General construction debris
$67520 Yard Dumpster
11'L × 8'W × 6'H · 2 tons included · 1 day
Construction debris · Roofing tear-offs · Larger cleanouts
Open 20 Yard Dumpster page →Remodel · roofing · contractor debris
Construction dumpster rental San Diego
Construction dumpster rental for San Diego jobsites.
Get a roll-off dumpster for remodel debris, roofing tear-offs, tenant improvements, and jobsite cleanup. We help you choose the right 20, 30, or 40 yard dumpster. Concrete and dirt go in the 10 yard lowboy.
Dumpster options: 20 yd · 30 yd · 40 yd · 10 yd lowboy
20–40 yd
Construction debris sizes
$675+
20 yd starting price
$165/ton
General-debris overage
Lowboy
Concrete & dirt only
Direct answer
Use a 20, 30, or 40 yard dumpster for construction debris.
Construction dumpster rental starts by separating general construction debris from clean heavy material. Lumber, drywall, roofing, cabinets, trim, flooring, and packaging usually belong in the 20, 30, or 40 yard general-debris sizes.
Concrete, dirt, asphalt, brick, stone, and tile are different. Keep them separate and tell us the exact material. An approved clean heavy-material load may be quoted through the 10 yard lowboy.
General debris overage is $165/ton above the included weight. Your written quote confirms the price and all terms for your job.
Recommended construction sizes
Pick the container around debris type, volume, and job duration.
Use these sizes as a starting point. We still confirm the address, material, placement, and truck access before scheduling.
General construction debris
$90030 Yard Dumpster
18'L × 8'W × 6.5'H · 3 tons included · 7 days
Large remodels · Whole-home cleanouts · Commercial jobs
Open 30 Yard Dumpster page →General construction debris
$97540 Yard Dumpster
18'L × 8'W × 7.5'H · 3 tons included · 7 days
Major construction · Large demolition · Industrial cleanouts
Open 40 Yard Dumpster page →Heavy material warning
Open lowboy details →Heavy materials need review before booking.
The 10 Yard Lowboy is an 18 ft × 8 ft × 2 ft low-profile tray for approved clean heavy-material loads. Tell us the exact material; the written quote controls what is approved. Do not mix these loads into the general construction sizes.
Who this page is for
Construction debris bins for crews that need the site clear.
Use this page when the job is active construction, not a simple household cleanout. Sort out what can go in the dumpster before loading starts.
Residential remodels
A 20 yard dumpster often fits kitchen, bath, flooring, cabinet, drywall, and framing debris. Move up to a 30 yard when the debris volume or job schedule grows.
Roofing tear-offs
Roofing debris gets heavy. Send the roof size, number of layers, and access notes so we can help you avoid a dumpster that is too small.
Commercial tenant improvements
Retail, office, restaurant, and suite build-outs often need a 30 or 40 yard dumpster. Plan pickup or swaps around the work schedule.
Contractor jobsite cleanup
General contractors, framers, trim crews, and demo crews use a dumpster to keep the slab, driveway, or loading area clear between trades.
Material rules
Load construction debris — not hazardous waste or clean heavy material.
Clear material rules prevent overweight loads, rejected disposal, and unsafe handling. Ask before loading anything regulated or unusually dense.
Accepted construction materials
- ✓Framing lumber, cutoffs, and plywood scrap
- ✓Drywall, plaster, lath, and non-hazardous wall debris
- ✓Roofing tear-off shingles and underlayment
- ✓Cabinets, doors, trim, and flooring debris
- ✓Packaging, cardboard, and non-hazardous jobsite scrap
- ✓Mixed non-hazardous construction and demolition debris
Keep out / quote separately
- !Concrete, dirt, asphalt, brick, stone, and tile → keep separate and ask for lowboy review
- !Paint, solvents, adhesives, fuel, oil, and chemicals
- !Tires, batteries, propane tanks, and pressurized cylinders
- !Appliances with refrigerant still inside
- !Electronics, medical waste, and biohazards
- !Asbestos-containing or otherwise regulated materials
Get an accurate quote
Send the details that decide size, placement, and truck access.
Construction jobs move fast. The more detail you send up front, the easier it is to recommend the right dumpster and avoid a failed delivery attempt.
- ✓Delivery address, city, and ZIP
- ✓Project type: remodel, roof, demo, tenant improvement, or cleanup
- ✓Debris type and estimated volume
- ✓Preferred delivery date and pickup or swap timing
- ✓Placement: driveway, jobsite lane, private lot, or public right-of-way
- ✓Access notes: gates, slopes, low branches, overhead wires, tight turns
- ✓Whether concrete, dirt, asphalt, brick, stone, or tile is involved
- ✓Photos if placement or loading access may be tight
Local rules and trust checks
Street placement and construction debris rules are local questions.
A dumpster quote does not replace permit or recycling requirements for your job. Use the official local links below when the job touches public right-of-way, permitted construction, demolition, or regulated waste.
Official guidance
City of San Diego Right-of-Way PermitCity guidance says a right-of-way permit is required for work or privately owned encroachments proposed in the public right of way. Street, sidewalk, alley, and public curb placements should be checked before delivery.City of San Diego Construction & Demolition RecyclingFor permitted construction, demolition, and remodeling work, the City explains C&D recycling requirements, weight receipts, certified facilities, and diversion rules.City of San Diego Hazardous WasteThe City identifies hazardous waste examples such as paint, batteries, lead, and motor oil. These do not belong in a roll-off dumpster load.
Related pages
Compare the page that matches the job.
These pages can help you check size, cost, concrete and dirt rules, urgent delivery, and local service coverage before you book.
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Open page →Construction site cleaning
Plan rough cleanup, trade debris, punch-list cleanup, tenant improvements, and jobsite load-outs.
Open page →Debris removal service
Plan property cleanouts, yard debris, move-out debris, remodel scraps, and bulky non-hazardous debris loads.
Open page →20 yard dumpster
Often the right fit for roofing, kitchen, bath, cabinet, drywall, and contractor debris.
Open page →30 yard dumpster
The larger construction option with 3 tons and 7 days included for bigger remodels.
Open page →40 yard dumpster
High-volume construction and commercial debris when access and availability line up.
Open page →Concrete & dirt dumpster rental
Ask us to review concrete, dirt, asphalt, brick, stone, and tile. An approved clean heavy-material load may use the 10 yard lowboy.
Open page →San Diego ADU dumpster guide
Plan each ADU phase across excavation, framing, interiors, construction and demolition records, placement, and starting prices.
Open page →One-day dumpster rental
For staged remodel or contractor debris when placement is ready and you need a short rental.
Open page →Same-day dumpster rental
See what helps or delays urgent delivery when placement and material are ready.
Open page →FAQ
Construction dumpster rental questions
What size dumpster is best for construction debris?+
Compare the 20 and 30 yard dumpsters first for construction debris. The 20 yard can fit roofing, kitchen and bath debris, cabinets, drywall, and smaller contractor loads after material and weight review. The 30 yard provides more volume and seven listed rental days for larger remodels and multi-day jobsites. Review the 40 yard for high-volume commercial or major demolition debris when access and weight allow.
Can I put concrete or dirt in a construction dumpster?+
Not in a general construction debris dumpster. Keep concrete, dirt, asphalt, brick, stone, and tile separate and tell us the exact material. An approved clean heavy-material load may use the 10 yard lowboy.
What construction materials can go in the dumpster?+
Common accepted non-hazardous materials include framing lumber, drywall, plaster, roofing tear-off, flooring, cabinets, doors, trim, insulation, packaging, and mixed remodel debris. Ask before loading anything unusual or regulated.
Do you offer same-day construction dumpster delivery?+
Same-day delivery may be available only after our team checks the address, dumpster size and availability, debris and material rules, drop-off spot, truck access and driver availability, and route schedule.
Do I need a permit for a construction dumpster?+
Private-property placements are usually simpler. If the dumpster will sit in a street, alley, sidewalk, curb area, or other public right-of-way, check local permit or right-of-way requirements before delivery.
What should I send for a construction dumpster quote?+
Send the delivery address, debris type, estimated volume, preferred delivery date, pickup timing, placement location, and access notes such as gates, slopes, tight turns, low branches, or overhead wires. Photos help when placement is difficult.
Ready for a jobsite bin?
Tell us what is coming off the job.
Send the address, material, placement, and timing. We will help confirm the right construction dumpster before delivery.