Before you rent a dumpster — price a dump trailer.
Cleaning out a garage, gutting a bathroom, tearing off a roof, clearing an estate. The default is a roll-off dumpster: $350–$550 for a 10–20 yard bin in the Inland Empire, delivered for a week, sitting in your driveway, with overage and dump fees on top. A dump trailer is $130 for the day, holds about six yards, empties itself hydraulically at the transfer station, and you can run it back as many times as you like.
| Roll-off dumpster | Rent a dump trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Base cost | $350–$550 per week | $130 per 24-hour day |
| Capacity | 10–20 yards, one fill | ~6 yards, unlimited runs |
| Overage charges | Common, $50–$100/ton | None — you pay the dump scale |
| Driveway impact | Sits for days, can crack asphalt | Gone the same day |
| Permit for street placement | Often required | Not needed |
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Straight answers
How much does a dumpster rental cost in Fontana?
A 10-yard roll-off typically runs $350–$450 and a 20-yard $450–$550 for a one-week rental, plus overage fees if you exceed the weight allowance.
Is a dump trailer cheaper than a dumpster?
For most residential cleanouts, yes — $130 for a 24-hour day with unlimited trips to the transfer station versus $350+ for a week-long bin. You pay the landfill scale fee either way.
How many dumpster loads equal a dump trailer?
Our 12′ dump trailer holds roughly 6 cubic yards per run. Two runs roughly matches a 10-yard dumpster — and both runs happen inside your one-day rental.
Where do I take the debris?
Mid-Valley Sanitary Landfill in Rialto and the Fontana transfer stations are both minutes from our yard. The hydraulic bed tips the load for you.
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