Dumpster Rental in Orinda · 10 Yard

10 Yard Dumpster Rental in Orinda, CA

From $599 for a 7-day rental with 1 ton of disposal included. The right box for single-room projects: low walls for easy loading, small footprint, and the lowest price of any roll-off size.

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10 yard dumpster specs

About the length of a compact car parking space — it fits on almost any residential driveway with room to spare.

10-yard roll-off dumpster rental in Orinda, CA — dimensions 12' L × 8' W × 3.5' H
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Dimensions
12' L × 8' W × 3.5' H
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Capacity
about 3–4 full-size pickup truck loads
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Weight included
1 ton
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Price in Orinda
From $599 / 7 days

Ideal for

  • check_circleBathroom remodels
  • check_circleGarage and attic cleanouts
  • check_circleSmall kitchen refreshes (counters and cabinets only)
  • check_circleFlooring and carpet removal
  • check_circleSmall roofing repairs
  • check_circleYard waste and brush cleanups

When to pick a different box

  • swap_horizWhole-home cleanouts or estate clear-outs — you'll fill it and still have half the house left; step up to a 20 or 30 yard
  • swap_horizFull kitchen remodels with cabinets, counters, and flooring together — that load almost always overflows a 10 yard
  • swap_horizHeavy materials like concrete, dirt, or brick — those belong in our 10 Yard Heavy box (flat rate, no weight limit), not the standard 10

What fits in a 10 yard dumpster

Real-world loads Orinda customers put in this box — it holds about 3–4 full-size pickup truck loads of debris.

inventory_2A full bathroom demo — tub, vanity, tile, and drywall
inventory_2A single-room or garage cleanout, floor to ceiling
inventory_2Carpet and flooring pulled from up to ~1,500 sq ft
inventory_2One layer of shingles from a ~1,500 sq ft roof
inventory_2A 150–250 sq ft deck, torn down and stacked
inventory_2Yard trimmings and brush from a weekend landscaping cleanup

lightbulbTips before you book the 10 yard

  • arrow_forwardThe 1-ton weight allowance is the real limit for dense debris — tile, plaster, and wet lumber add up faster than volume does.
  • arrow_forwardLoad flat and even like a game of Tetris: nothing may stick out over the rim for legal transport.
  • arrow_forwardIf you're on the fence between a 10 and a 20, the 20 costs only a little more and overage fees on an overloaded 10 erase the savings.
  • arrow_forwardThe 3.5 ft walls are low enough to lift debris over — no ramp needed for most homeowners.

Popular Orinda projects for this size

  • radio_button_uncheckedMidcentury ranch and hillside home remodels
  • check_circleFire-mitigation brush and vegetation clearing10 Yard fit
  • radio_button_uncheckedDeck and retaining wall rebuilds
  • check_circleEstate cleanouts in long-held family homes10 Yard fit
  • check_circleOak and tree removal debris10 Yard fit
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location_on10 Yard delivery across 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

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 — 10 yard dumpster rental in Orinda

How big is a 10 yard dumpster?expand_more
A 10 yard roll-off measures about 12 ft long × 8 ft wide × 3.5 ft tall and holds 10 cubic yards of debris — roughly 3–4 full-size pickup truck loads. The footprint is close to a compact car parking space, so it fits on almost any California driveway.
How much does a 10 yard dumpster cost?expand_more
A 10 yard dumpster starts at $599 when you book 7 or more days ahead — shorter-notice deliveries cost more. The price includes delivery, pickup, a 7-day rental, and 1 ton of disposal. Extra days are $50/day and overweight loads are billed per ton by the provider after pickup.
How much weight can I put in a 10 yard dumpster?expand_more
1 ton (2,000 lbs) is included. Go over and the provider bills the overage per ton from the dump-station ticket. If your load is mostly concrete, dirt, brick, or asphalt, book the 10 Yard Heavy box instead — it's a flat rate with no weight limit.
Will a 10 yard dumpster fit in my driveway?expand_more
Yes — at 12 ft × 8 ft it takes up about as much room as a compact car. The delivery truck needs roughly 60 ft of straight approach and 23 ft of overhead clearance to drop it, so keep tree limbs and power lines in mind when you pick the spot.
Is a 10 yard dumpster big enough for a roof tear-off?expand_more
For a small roof, yes: one layer of shingles from about 1,500 sq ft fits within the volume and the 1-ton allowance. Bigger roofs or multiple layers get heavy fast — a 20 yard with its 2-ton allowance is the safer call.
What's the difference between the 10 yard and the 10 yard Heavy?expand_more
Same box, different rules. The standard 10 yard takes household junk, remodel debris, and yard waste with a 1-ton allowance. The 10 Yard Heavy is reserved for clean concrete, dirt, brick, or asphalt at a flat rate with no weight limit — dense material that would blow past any tonnage cap.
How much does a 10 yard dumpster cost in Orinda, CA?expand_more
A 10 yard roll-off in Orinda starts at $599 when you book 7+ days ahead — shorter-notice deliveries cost more. That covers delivery to your Orinda driveway or jobsite, pickup, a 7-day rental, and 1 ton of disposal. Extra days are $50/day; overweight is billed per ton after pickup.
Do I need a permit for a 10 yard dumpster in Orinda?expand_more
Not if it sits entirely on your private Orinda driveway or property — that's how most rentals here work. If the box must go on a public street, Orinda requires an encroachment permit — see the local rules section on this page for the specifics. Apply before your delivery date.

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