| Size | Typical price (7 days) | Weight included | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 yard | $563 – $765 | Varies by hauler | Garage cleanout, small bathroom remodel |
| 15 yard | $650 – $850 | 1.5 tons | Basement cleanout, flooring removal |
| 20 yard | $695 – $995 | 2 tons | Roof tear-off, kitchen remodel, estate cleanout |
| 30 yard | $750 – $1095 | 3 tons | Home addition, large renovation |
| 40 yard | $855 – $1165 | Varies by hauler | New construction, commercial cleanout |
Ultimate Dumpsters quotes 7-day prices with weight limits (its 12-yard at $600–$800 is a common Sacramento rental); ZTERS a 10-day basis; the 20-yard is Sacramento's most-rented size. Dumpsters.com puts Sacramento prices at $563–$1,140 — its $563 floor is the low end of the 10-yard range here. Suburb coverage is patchier than the city proper: at least one local hauler won't service Folsom, El Dorado Hills, Roseville or Rocklin. Your exact quote depends on debris type, how long you keep the bin, and how far the truck drives.
Weight overages. Go over the included tonnage and most haulers charge roughly $50–$100 per extra ton. Heavy debris (concrete, dirt, shingles) hits the limit fast — that's what the smaller 10-yard "heavy debris" bins exist for.
Extra days. The standard rental is 7 days. Extra days typically run $10–$25 per day, or a flat fee per week. Ask before you book, not after.
Debris type. Clean construction debris is cheapest. Mixed household junk is mid-range. Tires, mattresses, appliances with refrigerant, paint and anything hazardous cost extra or are refused outright.
Driveway: no permit. On a street, parking lane, sidewalk, alley or parkway you need a Minor Encroachment Permit (Temporary Street Use application, form DE-302) from Sacramento Public Works — about $75–$100 all-in. The catch is lead time: the city wants a minimum of 10 business days, and 15 or more during the May–September peak, so street-placement projects here must be booked well ahead. Haulers commonly file and include the cost. Unincorporated county areas use a county Encroachment Permit instead.
Book the size you're sure about, not the size you hope for — one 20-yard bin is cheaper than two 10-yard swaps. Keep the rental inside 7 days. Load heavy material evenly and don't fill past the rim; an overloaded bin gets refused and you pay a trip fee anyway. If your project is flexible, ask about weekday delivery pricing — some haulers discount off-peak drops.