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Dumpster Rental El Cajon, CA

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Rent a Dumpster in El Cajon

Trash Daddy makes renting a dumpster easy for homeowners and contractors in El Cajon. From home cleanouts to general junk clean outs and remodeling projects, we deliver the right dumpster fast — with flat-rate pricing.

Two simple ways to order your dumpster:

Either way, our process is quick, simple, and hassle-free.

El Cajon Dumpster Rental Sizes

10 yard dumpster dimensions

10 yard dumpster

  • Dimensions: 11' L x 8' W x 3.5' H
  • Capacity: 10 cubic yards / 4 pickup truck loads / Up to 1 ton included in price
  • Best For: small projects. For example, small remodeling jobs or cleaning out one or two rooms.
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15 yard dumpster

  • Dimensions: 12' L x 8' W x 5' H
  • Capacity: 15 cubic yards / 7 pickup truck loads / Up to 1 ton included in price
  • Best For: yard debris, small home cleanout jobs, small remodeling projects.
high side 20 yard dimensions

20 yard dumpster

  • Dimensions: 11' L x 8' W x 6' H
  • Capacity: 20 cubic yards / 8 pickup truck loads / Up to 2 tons included in price
  • Best For: home renovation jobs, remodeling projects, roofing jobs, home cleanouts, garage cleanouts, deck removal, carpeting, tile flooring, general junk removal, and more.

The 20 yard is the most common dumpster rental size.  It's popular in part because you can throw junk in over the edge without having to use the door on the back.

40 yard dumpster dimensions

40 yard dumpster

  • Dimensions: 22' L x 8' W x 8' H
  • Capacity: 40 cubic yards / 14 pickup truck loads / Up to 4 tons included in price
  • Best For: major construction projects.  Large home renovation jobs, estate cleanouts, cleaning out multiple rooms of a house, bulky items like appliance disposal, construction debris (wood, drywall, metal), and more.

Note: If you place a dumpster on the street in San Diego County, normally a permit is required. You will have to contact the city to make those arrangements. But, if you place the dumpster on your property (like your driveway) a permit is NOT required.

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The Trash Daddy Advantage

  • 15+ years of roll off experience, which means better service & better prices
  • Flat-rate pricing with no hidden fees

  • Fast, reliable delivery and pickup

  • Friendly, live customer support from experienced roll-off pros

El Cajon Dumpster Rental FAQs

How much does it cost to rent a dumpster in El Cajon?

Dumpster rental prices in El Cajon typically range from the mid-$400s to the mid-$600s, depending on the dumpster size and the type of debris being hauled. Our flat-rate pricing always includes delivery, pickup, disposal up to the included weight.

How do I know how much my dumpster will weigh?

You really don’t know for sure until the dumpster goes over the scale at the landfill. But here are two important things to keep in mind:

  1. Most dumpsters do not go over the weight limit, meaning most customers pay just the one flat-rate price.

  2. If you’re concerned about the weight of your debris, you can get a good estimate by visiting our Material Weights page. There, we explain how to calculate a cubic yard and provide average landfill weights for common materials.

How long is the rental period?

In El Cajon our prices include 7 days.  You don't have to keep it for the full 7 days.  We will come pick it up when you are finished. And you can extend your rental for longer if needed for a minimal daily fee.

What if I only need the dumpster for a few days?

That’s no problem. Our flat-rate price includes the full rental period, but you don’t have to keep the dumpster the entire time. We can pick it up after just one day or whenever your project is finished. The cost is the same whether you use it for a few days or the full rental period, because dumpster pricing is based on the cost of delivery and pickup (truck, fuel, driver, landfill logistics) — not the number of days it sits at your property. The only time extra charges apply is if you keep the dumpster longer than the included rental period, since that creates inventory issues.

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