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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across San Clemente, California, and the nearby South Orange County coast in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. Beach cottages getting rebuilt, hillside homes getting new kitchens and baths, and steady construction and remodeling work across town keep containers in regular use.
What you'll pay reflects the container size, the kind and weight of debris, how long you keep the dumpster, and the disposal or recycling fees for your load. Below, we cover our price ranges, the City's encroachment permit for street placement, its construction recycling rule, and the items California keeps out of the trash.
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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 shapes the cost of a San Clemente dumpster.
Container size is the starting point. A larger dumpster costs more, but a container that's too small can cost you overage fees or a second haul.
Weight is a big factor. Tile, stucco, concrete, and roofing are heavy, while furniture and packing boxes are light for the space they take.
Where the load goes matters too. Household cleanout debris can go to the county's Prima Deshecha Landfill, where OC Waste & Recycling charges $92.70 per ton for loads over 880 pounds. That rises to $107.70 per ton when a load includes long, bulky items like furniture or mattresses. Remodel and demolition debris from a permitted project follows the City's recycling rule, covered below.
Street placement can add a City fee. If the container can't fit on your driveway, the City's engineering fee schedule lists $91 for an encroachment application with a dumpster.
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 both how much debris you'll have and how heavy it is. Prime Dumpster rents containers from 10 to 40 yards.
The 10-Yard Dumpster is right for a bathroom remodel, a single room of junk, or a small hardscape job. It's also the best pick for concrete and tile, which hit the weight limit well before the container fills.
The 15-Yard Dumpster handles a garage cleanout, new floors in a few rooms, or a small roof tear-off.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is a common choice for clearing out a whole home or remodeling a kitchen and a couple of baths together.
The 30-Yard Dumpster works for major remodels, additions, and new home construction with lots of lumber and drywall.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our largest container. It's best for commercial work, full teardowns, and big property cleanouts on sites with space for it.
Many streets here are steep or narrow, so measure your drop spot. Your account manager can help you pick a size that fits the job and the space.
If your dumpster sits on private property, like your own driveway, you don't need a City permit in San Clemente. If it will sit in the street, an alley, a public easement, or on City property, you'll need an encroachment permit first.
The City's Land Development and Permits section issues these permits, and its list of covered work includes large trash bins and storage units. A licensed contractor prepares the application and exhibits, and the City won't accept an incomplete application.
The City doesn't publish a review time, so apply well before your delivery date. Once a permit is issued, a City inspector oversees the work in the right-of-way.
For questions, call the Land Development section at 949-361-6141. The office is at City Hall, 910 Calle Negocio. Your account manager can help you find the right City contact and confirm what your spot needs.
Most household junk and remodel debris is fine to load. California's disposal rules and the county landfill's refusal list set the limits.
The Prima Deshecha Landfill won't accept asbestos, batteries, chemicals, paint, pesticides, fuel, or fuel tanks. It also turns away tires, medical waste, contaminated soil, and liquid waste. California bans many of the same items from the trash, including fluorescent tubes, motor oil, antifreeze, and electronics.
Hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, and asbestos don't belong in any dumpster. Keep tires separate and ask us how to handle them.
Orange County residents can drop off household hazardous waste for free at the county collection center at 32250 Avenida La Pata in San Juan Capistrano. It's open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and closes on major holidays and in rainy weather.
If an item on your list seems questionable, 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.
Household cleanout loads from San Clemente usually go to the Prima Deshecha Landfill, 32250 Avenida La Pata, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675. OC Waste & Recycling runs it, and its phone number is 949-728-3040. It's open Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., for both commercial haulers and the public.
Construction debris is a different story. San Clemente's trash and recycling page points out that Prima Deshecha isn't a recycling center. For a project that needs a building permit, the City expects 75 percent or more of the construction and demolition debris to be reused or recycled. You either file a Waste Management Plan with your permit or use a recycling bin from the City's franchise hauler.
That means a remodel or demolition load is often headed to a construction debris recycler, not the landfill. Your account manager will confirm where your load is going, what recycling paperwork you'll need, and the disposal fees before delivery.
32250 Avenida La Pata, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Open Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., for commercial haulers and the public.
Most San Clemente rentals can be scheduled within one to two business days, with delivery coming in a 24 to 48 hour window. If you need a street permit or a Waste Management Plan, give yourself extra time before the delivery date.
A few tips help delivery go well:
Prima Deshecha is closed on Sundays, so a container you fill late on a Saturday will usually be picked up the next week.
Client ReviewsPrime Dumpster serves San Clemente and the surrounding South Orange County communities, from San Juan Capistrano and Aliso Viejo to the north down to Oceanside and Carlsbad along the coast to the south. From the beach neighborhoods to the hillside tracts, we plan delivery, pickup, and disposal around your schedule.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We'll help you size the container, plan for permits and recycling, 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.
Dumpster rentals in San Clemente cost $399 to $499 for a 10-yard container and up to $699 to $899 for a 40-yard container, for a five-day rental. Debris weight, landfill or recycling fees, and any street permit affect your total. Your account manager confirms the tonnage and overage rate.
For a real project, the dumpster is usually cheaper and much easier. The county landfill charges every self-haul trip, adds a fee for long, bulky items, and the drive to San Juan Capistrano takes time. Remodel debris may also need to go to a recycler instead, which a dumpster rental handles for you.
Yes, it will. A typical three-seat couch uses roughly a fifth of a 10-yard dumpster, leaving room for a mattress, a dresser, and bags of household junk. Since furniture is bulky and light, you'll run out of space well before you hit the weight limit.
Leave out asbestos, batteries, chemicals, paint, pesticides, fuel, and liquids. The Prima Deshecha Landfill also turns away tires and contaminated soil, and California bans electronics and fluorescent tubes from the trash. Orange County residents can take household hazardous waste to the free county center instead.
The 10-yard dumpster is our lowest-priced option, at $399 to $499. Your final bill still depends on weight, so a small container full of tile or concrete can go over its allowance. Separating heavy material from lighter debris is one of the easiest ways to save.
A three-day rental usually costs the same as five days, because the price covers delivery, disposal, and pickup as one job. The weight of what you load makes a bigger difference than the number of days. Ask your account manager about the included weight before delivery.
Most cleanout and remodel debris is allowed, including lumber, drywall, cabinets, flooring, roofing, furniture, and general household junk. Prima Deshecha now takes clean, broken asphalt at no charge, so keep it in its own load. If your project has a building permit, your account manager can explain how to keep your load on track for recycling.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | San Clemente, California 92672 |
| Phone: | 424-363-8223 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.adm-devs.com/ |
| Monday-Saturday | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
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