Residential cleanouts
Driveway bins for cleanouts, move-outs, and estate loads.
A roll-off dumpster lets you load household debris on your own schedule while keeping the project contained on site.
Roll-off dumpsters San Diego
Sizes · pricing · material rules · placement
Roll-off dumpsters in San Diego for cleanouts, remodels, and construction debris.
Haul'n Off helps San Diego customers compare the available roll-off dumpster lineup before dispatch: size, material type, rental window, weight, placement, and access.
15–40 yd
General-debris roll-offs
10 yd
Lowboy for clean heavy material
$560+
Published general-debris entry
$165/ton
General-debris overage
Direct answer
Roll-off dumpsters are a size-and-material decision.
A roll-off dumpster is an open-top container delivered to a driveway, jobsite, or approved placement area so you can load debris during the rental period before pickup.
In San Diego, the right choice depends on what you are loading, whether the material is heavy, how long you need the container, and whether the placement area is private property or public right-of-way.
Container sizeDebris weightPlacement accessRental timing
Roll-off dumpster sizes
Compare San Diego roll-off dumpsters before you book.
General-debris roll-offs cover 15, 20, 30, and 40 yards. The 10 yard lowboy is the separate path for clean heavy material where weight matters more than height.
general debris
15 Yard Dumpster
$560 starting rate
- 1 ton included
- 1 day included
- $165/ton over included weight
- 11.5'L × 8'W × 5'H
general debris
20 Yard Dumpster
$675 starting rate
- 2 tons included
- 1 day included
- $165/ton over included weight
- 11'L × 8'W × 6'H
general debris
30 Yard Dumpster
$900 starting rate
- 3 tons included
- 7 days included
- $165/ton over included weight
- 18'L × 8'W × 6.5'H
general debris
40 Yard Dumpster
$975 starting rate
- 3 tons included
- 7 days included
- $165/ton over included weight
- 18'L × 8'W × 7.5'H
Heavy-material exception
Reviewed clean concrete, dirt, and asphalt use the lowboy.
The 10 Yard Lowboy starts at $771, includes 5 days, and is built for clean heavy material. Do not mix clean heavy loads into standard roll-off dumpsters.
Open lowboy page →Best uses
Use roll-off dumpsters when the job needs an on-site container.
The right roll-off keeps debris contained while your crew, family, or contractor loads at the project pace. Match the size to the load before the container is routed.
Remodel debris
Containers for cabinets, drywall, lumber, roofing, and packaging.
Remodel debris usually starts with a 20 yard conversation, then moves up or down based on volume, weight, and loading time.
Business and jobsite cleanup
Larger roll-offs for commercial cleanouts and contractor debris.
A 30 or 40 yard dumpster can make sense when bulky non-hazardous material and a longer loading window matter more than a compact footprint.
San Diego planning
Quote the dumpster around placement, weight, and timing.
A San Diego quote is easier when the route team knows what is being loaded and where the dumpster can sit. Use the checklist before requesting delivery.
Placement changes the quote conversation.
Driveway, private lot, street, alley, and jobsite placements have different access and permit questions. Share the address, surface, slope, overhead clearance, and truck approach before dispatch.
Weight changes the dumpster choice.
General-debris dumpsters use included tonnage and overage. Tell us the exact heavy material before booking; an approved clean heavy-material load may use the 10 yard lowboy.
Timing changes availability.
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. Staged debris and clear access help the schedule.
Before you request a roll-off
- ✓Delivery address, city, ZIP, and nearest cross streets when useful
- ✓Dumpster size requested, or a request for help choosing the size
- ✓Debris type, approximate volume, and whether the load may be heavy
- ✓Photos of the debris pile or staged material when available
- ✓Driveway, street, alley, jobsite, or private-lot placement details
- ✓Slope, gate width, tight turns, low branches, overhead wires, or narrow access
- ✓Desired delivery date, loading window, and pickup timing
- ✓Any concrete, dirt, asphalt, or restricted-material concerns
Material rules
Do not put every material in the same roll-off path.
The container decision is also a disposal-path decision. Keep general debris, clean heavy material, and restricted items separated before loading.
General debris roll-offs
Household debris, light remodel material, cabinets, drywall, lumber, cardboard, roofing, yard debris, and similar non-hazardous material usually start in the 15, 20, 30, or 40 yard lineup.
Clean heavy material
Tell us whether the load contains concrete, dirt, asphalt, brick, stone, or tile. An approved clean heavy-material load may use the 10 yard lowboy after review; the written quote controls what is approved.
Restricted or special material
Hazardous materials, paint, liquids, chemicals, batteries, propane, tires, electronics, medical waste, and asbestos are prohibited. Appliances require approval before loading.
Local proof
Check the business and local guidance before you load.
Official guidance
Use the right disposal or permit path.
City of San Diego Right-of-Way Permit
City 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 Recycling
For 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 Waste
The City identifies hazardous waste examples such as paint, batteries, lead, and motor oil. These do not belong in a roll-off dumpster load.
WasteFreeSD
Use local recycling and disposal guidance for specialty items that should not go into a roll-off dumpster load.
Next steps
Choose the exact roll-off dumpster path.
Use these related pages to compare the broader rental process, exact container sizes, heavy-material rules, and urgent delivery options.
Roll-off dumpster rental
Service page for the rental process, material routing, placement, and quote details.
Open page →Dumpster rental overview
The broader San Diego rental hub for prices, sizes, delivery, and local guidance.
Open page →Compare dumpster sizes
Review the 15, 20, 30, 40 yard roll-offs and 10 yard lowboy side by side.
Open page →15 yard dumpster
Compact general-debris option for smaller cleanouts and contained projects.
Open page →20 yard dumpster
Workhorse option for roofing, cabinets, drywall, remodel debris, and larger cleanouts.
Open page →30 yard dumpster
Large-project option with a full-week loading window for bigger cleanouts and commercial jobs.
Open page →40 yard dumpster
High-volume option for major construction, demolition, commercial, and bulky jobs.
Open page →10 yard lowboy
10-yard lowboy for reviewed clean concrete, dirt, or asphalt.
Open page →Construction dumpster rental
Plan jobsite debris, remodel work, roofing, contractor access, and C&D material routing.
Open page →Concrete dumpster rental San Diego
Use the dedicated lowboy page when the San Diego project contains reviewed clean concrete, dirt, or asphalt.
Open page →One-day dumpster rental
Short-window rental planning when the load is staged and pickup timing is tight.
Open page →Same-day dumpster rental
What helps or blocks urgent roll-off delivery in San Diego County.
Open page →Service areas
Confirm local delivery and nearby city pages before requesting delivery.
Open page →Contact Haul'n Off
Ask for size help, access review, material guidance, or quote support.
Open page →FAQ
Roll-off dumpsters San Diego questions
What roll-off dumpsters are available in San Diego?+
Haul'n Off offers 15, 20, 30, and 40 yard general-debris roll-off dumpsters, plus a 10 yard lowboy for approved clean concrete, dirt, or asphalt. Availability depends on the address, dumpster, debris, access, and schedule.
How much do roll-off dumpsters cost in San Diego?+
Starting prices are $560 for 15 yards, $675 for 20 yards, $900 for 30 yards, and $975 for 40 yards. The 10 yard lowboy for clean heavy material starts at $771. Final quotes depend on address, debris, included weight, overage, rental timing, and placement access. A separate 3% processing fee applies to all card payments.
Which roll-off dumpster size should I choose?+
Choose 15 yards for smaller cleanouts, 20 yards for many remodel and roofing jobs, and 30 or 40 yards for large cleanouts, construction debris, or commercial loads. If the material is dense, ask about the 10 yard lowboy instead of a taller general-debris container.
Can a roll-off dumpster sit on a San Diego street?+
For public-space placement, the customer must verify with the applicable authority whether approval or a permit is required and complete it before delivery. Private-property placement still requires a safe surface, clearance, and truck access.
Can concrete, dirt, or asphalt go in a regular roll-off dumpster?+
No. Reviewed clean concrete, dirt, or asphalt should be kept separate and quoted through the 10 yard lowboy. Do not mix clean heavy material into a standard general-debris dumpster.
What cannot go in San Diego roll-off dumpsters?+
Hazardous materials, paint, liquids, chemicals, batteries, propane, tires, electronics, medical waste, and asbestos are prohibited. Appliances require Haul'n Off approval before loading and cost $75 each when approved.
Ready for size help?
Tell us what you are loading and where the dumpster can sit.
Share the address, material, size guess, timing, and placement constraints. Haul'n Off can help match the request to the right San Diego roll-off dumpster.