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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Alameda, California, and the wider East Bay in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. Victorian and bungalow remodels in the West End, tenant work along Park Street and Webster Street, and construction at Alameda Point all generate steady container demand on the island.
What you pay turns on container size, debris type, how long you keep the container, and the fees charged where the load is processed. Alameda also sets its own container rules, and they are stricter than most, so this is where to start before you book.
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The prices below reflect average ranges for a standard five-day rental period. Your account manager will confirm tonnage, overage rates, and other project specifics during your free, custom quote.
| Size | Average Price Range | Approximate Dimensions | Common Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Yard Dumpster | $399–$499 | 12' L × 8' W × 3.5' H | Concrete, brick, and heavy debris; small cleanouts; single-room remodels |
| 15-Yard Dumpster | $449–$569 | 16' L × 7.5' W × 4–5' H | Garage cleanouts, kitchen and bathroom remodels, small roof tear-offs |
| 20-Yard Dumpster | $499–$649 | 22' L × 7.5' W × 4.5' H | Whole-home cleanouts, multi-room renovations, flooring removal, roofing |
| 30-Yard Dumpster | $599–$799 | 22' L × 8' W × 6' H | Major renovations, new residential construction, large commercial projects |
| 40-Yard Dumpster | $699–$899 | 22–24' L × 8' W × 8' H | Commercial demolition, industrial cleanouts, large-scale construction |
Container size sets the base price, and on an island with narrow lots the size that fits the space often matters as much as the size that fits the debris.
Debris weight is the second lever. Plaster, lath, roof tile, and old concrete footings are all heavy, and a small container of dense material can reach its weight limit while it still looks half full. Splitting heavy material into its own load is usually the cheaper answer.
Processing costs come next. Nothing is buried in Alameda County from a job like yours. Material goes to a sorting plant on the mainland, where it is separated and weighed, and those plants charge by weight and by how clean the load is. A load of mixed debris costs more to process than a load of clean wood or clean concrete.
Then there is the City. Alameda runs collection and container service through a City franchise, backed by a City permit system that decides who may move construction debris here and on which projects. Those rules change what is possible at your address, and your account manager works through them with you before anything is scheduled.
Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 2 tons (4,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 50-70 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 3 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 3 tons (6,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 80-100 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 4.5 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 3 tons (6,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 110-130 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 6 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 4 tons (8,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 170-190 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 9 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 5 tons (10,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 230-250 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 12 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Choose by volume first, then check the weight, then check the space. Alameda driveways are often short and shared, so the footprint is a real constraint.
The 10-Yard Dumpster is the shortest container we carry, which makes it the one that fits a tight island driveway. It is also the right choice for concrete, brick, plaster, and tile, since dense debris hits the weight limit early.
The 15-Yard Dumpster suits a two-car garage cleanout, a kitchen tear-out, or a small roof job. It adds capacity without adding much length.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is the common pick for a whole-house cleanout or a remodel across several rooms. It needs a longer, clear approach, so check the driveway before you choose it.
The 30-Yard Dumpster fits larger renovations, additions, and mixed demolition debris. On the island it is usually a commercial or multi-unit container rather than a single-family one.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our largest and is built for commercial fit-outs, industrial cleanouts, and the bigger projects at Alameda Point.
Describe the job and the drop spot to your account manager and they will tell you which size will actually work there.
On private property, a container needs no City permit. A driveway, a parking lot, or a fenced job site is yours to use, provided the container does not block a sidewalk, a fire lane, or a neighboring driveway.
Alameda streets are a different matter, and the answer here is unusually clear. The City of Alameda Public Works Department states on its own encroachment permit page that it does not permit debris bins or the storage of equipment and materials in the public right of way. The solid waste rules say the same thing to residents and businesses: containers are not to be placed or stored on any public street, sidewalk, footpath, or public place.
In practice that means your container has to sit on private ground in Alameda. There is no street permit to buy for one, and the temporary no-parking signs the City issues are meant for moving days and events rather than containers.
If you want to talk it through, the Public Works Engineering Division takes permit questions at 510-747-7930, by appointment at 950 West Mall Square, Monday through Thursday. Your account manager can also walk your site with you by photo and find a workable spot before delivery day.
Lumber, drywall, plaster, roofing, flooring, cabinets, fixtures, furniture, and general cleanout junk are all fine. The limits come from California's list of material banned from the trash and from what the sorting plants will accept.
CalRecycle keeps hazardous material out of the garbage statewide. Paint, solvents, pesticides, pool chemicals, antifreeze, motor oil, batteries of every kind, fluorescent and LED lamps, propane tanks, and all electronics are on that list. Televisions, monitors, computers, printers, and microwaves need an e-waste drop-off.
Two items catch Alameda remodels in particular. Treated wood, the preserved lumber used in decks, fences, and raised beds, counts as hazardous waste in California and cannot go in a standard container. Asbestos is common in pre-1980 island housing, in old flooring, pipe wrap, and siding, and it has to be handled and disposed of separately by a licensed abatement contractor.
City rules add a few of their own. A container has to stay closed with a close-fitting cover when it is not in use, it must not be filled above the fill line, and a load that is unsafe to lift or overweight can be refused at pickup. Construction sites are also required to keep containers on site for workers rather than letting debris pile loose.
Ask your account manager about anything unusual before it goes in, and we will arrange the right disposal for it.
If the item you want to dispose of isn’t on this list, give us a call for more guidance or check out our guide of what you can throw in a dumpster.
*Approved items may vary by location. Always check your local laws and regulations to avoid any fines or additional fees.
Alameda is an island, and it has no landfill, transfer station, or sorting plant inside the city. Every load we take from here leaves over the Park Street, Fruitvale, or High Street bridge, or through the Posey and Webster Street tubes, and goes to a regional materials recovery facility on the mainland side of the estuary.
Which plant it goes to is not a free choice. The City requires a permitted construction debris hauler to deliver to a materials recovery facility and processing center that meets a diversion rate the City sets, and the City keeps the list of plants it has approved. Mixed loads are sorted at those plants rather than buried, which is why clean, separated material usually costs less to handle.
The targets are high and split by material. Alameda's construction and demolition rules require 95 percent of concrete and asphalt and 65 percent of all other construction debris to be diverted from landfill through reuse or recycling, and all waste hauled from a project has to be reported. The City says its residents and businesses already divert 81 percent of their waste.
For a project the City values at $100,000 or more, a waste management plan goes in before construction, naming who will haul the material and where it will be processed, and the receipts and weight tickets go in before final inspection. Your account manager confirms the destination and the paperwork you will need, and City of Alameda Public Works can be reached at 510-747-7900.
Most East Bay rentals can be scheduled within one to two business days, with delivery arriving in a 24 to 48 hour window. On the island we ask for a little more notice, because the drop spot usually needs checking first.
A few things keep delivery on track:
Allow for the crossings as well. Trucks reach the island by bridge or tube, and both can back up at commute times, so a mid-morning window is usually the most reliable.
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Prime Dumpster covers the whole island, from the West End and Alameda Point through the Gold Coast and Central Avenue to Bay Farm Island and Harbor Bay, and we serve the neighboring East Bay cities on the same routes. Because Alameda runs its container and collection service through a City franchise and a City permit system, your account manager confirms how those rules apply to your address and your project before anything is booked.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We will check what the City allows at your address, size the container to the space, and give you a clear number on the call.
Your Prime Dumpster account manager handles the details, from tonnage and overage rates to permit contacts and delivery timing, so you can focus on the work.
Alameda rentals run from $399 to $499 for a 10-yard container up to $699 to $899 for a 40-yard container, based on a five-day rental. Debris type and the processing charge at the sorting plant move the final figure. Your account manager confirms the included tonnage and the overage rate before delivery.
Almost always the rental. From the island, each self-haul trip means a bridge or tube crossing, a gate charge, and a long wait at a busy plant. A pickup load is small, so three or four runs disappear into a single container, and you pay once rather than every time.
Yes. A three-seat couch takes about a fifth of a 10-yard container, leaving room for a mattress, a dresser, and boxes. With furniture you run out of space long before you run out of weight, so plan around volume rather than tonnage.
Keep out hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, motor oil, batteries, and asbestos. California adds electronics, fluorescent and LED lamps, propane tanks, and treated wood to that list. Tires are banned from the trash too, so mention them when you book and we will route them separately.
The 10-yard container has the lowest starting price at $399 to $499, and it is also the easiest to fit on a narrow island lot. The cheapest result still depends on the load, since dense debris can push a small container over its weight allowance and add overage charges.
A three-day rental usually costs the same as a five-day one, because containers are priced by the job rather than by the day. Weight drives the bill far more than the calendar. Ask your account manager what tonnage is included and what each extra ton costs before you confirm.
Most household and construction debris is fine: lumber, drywall, plaster, roofing, flooring, cabinets, doors, furniture, cardboard, and general junk. Clean concrete, brick, and asphalt are accepted as well, and they often cost less when kept in a load of their own. Check unusual items with your account manager first.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Alameda, California 94501 |
| Phone: | 415-426-1126 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.com/ |
| Monday-Saturday | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
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