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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Foster City, California, and the rest of San Mateo County in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. Waterfront homes on the lagoon see steady remodeling, office and retail space along the Peninsula turns over regularly, and construction crews on both keep roll-off containers busy year round.
Your price reflects the container size, what you're throwing out, how long you keep it, and the disposal fees charged where the load is taken. Below you'll find our price ranges, the City permit rule for street placement, and the items California keeps out of the trash.
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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 |
Several pieces go into a Foster City quote, and a couple of them are local.
Size sets the base. A larger container costs more, though ordering one size up is almost always cheaper than paying for a second pickup halfway through the job.
Debris weight and type come next. Tile, plaster, stucco, and dirt are dense, so they eat the weight allowance fast. Sorting also pays off here, because the regional transfer station posts separate rates for garbage, clean construction debris, and yard trimmings, and a mixed load falls into the priciest category.
Street placement is the local wrinkle. Foster City charges $70.25 for the encroachment permit that covers a container parked in the public right-of-way, and the City's schedule doubles the application fee for work done without one. A driveway drop avoids both.
Timing matters too. Weekend and short-notice deliveries are harder to fit on the Peninsula, so booking early usually gets you a better spot on the route.
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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Start with the volume of debris, then check how heavy it is. Prime Dumpster carries five sizes from 10 to 40 yards.
The 10-Yard Dumpster covers a single bathroom, a small room cleanout, or a patio tear-out. It's the right call for concrete, brick, and soil, which hit the weight ceiling while the container still looks half empty.
The 15-Yard Dumpster fits a garage cleanout, a flooring swap, or a small roof job, and it costs less than stepping up to a 20-yard.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is the usual choice for a whole-house cleanout or a remodel that runs through the kitchen and a couple of bedrooms. It also still fits on most Foster City driveways.
The 30-Yard Dumpster works for additions, gut renovations, and new construction, where the debris pile grows faster than anyone expects.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our largest container, built for commercial tenant work, demolition, and big property cleanouts.
Talk the job through with your account manager and they'll tell you which size other customers use for work like yours.
A container that stays entirely on private property, like your driveway or a fenced lot, needs no City permit. Once it sits in a street, on a sidewalk, or anywhere else in the public right-of-way, Foster City requires an encroachment permit first.
The City's Public Works Department issues it, and the fee schedule has a line for the temporary placement of a debris box, which is the City's term for a roll-off container. That permit costs $70.25.
You can pick up an application from the Engineering Division at City Hall, 610 Foster City Boulevard, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For questions about the process, call Public Works Engineering at 650-286-3270.
The City doesn't publish how long review takes, so ask when you call and apply before you settle on a delivery date. If you aren't sure whether your spot counts as public right-of-way, your account manager can point you to the right person at the City.
Most remodel and cleanout debris is welcome in your container. California's rules and the receiving facility set the exceptions.
The state's Department of Toxic Substances Control groups a set of common items as universal waste, and they can't go in the trash or into a landfill anywhere in California. That covers batteries, electronics, old TVs and monitors, fluorescent tubes, mercury devices such as thermostats, aerosol cans that still have contents, and solar panels.
Leftover paint has its own path. California runs a statewide paint recycling program that takes back old cans, so set them aside for a drop-off site rather than tossing them in the container.
Hazardous waste, liquids, solvents, fuel, and asbestos stay out of any standard dumpster. Tires and appliances need separate handling, and the transfer station charges per piece for them, with an extra charge for a refrigerator that has no proof its refrigerant was removed. Mattresses are free to drop off there in small numbers, so keep them out of the container and tell us about them.
When an item has you guessing, run it past your account manager before it goes in.
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.
Foster City is one of the member agencies behind the Shoreway Environmental Center, the regional transfer and recycling site that handles material from this part of San Mateo County.
Shoreway Environmental Center sits at 333 Shoreway Road, San Carlos, CA 94070, about four miles from Foster City. The transfer station is open Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., and weekends, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., closing on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Its number is 650-802-8355.
Loads are sorted at Shoreway rather than buried there. Construction and demolition debris moves on to a recycling plant in San Jose, organics go to composting sites in the Central Valley and San Jose, and only what can't be recovered travels to a landfill near Half Moon Bay. Keeping your load clean helps more of it get recycled.
Your account manager will confirm which facility is taking your container and what the disposal charges look like before the truck rolls out.
333 Shoreway Road, San Carlos, CA 94070
Transfer station open Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., and weekends, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Most Foster City rentals can be scheduled within one to two business days, with the container arriving in a 24 to 48 hour window. A few extra days of lead time let you handle the permit question and clear the drop spot without rushing.
Here's how to keep delivery day simple:
Facility hours matter as well. The transfer station closes at 5 p.m. on weekends and shuts for three major holidays, which can push a pickup to the next business day.
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Prime Dumpster serves every Foster City neighborhood, from the homes along the lagoon to the office parks near the Bay, plus nearby Peninsula communities such as San Mateo, Belmont, San Carlos, and Redwood City. Wherever the job sits, we line up delivery, pickup, and disposal around your schedule.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We'll pick the container that fits, sort out the permit question, and quote you a clear price 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 in Foster City 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 weight and the transfer station's charges also move the number. Your account manager confirms included tonnage and overage rates before delivery.
Renting usually costs less once a job runs past a load or two. Every self-haul trip to the transfer station in San Carlos means a charge at the scale, plus fuel, loading, and unloading. One container sits in your driveway while you work, and we handle the trip for you.
Yes. A three-seat couch takes up roughly a fifth of a 10-yard container, which leaves plenty of space for chairs, a bed frame, and boxes. Furniture fills volume rather than weight, so a load of it rarely comes near the tonnage limit on a small container.
Hazardous waste, liquids, solvents, fuel, and asbestos are out. California also keeps batteries, electronics, TVs, monitors, fluorescent lamps, and solar panels out of the trash, and leftover paint belongs at a state take-back site. Tires, appliances, and mattresses are handled separately, so list them when you book.
The 10-yard container starts lowest, at $399 to $499. The cheapest option for your job depends on what goes in it. A small container filled with tile or dirt can pass its weight limit and add overage charges, so heavy material is often better off in a load of its own.
Three days generally costs the same as our five-day rental, since we price by the job instead of the day. Debris weight drives the final bill much more than time does. Ask your account manager what tonnage is included, what extra tons cost, and what happens if you need more days.
Nearly all everyday project debris is fine, including lumber, drywall, cabinets, flooring, roofing, furniture, and household junk. Clean wood and clean construction debris are worth separating, since the transfer station handles them at a lower rate than mixed garbage. Your account manager can confirm any item you're unsure about.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Foster City, California 94404 |
| Phone: | 415-426-1126 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.com/ |
| Monday-Saturday | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
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