Dumpster rental in San Diego: quotes plus the permit rules
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San Diego street permit, in short
Traffic Control Permit for a Storage Container or Dumpster (Information Bulletin 718), from City of San Diego Development Services Department.
Fee: $176.57 per month dumpster fee + $87.68 flat processing fee; $20 per meter per day if meters are blocked
Read from the city's own pages, October 2026. Full rules and sources.
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Picking a size
Think in pickup-truck loads: a 10-yard holds about 3, a 20 about 6 to 8, a 30 about 9 to 12. Tell the San Diego company what you are tossing so the weight allowance fits. All five sizes.
Common questions
Do I need a permit if the dumpster sits in my driveway?
Then the street permit usually isn't needed. San Diego regulates containers on public property; on your own land, look at HOA rules and leave room for the truck to back in.
Who applies for the street permit?
Required for any dumpster in the right-of-way including sidewalk. Not in front of red/white/blue curbs. 15 ft from hydrants, 25 ft from alley or curb return. No-parking signs 72 hours ahead.
How much is the city fee?
$176.57 per month dumpster fee + $87.68 flat processing fee; $20 per meter per day if meters are blocked
Where San Diego trash goes
12 landfills, transfer stations and drop-off centers within about 15 miles, from a public map, including Sycamore Landfill, Household Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility, EDCO Recycling Buyback Center, Greenfield Recycling Center. See the list.