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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across San Carlos, California, and the neighboring Peninsula cities in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. Kitchen and bath upgrades, garage cleanouts, roof replacements, and steady construction work across town keep containers busy with homeowners and contractors alike.
What you'll pay comes down to the container size, the type of debris, how long you keep it, and the disposal fees at the transfer station that takes your load. Below, you'll find price ranges, the City's street permit fees, and a short list of things 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 |
A handful of local details move the price of a San Carlos dumpster up or down.
Size is the first one. A larger container costs more, but choosing well up front spares you an overage charge or a second haul later in the job.
The debris itself is next. Dirt, concrete, and asphalt shingles are heavy, and they eat through a weight allowance quickly. Couches, mattresses, refrigerators, water heaters, and tires are often charged one piece at a time, so list them when you call.
Your load's destination matters too. Most San Carlos debris goes to the Shoreway Environmental Center, a public transfer station right here in town. Shoreway charges most loads by the cubic yard instead of by the ton, while dirt, rock, concrete, and asphalt roofing are weighed. That means a bulky but light load can cost more to dispose of here than you might expect.
Street placement adds its own cost. The City's adopted Public Works fee schedule sets the Debris Box/Storage Container Permit at $97 for up to two weeks or $322 for a month. A driveway spot avoids that fee entirely.
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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Pick your size by the volume of debris and how heavy it is. Prime Dumpster rents containers from 10 to 40 yards, and most San Carlos driveways fit the smaller sizes well.
The 10-Yard Dumpster suits a single bathroom, a deck tear-out, or a weekend of yard work. It's also the smart pick for soil, broken concrete, or brick, since heavy material maxes out the weight limit before it fills the space.
The 15-Yard Dumpster fits a garage cleanout, new flooring in a few rooms, or a small roof. It adds real room without a big jump in price.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is the size many San Carlos families choose for emptying a whole house or remodeling several rooms at once.
The 30-Yard Dumpster works for additions, full renovations, and new home construction, where lumber, drywall, and packaging pile up together.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our biggest container. It's meant for commercial builds, large demolition jobs, and big property cleanouts. On a tight residential street, a container this size usually needs a curb spot, which brings in the permit.
Give your account manager a quick rundown of the job, and they'll steer you to the right size.
If the container stays entirely on private property, like your driveway or a fenced job site, you don't need a City permit in San Carlos. Once any part of it sits on a City street, sidewalk, or other public right-of-way, you do.
For street placement, the City of San Carlos Public Works Department issues an encroachment permit, and its conditions of approval call for a separate permit just for debris boxes and storage containers. The fee schedule prices it at $97 for up to two weeks and $322 per month. It also lists a $107 encroachment permit administrative fee as its own line, so ask Public Works whether that applies to your application.
The conditions set clear placement rules. The container has to sit in front of the property it serves, stay out of the sidewalk and travel lane, and stand at least 25 feet from the corner of an intersection. No Parking signs must go up at least 48 hours ahead, and the City can require the container moved within 24 hours of written notice.
Public Works is at 600 Elm Street. Call the City of San Carlos Engineering Division at 650-802-4200 to ask about timing before you set a delivery date. If you aren't sure where your lot ends and the street begins, your account manager can help you reach the right contact.
Most remodel and cleanout debris is fine to load. The limits come from California's statewide rules and from what the transfer station accepts.
California bans a long list of household items from the trash. CalRecycle's list includes all batteries, fluorescent tubes and bulbs, latex and oil-based paint, solvents and paint thinner, aerosol cans that aren't empty, pesticides, pool chemicals, antifreeze, motor oil, and propane tanks. Treated wood, like old fence posts and deck framing, has to be handled as hazardous waste. Mercury thermostats and electronics such as TVs, monitors, computers, and phones are on the list too.
Tires aren't hazardous, but the state still keeps them out of the trash. Asbestos, fuel, and other liquids can't go in a standard dumpster either.
San Mateo County residents can take many of these items to household hazardous waste drop-off instead. Pull them out before you start filling the container.
If you're not sure about an item, run it by 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.
Most dumpster loads from San Carlos go to the Shoreway Environmental Center at 333 Shoreway Road, San Carlos, CA 94070. It's owned by RethinkWaste, the public agency that serves San Carlos and ten other member agencies on the Peninsula.
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 on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. The main phone is 650-802-8355.
At Shoreway, crews sort and consolidate what comes in, then send it on to landfills and to recycling plants for construction debris and organics. A short drive to the station helps keep hauling time down for San Carlos jobs.
Larger projects may need to prove where the debris went. The City asks many construction and demolition projects to file a waste management plan and haul to a recognized recycling facility. Your account manager will confirm the destination for your load and go over any fees before delivery.
333 Shoreway Road, San Carlos, CA 94070
Transfer station open weekdays 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and weekends 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Most San Carlos rentals can be booked within one to two business days, and the container shows up in a 24 to 48 hour delivery window. Calling a few days early gives you time to post signs and get a street permit if you need one.
A few tips make delivery day easier:
Shoreway's transfer station takes loads seven days a week, with shorter weekend hours. The City only allows permitted work in the right-of-way Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., so street drops and pickups usually happen on weekdays.
Client ReviewsPrime Dumpster serves homes and job sites across San Carlos, from downtown to the hillside neighborhoods, along with nearby RethinkWaste communities such as Belmont, Redwood City, Foster City, Menlo Park, and Burlingame. 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, check whether your spot needs a street permit, 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 San Carlos runs 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. What you load and the charges at the Shoreway transfer station affect the final number. Your account manager confirms included tonnage and overage rates.
A dumpster usually wins once a job needs more than a trip or two. Shoreway sets a minimum charge on each drop-off, so every trip in your own truck costs something, plus gas and a lost afternoon. With a rental, you fill the container at your own pace and we haul it once.
Yes. A standard three-seat couch takes up about a fifth of a 10-yard container, so there's still room for chairs, a mattress, and a stack of boxes. With furniture, you'll almost always run out of space before you get close to the weight limit.
Keep hazardous waste, liquids, fuel, solvents, paint, asbestos, and treated wood out of a San Carlos dumpster. California also bans batteries, fluorescent bulbs, tires, propane tanks, and electronics like TVs and computers from the trash. Mention couches, mattresses, and appliances when you book, since they can carry per-item fees.
The 10-yard container has the lowest starting price, at $399 to $499. Your total still depends on what goes inside. Soil and concrete are weighed at the transfer station and can push a small container over its weight allowance. Keeping heavy material separate and choosing a driveway spot both help you save.
Three days usually costs the same as our standard five-day rental, since dumpsters are priced by the job and not by the day. The weight and type of debris matter far more to your bill. Ask your account manager what's included and what an extra day would cost.
Most construction and household debris is allowed, including lumber, drywall, cabinets, flooring, roofing, furniture, cardboard, and yard waste. Dirt, rock, and concrete are accepted too, but they're weighed separately, so a clean load of them often works out better. Your account manager can check any item you're unsure about.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | San Carlos, California 94070 |
| Phone: | 415-426-1126 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.adm-devs.com/ |
| Monday-Saturday | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
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