Dumpster Rental in Los Angeles, CA - Dumpsters For Rent

Los Angeles Dumpster Rental Tips

Renting a roll off dumpster from a great locally owned dumpster company should be simple, even if it's your first time. Below are a few commonly asked questions and answers for those that have never rented a roll off container before.

Does the City of Los Angeles require dumpster companies to have a special permit to haul waste?

Yes. The City of Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation requires all dumpster services collecting solid waste to get a Waste Hauler Permit (aka AB939 Compliance Permit). Los Angeles also has a multitude of other compliance requirements for private waste haulers including submitting an annual report and paying compliance fees of 10% of gross receipts. Here's a complete list of permitted waste haulers in Los Angeles.

Where does my junk or construction debris go after the dumpster rental service picks it up? Will it be recycled?

Typically, debris from your dumpster will be sorted and any recyclable materials will be diverted from the landfill. Los Angeles has a goal of diverting 70% of solid waste from Landfills by the year 2020 and is on track to meet that goal. Previous goals of 25% and then 50% recycling have been met.

In 2011, Los Angeles passed the Citywide Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste Recycling Ordinance which requires all mixed C&D waste generated within Los Angeles to be hauled to city certified C&D waste processors to recover recyclable materials. Dumpster rental services that do not comply face penalties of up to $5000 per load that is not taken to a city certified processor.

Help me understand dumpster rental prices in Los Angeles. How much does it cost to rent a dumpster?

Los Angeles dumpster rental prices depend on the service provider. Most companies quote one flat rate for delivery, pickup, disposal, and taxes, though some add delivery charges in separately. The rental rate for trash bins is often for a standard period of time (ie. up to 7 days) and includes a certain amount of weight (i.e. up to 3 tons, which is 6000lbs).

In most cases, a phone call is required to get accurate dumpster rental prices. This is because the cost to rent a dumpster often varies by your exact location and by the type of debris that you are disposing of. To get an estimate, just call one or more Los Angeles dumpster rental companies above and describe your location, the type of trash or debris you're putting into the dumpster, and what size dumpster you think you'll need.

Dumpster rentals in Los Angeles are not cheap. You can expect to pay between $200 and $500 to rent a dumpster. The price you will pay depends on the size of trash bin you need, the taxes and permit fees in your location, and type of debris you'll be disposing of.

It's expensive for a dumpster rental service to deliver a dumpster, pick it up, dispose of the debris at a landfill or recycling center, and pay the taxes and permit fees associated with renting a dumpster in Los Angeles. Landfill fees and taxes are very high in California. The costs for gas, truck maintenance, equipment maintenance, insurance, wages, and a small profit must also be covered by the rental.

When comparing dumpster rental quotes between two companies, be sure to:

• Compare apples to apples (or 20 yard dumpsters to other 20 yard dumpsters)
• Ask how much time is included in the price and what it will cost if you need the container for a longer period
• Ask how much weight is included in the price and how much it will cost if dumpster is "over weight".
• Ask if any additional fees that may be applied for any reason

Extra charges may apply if you need the roll off dumpster for longer than a provider's standard rental period. This is typically a per day fee (ie $5 or $10 per day), but some providers will negotiate with you up front if you need it for slightly longer than their standard period.

Extra charges may also apply if your dumpster 'weighs in' heavier than the amount of weight that was included in your original price. Each dumpster is weighed before it is dumped and the dumpster service pays the landfill or transfer station based on the weight of the debris. If you're debris is heavier than the allotted weight included in your rental agreement, then a "per ton overage" fee will likely apply (ie. $30 - $100 per ton over, depending on the landfill fees in your area).

Pay particular attention to the amount of weight included in your price if you are disposing of heavy construction debris like bricks, cement, roofing shingles, or demolition debris. If you're cleaning out your home of miscellaneous household debris, you will typically not have to worry about "over weight" fees because the debris is lighter.

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Help me understand dumpster sizes. What container size should I rent?

Roll off dumpster sizes are described by the number of cubic yards held within the trash container. So, a "10 yard dumpster" will hold 10 cubic yards of debris. Typical dumpster sizes are 10 cubic yards, 20 cubic yards, 30 cubic yards, and 40 cubic yards.

For each dumpster service above, we provide the dumpster sizes in both cubic yards and in feet (length X width X height) to help you better understand the size of trash container you may need for your particular cleanup project. Estimating the amount of debris you have can be tricky. Feel free to contact a local dumpster rental service for their advice on trash container size.

What Are The Uses For Roll Off Dumpsters (Also Known as Trash Bins in Los Angeles)?

Roll off dumpsters or "trash bins" are large, open top trash dumpsters that "roll off" the back of the delivery truck onto your driveway, parking lot, or street. They are great for large household trash removal projects. Spring cleaning, foreclosures, estate cleanouts, and moving in or moving out of a home are common examples. Dumpster rental is also the ideal solution for construction debris removal. Remodeling projects, reroofing, and new construction projects often require a temporary construction waste dumpster on site.

While Los Angeles trash bin rentals are typically a temporary rental for a week or two, commercial dumpster rental is used by small businesses for trash pick-up on a regular schedule, often once a week. Commercial dumpsters are smaller (2 cubic yards to 10 cubic yards) and have lids on the top. A commercial dumpster is easy to spot behind most restaurants, gas stations, and retail stores.