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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Paso Robles, California, and the surrounding northern San Luis Obispo County communities in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. Winery and hospitality construction along the Highway 46 corridor, steady remodeling in the older neighborhoods near the downtown park, and new housing east of the Salinas River all keep containers busy here.
Four things set your price: the container size, the weight and type of your debris, how long you keep it, and the per-ton rate at the scale. Below you will find sizing guidance, what the city requires before a container touches a public street, the materials that cannot go in, and where a Paso Robles load is weighed.
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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 |
Size is the first thing to settle, and the usual rule applies: one size up beats a second haul.
Weight is where Paso Robles jobs get expensive. Stucco, tile, roofing and old concrete are dense, and the city landfill bills by the ton. An uncompacted load of mixed refuse runs $63.00 per ton at the gate, so what you put in the container shows up directly on your bill.
Short haul distance is the good news. Paso Robles has its own landfill just east of town off Highway 46, so loads do not travel out of the county the way they do from many California cities.
Street placement is the step to plan for. A container in a public street or sidewalk needs a city encroachment permit, and the city only issues those to licensed contractors with a city business license. Your account manager will work out whether your spot needs one before you pick a delivery date.
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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Pick by volume first, then check the weight. We run five sizes.
The 10-Yard Dumpster is the right call for dense material. A bathroom gut, a patio or walkway tear-out, or a load of brick and block all suit it, because weight runs out long before space does.
The 15-Yard Dumpster covers the middle ground. A garage cleared to the walls, carpet and padding from a whole house, or a small roof all fit in one container.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is the most common pick for Paso Robles homes. A full cleanout, or a kitchen and bathroom remodel together, goes in comfortably.
The 30-Yard Dumpster is for long projects: a studs-out renovation, an addition, or a new build turning out mixed debris week after week.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our largest. Winery and hospitality build-outs, commercial demolition, and high-volume light material are what it handles.
If two sizes both look plausible, describe the job to your account manager and they will pick one for you.
On private property, a driveway or a fenced job site, no city permit is needed. The rule changes the moment any part of the container sits on a street, alley or sidewalk the city owns.
For that, the city requires an encroachment permit from the Engineering Division. Paso Robles is stricter than most about who may hold one: the city issues encroachment permits only to state-licensed contractors who also hold a city business license. A traffic control plan is required on every permit, and you have to provide commercial general liability coverage.
Timing matters here more than almost anywhere else in California. Applications have to reach the City Engineer at least two weeks before the work is due to start. Once approved, the city charges a $185.00 fee plus a cash deposit the City Engineer sets, which runs from $500.00 to $2,500.00 or more depending on the scope, with inspection and administrative time charged against it. The balance comes back after a final inspection.
There is a second rule worth knowing. The city code makes it unlawful to leave waste material in a public right-of-way waiting for collection unless a special permit has been obtained from the city, and ordinary containers are not allowed to intrude into the street at all.
For questions, call the Paso Robles Engineering Division at 805-237-3860. Your account manager can tell you which of these applies to your address and get the timing lined up.
Ordinary renovation debris loads without trouble: wood, drywall, flooring, roofing, cabinets, doors, trim, and general cleanout junk.
The city treats electronics as household hazardous waste, so televisions, monitors, computers, printers, radios and phones all stay out of a container. The same list rules out acids, batteries, cathode ray tubes, cleansers, engine coolant, explosives, flammable liquids, fluorescent lights, hot coals or ashes, paint, pesticides, poisons and pool chemicals.
Treated wood is the local catch, and it matters on any deck or fence job. The landfill prices treated lumber separately, requires it to be kept apart from everything else, and only takes it on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Keep old deck boards and fence posts in their own pile and tell us about them when you book.
Asbestos is accepted only as a special handling load with a manifest, and only when it is non-friable. Appliances containing refrigerant, tires, mattresses and sofas each carry their own per-item charge. Hazardous waste, liquids, solvents and fuel are out of a standard container everywhere.
When you are not sure where something belongs, ask your account manager before it goes in the container.
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.
Paso Robles is one of the few cities its size that owns its own landfill. The Paso Robles Landfill sits at 9000 Highway 46 E, Paso Robles, CA 93446, about eight and a half miles east of the Highway 101 junction, with the entrance turning north at Union Road. It is open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and closes on New Year's Day, Easter, the 4th of July, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Because the city owns the site, the City Council sets the rates by resolution rather than a hauler setting them. The schedule separates compacted from uncompacted refuse, prices segregated organics below mixed loads, and charges treated wood at its own higher rate. Sorting before the truck leaves can genuinely lower what you pay.
One rule at that gate costs real money: an untarped load is charged double. All loads have to be secured before delivery, with tie-downs and tarps where they apply, which is one of the quieter advantages of using a hauler rather than a borrowed trailer.
The landfill site also takes electronic waste at no charge during opening hours, and the county household hazardous waste facility operates there on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for batteries, paint, pesticides, solvents, oil, fuel and propane tanks. Your account manager will confirm where your material is going and what the per-ton rate means for your total.
9000 Highway 46 E, Paso Robles, CA 93446
City owned; open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Most orders can be scheduled within one to two business days, with delivery arriving in a 24 to 48 hour window. If the container has to go on a public street, plan on longer, because the city wants the permit application two weeks ahead.
Use these tips for a smooth delivery:
Keep the gate hours in mind too. The landfill closes at 3 p.m. and is shut on Sundays, so a container filled on a Saturday evening will not be emptied until Monday. Tell us early if your finish date is tight.
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Prime Dumpster coordinates dumpster rentals across Paso Robles and the nearby northern San Luis Obispo County communities, including Templeton, Santa Margarita, Creston, San Miguel and the wine country along both the eastside and westside roads. One point to raise on your first call: the city franchises its bin collection service to a single company, so your account manager will confirm how that rule applies to your address and your project before anything is scheduled.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We will size the container, check what the city needs at your address, and give you a straight 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.
Dumpster rentals here start at $399 to $499 for a 10-yard container and reach $699 to $899 for a 40-yard container on a five-day rental. The city landfill charges by the ton, so weight and material both move the final figure. Your account manager confirms the included tonnage and the overage rate when quoting.
For most projects, a container costs less. The landfill charges a flat fee for small self-hauled loads and then switches to a per-ton rate, so several trips add up quickly once you include fuel, a trailer, and your own hours. One container covers the whole job in a single haul.
Yes, with room to spare. A three-seat couch takes about a fifth of a 10-yard container, leaving space for a mattress, a dresser and a stack of boxes. Furniture runs out of volume long before it reaches a weight limit, so the smallest container often does the job.
Hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents and fuel are always out. Paso Robles also treats electronics as household hazardous waste, so televisions, monitors and computers have to go separately. Treated wood, asbestos, tires, appliances and mattresses each need their own handling and carry separate charges.
The 10-yard container has the lowest starting price at $399 to $499. Whether it is cheapest overall depends on the load. Fill a small container with stucco or tile and you can pass its weight allowance fast. Keeping dense material in a load of its own is often the better value.
Three days usually costs what five days costs, because the price covers delivery, haul and disposal rather than the calendar. Weight drives the bill instead. Ask your account manager how much tonnage is included and what each extra ton costs before the container is delivered.
Most construction and household debris is fine: untreated wood, drywall, roofing, flooring, cabinets, doors, windows, furniture and cardboard. Clean concrete, brick and asphalt are accepted too, and a clean single-material load often costs less at the scale. Check anything unusual with your account manager first.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Paso Robles, California 93446 |
| Phone: | 805-476-8100 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.com/ |
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