RecycleSmart, the public agency that runs solid waste programs for Lafayette and its neighbors, says construction debris must be hauled by a Registered C&D Transporter to an approved processing facility. Some projects also need a plan showing that 65 percent of the debris gets recycled. Your account manager can tell you whether your job falls under that rule.
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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Match the container to the volume and the weight of what you're tossing. Prime Dumpster carries sizes from 10 to 40 yards.
The 10-Yard Dumpster works for a bathroom gut, a small cleanout, or a patch of old patio. Choose it for concrete, brick, or dirt, since heavy material hits the weight limit before the container fills up.
The 15-Yard Dumpster suits a garage or storage room cleanout, a flooring job, or a smaller roof. It's a step up in space without a big step up in price.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is a common pick for Lafayette homeowners tackling a kitchen remodel, a whole-house cleanout before a sale, or work across several rooms.
The 30-Yard Dumpster handles additions, full interior remodels, and new home construction where lumber, drywall, and packaging pile up quickly.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our biggest container. It's meant for commercial jobs, large demolition, and major property cleanouts.
Still deciding? Walk your account manager through the project, and they'll recommend a size.
A dumpster on private property, such as your driveway or a job site lot, usually doesn't need a City permit in Lafayette. Once any part of it sits in the street, a sidewalk, or other public right-of-way, the rules change.
The City's Engineering Department runs the encroachment permit program. Its encroachment page says anyone who stores materials or equipment in the right-of-way needs an Encroachment Permit. The City lists the permit fee as typically $247.50, plus a refundable deposit that's typically $2,500. It also notes that the right-of-way on a residential street often reaches 20 to 25 feet from the center of the road, so part of a front yard may count.
Plan ahead. The City decides on a complete application within 30 days, and you're asked to call the Engineering Inspection Hotline at 925-299-3277 two business days before work starts. Applications can be emailed, mailed, or dropped off at City Offices, 3675 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite 210, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For questions, call the Engineering Department at 925-284-1951. If you're not sure where your lot ends and the right-of-way begins, your account manager can help you find the right City contact.
Most remodeling and cleanout debris is fine. California's trash rules and the facility that takes your load set the limits.
CalRecycle keeps a list of items banned from the trash, and it covers more than people expect. Every kind of battery is on it, from a car battery down to a single AA. So are fluorescent tubes, LED bulbs, and electronics like TVs, monitors, laptops, printers, and microwaves.
Tires are banned too, along with propane tanks and other gas cylinders. Wood treated with chemical preservatives, such as old fence posts and deck framing, has to be handled as hazardous waste. Asbestos, found in some older roofing, flooring, and siding, can't go in either.
Hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, and fuel stay out of a standard dumpster as well. Pull these items before you load, and mention mattresses and appliances when you book.
When something doesn't fit neatly on either list, ask your account manager before it goes in.
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.
Lafayette doesn't have a landfill of its own, so every container leaves town. The Contra Costa County Recycling Guide lists the nearest mixed debris site as the Contra Costa Transfer and Recovery Station at 951 Waterbird Way in Martinez. It takes construction debris, drywall, appliances, mattresses, tires, scrap metal, wood, yard trimmings, and household garbage. Keller Canyon Landfill near Pittsburg is listed for commercial and industrial accounts only.
The county asks you to call each facility for hours and fees, since both depend on the material. The same guide reminds drivers that loads must be covered, and it notes that the California Highway Patrol can issue a $1,000 fine for littering.
On a covered building project, clean mixed debris may need to go to a RecycleSmart approved processing facility instead of straight to disposal. Your account manager will confirm where your container is headed and explain the fees before it arrives.
Most Lafayette dumpster rentals can be booked within one to two business days, and delivery lands in a 24 to 48 hour window. If the container needs a street permit, give yourself extra time, because the City can take up to 30 days to decide on an application.
A few tips make delivery day easier:
Keep the disposal side in mind as well. Martinez is a drive from Lafayette, so a container filled late in the week may be hauled on the next business day.
Client ReviewsPrime Dumpster serves homes and job sites across Lafayette and the rest of Lamorinda, including Orinda along CA-24 and Moraga down Moraga Road, plus Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, and Danville to the east and south. Wherever your project sits in central Contra Costa County, we line up delivery, pickup, and disposal around your schedule.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We'll suggest a size, check whether your job needs a registered hauler or a street permit, and give you a straight price.
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.
In Lafayette, dumpster rentals 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. Debris type, weight, and the fees at the Martinez transfer station also affect the total. Your account manager confirms included tonnage and overage rates.
For most jobs, renting wins. The nearest public transfer station is in Martinez, so each trip means a disposal fee, fuel, and an hour or more on the road. You also have to tarp every load. With a dumpster, you fill it at home and we haul it once.
Yes. A three-seat couch takes up about a fifth of a 10-yard container, so there's still room for chairs, a bed frame, and bags of household clutter. Furniture is bulky but light, so you'll run out of space long before you reach the weight limit.
Keep hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, and asbestos out of your Lafayette dumpster. California also bans batteries of every kind, fluorescent tubes, LED bulbs, electronics, tires, propane tanks, and chemically treated wood from the trash. Mention mattresses and appliances when you book so we can plan for them.
Our 10-yard dumpster has the lowest price, at $399 to $499. A small container packed with tile, stucco, or soil can go over its weight allowance, though, and overage fees add up. Keeping heavy material in its own container is often the cheaper route.
Three days usually costs the same as our standard five-day rental. We price by the job, not by the day, and the weight of your debris moves the bill far more than the calendar. Ask your account manager what weight is included and what an extra day costs.
Most household and building debris is allowed, including lumber, drywall, cabinets, carpet, roofing, furniture, cardboard, and yard trimmings. Concrete, asphalt, and clean dirt can go in too, and on a covered construction project they may count toward the City's recycling goal. Your account manager can confirm anything you're unsure about.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Lafayette, California 94549 |
| Phone: | 415-426-1126 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.adm-devs.com/ |
| Monday-Saturday | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
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