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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Modesto, California, and the surrounding Stanislaus County communities in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. Older neighborhoods near downtown keep a steady run of kitchen and bath remodels going, roofs come off across the valley every summer, and construction on the edges of town adds to it, so roll-off containers stay busy for homeowners and contractors alike.
Your final number depends on the size you choose, the weight and type of your load, how long you keep the container, and the tipping fees at the county landfill. Below, you'll find price ranges, the right-of-way permit rules, what the landfill will and won't take, and how the City's collection rules fit in.
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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 |
A few things decide what a Modesto rental actually costs you.
Size is the first lever. A larger container costs more to rent, but guessing low is worse, since a second haul costs far more than the next size up would have.
Weight is the second, and it usually matters more. Stanislaus County charges by the ton at the landfill, and its posted rate for normal refuse, which it defines to include demolition debris, concrete, asphalt, plaster, brick, roofing, tile, and sheetrock, is $49.68 per ton. Dense material eats a weight allowance fast.
Some items are priced one at a time rather than by weight. Appliances, mattresses, and tires all carry their own charges at the scale, so tell your account manager about them when you book rather than after the truck is loaded.
Placement can add a step. If the container has to sit in a street or sidewalk area, the City requires a permit before it lands, and that is worth starting a few days early.
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 sanity check the weight. We carry five sizes, from 10 to 40 yards.
The 10-Yard Dumpster is the smallest we offer. It fits a bathroom remodel, a small cleanout, or a yard project. It's also the right call for concrete, brick, and tile, because dense debris reaches its weight limit long before the container looks full.
The 15-Yard Dumpster is the middle ground for a garage cleanout, a flooring pull, or a small roof tear-off. You get noticeably more room without jumping to the next price tier.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is the one most Modesto households end up renting. A full-house cleanout or a remodel spanning several rooms fits comfortably.
The 30-Yard Dumpster takes on larger renovations, new home construction, and demolition. It earns its keep when a job turns out mixed debris in volume.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our biggest container, meant for commercial construction, large demolition, and industrial cleanouts that generate a lot of material.
Caught between two sizes? Walk your account manager through the project and they'll make the call with you.
A container that stays on private property, like your own driveway or a fenced job site, generally doesn't need a City permit in Modesto. The rules change as soon as it touches the public right-of-way.
The City's Land Development Engineering group issues encroachment permits for all work performed in the City's right-of-way. That covers the street, the curb area, and the sidewalk. Applications go in on the City's Engineering Standard Application, and the City also runs an online permit portal.
One requirement catches people out: any contractor working in the public right-of-way has to have workers' compensation and liability insurance on file with the City of Modesto before a permit is issued. That paperwork takes time, so don't leave it to the day before delivery.
Land Development Engineering sits at 1010 10th Street, Suite 3300, and you can reach the office at 209-342-4712. If you aren't sure whether your drop spot counts as right-of-way, your account manager can help you find out before the truck is scheduled.
Most building debris and household junk is welcome. The limits come from what the county landfill that receives your load will accept.
Liquids are the hard line. The Fink Road Sanitary Landfill refuses liquid waste of any kind, including sludge, paints, thinners, and used oil. It also turns away car bodies, septic tank waste, closed containers, household and car batteries, and fluorescent light bulbs. Those belong at a county household hazardous waste collection instead.
Asbestos is split in two. Loose, crumbling asbestos is refused outright. The bonded kind is taken only with a written approval letter from the county, and only on set weekday afternoons.
Treated wood needs its own handling as well. It has to be kept separate from everything else, it comes with a state paperwork requirement, and it is billed at the landfill's special handling rate instead of the standard one.
Electronics, appliances, mattresses, and tires can all go to the landfill, but they must be declared at the scale and are billed per item. Mention them to your account manager so nothing surprises you on the invoice.
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.
Nearly every dumpster load from Modesto ends up at the Fink Road Sanitary Landfill, at 4000 Fink Road, Crows Landing, CA 95313. Stanislaus County owns the site and runs it through its own Department of Environmental Resources, and it has served Modesto since 1973. The gate is open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and it's closed Sundays, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day, and after noon on Christmas Eve.
The landfill takes household and commercial garbage, construction debris, roofing materials, concrete and other inert material. It charges by the ton and it weighs everything, so what you load decides the disposal side of your bill more than anything else does.
Covering the load is not optional. State law requires it, and the county backs that up with a flat $100 charge on any uncovered commercial load arriving at the gate. Our drivers tarp as a matter of course, so that one is handled for you.
The City also runs household and business cart collection through franchise agreements with set service areas, which is a separate system from a temporary container rented for a project. Your account manager confirms how those rules apply at your address, and which facility is taking your load, before anything is booked.
4000 Fink Road, Crows Landing, CA 95313
Owned by Stanislaus County and run by its Department of Environmental Resources. Open Monday to Saturday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Closed Sundays and major holidays.
Most Modesto rentals can be scheduled within one to two business days, with delivery arriving in a 24 to 48 hour window. Giving us a few extra days helps if a permit is involved, and early booking often lands you a better price.
Here's how to make delivery day easy:
Plan around the gate as well. The county landfill is closed every Sunday, so a container filled late on a Saturday may not be emptied until Monday.
Client ReviewsPrime Dumpster delivers across Modesto and the surrounding Stanislaus County communities, including Ceres, Riverbank, Oakdale, Turlock, Hughson, and Waterford. Whether the job is downtown near 10th Street or out past the orchards, we coordinate delivery, pickup, and disposal to suit your timeline.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We'll size the container, sort out the local rules, and give you a straight price while you're on the phone.
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 Modesto 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 per-ton charge at the county landfill move the final number too. Your account manager confirms included tonnage and overage rates when you book.
Renting usually wins once a job needs more than a couple of loads. The county landfill sits well outside the city, so each self-haul trip means the drive to Crows Landing, a fee at the scale, and most of a morning gone. One container collects everything and leaves once.
Yes. A three-seat couch takes about a fifth of a 10-yard container, leaving plenty of space for a mattress, chairs, and bagged household goods. Furniture fills volume long before it approaches a weight limit, so a small container usually handles a full room of it.
Keep liquids out of a Modesto dumpster, including paint, thinners, solvents, fuel, and used oil, along with batteries, fluorescent tubes, closed containers, and septic waste. Loose asbestos is refused by the county landfill altogether. Appliances, mattresses, tires, and electronics are accepted but billed per item, so declare them up front.
The 10-yard container starts lowest, at $399 to $499. Your actual total still hangs on weight. Because the county charges by the ton, a small container packed with concrete or roofing tile can cost more than a bigger one holding light debris. Separating heavy material usually saves money.
Three days generally costs the same as the standard five-day rental, because containers are priced by the job rather than by the day. Tonnage is what moves the bill. Ask your account manager how much weight is included and what each additional ton runs before the container is delivered.
Most home and construction debris is fine in Modesto. Lumber, drywall, roofing, flooring, carpet, furniture, cardboard, and general cleanout junk all qualify. Clean concrete, brick, and asphalt are accepted as well, and they often cost less in a dedicated load. If an item worries you, your account manager can check it first.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Modesto, California 95355 |
| Phone: | 209-300-6822 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.com/ |
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