Dumpster Rental in Santa Monica, CA
Compare dumpster options in Santa Monica, from Ocean Park and Sunset Park to Mid-City, Wilshire Montana and North of Montana.
Santa Monica is a dense coastal city with its own permit system and its own city-run solid waste services. Common projects include condo and apartment renovations, remodels of older homes in Ocean Park and Sunset Park, and larger rebuilds North of Montana. Curb space is limited almost everywhere, so placement is the main planning question.
Santa Monica dumpster permit rules
Placing a container on a Santa Monica street, sidewalk or alley falls under the city’s Use of Public Property Permit, handled by Santa Monica Public Works. See the official How to Get a Public Property Permit page. Because Santa Monica runs its own waste services, check with the city whether a private roll-off company may place a bin at your address before you book. We don’t list fees. Check them with the city.
Local tips for Santa Monica projects
Alleys: many Santa Monica blocks have rear alleys. They are public property, so a bin placed there generally needs a permit, and garages must stay accessible.
Ocean Park and Sunset Park: narrow lots and steep pockets near the coast. Smaller bins are easier.
North of Montana: larger lots and big remodels. A 30- or 40-yard may fit on site for major rebuilds.
Apartments and condos: get HOA or management approval, and plan where the bin goes before delivery.
Common dumpster sizes
Not sure which fits? Read the dumpster sizes guide. Prices depend on size, debris type, tonnage and rental days, so we don’t list prices here. See the LA dumpster rental cost guide and compare real quotes.
Dumpster companies serving Santa Monica
These companies say on their own websites that they serve Santa Monica. Where we show an address, we checked it against the company’s own published contact details. We don’t rank, rate or endorse any company. Confirm availability, permits and terms with them directly.
LA Waste
14801 Keswick St, Van Nuys, CA 91405
Sizes listed: 3, 10, 25, 40 yd
Metropolis Disposal
7740 Burnet Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91405
Sizes listed: 10, 25, 40 yd
BG's Big Box Service
8629 Bradley Ave #A, Sun Valley, CA 91352
Sizes listed: 3, 10, 20, 40 yd
Nu-Way Bin Rentals
145 W Duarte Rd, Monrovia, CA 91016
Sizes listed: 3, 10, 20, 30, 40 yd
Express Disposal
2221 E Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90021
Sizes listed: 3, 10, 15, 40 yd
Bins n Bins
1318 W 58th St, Los Angeles, CA 90037
Sizes listed: 3, 11, 15, 18 yd
Los Angeles Dumpster Rentals
9760 Glenoaks Blvd Unit C, Sun Valley, CA 91352
Sizes listed: 10, 30, 40 yd
Truck & Go Dumpster Rentals
9142 Rosecrans Ave, Bellflower, CA 90706
Sizes listed: 10, 20, 30 yd
American Reclamation
4560 Doran St, Los Angeles, CA 90039
Santa Monica dumpster rental FAQ
Who issues dumpster permits in Santa Monica?
Santa Monica Public Works, through its Use of Public Property Permit, for anything placed on public streets, sidewalks or alleys.
Can any hauler place a bin in Santa Monica?
Santa Monica runs its own solid waste services. Confirm with the city whether a private hauler may serve your address before you book.
Do I need a permit for an alley bin?
Alleys are public property, so plan on a permit and keep access clear.
Is a driveway bin permit-free?
Usually yes, if the bin sits entirely on private property.
Which size fits a condo remodel?
Often a 10-yard, or a 20-yard if there is space. Building rules may limit placement.
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