Most dumpster quotes come down to four things: how many days you keep it, how much weight is included, what you’re throwing away, and what counts as an extra. Here’s how each one works for a 15-yard dumpster in Spring Valley and East County San Diego, with our real prices and a few worked examples.
The short answer: what a 15-yard dumpster costs
We rent one size, a 15-yard dumpster (about 16 ft × 8 ft × 5 ft, roughly 10–11 pickup-truck loads), at three rates:
- Weekend Special: $499. Friday drop-off, Monday pickup. Household trash and junk.
- Weekly Rental: $549 for 7 days. Household trash and junk.
- Contractor Rate: $649 for 5 days. C&D debris and trash accepted.
Every rate includes delivery, pickup and 2 tons (4,000 lbs) of disposal. Driveway-protection boards are free on request. See all our dumpster rental prices on one page.
What's included in the price
- Delivery and pickup
- 2 tons (4,000 lbs) of disposal
- Driveway-protection boards, free on request
- No card fee when you pay online
What can make it cost more
Weight over 2 tons
Weight over the included 2 tons is $175 per ton, based on the scale ticket. If you know the job will run heavy, you can prepay extra tons at $150 per ton when you book online. Prepaid tons aren’t refunded if you don’t use them.
Extra days
Extra days are $25 per day. On the Weekend Special, extra days start Tuesday. On the contractor rate, they start after day 5.
What you're throwing away
The Weekend Special and the Weekly Rental are for household trash and junk. Remodel, construction and demolition debris goes on the contractor rate. Roofing, tile, stucco, concrete and dirt are heavy, so they’re quoted per job.
We don’t accept hazardous materials (paint, chemicals, oil) or asbestos. Keep these out of the dumpster: TVs and electronics, batteries, tires and appliances. They can’t go in with your trash. Have some? Call or text (619) 356-0599 before you book and we’ll tell you your options.
A trip we can't complete
If we arrive for delivery or pickup, can’t get access, and can’t reach anyone, there’s a $99 dry-run fee for our time and mileage. You don’t need to be home, so just make sure the spot is clear.
Street placement
On your driveway, the dumpster stays on private property. If it has to sit on a public street, we can help with the permit. If you have an HOA, check with them before delivery.
Three examples
- Garage cleanout over a weekend, 3 tons: $499 Weekend Special + 1 ton over at $175 = $674. (Prepay that ton when you book and it’s $499 + $150 = $649.)
- Household project that runs 9 days: $549 Weekly Rental + 2 extra days at $25 = $599.
- Remodel crew keeping it 7 days: $649 contractor rate + 2 extra days at $25 = $699. A contractor’s 2nd and later rentals in the same month are $600 each; call or text to book those.
How to keep your cost down
- Pick the rate that matches the job. A weekend cleanout doesn’t need a 7-day rental.
- If it will be heavy, prepay tons at $150 instead of paying $175 after.
- Book, call or text before 10am for same-day delivery any day, so you aren’t paying for days you don’t use.
- Plans changed? Cancel or reschedule free with 24 hours’ notice.
Get your price
Call or text (619) 356-0599 and we respond in under 1 hour, or book online. Weekend job? See the $499 Weekend Special. More questions are answered on our FAQ, and you can check whether we deliver to you on our service areas page.