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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Torrance, California, and the surrounding South Bay in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. Postwar tract homes getting kitchen and bath updates, steady commercial construction around Del Amo and Old Torrance, and the garage and estate cleanouts that come with an older housing stock keep roll-off containers busy for homeowners and contractors alike.
What you pay comes down to container size, the debris you load, how long you keep the container, and the disposal fees at the site that takes your load. Below you'll find our price ranges, the City's street permit rule, the items that have to stay out, and where your debris 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 |
A handful of local factors set what a Torrance rental costs.
Size comes first. A larger container costs more up front, but getting the size right the first time beats paying for a second haul or an overage charge later.
Weight counts as much as volume here. Stucco, plaster, roof tile, and broken concrete hit the weight allowance long before the container looks full, so dense material is often cheaper in a load of its own.
Where the debris ends up matters too. Loads from Torrance go to permitted transfer stations and landfills around Los Angeles County, and each site sets its own disposal fees. Those fees flow straight through to your quote.
City rules can add a step. A container sitting on a Torrance street needs a permit, and businesses and apartment properties have to use a hauler the City licenses. Your account manager checks both points before anything gets scheduled.
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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Start with how much debris the job will make and how heavy it is. A packed garage eats up space quickly, while tile and stucco pile on weight instead.
The 10-Yard Dumpster is our smallest container. It suits a bathroom remodel, a backyard project, or clearing one room. It's also the right pick for concrete, brick, and stucco, since dense material reaches the weight limit before the container fills.
The 15-Yard Dumpster is a good middle step for a kitchen remodel, a full garage cleanout, or pulling flooring out of a small house.
The 20-Yard Dumpster covers whole-home cleanouts and remodels that run across several rooms. It's the size most Torrance homeowners land on.
The 30-Yard Dumpster fits room additions, accessory dwelling unit builds, and demolition work that throws off a lot of mixed debris.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our largest container. It's built for commercial construction, tenant improvements, and industrial cleanouts with real volume behind them.
Still weighing two sizes? Walk your account manager through the job and they'll tell you which one fits.
A container that stays on private property, like your driveway or a fenced job site, usually needs no City permit. That changes the moment any part of it sits in a public street, alley, or sidewalk.
The City of Torrance handles right-of-way work through its Permits and Mapping Division, and refuse receptacle placement is one of the permit types it issues, alongside construction, excavation, traffic control, and lane closures. The same division handles encroachment agreements for anything that stays in the right-of-way.
The division sits at 3031 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA 90503, and you can reach it at 310-328-5310. The City doesn't post a fee or a turnaround time online, so ask when you call, and leave a few days before your delivery date.
One more rule is worth knowing. Businesses and multifamily properties with five or more units have to arrange collection through a hauler the City licenses. Your account manager will confirm how that applies at your address and help you reach the right City contact.
Most remodeling and cleanout debris loads without any trouble. The limits come from California's statewide ban on hazardous waste in the trash and from what the receiving site will take.
California bans hazardous waste from the garbage, storm drains, and open ground. That sweeps in paint, paint thinner and other solvents, antifreeze, motor oil and filters, pesticides, weed killers, and aerosol cans labeled toxic or flammable. Fluorescent tubes, LED lamps, and batteries of every size are out as well.
Electronics stay out too. Televisions, monitors, computer towers, printers, radios, microwaves, and phones all count. Tires are banned from the trash across the state, and treated wood and asbestos each carry their own handling rules.
The City of Torrance adds that lithium-ion batteries from phones, laptops, e-bikes, power tools, and earbuds should never go in a cart, and that medical sharps are illegal in the trash. Residents can bring hazardous and electronic items to the S.A.F.E. Collection Center at 1400 North Gaffey St, San Pedro, CA 90731, open Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Got an item you're unsure about? Ask 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.
Debris from Torrance is hauled to permitted transfer stations and landfills across Los Angeles County. One of the public sites in that network is the South Gate Transfer Station, run by the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County at 9530 South Garfield Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280. The state lists it as an active, permitted transfer facility built to handle up to 2,200 tons a day.
A transfer station isn't the final stop. Your load is weighed, unloaded, picked over for recyclable material, then reloaded and trucked to a regional landfill. That extra handling is part of why weight, not volume, drives most of the disposal cost on your invoice.
Closer to home, a large permitted transfer station operates on West Francisco Street in Carson, a short run east of Torrance, and construction debris recyclers work throughout the South Bay. Your account manager will confirm which site is taking your load and walk you through the fees that come with it.
9530 South Garfield Avenue, South Gate, CA 90280
Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County transfer facility; call ahead for current hours and disposal fees.
Most Torrance rentals can be set up within one to two business days, with delivery arriving in a 24 to 48 hour window. Booking a few days out gives you time to clear the drop spot and sort out a street permit if you need one.
Use these tips for a smooth delivery:
One more scheduling note. Disposal sites keep their own hours and holiday closures, so your account manager will line up pickup around the days your load can actually be delivered to the facility.
Client ReviewsPrime Dumpster serves every part of Torrance, from Old Torrance and the Del Amo district to Southwood, Walteria, and Hollywood Riviera, along with the neighboring South Bay communities of Lomita, Carson, Redondo Beach, Lawndale, Gardena, and Manhattan Beach. Wherever your job sits, we line up delivery, pickup, and disposal around your schedule.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We'll match the container to the work, check the City's permit and hauler rules for your street, 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 10-yard container runs $399 to $499 in Torrance, and a 40-yard runs $699 to $899, based on a standard five-day rental. What you load and the disposal fees at the site that takes your debris also move the number. Your account manager confirms the included tonnage and the overage rate when you book.
For almost any project past a few trash bags, renting works out cheaper. Self-hauling means borrowing a truck, fighting South Bay traffic, and paying a charge at the gate on every trip. One container lets you load at your own pace and pay for a single haul.
Yes. A three-seat couch takes up roughly a fifth of a 10-yard container, which leaves plenty of space for a mattress, a dresser, and a stack of cartons. Furniture is bulky but light, so you run out of room well before you reach the weight limit.
Leave out hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, motor oil, antifreeze, pesticides, and asbestos. Batteries and fluorescent tubes are banned from the trash across California, and so are televisions, monitors, computers, and other electronics. Tires need separate handling, so mention them to your account manager when you book.
The 10-yard container starts lowest, at $399 to $499. Your final bill still depends on what goes in it. Stucco, tile, and concrete are dense enough to pass the weight allowance in a small container, so ask whether splitting heavy material into its own load would cost you less.
A three-day rental usually costs what a five-day rental costs, because we price by the job instead of by the day. Weight drives the final invoice far more than the calendar does. Ask your account manager what tonnage comes with your container and what each extra ton runs.
Most home and job site debris is fine, including lumber, drywall, roofing, flooring, cabinets, doors, windows, furniture, and cardboard. Clean concrete, brick, and asphalt are accepted as well, and they often cost less when kept in a load of their own. When an item seems borderline, check with your account manager first.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Torrance, California 90503 |
| Phone: | 424-363-8223 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.adm-devs.com/ |
| Monday-Saturday | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
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