Dumpster Rentals in
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ZTERS provides roll-off dumpster rental services throughout San Jose and the wider Silicon Valley, with support across the United States. Most orders can be arranged through a single point of contact, with support available for residential remodels, ADU builds, tech-campus tenant improvements, and cleanouts of every scale. ZTERS has completed thousands of rentals in the South Bay, and customers can expect transparent pricing, San Jose Public Works permit coordination, and reliable on-time delivery from our local hauler partners.
San Jose is the tenth-largest city in the country and the civic anchor of a metro of more than 2 million Silicon Valley residents. The ZTERS team helps customers select and schedule the appropriate container for any project, whether a Willow Glen kitchen remodel, an Eichler restoration in Palo Alto, a backyard ADU build in Cambrian Park, or a long-term commercial tenant-improvement program at a tech campus. With more than a decade of nationwide experience, ZTERS delivers a consistent standard of service in every market: the right container, delivered on schedule, at a competitive price, with dedicated customer support throughout the rental.
Types of Dumpsters for Rent in San Jose
ZTERS offers 9 dumpster sizes for San Jose projects, from small cleanouts to ADU builds and large construction jobs.
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ZTERS' smallest standard. A go-to for heavy debris (dirt, brick, concrete, tile) and small San Jose bath remodels and garage 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 San Jose home renos, ADU builds, and Eichler restorations. Low side walls let DIYers walk debris in and toss over the side.
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. New construction, major demolition, tech-campus tenant improvements, and commercial-scale San Jose cleanouts. Curb space and Public Works approval required for street placement.
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 San Jose multi-room remodels, garage conversions, and 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 San Jose home renovations and partial roof replacements (asphalt shingle or concrete tile).
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 tech-office buildouts, 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 San Jose jobs — full home renovations, ADU and addition projects, 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, no. If the dumpster sits entirely on private property (driveway, side yard, private parking lot, or off-street commercial site), the City of San Jose does not require a permit. That covers most single-family rentals, including kitchen remodels, ADU conversions, garage cleanouts, and most roof tear-offs.
A permit is required any time a roll-off occupies public right-of-way, which San Jose defines as streets, curbs, sidewalks, alleys, and bike lanes. San Jose Public Works requires an Encroachment Permit for the placement itself, and if any portion of the bin will occupy on-street parking, the Department of Transportation (DOT) also requires a Tow-Away Permit to reserve the curb space. The Encroachment Permit must be issued first; only then can the Tow-Away Permit application be submitted. Approved placements must include reflective markings, cones, or barricades, and the bin cannot block fire hydrants, driveways, accessibility ramps, bus zones, or bike lanes. Tow-away signs typically must be posted at least 72 hours before the bin is placed so vehicles have time to clear the space.
Cities elsewhere in Santa Clara County (Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Campbell, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Los Altos, Milpitas, Morgan Hill) each operate their own encroachment programs through their public works departments, with separate forms, fees, and timelines. If your placement is borderline, contact your ZTERS representative before scheduling so the right permit path is settled before delivery is booked.
San Jose dumpster pricing comes down to transfer-station and landfill fees, fuel, Public Works Encroachment Permits where applicable, and seasonal demand around the spring and summer remodel cycle. ZTERS pricing in San Jose runs from $393 for a 10 yard up to $670 for a 40 yard.
Every size includes a maximum tonnage and a 10-day rental window. You can extend the rental for an additional fee if you need it longer. Permit fees for street placements are quoted upfront when you book, along with delivery and any potential overweight charges. Here is how ZTERS San Jose pricing looks by size:
| Dumpster Size | Low Estimate | High Estimate | Rental Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Yard | $393 | $601 | 10 days |
| 20 Yard | $324 | $508 | 10 days |
| 30 Yard | $347 | $532 | 10 days |
| 40 Yard | $485 | $670 | 10 days |
For most renters in San Jose, the easiest path is to let your hauler handle the permit. If the bin will sit on a street, curb, sidewalk, or bike lane, ZTERS files the Public Works Encroachment Permit through the city's online portal at sjpermits.org, coordinates the Department of Transportation Tow-Away Permit when the bin occupies on-street parking, includes both costs in the rental, and times approval to delivery. Encroachment Permits are routed through Public Works Development Services and can be reached at [email protected]; the Tow-Away Permit application is handled by DOT at (408) 794-1901.
Property owners and contractors who prefer to file directly can apply through sjpermits.org. Encroachment fees vary by street classification (local residential, collector, arterial) and project scope; some permits require a refundable security deposit. The Tow-Away Permit must follow the Encroachment Permit and requires tow-away signs to be posted at least 72 hours before the bin is placed so parked vehicles have time to clear. Downtown San Jose and event-day footprints around the SAP Center and San Jose State University have additional restrictions; projects that close a lane or block a bike lane add a traffic control plan reviewed by DOT before the permit can be issued.
Outside the City of San Jose, the process changes by jurisdiction. Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Campbell, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Los Altos, Milpitas, and Morgan Hill each issue their own encroachment permits through their public works departments. Fremont (Alameda County) uses a separate process again. If you are unsure which jurisdiction applies, contact your ZTERS representative before scheduling. A quick conversation can confirm the requirements, and in nearly all cases we can handle the permit at booking so the bin arrives compliant.
Yes, with the right permits. Any time a roll-off occupies public right-of-way (street, curb, sidewalk, alley, or bike lane), San Jose Public Works requires an Encroachment Permit. If the bin will sit in a metered or signed parking space, the Department of Transportation also requires a Tow-Away Permit, with tow-away signs posted at least 72 hours before the bin is placed so parked vehicles have time to clear. The Encroachment Permit must be issued first; the Tow-Away Permit follows. File before you schedule delivery so the bin arrives on a day the curb space is reserved and the permits are on site.
Approved placements must include reflective markings, cones, or barricades for visibility. The bin cannot block fire hydrants, driveways, accessibility ramps, bus zones, or designated loading zones, and it cannot sit in a bike lane. Placements must comply with red curbs, posted parking restrictions, and the city's street sweeping schedule, which often requires the bin to be moved or relocated mid-rental. Downtown San Jose, the SAP Center footprint, the area around Diridon Station, and event-day perimeters around San Jose State and the Center for the Performing Arts have additional restrictions that can require advance review. Projects that close a travel lane or bike lane add a traffic control plan reviewed by DOT before the Encroachment Permit can be issued.
Easiest path: have ZTERS' hauler pull both permits when you book. The cost is in the rental, sign-posting is scheduled by the hauler, and approval lines up with delivery.
ZTERS covers the City of San Jose and the broader Silicon Valley. Inside San Jose: Downtown, SoFA, Japantown, Naglee Park, Rose Garden, Shasta-Hanchett Park, Willow Glen, Cambrian Park, Almaden Valley, Blossom Valley, Communications Hill, Edenvale, Santa Teresa, North San Jose, Berryessa, Alum Rock, Evergreen, Silver Creek, East Foothills, Alviso, West San Jose, Cambrian, and the neighborhoods around San Jose State, Diridon Station, and the SAP Center.
Coverage extends well beyond city limits. ZTERS regularly delivers to Campbell, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Milpitas, Los Altos, Mountain View, Morgan Hill, Fremont, and Palo Alto, along with smaller communities throughout Santa Clara County and the southern East Bay. If your zip code falls anywhere in the South Bay or the Silicon Valley corridor, we can almost certainly deliver. Edge-of-metro addresses (Gilroy, the foothills above Saratoga and Los Gatos, the Calaveras and Mount Hamilton areas) are worth a quick call to confirm coverage, the right permit jurisdiction, and pricing.
Delivery speed comes down to the placement and the permit. For private-property placements (driveways, off-street commercial lots, ADU sites with curb-cut access), same-day delivery is generally possible when an order is placed before 10 a.m. and the customer is flexible on size. Orders placed later in the day usually become next-day. For street placements, the standard lead time is 3 to 5 business days because the Public Works Encroachment Permit must be issued and, when on-street parking is involved, the DOT Tow-Away Permit requires tow-away signs to be posted at least 72 hours before delivery.
During the peak Silicon Valley remodel and ADU season (spring through fall) and around major construction milestones at large tech campuses, lead times can stretch to a full week in the densest neighborhoods. Booking three to four days ahead gives you the most flexibility on size, time window, and placement. Same-day requests on private property are subject to remaining route capacity, which may require accepting a different size, paying a rush fee, or rescheduling for the following day. If something disrupts your timeline (a contractor moving up the demo, a city-deadline-driven cleanout, a tenant turnover), contact ZTERS directly. Sometimes a private-property placement is the fastest workaround when a street placement would push delivery out by several days.
The right size depends on the scope of the project and the density of the debris. A single bathroom remodel typically fits in a 10 or 15 yard, with the 10 preferred when significant tile or backer board is being removed since dense material hits the weight cap before filling the bin. Master bath gut renovations and multi-bath jobs generally call for a 20. A full kitchen remodel (cabinets, countertops, flooring, backsplash, drywall, appliances) also typically calls for a 20. Multi-room renovations, room additions, and ADU builds move up to a 25 or 30. Whole-house renovations or major demolitions fall in the 30 to 40 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 San Jose single-family homes. Clay or concrete tile, multi-layer roofs, or larger homes usually require a 30 yard or a heavy-debris bin sized for the weight.
A few South Bay factors are worth keeping in mind. The Silicon Valley ADU boom, accelerated by California's ADU laws and local density-bonus reforms, has made 20 to 30 yard rentals the most common size on residential projects from Willow Glen to Sunnyvale, since most ADU jobs generate that debris range whether they are conversions or new construction. Eichler renovations and other mid-century remodels in Willow Glen, Palo Alto, and the foothill subdivisions generate distinct sizing decisions: original framing, single-pane glass, and tongue-and-groove decking come out in bulky lifts that favor a 20 or 30 yard. Tech-area tenant improvements in North San Jose and along the Highway 101 and Highway 237 corridors typically run 30 to 40 yard, often staged on private parking lots so no permit is needed. HOAs in master-planned communities and condominium buildings frequently regulate dumpster placement, duration, and time of day. When choosing between two sizes, sizing up is usually the better value (the price difference is typically far smaller than the cost of a second haul).
San Jose Customer Reviews
"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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"My experience with ZTERS dumpster rental was absolutely GREAT. Cedric Adkins handled my initial phone call and was extremely knowledgeable, professional, friendly, understanding and went above and beyond to fulfill all my requests and answer my questions. The delivery of the dumpster was done in a timely manner and the delivery driver placed the unit exactly where I wanted and respected my property. Job well done from start to finish."
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