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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Shafter, California, and the north Kern County communities around it in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. Home remodels, rural property cleanups, and new construction keep crews and homeowners busy, and that means a steady need for containers.
Several things shape what you'll pay, including the dumpster size, the type of debris, how long you keep it, and the disposal fees at the county landfill. Here you'll find price ranges, the City's permit and hauler rules, the landfill's limits, and where your load ends up.
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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 how local conditions affect a dumpster quote in Shafter.
The size you choose sets the starting price. Going too small can lead to an extra haul, which usually costs more than picking the next size up.
Heavy debris adds up fast. Concrete, stucco, roofing, and tile hit your weight allowance long before the container looks full, while old furniture and cabinets mostly take up space.
Sorting can save real money here. At the county's Shafter-Wasco Landfill, mixed construction and demolition debris costs $95.66 per ton, while clean, separated asphalt, brick, and concrete costs $17.94 per ton. Keeping clean rubble in its own container can cut the disposal part of your bill.
City rules also count. Shafter runs its trash service through franchise haulers, and larger building projects must show that they've recycled most of their construction waste. Your account manager will help you plan around both.
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 how much debris you'll have and how heavy it is. Prime Dumpster offers containers from 10 to 40 yards.
The 10-Yard Dumpster is a good match for a bathroom redo, a shed cleanout, or yard cleanup. It's also the best pick for concrete or brick, since heavy material reaches the weight limit before it fills the space.
The 15-Yard Dumpster fits a garage cleanout, a flooring replacement, or a roof on a smaller home. It adds room without much added cost.
The 20-Yard Dumpster works well for full-house cleanouts and remodels that cover several rooms. It's a common choice for Shafter homeowners.
The 30-Yard Dumpster suits big renovations, additions, and new home construction where the debris is mixed and plentiful.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our largest. It's made for commercial builds, large demolition, and major site or property cleanouts.
If you're between sizes, walk your account manager through the job and they'll help you decide.
If your dumpster stays on private property, such as your driveway or a job site, you usually won't need a permit in Shafter. The rules change if the container will sit in the street or anywhere else in the public right-of-way.
The City of Shafter requires an encroachment permit for any work within City right-of-way, and the fee is due when you submit the application. The Engineering Department handles these permits, and the application is linked from the Public Works page.
For questions, call Shafter Engineering at 661-746-5004, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The City doesn't post the fee amount, so apply before you set a delivery date.
The City also uses franchise haulers for trash collection. Your account manager will confirm how that arrangement applies to a roll-off container at your address and help you find the right City contact.
Most building and cleanout debris is fine to load. The limits come from California waste rules and from what the Kern County landfill will accept.
The Shafter-Wasco Landfill doesn't take hazardous waste, liquids of any kind, hot ashes, firearms, explosives, or non-friable asbestos. Unsecured loads also pay more at the landfill, so loads need to be covered on the way in.
California doesn't allow TVs, computers, batteries, or fluorescent bulbs in regular trash. Keep those out of your container and recycle them separately.
Leave out paint, solvents, fuel, and friable asbestos as well.
The landfill does take appliances, tires, treated wood, and used motor oil, but those are handled apart from general debris. Mention them when you book.
If you're not sure about an item, ask your account manager 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.
Most loads from Shafter go to the Shafter-Wasco Landfill at 17621 Scofield Avenue, Shafter, CA 93263. Kern County Public Works runs it, and it's open every day of the week, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. It closes on New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
The landfill charges by the ton for construction and demolition debris and far less for clean, separated rubble and dirt. That makes sorting worth it on bigger jobs. Projects covered by the City's construction recycling program must also turn in disposal and recycling receipts before they get final approval, so ask your account manager about getting disposal receipts for your load.
Your account manager will confirm where your load is going and walk you through the disposal fees before delivery.
17621 Scofield Avenue, Shafter, CA 93263
Kern County landfill open every day, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., except major holidays.
Most Shafter rentals can be scheduled within one to two business days, with drop-off arriving in a 24 to 48 hour window. Booking early gives you time to get an encroachment permit if you need one and to prep the site. It can also lower your cost.
Tips for an easy delivery:
Because the Shafter-Wasco Landfill is open seven days a week, weekend pickups are often easier to arrange here than in many other areas.
Client ReviewsPrime Dumpster provides dumpster rentals throughout Shafter, including the core city and East Shafter, and in nearby north Kern County communities such as Wasco, Delano, and the Bakersfield area. Whether your job is in town or on a rural parcel, we plan delivery, pickup, and disposal around your schedule.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We'll pick the right container, check the City's rules for your address, and give 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.
A Shafter dumpster rental runs from $399 to $499 for a 10-yard up to $699 to $899 for a 40-yard, based on a five-day rental. Your debris and the county's disposal fees also shape your total. Your account manager confirms the included tonnage and overage rates when you book.
For a small load, a trip to the Shafter-Wasco Landfill can cost less. For bigger jobs, a dumpster usually wins. Construction debris is charged by the ton, and each trip costs you fuel and time. A single container lets you finish the project and send it all out in one haul.
Yes. A three-seat couch takes up about a fifth of a 10-yard dumpster. You'll still have room for a bed frame, a dresser, and a stack of boxes. Furniture is bulky but light, so you'll use up the space long before you get near the weight limit.
Keep out hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, hot ashes, and asbestos. TVs, computers, batteries, and fluorescent bulbs can't go in the trash in California. Tires, appliances, and treated wood are handled separately at the landfill, so mention them when you book.
The 10-yard dumpster has the lowest price, starting at $399 to $499. Your total still depends on the load. Heavy concrete or stucco can push a small container past its weight allowance, and clean rubble costs much less to dispose of when it's kept separate from mixed debris.
A three-day rental usually costs the same as a five-day one, since dumpsters are priced per job rather than per day. The weight of your debris changes the bill more than the number of days. Ask your account manager about included tonnage and overage rates.
Most household and building debris is allowed, including lumber, drywall, stucco, roofing, flooring, cabinets, furniture, and general cleanout items. Yard trimmings can go too. Clean concrete, brick, and asphalt are best kept in a separate load for a lower rate. Check with your account manager if you're unsure about an item.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Shafter, California 93263 |
| Phone: | 661-384-8774 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.adm-devs.com/ |
| Monday-Saturday | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
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