Dumpster Rental in Orinda · 20 Yard

20 Yard Dumpster Rental in Orinda, CA

From $749 for a 7-day rental with 2 tons of disposal included. The most-booked size in California — big enough for a full kitchen remodel or roof tear-off, small enough for a residential driveway.

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20 yard dumpster specs

About two parking spaces end to end — it still fits most standard driveways, with the box sitting roughly as long as two sedans.

20-yard roll-off dumpster rental in Orinda, CA — dimensions 22' L × 8' W × 4.5' H
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Dimensions
22' L × 8' W × 4.5' H
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Capacity
about 6–8 full-size pickup truck loads
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Weight included
2 tons
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Price in Orinda
From $749 / 7 days

Ideal for

  • check_circleKitchen remodels
  • check_circleRoof tear-offs
  • check_circleWhole-garage and basement cleanouts
  • check_circleFlooring replacement across a whole home
  • check_circleDeck and fence demolition
  • check_circleMove-out and rental-turnover cleanouts

When to pick a different box

  • swap_horizConcrete, dirt, brick, or asphalt — the 2-ton allowance disappears after a few wheelbarrows of concrete; use the 10 Yard Heavy box (flat rate, no weight limit) instead
  • swap_horizWhole-home gut renovations or new construction — the volume runs out; that's 30 yard territory
  • swap_horizA single-room cleanout — you'd be paying for air; a 10 yard does the job for less

What fits in a 20 yard dumpster

Real-world loads Orinda customers put in this box — it holds about 6–8 full-size pickup truck loads of debris.

inventory_2A complete kitchen remodel — cabinets, counters, flooring, and drywall
inventory_2A whole-garage or basement cleanout in one go
inventory_2Two layers of shingles from a ~2,500 sq ft roof
inventory_2Carpet, pad, and flooring from an entire house
inventory_2A 300–400 sq ft deck, demolished and hauled
inventory_2Furniture and boxes from a 3-bedroom move-out

lightbulbTips before you book the 20 yard

  • arrow_forwardThis is the 'when in doubt' size: it covers the widest range of projects, which is exactly why it's the most-booked box on the platform.
  • arrow_forwardWatch the 2-ton allowance on demo debris — tile, plaster, and roofing are deceptively heavy even when the box looks half empty.
  • arrow_forwardThe 4.5 ft walls are still walk-up loadable; save your back by loading heavy items first, flat on the floor of the box.
  • arrow_forwardAt 22 ft long, measure your driveway — the box plus the truck's straight-line approach (~60 ft) is what decides the drop spot.

Popular Orinda projects for this size

  • check_circleMidcentury ranch and hillside home remodels20 Yard fit
  • radio_button_uncheckedFire-mitigation brush and vegetation clearing
  • check_circleDeck and retaining wall rebuilds20 Yard fit
  • radio_button_uncheckedEstate cleanouts in long-held family homes
  • radio_button_uncheckedOak and tree removal debris
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location_on20 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 — 20 yard dumpster rental in Orinda

How big is a 20 yard dumpster?expand_more
A 20 yard roll-off measures about 22 ft long × 8 ft wide × 4.5 ft tall and holds 20 cubic yards — roughly 6–8 full-size pickup truck loads. It occupies about two parking spaces end to end and still fits most residential driveways.
How much does a 20 yard dumpster cost?expand_more
A 20 yard dumpster starts at $749 when you book 7 or more days ahead — shorter-notice deliveries cost more. The price includes delivery, pickup, a 7-day rental, and 2 tons of disposal. Extra days are $50/day and overweight loads are billed per ton after pickup.
Is a 20 yard dumpster big enough for a kitchen remodel?expand_more
Yes — the 20 yard is the standard kitchen-remodel box. Cabinets, countertops, flooring, appliance packaging, and the drywall you open up all fit comfortably, and the 2-ton allowance covers a typical kitchen's debris weight.
How many roofing squares fit in a 20 yard dumpster?expand_more
Weight is the limit before volume: with a 2-ton allowance, figure two layers of asphalt shingles off a roof around 2,500 sq ft (about 25 squares single-layer). For triple layers or larger roofs, go 30 yard.
Can I put concrete or dirt in a 20 yard dumpster?expand_more
Don't — a 20 yard filled even a quarter of the way with concrete blows far past its 2-ton allowance, and the overage is billed per ton. Clean concrete, dirt, brick, and asphalt go in the 10 Yard Heavy box: flat rate, no weight limit.
20 yard vs 30 yard — which one do I need?expand_more
Pick the 20 for one big room (kitchen, garage, roof) and the 30 for the whole house (gut renovation, estate cleanout, construction debris). If your project list keeps growing as you plan, that's usually a sign you want the 30.
How much does a 20 yard dumpster cost in Orinda, CA?expand_more
A 20 yard roll-off in Orinda starts at $749 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 2 tons of disposal. Extra days are $50/day; overweight is billed per ton after pickup.
Do I need a permit for a 20 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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