Dumpster Rental in Richmond · 10 Yard

10 Yard Dumpster Rental in Richmond, 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 Richmond, 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 Richmond
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 Richmond 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 Richmond projects for this size

  • radio_button_uncheckedFull-gut renovations of WWII-era bungalows
  • radio_button_uncheckedRoof tear-offs on older housing stock
  • check_circleMulti-unit and rental turnover cleanouts10 Yard fit
  • radio_button_uncheckedFoundation and seismic retrofit debris removal
  • check_circleWarehouse and light-industrial cleanouts near the waterfront10 Yard fit
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location_on10 Yard delivery across Richmond

Richmond built ships for the WWII home front, and the wartime bungalows that housed those shipyard workers are now prime gut-renovation territory — right alongside warehouse cleanouts near the Craneway Pavilion at Ford Point and rental turnovers off Macdonald and San Pablo Avenues. Local providers run boxes daily through every Richmond ZIP, 94801 through 94806, from Point Richmond's hillside cottages out to Hilltop and the North & East flats near the I-80 corridor. Pick a size, pick a date, check out online — nobody waits on hold.

Point RichmondMarina BayNorth & EastHilltopZIP 94801ZIP 94802ZIP 94803ZIP 94804ZIP 94805ZIP 94806

Dumpster rules & permits in Richmond

Richmond spans city blocks, unincorporated county pockets, and a working industrial waterfront — so the rules depend on exactly where the box lands:

gavelInside your property line: zero city involvement

A roll-off that stays on your own Richmond lot — driveway, yard, parking pad, or warehouse floor — needs no permit whatsoever. That covers the vast majority of rentals in town.

gavelCity right-of-way: Encroachment Permit through COR Connect

Richmond counts everything between the property lines — roadway and sidewalk alike — as public right-of-way, and anything placed there needs an Encroachment Permit from the city's Engineering Division. Applications go through the online COR Connect portal with a form and site plan; the published encroachment fee is $604 and covers up to two hours of inspection (ci.richmond.ca.us).

gavelWalk the truck's path first

Figure roughly 60 feet of straight approach and 23 feet of overhead room for the roll-off truck. The Iron Triangle's tight grid and the wires strung along Macdonald Avenue eat into that fast, and Point Richmond's narrow hill streets leave little margin — scout the drop spot before delivery day.

gavelPermitted work means 65% diversion

Any Richmond project pulling a building permit falls under California's CALGreen requirement to divert at least 65% of construction and demolition debris from landfill. Providers on our platform haul to certified facilities, so the paperwork takes care of itself.

gavelSome "Richmond" addresses aren't City of Richmond

El Sobrante (94803), North Richmond, East Richmond Heights, and the Tara Hills area near 94806 sit in unincorporated Contra Costa County — street placement there runs through County Public Works encroachment permitting, not the city's COR Connect portal. Confirm whose street you're actually on before you apply.

Rules and fees are set by the City of Richmond 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 Richmond

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 Richmond, CA?expand_more
A 10 yard roll-off in Richmond starts at $599 when you book 7+ days ahead — shorter-notice deliveries cost more. That covers delivery to your Richmond 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 Richmond?expand_more
Not if it sits entirely on your private Richmond driveway or property — that's how most rentals here work. If the box must go on a public street, Richmond requires an encroachment permit — see the local rules section on this page for the specifics. Apply before your delivery date.

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