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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Millbrae, California, and the nearby San Mateo County cities along the Peninsula, with containers from 10 to 40 yards. Remodels on the city's hillside streets, garage and estate cleanouts, and a steady run of construction work keep containers in regular use here.
The price you pay reflects the container size, what's going in it, how long it stays, and the disposal fees where the load ends up. This guide walks through our ranges, Millbrae's street permit process, and the items California won't let you throw away.
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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 |
Here's what pushes a Millbrae dumpster price up or down.
The container size you pick is the base of the quote. Moving up a size costs a little more, while running out of room halfway through a job costs a whole extra haul.
The debris is the next piece. The transfer station that handles most of Millbrae's trash charges by the ton, so tile, plaster, stucco, and soil raise the bill much faster than furniture or cardboard. Sorting clean material, like concrete or yard waste, from general trash often lowers the disposal rate.
Placement is the local factor to plan for. When a container can't fit on your property and has to sit at the curb, Millbrae requires an encroachment permit, and the City's fee schedule sets a $389.80 non-refundable application fee for encroachment permits, plus a $235.72 line for temporary storage of materials in a City right-of-way.
Timing plays in as well. The City asks for one to two weeks to process a permit, so a street placement needs more lead time than a driveway drop.
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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Think about volume first and weight second. Prime Dumpster offers containers from 10 to 40 yards.
The 10-Yard Dumpster is enough for a bathroom tear-out, one room of furniture, or a small yard project. It's also the size to use for broken concrete, brick, or dirt, since heavy loads reach their limit well before the container fills.
The 15-Yard Dumpster works for a garage cleanout, new flooring in a few rooms, or a small roof, and it fits where a 20-yard might not.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is a common choice in Millbrae for emptying out a whole house or remodeling a kitchen and bath together.
The 30-Yard Dumpster fits a major renovation, an addition, or new construction with framing, drywall, and roofing all coming out at once.
The 40-Yard Dumpster, our largest, is sized for commercial projects, demolition, and big property cleanouts.
Your account manager can look at the job with you and suggest a size that fits both the debris and your driveway.
A dumpster placed on private property, such as your driveway or a job site you control, doesn't need a City permit. If any part of it will sit on a street, sidewalk, or other public right-of-way, Millbrae requires an encroachment permit before the container arrives.
The City's Encroachment Permit Procedures list debris box placement, the City's term for a roll-off container, as one of the typical jobs that need a permit. The property owner or the contractor applies, and the package includes the application, a plan showing the work area, a traffic control plan, and proof of insurance. Plan on one to two weeks for processing.
Applications go by email to pwpermits@ci.millbrae.ca.us, or you can call Public Works at 650-652-2706 with permit questions. The Engineering Division is at City Hall, 621 Magnolia Avenue. The City also asks for 72 hours' notice before work starts in the right-of-way.
If you're not sure where your property line falls, your account manager can help you reach the right person at Public Works.
Most of what a remodel, roof job, or cleanout produces can go in your container. California's rules and the receiving facility decide what can't.
The Department of Toxic Substances Control lists a set of everyday items as universal waste. These can't go in household trash or any landfill in the state. Batteries, electronics, old TVs and monitors, fluorescent lamps, mercury thermostats, aerosol cans that aren't empty, and solar panels are all on it.
Hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, motor oil, fuel, gas cylinders, and asbestos don't belong in a standard dumpster either. The transfer station in South San Francisco runs a separate drop-off counter for batteries, oil, paint, antifreeze, and sharps.
Mattresses and box springs go through California's mattress recycling program, and tires and appliances are charged by the piece at transfer stations. Keep them out of the main load and tell us about them when you book.
Unsure about something? Check with your account manager before it goes in the container.
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.
Millbrae has no landfill or transfer station inside city limits. The company that holds the City's trash franchise runs a privately operated transfer station in South San Francisco, about five miles north, and much of the city's waste is weighed and sorted there before it moves on.
The nearest publicly owned option is the Shoreway Environmental Center, owned by RethinkWaste, the South Bayside Waste Management Authority. Its transfer station accepts garbage, yard trimmings, and recyclable construction and demolition debris from residents, businesses, and contractors.
Shoreway Environmental Center is at 333 Shoreway Road, San Carlos, CA 94070. The transfer station runs Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends, and it closes on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. The facility's phone number is 650-802-8355.
Which site takes your container depends on the material and the day. Your account manager will confirm the destination and walk you through the disposal fees before delivery.
333 Shoreway Road, San Carlos, CA 94070
Publicly owned transfer station, open weekdays 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and weekends 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Many Millbrae rentals can be booked within one to two business days, with delivery in a 24 to 48 hour window. If the container needs a street permit, start that first, since the City's processing time is longer than ours.
A few tips for an easy drop-off:
Keep weekends in mind, too. The South San Francisco station is closed on Sundays, so a container filled on a Saturday afternoon may wait until Monday to be emptied.
Client ReviewsPrime Dumpster serves every part of Millbrae, from the hillside neighborhoods to the streets around downtown, along with nearby cities including San Bruno, Burlingame, South San Francisco, and San Mateo. Wherever your project is, we plan delivery, pickup, and disposal around your schedule.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We'll suggest a size, help you with the street permit if you need one, and give you a clear 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.
A dumpster in Millbrae costs $399 to $499 for a 10-yard container and up to $699 to $899 for a 40-yard container, based on a five-day rental. The weight of your debris and the facility's per-ton charges affect the final price. Your account manager confirms tonnage and overage rates up front.
Beyond a load or two, renting usually wins. Millbrae has no dump of its own, so every self-haul trip means driving to South San Francisco or San Carlos and paying a minimum charge at the scale each time. A container stays put while you work, and we take everything in one trip.
Yes, without much trouble. A three-seat couch takes up about a fifth of a 10-yard container, so there's still room for a dresser, a bed frame, and several boxes. Furniture is bulky but not dense, so you'll fill the space before you come close to the weight limit.
Leave out hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, motor oil, gas cylinders, and asbestos. California also keeps batteries, electronics, TVs, fluorescent lamps, and solar panels out of the trash. Mattresses, tires, and appliances are handled separately, so mention them when you book and we'll plan for them.
The 10-yard container is our lowest-priced option, at $399 to $499. It's the best value for light or small jobs. For heavy material like tile, stucco, or dirt, it can go over its weight allowance and pick up overage charges, so ask your account manager before loading dense debris.
A three-day rental generally costs the same as our standard five-day rental, because we price by the job rather than by the day. Your debris weight has a much bigger effect on the bill. Ask your account manager how much weight is included and what extra tons cost.
Most project debris is fine, including lumber, drywall, cabinets, flooring, roofing, furniture, and general household clutter. Clean concrete, dirt, and yard waste are accepted too, and keeping them in a separate load usually lowers the disposal cost. Your account manager can confirm anything you're not sure about.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Millbrae, California 94030 |
| Phone: | 415-426-1126 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.adm-devs.com/ |
| Monday-Saturday | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
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