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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Walnut Creek, California, and the surrounding Contra Costa County communities in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. Kitchen and bath upgrades in older neighborhoods, downtown tenant improvements, and steady construction across the Ygnacio Valley keep containers in demand for homeowners, builders, and property managers.
Price depends on the size you pick, the weight and type of your debris, how long the container stays, and the disposal costs in this county. Below you'll find our ranges, the local recycling rules that apply to building projects, street permits, and what can't go in the container.
Looking for a dependable waste management solution? Contact us today for a free quote! We're here to give you a straightforward and competitive estimate for all your dumpster rental needs. Find out how easy waste disposal can be with Prime Dumpster.
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Ready to get started? Scheduling your dumpster delivery is a breeze. Just tell us when and where you need it, and we’ll handle the rest. Prime Dumpster is all about quick and reliable service, getting the right dumpster to your site when you need it.
Done with your project or need your dumpster emptied? Just give us a call to arrange a fast and convenient pickup. We’re ready to quickly remove your waste and make your experience hassle-free. Count on Prime Dumpster for timely and efficient service.
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 Walnut Creek quote turns on a handful of local factors.
Size leads the list. Renting one size larger often costs less than a second pickup, so it pays to talk the job through first.
Weight comes next. Tile, stucco, and old roofing are dense, and a container of that material reaches its limit quickly. Cabinets, drywall, and household goods are much lighter for the same volume.
Recycling rules matter here. Walnut Creek requires building projects to divert at least 65% of their waste, tracked through an online reporting system. The City warns that missing the target can cost $1,000 or 1% of the project cost, whichever is greater. Sorting clean wood, metal, and concrete makes hitting that number far easier.
Where the load goes shapes the rest. Debris from this side of the county travels to a transfer station in Martinez or a landfill in the Pittsburg area, and both charge by weight. Your account manager can explain those charges before you book.
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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Match the container to the volume and weight of your debris. Prime Dumpster carries sizes from 10 to 40 yards.
The 10-Yard Dumpster is our smallest container. It fits a bathroom remodel, a garage cleanout, or a patio tear out. It's also the best choice for concrete, tile, and dirt, since heavy debris tops out on weight long before it fills the space.
The 15-Yard Dumpster is a good middle step for a kitchen project, a flooring job, or a small roof. It gives you more room than the 10 yard at a modest jump in price.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is the size most Walnut Creek homeowners choose for a whole-house cleanout or a remodel that runs through several rooms.
The 30-Yard Dumpster covers additions, large renovations, and new home construction. It handles framing offcuts, drywall, and packaging without filling up midweek.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our largest container. It fits commercial tenant work, demolition, and big property cleanouts.
Not sure where your job lands? Your account manager can walk through it with you and suggest a size.
A container on private property, such as your driveway or a job site you control, generally needs no City permit. Once it sits in a street, a sidewalk, or any public right-of-way, the rules change.
Walnut Creek requires an encroachment permit for work in the public right-of-way, including construction or staging that calls for traffic or pedestrian control. Engineering staff handle these permits from the City offices on North Main Street.
The City says permit fees depend on the scope of the work, so there's no flat dumpster price to quote. Ask about insurance and any traffic control plan when you apply, since those can add time.
For questions, call Walnut Creek Engineering at 925-943-5839. If you aren't certain whether your spot counts as right-of-way, your account manager can help you track down the right contact.
Most construction and cleanout debris is fine. California's hazardous waste rules set the main limits, and they're stricter than in many states.
The state bans a long list of items from the trash. That includes every kind of battery, from AA cells to car batteries, plus fluorescent tubes and LED lamps, oil-based and latex paint, solvents, pesticides, antifreeze, motor oil and filters, and aerosol cans that aren't empty. Tires are banned from the trash too.
Standard exclusions apply as always. Hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, and asbestos can't go in a dumpster.
One local item catches people out. Pressure treated wood and railroad ties count as hazardous waste in California, and only certain facilities can accept them, so keep that lumber out of your container.
Anything you're unsure about is worth a quick question to 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.
Walnut Creek sits in the service area of a public agency, the Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority, which registers the companies that move construction debris and approves the facilities that process it. Its construction and demolition rules say covered projects must use a registered transporter and an approved processing facility, and that contractors may self-haul to an approved facility instead.
Most mixed loads from central Contra Costa County go to the transfer station at 951 Waterbird Way in Martinez, then on to the landfill on Bailey Road near Pittsburg. State records list both as company-run sites rather than public ones, so their fees and hours are set privately.
For you, this means two things: your debris is weighed, and your project may need proof of recycling. Your account manager will confirm which facility receives your load and how the reporting works before delivery.
Most Walnut Creek rentals can be scheduled within one to two business days, with the truck arriving in a 24 to 48 hour window. A few extra days of lead time helps with permits and with the paperwork on a building project, and it can lower your cost.
These steps keep delivery easy:
Weekend plans deserve a thought too. Transfer stations here run shorter hours on Saturday and are closed Sunday, so a container filled late in the week may be hauled the following Monday.
Client ReviewsPrime Dumpster delivers throughout Walnut Creek and nearby Contra Costa County communities, from downtown and the Ygnacio Valley to the hillside streets on the west side, and out toward Pleasant Hill and Lafayette. Wherever the job is, we schedule delivery, pickup, and disposal around your crew.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We'll choose the container with you, sort out permit and recycling questions, and quote 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.
Walnut Creek dumpster rentals run $399 to $499 for a 10-yard container and up to $699 to $899 for a 40-yard, based on a five-day rental. Debris type and local disposal charges also shape the total. Your account manager confirms your included weight and overage rate before delivery.
Renting usually costs less once a job fills more than a truck bed or two. Self-hauling means paying at the scale, plus fuel, bridge and freeway time, and your own labor. A single container also keeps your recycling paperwork in one place, which matters on permitted projects.
Yes. A three-seat couch takes up roughly a fifth of a 10-yard container. You'll still have space for a recliner, a mattress, and household boxes. Furniture is light for its size, so you'll run out of room before you reach the weight limit.
Leave out hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, and asbestos. California also bans batteries, fluorescent and LED lamps, motor oil, antifreeze, and tires from the trash. Pressure treated wood counts as hazardous waste here, so set it aside and ask about a disposal option.
The 10-yard container starts lowest at $399 to $499. What you load still decides the final bill. Tile, stucco, and concrete can pass the weight allowance in a small container and trigger overage charges. Putting heavy debris in its own load is the simplest way to save.
Three days normally costs what our five-day rental costs, since the price covers the job rather than each day. Weight drives the bill much more than time does. Check the included tonnage and the overage rate with your account manager when you book.
Most building and household debris is allowed, including lumber, drywall, roofing, flooring, cabinets, furniture, and cardboard. Clean concrete and dirt are accepted as well and often cost less as a separate load. When an item is questionable, your account manager can check it before you load.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Walnut Creek, California 94598 |
| Phone: | 415-426-1126 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.adm-devs.com/ |
| Monday-Saturday | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
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