How Much Does Construction Dumpster Rental Cost?
Cost depends on size, how long you keep it, and what's going in it. A day rate on a standard dumpster runs $51 to $112, but most construction jobs need it longer, and weekly rates run $426 to $778. Monthly rental for ongoing projects lands between $91 and $500 depending on size and haul frequency. On top of the box rental, expect a separate delivery fee - most fall between $100 and $500 for a day rental, or $120 to $420 if you're keeping the unit a month. Check dumpster sizes and dimensions before you book, because picking the wrong size costs more than the rental itself once you need a second pickup. If your framer or drywall crew is also asking about restrooms, bundling a portable toilet rental with the dumpster order usually saves a trip charge.
| duration | low | typical | high |
|---|---|---|---|
| day | $51 | $75 | $112 |
| week | $426 | $600 | $778 |
| month | $91 | $108 | $500 |
What Size Construction Dumpster Do I Need?
A 10 yard construction dumpster handles a bathroom gut, a small deck tear-off, or a garage cleanout. Bigger demo jobs need more. For a full kitchen remodel or a roofing job with heavy tear-off, most contractors step up to a 20 yard dumpster rental, and for whole-home renovations or new construction debris, a 30 yard dumpster rental or 40 yard dumpster rental clears the site faster with fewer swaps. Roll-off trucks need about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the unit to place it, so measure your driveway or street frontage before delivery day. San Bernardino Porta Pros checks that clearance during scheduling so the driver isn't guessing on arrival. If you're not sure which box fits your scope, the 10 yard dumpster rental page and the dumpster sizes and dimensions guide both break down footprint and typical loads side by side.
Do I Need a Permit for a Construction Dumpster in San Bernardino?
Maybe, depending on where the dumpster sits. If the unit goes on your own driveway or lot, you generally don't need anything from the city. If it has to sit in the street or block a sidewalk, placement in the public right of way needs confirming with the city before delivery, since we don't have a specific ordinance number to hand you here. San Bernardino Porta Pros can help you figure out where the roll-off can legally sit once we see the site. For the fuller rundown on what triggers a permit and what doesn't, see dumpster permit requirements. It's worth sorting out before the truck shows up, not after a neighbor calls it in.
What Can't Go in a Construction Dumpster?
Most job site debris is fine - wood, drywall, shingles, concrete in smaller amounts, metal scrap. What's not fine: wet paint, solvents, tires, batteries, and anything flammable or hazardous. OSHA 1926.252 covers how waste materials and debris chutes should be handled and disposed of on a construction site, which matters if your crew is filling the box directly from an upper floor. Overloading past the fill line or past the weight limit also causes problems at the transfer station and can mean extra fees. The full list of banned items and the reasoning behind each one lives on what cannot go in a dumpster, and weight thresholds by box size are covered on dumpster weight limits. Keep the site itself clear too - OSHA 1926.25 requires scrap and debris to be cleared from work areas, which is easier when the dumpster is close enough that crews actually use it instead of stacking debris in a corner.
Beyond the dumpster itself, most active construction sites in San Bernardino need sanitation too. OSHA 1926.51(c) sets toilet counts by crew size - one facility for 20 workers or fewer, scaling up from there - so a framing crew of a dozen guys needs at least one unit on site under OSHA portable toilet requirements. Pair that with a standard porta potty rental or, for sites with a foreman's trailer and tighter footprint needs, a porta john rental. If the crew is doing any spray coating or using herbicides or pesticides around the perimeter, OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) requires washing facilities for that work specifically - a handwashing station rental or portable sink rental covers it, and 29 CFR 1910.141(d)2) requires soap and towels or a hand-drying device at any wash station, not just sanitizer. Larger sites sometimes add temporary fence rental around the dumpster and material staging area, and a storage container rental keeps tools locked up overnight. For full-project planning, construction site services covers how dumpsters, restrooms, and fencing get scheduled together. San Bernardino Porta Pros also serves nearby job sites, including Colton 8.9 miles south and Highland 9.7 miles east, at the same rates.
How long can I keep a construction dumpster?
Most contractors keep one for the length of the project - a week for a bathroom remodel, a month or more for a full build. Weekly and monthly rates both beat repeated day rentals. Confirm your timeline when booking so the driveout date doesn't sneak up mid-project.
Can I move a dumpster once it's delivered?
No. Roll-off units are placed once and stay put until pickup. If the location stops working, call for a reposition rather than trying to move it yourself - the truck needs the same 60 feet of clearance to shift it that it needed to drop it.
What's the difference between a 10 yard and 20 yard dumpster?
Roughly double the capacity, not double the footprint. A 10 yard suits small demo and cleanout jobs; a 20 yard handles heavier tear-off like roofing or flooring. See 10 yard dumpster rental for exact dimensions before deciding.
Do I need a permit if the dumpster stays on my property?
Usually not, but the city's rule depends on exact placement. If any part of the dumpster touches the street, curb, or sidewalk, check with San Bernardino before delivery rather than assuming it's fine.
Can I get a dumpster and porta potty delivered together?
Yes. San Bernardino Porta Pros schedules both on one truck route when possible, which often trims the combined delivery fee versus booking them separately through two different vendors.
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