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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Sunnyvale, California, and the wider Santa Clara County market in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. Eichler remodels south of El Camino, tear-downs and rebuilds on older single-family lots, and steady tenant construction in the tech corridor all create debris that has to leave the site in a container.
Sunnyvale is also one of the stricter cities in the state about how that container is arranged, what has to be recycled, and where a container may sit. Below you will find our price ranges, the local rules that shape every job here, and what the city facility accepts.
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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 |
Sunnyvale adds a layer that most cities do not, and it is worth understanding before you plan a budget.
The City arranges construction container service through a franchise. That means the container on a Sunnyvale job site comes through the City's own arrangement rather than being ordered freely on the open market, and the City sets the rates by council resolution. Your account manager will confirm exactly how that rule applies to your address and your project before anything is booked.
Size and weight still drive the cost of the job. Concrete, tile, stucco, and plaster all hit a weight limit quickly, while mixed remodel debris fills volume first. Sorting dense material into its own load is almost always the cheaper path.
Recycling targets matter here in a way they do not elsewhere. Commercial demolition work, and residential work that removes half or more of an exterior wall, has to divert 65% of all non-hazardous material from the landfill, and a shortfall is charged back to the property owner. That makes sorted loads a cost question, not just a good habit.
Disposal is priced by material rather than by the ton at the city facility, and the SMaRT Station Recycling Center charges a $15 fee for any load that arrives uncovered, issuing a tarp at the gate.
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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Size is decided by volume and by weight together, and on a Sunnyvale lot the available space matters just as much. The containers run from 10 to 40 yards.
The 10-Yard Dumpster is the practical choice for dense debris and tight driveways. Broken patio concrete, stucco, soil, and a single bathroom demolition all suit it, and it fits where a longer container would block the sidewalk.
The 15-Yard Dumpster handles a garage clear-down, a deck removal, or a flooring tear-out, with more room than the smallest size and only a modest step up in cost.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is the usual pick for a kitchen and bath remodel running together, a whole-house cleanout, or a mid-size Eichler renovation.
The 30-Yard Dumpster is for volume: additions, full re-roofs, and new residential construction that produces mixed debris faster than a smaller container can take it.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our largest. It is built for commercial tenant improvements, light industrial clearing, and demolition that runs for weeks.
Because the local rules affect how a container can be supplied here, talk the job through with your account manager before you settle on a size.
A container in Sunnyvale has to sit on private property, such as a driveway, a parking area, or inside the job site fence. That is the only placement the city allows for a construction container.
The public street is closed to it. Sunnyvale's code says no waste, recycling, or organics container may be placed, stored, or kept on any public street, sidewalk, footpath, or any public place at all, apart from household carts set out in a short window around their collection day. There is no street permit that unlocks a larger container, and the code gives the city the power to impound a container placed in violation of the rule.
There is also a limit on how long a container may stay. A container of seven cubic yards or more may remain only while it is in active use for the work, and the city's director can order it removed in writing if it sits for an excessive period.
Your building permit brings its own duty. Qualifying projects have to file a waste management plan through the city's tracking system before the permit is approved, and the City's construction waste rules explain the diversion requirement in detail. The Construction and Demolition Coordinator can be reached at 408-730-7796, and the One-Stop Permit Center at City Hall is on 408-730-7444.
Because placement, container source, and diversion all interact in Sunnyvale, your account manager will work through the city requirements with you and point you to the right office before your job starts.
Before you book, confirm with the city that a container can be placed for your job at your address. Rules differ from city to city and they change. Your Prime Dumpster account manager will help you check, and will tell you plainly what your options are here.
Lumber, drywall, roofing, flooring, cabinets, doors, carpet, and ordinary cleanout material are all fine. California's hazardous waste rules and the city facility's own list set the limits.
Hazardous waste and liquids are out. That covers paint, solvents, fuel, motor oil, pesticides, pool chemicals, aerosols, and anything that can run out of a load. California keeps these in a separate household hazardous waste stream, and the city runs a drop-off for its own residents instead.
Treated wood is the local surprise. The city facility will not take treated wood of any kind, including treated fencing, treated decking, railroad ties, and pilings. If you are pulling out an old fence or deck, that material needs its own plan, so flag it before the work starts.
Asbestos, which turns up in older Sunnyvale ceilings and ducting, is handled under separate state rules and never rides in a mixed container. Tires and large appliances are accepted at the city facility but are charged per item.
The code also bars burning waste and bars packing a container so tightly that the contents will not fall out under their own weight when it is lifted. If you are not sure about a material, ask 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.
Sunnyvale sends its own material to the SMaRT Station Recycling Center, the City's materials recovery facility at 301 Carl Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94089. It is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week, and closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. The phone number is 408-752-8530.
It takes construction and demolition debris, clean wood, concrete, dirt and sod, asphalt, brick and pavers, household discards, appliances, plumbing fixtures, furniture, green waste, and tires. Self-haul garbage is accepted from Sunnyvale and from seven neighboring Santa Clara County cities, and a fee applies. Recycling drop-off is limited to Sunnyvale and Mountain View.
The sorting matters because of the diversion target. Material hauled off a Sunnyvale site by anyone other than the City's franchised service has to be recycled, not landfilled, which is one more reason a clean, sorted load is worth the effort. Your account manager will confirm the receiving facility for your project, and the local requirements that come with it, before anything is scheduled.
301 Carl Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week, closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
In most markets we can schedule within one to two business days, with delivery arriving in a 24 to 48 hour window. Sunnyvale needs a conversation first, because the City's franchise arrangement and the waste management plan both sit in front of the delivery date. Call early and you will not lose time.
These steps make the process shorter:
The city facility is open every day except three holidays, which helps. The paperwork, not the gate hours, is what usually sets the schedule here.
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Prime Dumpster works across Sunnyvale and the surrounding Santa Clara County communities, including the Ponderosa, Cherry Chase, and Ortega Park neighborhoods, the Lakewood area north of Highway 101, and the business parks around Moffett Park and Peery Park. We coordinate scheduling, disposal, and paperwork so the job keeps moving.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We will walk you through the Sunnyvale requirements, size the container, and tell you plainly what is possible at your address.
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.
The 10-yard container runs $399 to $499 and the 40-yard runs $699 to $899 on a five-day rental. Sunnyvale is different because the City arranges construction container service through a franchise and sets those rates itself, so your account manager will confirm what applies at your address.
Self-hauling only pays for one light load. Every trip means a gate fee, hand unloading, and an uncovered-load charge if you arrive without a tarp. A container also produces the weight tickets you need for a Sunnyvale waste management plan, which self-hauling makes much harder.
Yes. A three-seat couch takes up about a fifth of a 10-yard container, leaving space for a mattress, chairs, and boxes. Bulky furniture runs out of volume long before it reaches a weight limit, so a small container usually suffices.
Keep out hazardous waste and liquids: paint, solvents, fuel, motor oil, pesticides, pool chemicals, and aerosols. Asbestos stays out too. In Sunnyvale, treated wood is also refused at the city facility, including treated fencing, treated decking, railroad ties, and pilings.
The 10-yard container has the lowest starting price, at $399 to $499. In Sunnyvale the cheaper decision is usually about sorting rather than size. Separating concrete, metal, and clean wood lowers disposal cost and counts toward the diversion target your permit requires.
A three-day rental generally costs what a five-day rental costs, because pricing follows the job rather than the calendar. Weight and material type matter far more than days. Your account manager will confirm included tonnage, overage rates, and local charges before delivery.
Most home and job site debris is allowed: lumber, drywall, roofing, flooring, cabinets, doors, carpet, furniture, and household junk. Clean concrete, asphalt, brick, and dirt are accepted and are cheaper when kept separate. Treated wood, liquids, and hazardous material are the main exceptions here.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Sunnyvale, California 94087 |
| Phone: | 408-618-2808 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.com/ |
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