Dumpster rental in
California.
796 dumpster rental companies across 194 cities in California, scored on 108,933 Google reviews. A 20-yard roll-off averages $475 statewide, though city averages run from $247 to $616. The median DCS Score here is 56/100.
California Snapshot
What a dumpster actually costs in California
| Size | Cheapest city avg | Statewide avg | Priciest city avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yard | $187 | $378 | $504 |
| 20-yard | $247 | $475 | $616 |
| 30-yard | $285 | $562 | $728 |
| 40-yard | $337 | $670 | $896 |
The same 20-yard container averages $330 in Los Angeles and $492 in Merced — a $162 swing inside one state. Where you rent matters more than which size you pick.
How California haulers score
Every company gets a DCS Score out of 100 — rating quality, review volume, consistency, trust signals, and data completeness. Here is how California’s 796 haulers fall out. See the full rubric.
Biggest California markets
| City | Haulers | Median DCS | Avg rating | 20-yd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | 34 | 60 | 4.69 ★ | $330 |
| Los Angeles | 32 | 50 | 4.49 ★ | $330 |
| Bakersfield | 28 | 58 | 4.8 ★ | $360 |
| Fresno | 26 | 61 | 4.52 ★ | $352 |
| Sacramento | 24 | 60 | 4.77 ★ | $369 |
| San Diego | 23 | 52 | 4.68 ★ | $404 |
| Santa Ana | 20 | 41 | 4.41 ★ | — |
| Santa Rosa | 18 | 60 | 4.74 ★ | — |
| Roseville | 15 | 65 | 4.83 ★ | $479 |
| Stockton | 15 | 65 | 4.66 ★ | $431 |
California dumpster permit rules
| City | Street | Driveway | Cost | Processing | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | Required | Not required | $75–$150 | 3–7 business days | LA Bureau of Street Services |
| San Diego | Required | Not required | $50–$100 | 2–5 business days | San Diego Development Services |
| San Jose | Required | Not required | $60–$100 | 2–3 business days | San Jose Dept of Transportation |
| San Francisco | Required | Not required | $100–$200 | 5–10 business days | SFMTA / SF Public Works |
| Sacramento | Required | Not required | $50–$75 | 2–3 business days | Sacramento Public Works |
| Bakersfield | Required | Not required | $25–$75 | 3–5 business days | Bakersfield Public Works Department |
| Fresno | Required | Not required | $25–$75 | 3–5 business days | Fresno Public Works Department |
| Santa Ana | Required | Not required | $50–$150 | 3–5 business days | Santa Ana Public Works Agency |
| Santa Rosa | Required | Not required | $50–$100 | 3–5 business days | Santa Rosa Public Works – Encroachment Permits |
Common questions about renting in California
How much does it cost to rent a dumpster in California?
Across 194 cities in California, a 20-yard roll-off averages $475, with city averages running from $247 to $616. A 10-yard averages $378. A 30-yard averages $562. A 40-yard averages $670.
Which city in California has the cheapest dumpster rental?
Of the California cities we have pricing for, Los Angeles is the cheapest at $330 average for a 20-yard, and Merced is the most expensive at $492 — a spread of $162 for the same size container.
How many dumpster rental companies are there in California?
We track 796 dumpster rental and roll-off companies across 194 cities in California, holding 108,933 Google reviews between them. The average rating is 4.73 stars and the median DCS Score is 56 out of 100.
Do you need a permit for a dumpster in California?
It depends on where the container sits. Of the 9 California cities we have permit rules for, 9 require a permit for street placement and 0 require one even on a private driveway. Fees and processing times are listed below.
All 194 cities in California
San Jose
34 haulers
Los Angeles
32 haulers
Bakersfield
28 haulers
Fresno
26 haulers
Sacramento
24 haulers
San Diego
23 haulers
Santa Ana
20 haulers
Santa Rosa
18 haulers
Roseville
15 haulers
Stockton
15 haulers
Escondido
14 haulers
Fremont
13 haulers
Lancaster
13 haulers
Oakland
13 haulers
San Bernardino
13 haulers
Anaheim
12 haulers
Riverside
12 haulers
Long Beach
11 haulers
Salinas
11 haulers
Sun Valley
11 haulers
Chula Vista
10 haulers
Palmdale
10 haulers
Huntington Beach
9 haulers
Modesto
9 haulers
Oceanside
9 haulers
Orange
9 haulers
Pasadena
9 haulers
Pomona
9 haulers
Rancho Cucamonga
9 haulers
Simi Valley
9 haulers
Hayward
8 haulers
Moreno Valley
8 haulers
Santa Clara
8 haulers
Visalia
8 haulers
Fontana
7 haulers
Irvine
7 haulers
Ontario
7 haulers
Rancho Cordova
7 haulers
Vista
7 haulers
Corona
6 haulers
Glendale
6 haulers
San Francisco
6 haulers
Torrance
6 haulers
Carlsbad
5 haulers
Clovis
5 haulers
Garden Grove
5 haulers
Oxnard
5 haulers
Santa Clarita
5 haulers
Spring Valley
5 haulers
Sunnyvale
5 haulers
Chatsworth
4 haulers
Costa Mesa
4 haulers
Inglewood
4 haulers
San Leandro
4 haulers
Beaumont
3 haulers
Berkeley
3 haulers
Burbank
3 haulers
Citrus Heights
3 haulers
El Cajon
3 haulers
Manteca
3 haulers
Milpitas
3 haulers
Mission Viejo
3 haulers
Montebello
3 haulers
Newport Beach
3 haulers
North Highlands
3 haulers
North Hollywood
3 haulers
Perris
3 haulers
Redlands
3 haulers
Redwood City
3 haulers
San Gabriel
3 haulers
San Marcos
3 haulers
Signal Hill
3 haulers
Sylmar
3 haulers
Alhambra
2 haulers
Altadena
2 haulers
Apple Valley
2 haulers
Calimesa
2 haulers
Castro Valley
2 haulers
Chino
2 haulers
Concord
2 haulers
Elk Grove
2 haulers
Fountain Valley
2 haulers
Fullerton
2 haulers
Gardena
2 haulers
La Crescenta-Montrose
2 haulers
Lakeside
2 haulers
Lakewood
2 haulers
Lemon Grove
2 haulers
Lincoln
2 haulers
Norco
2 haulers
Prunedale
2 haulers
Rialto
2 haulers
Rohnert Park
2 haulers
Rosamond
2 haulers
Thousand Oaks
2 haulers
Valencia
2 haulers
Valley Center
2 haulers
Van Nuys
2 haulers
Vernon
2 haulers
West Sacramento
2 haulers
Agoura Hills
1 hauler
Alamo
1 hauler
Albany
1 hauler
Arcadia
1 hauler
Artesia
1 hauler
Bellflower
1 hauler
Bloomington
1 hauler
Blue Jay
1 hauler
Burlingame
1 hauler
Cameron Park
1 hauler
Carmichael
1 hauler
Castaic
1 hauler
Ceres
1 hauler
Cerritos
1 hauler
Cherry Valley
1 hauler
Chino Hills
1 hauler
Claremont
1 hauler
Colton
1 hauler
Cypress
1 hauler
Daly City
1 hauler
Danville
1 hauler
Downey
1 hauler
Eastvale
1 hauler
El Cerrito
1 hauler
El Rio
1 hauler
El Segundo
1 hauler
Exeter
1 hauler
Fallbrook
1 hauler
Fowler
1 hauler
Gilroy
1 hauler
Grass Valley
1 hauler
Jurupa Valley
1 hauler
La Mirada
1 hauler
La Puente
1 hauler
Laguna Hills
1 hauler
Lindsay
1 hauler
Lodi
1 hauler
Loomis
1 hauler
Los Alamitos
1 hauler
Los Altos
1 hauler
Lynwood
1 hauler
Madera
1 hauler
Marina
1 hauler
Mentone
1 hauler
Merced
1 hauler
Mira Loma
1 hauler
Monrovia
1 hauler
Montclair
1 hauler
Monterey Park
1 hauler
Murrieta
1 hauler
Muscoy
1 hauler
National City
1 hauler
Newark
1 hauler
Newbury Park
1 hauler
Newhall
1 hauler
North Hills
1 hauler
Norwalk
1 hauler
Pacoima
1 hauler
Palo Alto
1 hauler
Patton
1 hauler
Phelan
1 hauler
Playa Vista
1 hauler
Pleasant Hill
1 hauler
Quartz Hill
1 hauler
Rancho Santa Margarita
1 hauler
Redondo Beach
1 hauler
Reseda
1 hauler
Richmond
1 hauler
Rio Linda
1 hauler
Rocklin
1 hauler
Rosemead
1 hauler
Royal Oaks
1 hauler
San Jacinto
1 hauler
San Juan Capistrano
1 hauler
Santee
1 hauler
Shadow Hills
1 hauler
Solana Beach
1 hauler
Soledad
1 hauler
Sonoma
1 hauler
South Gate
1 hauler
Thornton
1 hauler
Tracy
1 hauler
Turlock
1 hauler
Tustin
1 hauler
Union City
1 hauler
Upland
1 hauler
Vallejo
1 hauler
Ventura
1 hauler
Westminster
1 hauler
Whittier
1 hauler
Wildomar
1 hauler
Wilton
1 hauler
Yorba Linda
1 hauler
Yucaipa
1 hauler