Dumpster Rentals in
Fontana, CA
Clearing brush and storm debris in Fontana? A roll-off gets it gone faster than weekend trips to the transfer station.
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ZTERS provides roll-off dumpster rental services throughout Fontana and across the United States. Most orders are handled through a single point of contact, with support for residential remodels, commercial construction, and cleanouts of every size. ZTERS has arranged thousands of rentals across the Inland Empire, and customers can count on transparent pricing, quick scheduling, and dependable on-time delivery from our local hauler partners.
Fontana is one of the largest cities in San Bernardino County, home to more than 200,000 residents and a major logistics and warehousing hub thanks to its position along the I-10 and I-15 freeways. Steady residential growth in master-planned areas like Sierra Lakes and Hunters Ridge, ongoing remodels in older neighborhoods near Downtown and Southridge, and constant activity in the industrial corridors all keep demand for roll-off containers high. The ZTERS team helps customers pick and schedule the right bin for any job, whether it's a backyard cleanout in Citrus Heights, a roof tear-off in Coyote Canyon, or a long-running commercial build near the freeway. Backed by more than a decade of nationwide experience, ZTERS delivers the same standard everywhere: the right container, on schedule, at a fair price, with dedicated support for the length of the rental.
Types of Dumpsters for Rent in Fontana
ZTERS offers 9 dumpster sizes for Fontana projects, from small cleanouts to large construction jobs.
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ZTERS' smallest standard. A go-to for heavy debris (dirt, brick, concrete, shingles) and small Downtown Fontana garage and bath cleanouts.
Holds about 3 pickup truck loads or 50–70 trash bags. Footprint roughly one standard parking space. Heavy-debris configs can carry up to 10 tons.
Best for dirt and soil removal, brick and masonry, concrete demo, and asphalt shingles. Also fits small bath remodels and garage cleanouts.
Our most-requested size for Fontana home renos. Low side walls let DIYers walk debris in for Southridge kitchen and bath rehabs.
Holds 8–10 pickup truck loads or about 120 trash bags. Footprint roughly two parking spaces end-to-end.
Best for kitchen and bathroom remodels, whole-house decluttering, mid-size garage and attic cleanouts, mid-size landscaping, and roof replacements on smaller homes.
Largest standard roll-off. Built for Sierra Lakes and Hunters Ridge tear-down rebuilds, new construction near the I-15, and commercial cleanouts.
Holds about 12 pickup truck loads or 230–250 trash bags. The 8-ft walls make rear-door loading essential for bulky items.
Best for new construction, major demos, full kitchen-and-bath gut renos, and large commercial cleanouts. Note: dense debris (concrete, shingles) needs a heavy-debris bin instead.
Heavy-debris workhorse. Built for dirt, brick, concrete, and roof-tear-off shingles where weight matters more than volume.
Holds 4–5 pickup truck loads or 60–85 trash bags. Generous weight allowance — heavy materials hit the weight cap long before they fill the volume.
Best for dirt and soil removal, brick and masonry, concrete demo, and asphalt shingles. Also fits single-room renos and basement cleanouts.
Bridges heavy-debris bins and mid-size cleanouts. Good fit for Citrus Heights multi-room remodels and garage cleanouts with bulky items.
Holds about 4.5 pickup truck loads or 80–100 trash bags. Roughly the volume of 15 standard washing machines.
Best for multi-room remodels, flooring removal, garage cleanouts, light demo, larger landscaping, and deck builds. Heavy materials need a smaller heavy-debris bin.
Taller profile (6 ft walls) is ideal for bulky debris. Common for larger Fontana home renovations and partial roof replacements.
Holds about 6 pickup truck loads or 80+ trash bags. The 6-ft walls mean heavy or bulky items load best through the rear swing door.
Best for larger home renovations, partial roof replacements, mid-sized construction, and hybrid residential and light-commercial jobs.
More vertical capacity than the 20-yard with a similar footprint. Built for office cleanouts, commercial remodels, and bulky debris.
Holds about 9 pickup truck loads. A meaningful step up from the 20-yard for projects that have more bulk than weight.
Best for residential renovations with bulky debris, office and commercial remodels, and large estate cleanouts.
Built for large Fontana jobs: full home renovations, estate cleanups, active construction sites, and commercial mixed debris.
Holds about 9 pickup truck loads or 170–190 trash bags. Footprint roughly two parking spaces end-to-end.
Best for whole-house cleanouts, large home demos, active construction, and commercial mixed debris. Note: cannot accept dirt, concrete, brick, or shingles.
Niche size between 30 and 40 yard — when 30 will overflow but you don't want to pay for a 40 you won't fill.
Holds about 10–11 pickup truck loads or 200+ trash bags.
Best for large home cleanouts where furniture and appliance volume drives the need, mid-to-large construction, and whole-house remodels with significant bulky debris.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Usually not. When the dumpster stays entirely on your own property, such as a driveway, yard, or a private commercial lot, the City of Fontana does not require a permit. This covers the bulk of residential rentals across Fontana, including kitchen remodels, garage cleanouts, and most roof tear-offs done on the driveway.
A permit is required only when any part of the bin sits in the public right-of-way, meaning a street, curb lane, or sidewalk. In that case the City requires a Temporary Encroachment Permit, also called a Street Use Permit, from the Fontana Department of Public Works. The City asks for the application at least three business days before the dumpster is delivered. The permit generally stays valid for the length of the project, with periodic checks to confirm the placement still meets code.
Placements must keep the bin clear of fire hydrants, storm drains, driveways, and intersections, and the City may ask for cones or reflective markers so the container is visible at night. Dumpsters placed in the right-of-way for commercial work require a Commercial Use permit rather than the standard encroachment permit. The Public Works counter is at 8353 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335, and can be reached at (909) 350-7620. If you are not sure which category your project falls under, contact your ZTERS representative before scheduling.
Fontana dumpster costs depend on the size you choose, San Bernardino County landfill and disposal fees, fuel prices, and any encroachment permit your placement requires. ZTERS rates in Fontana run from about $317 for a 20 yard dumpster up to $656 for a 40 yard dumpster.
Each dumpster size includes a set tonnage allowance and a 10-day rental window. If you need the bin longer, you can extend the rental for an added fee. Delivery costs average about $136 depending on distance, dumpster size, and current fuel prices. Here is an estimate of ZTERS Fontana dumpster prices by size:
| Dumpster Size | Low Estimate | High Estimate | Rental Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Yard | $385 | $588 | 10 days |
| 20 Yard | $317 | $498 | 10 days |
| 30 Yard | $339 | $520 | 10 days |
| 40 Yard | $475 | $656 | 10 days |
For most renters, the simplest approach is to let the dumpster company handle the permit. If your placement requires a Temporary Encroachment Permit because the bin will sit on a street, curb lane, or sidewalk, ZTERS files the application with the Fontana Department of Public Works, folds the cost into your rental, and aligns approval with your delivery date. The City asks for applications at least three business days in advance.
Renters who prefer to file directly can apply in person at the Public Works counter at 8353 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335. The department can be reached at (909) 350-7620 with questions about the process or required documents. The permit generally remains valid for the length of the project, with periodic reviews to confirm the placement still complies with code.
Keep in mind that placements in the right-of-way for commercial work need a Commercial Use permit rather than the standard encroachment permit, so it helps to know your project's classification before you apply. If you are unsure which permit applies, a quick call with your ZTERS representative can confirm the requirements, and in most cases the permit can be arranged at booking.
Yes, as long as you hold a Temporary Encroachment Permit from the Fontana Department of Public Works. Any time a roll-off occupies the public right-of-way, including the street, a curb lane, or a sidewalk, the permit is required. The City asks for applications at least three business days before delivery so it can review the placement.
The bin must stay clear of fire hydrants, storm drains, driveways, intersections, and any spot that would block sight lines or traffic, and the City may ask for cones or reflective markers so the container is visible at night. Because much of Fontana sits on wide suburban streets, many street placements are straightforward to approve, while busier corridors such as Sierra Avenue or Foothill Boulevard can take extra review or a traffic control plan. Commercial right-of-way placements require a Commercial Use permit rather than the standard encroachment permit.
For most renters, the easiest path is to let ZTERS or your hauler pull the permit at booking. The fee is rolled into the rental and approval lines up with delivery.
ZTERS provides service throughout the entire City of Fontana and the surrounding West Valley of San Bernardino County. Fontana areas served include Sierra Lakes, Citrus Heights, Southridge Village, Coyote Canyon, Jurupa Hills, the West End, Hunters Ridge, North Fontana, Downtown Fontana along Sierra Avenue, and the industrial corridors near the I-10 and I-15 freeways.
Coverage also reaches nearby communities, including Rialto, Bloomington, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Colton, Jurupa Valley, San Bernardino, and Riverside. If your project falls within a Fontana-area ZIP code, including 92335, 92336, and 92337, ZTERS can almost always arrange delivery. For addresses at the edge of the service area or in newer developments on the north end of the city, a quick call with a ZTERS representative will confirm coverage and pricing.
Delivery timing depends on when you place the order, whether a permit is involved, and the current schedule of local haulers. For private-property placements (driveways, yards, off-street commercial lots), same-day delivery is often possible when an order is placed before about 10 a.m. and the customer is flexible on size. Next-day delivery is more typical for orders placed later in the day, and 2 to 3 business days is the safer estimate for routine planning.
For street or sidewalk placements, plan on 3 to 5 business days because a Temporary Encroachment Permit must be in hand before delivery, and the City asks for at least three days of lead time. During the busy spring and summer remodeling season, lead times can stretch by another day or two. For unexpected situations such as accelerated contractor schedules, contact ZTERS directly to find the fastest available option. Booking a few days ahead gives you the most flexibility on size, time window, and placement.
The right size comes down to the scope of the project and how heavy the debris is. A single bathroom remodel usually fits a 10 or 15 yard dumpster, with the 10 yard preferred when you are tearing out a lot of tile or concrete backer board, since that material is dense and reaches the weight cap before it fills the bin. Master bathroom gut renovations and multi-bathroom jobs generally call for a 20 yard. A full kitchen remodel, including cabinets, countertops, flooring, backsplash, drywall, and appliances, also typically requires a 20 yard. Multi-room renovations and additions move up to a 25 or 30 yard, and whole-house remodels or major demolitions fall in the 30 to 40 yard range. For roof tear-offs, a 20 yard handles roughly 2,500 to 3,000 square feet of single-layer asphalt shingles, which covers most single-story Fontana homes.
A few Fontana-specific factors are worth weighing. Larger two-story homes in Sierra Lakes or Hunters Ridge with multiple shingle layers often need a 30 yard, while smaller single-story houses near Downtown or Citrus Heights with one layer fit a 10 yard heavy-debris bin. Tear-down rebuilds and new construction near the I-15 corridor routinely call for a 40 yard, or for sequential 30 yards across the demo and framing phases. Demand on 20 and 30 yard bins runs high through the spring and summer remodeling season, so book ahead when you can. When you are choosing between two sizes, sizing up is usually the better value, since the price difference is typically far smaller than the cost of a second haul.
ZTERS Dumpster Rental Customer Reviews
"We have been working with Zters for years now and have worked closely with Vanda, she is great very attentive any issues had she handles them quickly very professional."
"Aisha with Zters went above and beyond for me, making the process smooth and easy. Very responsive to emails & phone calls, always friendly, and knowledgeable. If every vendor had an employee like Aisha, the world would be a better place!"
"Sierra Williams is awesome! Honestly Zters has been awesome and easy to deal with for our construction business. They have a very up to date system and once you’re in it’s hard to even want to check out the competition!"
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