What size dumpster do I need for a home project in Orinda?

10-yard dumpsters fit a small bathroom remodel or a single room cleanout. 20-yard handles kitchen remodels or full garage cleanouts. 30-yard is for whole-home remodels, roofing tear-offs, or large landscape projects.

Dumpster Rental in Orinda, California

Rent a roll-off in Orinda without a single phone call — driveway-friendly sizes for hillside remodels, brush clearing, and estate cleanouts, all reserved online. 10, 20, and 30-yard roll-off dumpsters delivered to your Orinda driveway or jobsite, starting at $599.

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3. We deliver, you load

A trusted local provider drops the box at your Orinda driveway or jobsite. SMS and email updates from confirmation to pickup, with proof of service.

Sizes & pricing in Orinda

Transparent pricing for a standard 7-day rental (heavy materials: 3 days). Book 7+ days ahead for the best rate — shorter-notice deliveries cost a bit more. Overweight fees and extra days are charged separately by the provider, based on dump-station tickets.

10yard

From $599 / 7 days

Up to 1 ton. Single-room cleanout · Small bathroom remodel · 1 layer of shingles on ~1,500 sq ft roof.

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20yard

From $749 / 7 days

Up to 2 tons. Kitchen remodel · Whole-garage cleanout · 2 layers of shingles on ~2,500 sq ft roof.

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30yard

From $799 / 7 days

Up to 3 tons. Whole-home remodel · Large landscape project · 3+ layers on a big roof · Construction debris.

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Dumpster rules & permits in Orinda

Orinda's narrow lanes and fire-district rules shape where a dumpster can go and what ends up in it. The need-to-know list:

gavelYour own Orinda driveway: the easy route

A box that sits entirely on private property needs nothing from the city — no permit, no fees, no inspector. Given how Orinda handles street placement (see below), the driveway is almost always the smart play.

gavelStreet placement: Encroachment Permit with a site visit

Putting a dumpster on the roadway or shoulder requires an Encroachment Permit from Orinda's Public Works and Engineering Department under Municipal Code Chapter 12.08. Download the application from the city's Public Works page, then the Public Works Inspector meets you at the site to scope the job before fees are set — they're case-by-case, not flat. Build in extra lead time, and note the city allows no equipment parked overnight in the right-of-way without this permit. Full requirements are spelled out on the city's Public Works Permits page (cityoforinda.gov).

gavelOak canopy vs. roll-off truck

El Toyonal and the lanes threading Sleepy Hollow are narrow, oak-covered, and often sidewalk-free — a real squeeze for a truck that wants ~60 feet of straight approach and 23 feet of overhead clearance. Off Camino Pablo or Moraga Way you're fine; up in the hills, walk your driveway and pick the drop spot before delivery day.

gavelRemodel debris: 65% diversion is the law

Any permitted Orinda project falls under California's CALGreen code, which requires at least 65% of construction and demolition debris to stay out of the landfill. Providers on our platform haul to certified facilities, so the diversion paperwork takes care of itself.

gavelFire-zone cleanups are an Orinda staple

Orinda carries more Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone acreage than any other city in Contra Costa County — 5,241 acres — and the Moraga-Orinda Fire District requires 100 feet of defensible space around structures by ordinance. When inspection season hits, a roll-off turns weeks of brush, limb, and vegetation hauling into one trip.

Rules and fees are set by the City of Orinda and can change — always confirm current requirements with the city before placing a container in the public right-of-way.

FAQ — dumpster rental in Orinda

How much does a dumpster rental cost in Orinda?expand_more

Roll-off dumpster rentals start at $599 for a 10-yard, $749 for a 20-yard, and $799 for a 30-yard when you book 7+ days ahead — shorter-notice deliveries cost more. Price includes a standard 7-day rental and delivery. Overweight fees and add-ons (extra days, base rock, etc.) are billed separately by the provider after service.

What size dumpster do I need?expand_more

Pick the 10-yard for single-room cleanouts and small bathroom remodels. The 20-yard fits kitchen remodels and full garage cleanouts. The 30-yard handles whole-home renovations, big roofing jobs, and large landscape projects.

Do I need a permit for a dumpster in Orinda?expand_more

If the dumpster sits entirely on your private driveway or property, no permit is required. If it has to sit on a public street, contact the City of Orinda for an encroachment permit — typically same-day approval and a small fee.

How long can I keep the dumpster?expand_more

Standard rental is 7 days (heavy materials: 3 days). Need more time? Extra days are $50/day, available with provider approval before pickup.

What can't I throw in?expand_more

Prohibited: hazardous waste, paint, solvents, motor oil, asbestos, and propane tanks. Some items — tires, mattresses, electronics, and appliances with refrigerant — are accepted for an extra disposal fee. Most construction debris, household junk, and yard waste go in at no extra charge.

Can I put a mattress in the dumpster?expand_more

Yes — mattresses and box springs are accepted in Orinda for a small extra disposal fee, since transfer stations handle them separately. Just add them to your load; the provider bills the fee after pickup. The same applies to tires, electronics, and appliances with refrigerant.

What happens if my load is overweight?expand_more

Each size includes a weight allowance (1 ton for 10-yard, 2 tons for 20-yard, 3 tons for 30-yard). If your load exceeds it, the provider charges per ton over — calculated from the dump-station ticket. This is billed separately after pickup. Our Heavy 10-yard box (for clean concrete, dirt, brick or asphalt) is a flat rate with no weight limit.

location_onServing all of Orinda

A lot of Orinda dumpster jobs start with the hills: MOFD's 100-foot defensible-space rule keeps brush and tree-debris hauls coming all year, on top of midcentury ranch remodels in Glorietta, deck rebuilds off El Toyonal, and long-overdue cleanouts in family homes near the Orinda Country Club. Anywhere in the 94563 — from Sleepy Hollow's winding lanes down to Theatre Square and the Orinda BART station — local crews deliver a size that actually fits the driveway you've got. The whole reservation takes a couple of minutes on your screen, order confirmed before you'd have finished dialing.

Sleepy HollowGloriettaOrindawoodsOrinda DownsZIP 94563

Common projects in Orinda

check_circleMidcentury ranch and hillside home remodels
check_circleFire-mitigation brush and vegetation clearing
check_circleDeck and retaining wall rebuilds
check_circleEstate cleanouts in long-held family homes
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