Antelope Dumpster Company delivers roll-off containers to properties across Antelope and Sacramento County, and hauls them away when the job is done. The model is straightforward: you fill it, we pick it up. This page covers residential and commercial rentals throughout the area.
The calls we get come from all directions. Homeowners clearing out a garage, attic, or estate. Contractors managing construction debris, roofing tear-off, or a demolition site. Property managers turning over a rental unit. Landlords dealing with a foreclosure or hoarding cleanout. Whatever the job, the process starts the same way. Let us take care of the rest.
Scheduling a delivery is simple. When you call, have the drop address ready, a sense of what material is going in, and a preferred spot on the property for the container. Those three pieces of information move a job forward faster than anything else.
What makes placement easy: a flat driveway with overhead clearance and a clear access path. What makes it harder: a narrow gate, a low-hanging line, or a street-side spot that may require a permit from the local authority before we can set the container.
Short-notice delivery is available depending on what the schedule allows at the time of the call. We confirm what is available when you reach us. One number. One call. One dumpster sized to the job.
The right container size comes from the job, not from the size chart. Here is how most calls in Antelope break down.
For a residential cleanout, volume adds up faster than most people expect. A focused single-room cleanout, like a garage or a packed attic, can work with a 10-yard, which holds about 3 pickup truck loads of waste. A full-house pass, a moving cleanout, or a spring cleaning push across multiple rooms typically calls for a 15-yard (about 5 pickup truck loads of waste) or a 20-yard (about 7 pickup truck loads of waste). If you are between those two, a 12-yard holds about 4 pickup truck loads of waste and suits a mid-size cleanout that would overflow a 10 without needing the full step up.
Remodeling and construction debris is a different calculation. Material type matters as much as volume. Roofing shingles, concrete, and drywall are dense, and a container that looks half-full can be at its weight limit. A full kitchen or bathroom renovation, or a roofing tear-off, generally points toward a 20-yard (about 7 pickup truck loads of waste) or a 30-yard (about 10 pickup truck loads of waste). For projects heavy in concrete or masonry, a lowboy variant is available. It is sized around weight capacity rather than volume and is worth asking about on the call.
For large contractor or demolition jobs where debris volume is the main concern, a 40-yard handles about 13 pickup truck loads of waste and is the right tool for the biggest site loads. If you are unsure where your job lands, describe it on the call and we will help you work it out.
The job site doesn't wait, and neither do we. A homeowner typically books once, fills at their own pace over a few days, and calls for pickup when the container is ready to go. A contractor runs on a different clock: a container may be needed for a defined phase, a swap-out mid-project, or recurring drops across multiple properties.
Property managers and landlords operate somewhere in between. Foreclosure cleanouts, rental property turnovers, and estate cleanouts often involve mixed debris and tight turnaround windows. Those jobs benefit from a conversation up front about timing and material type.
Contractors and property managers who handle volume work can set up an ongoing arrangement rather than calling fresh for each job. That is handled on the call. The difference local makes shows up in the placement and the cleanup.
Surface protection matters. Boards or planks placed under the container distribute the weight and protect a concrete driveway or asphalt pad from contact-point damage. If you have a surface you want protected, mention it when you call and we will confirm what is needed.
Overhead clearance is the other factor. Utility lines, tree branches, and garage overhangs all affect where a roll-off can be set. A tight side yard or a narrow driveway entrance may limit the options before we arrive. Describing the access situation on the call helps us plan the drop correctly.
When the only workable spot is in the public right of way, a permit may be required through the relevant local authority. Requirements depend on whether the container sits on private property or in the public right of way, and we confirm what applies at your address before delivery. The drop spot is agreed before delivery, so nothing is left to figure out on the day.
Projects run long. When that happens, an extension is a phone call away. The process is straightforward: call before the rental period ends, confirm the additional days, and keep working.
Swap-outs work the same way. When a container fills before the job is done, we haul it away and drop a fresh one. This comes up regularly on larger renovation and demolition jobs where debris volume is hard to predict in advance.
Rental period, extension terms, and swap-out arrangements are all confirmed when the order is placed. Delivery and pickup days confirmed when you order means you know the timeline before anything is scheduled. Short-term and weekend rentals are available for smaller projects. Weekly arrangements suit jobs with a defined phase and a clear end date. We're easy to work with.
Your time matters, so we keep things simple. A quote covers the container size, the rental period, delivery, pickup, and a weight allowance. Those are the components worth asking about specifically when you call.
What moves a price up: heavier material such as concrete, roofing shingles, or dirt pushes toward the weight limit faster than general household debris. A longer rental period, a placement that requires extra handling, or debris that includes restricted materials can all affect the final number.
What can change a price after the initial quote: going over the weight allowance included in the rate, adding rental days beyond the agreed period, or adding a prohibited material that requires special handling. None of those are surprises if you ask about them before the container is dropped.
Confirm these things on the call: the weight limit included in the rate, what counts as a prohibited or restricted material for this job, and what the extension rate is before you need it. The price is confirmed before anything is scheduled. Asking questions on the call is always the right move. Just give us a call.
Placement in the public right of way without a required permit can result in a fine or a removal order from the local authority. Requirements depend on whether the container sits on private property or in the public right of way, and we confirm what applies at your address before delivery to avoid that situation.
A permit is typically required when the container sits in the public right of way rather than on private property. Requirements vary by address and jurisdiction, so we confirm what applies at your specific location before the delivery is scheduled.
The fill line is the maximum load height for the container, usually marked at the top rail. Material loaded above that line cannot be legally transported, and an overloaded container may require off-loading before pickup can happen.
Going over the weight allowance included in your rate results in an overage charge based on the excess weight. The weight limit for your container size and material type is confirmed on the call when you order, so you know the threshold before loading begins.
The container is weighed at the disposal facility after pickup. If the load exceeds the weight allowance included in the quoted rate, the overage is calculated from that documented weight.
Prohibited materials include paint, hazardous waste, tires, batteries, and similar items regulated under disposal rules. A full rundown of what cannot go in the container for your specific job is covered on the call before delivery.
Electronics and e-waste are generally prohibited from standard roll-off containers due to disposal regulations. Ask about this specifically on the call if your job involves monitors, appliances with refrigerants, or similar items.
Roofing shingles are dense, and multiple layers add weight faster than volume. A single-layer residential tear-off often fits in a 20-yard, but a multi-layer job or a larger roof typically points toward a 30-yard (about 10 pickup truck loads of waste) or a lowboy variant rated for heavy material. Confirm the layer count and square footage on the call so we can help you land on the right size.
A lowboy is a separate container variant designed for dense, heavy debris like concrete, brick, and roofing material. It is sized around weight capacity rather than volume, so it suits jobs where the material is heavy but the total cubic footage is lower.
The 40-yard holds about 13 pickup truck loads of waste and is the right tool for the largest site loads. It suits full-structure demolition debris, large commercial cleanouts, and multi-phase construction projects where debris volume is the primary concern.
Backyard placement depends on the access path, including gate width, overhead clearance, and ground conditions. Describe the access situation on the call and we will confirm whether the placement is workable before the delivery is scheduled.
A sloped driveway can affect how the container sits and whether it can be set safely. Low clearance from a garage overhang, tree branch, or utility line may limit placement options. Describe the driveway and any overhead constraints when you call so we can plan the drop correctly.
Contact-point pressure from a roll-off container can mark a finished surface. Boards or planks placed under the container distribute the weight and reduce the risk. If you have a surface you want protected, mention it when you call and we will confirm what is needed before delivery.
The call is short. Size, address, drop location, and material type are enough to get a quote. Ask about the schedule when you call and you will get a straight answer on what is open.
We take pride in the work we do, and that starts with getting the details right before the container leaves for your property.
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Whether you are clearing out a single room or managing a full demolition site, the right container size makes the difference between a job that moves and one that stalls. Rentals run from a compact 10-yard up to a 40-yard, with a lowboy option for dense, heavy material. Describe the job on the call and we will help you land on the size that fits the work.
| Roll-Off Size | Measurements (LxWxH) | Capacity | Included Tonnage | What It's Good For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Yard | 12' x 7.5' x 3.5' | 10 cubic yards, about 3 pickup truck loads of waste | 1 to 2 tons included | Garage cleanout, Single-room remodel, Small yard debris, Attic cleanout |
| 10-Yard Lowboy | 10' x 7' x 2' | 10 cubic yards, rated for heavy material by weight rather than volume | Up to 4 tons included | Concrete removal, Brick and masonry, Dirt and soil, Dense demolition debris |
| 12-Yard | 14' x 7.5' x 3.5' | 12 cubic yards, about 4 pickup truck loads of waste | 1.5 to 2 tons included | Mid-size cleanout, Small renovation, Flooring removal, Shed or outbuilding demo |
| 15-Yard | 16' x 7.5' x 4' | 15 cubic yards, about 5 pickup truck loads of waste | 2 to 2.5 tons included | Whole-house cleanout, Multi-room remodel, Moving debris, Landscaping cleanup |
| 20-YardMost Popular | 22' x 7.5' x 4.5' | 20 cubic yards, about 7 pickup truck loads of waste | 2.5 to 3 tons included | Kitchen or bathroom renovation, Roofing tear-off, Large estate cleanout, Commercial interior demo |
| 30-Yard | 22' x 7.5' x 6' | 30 cubic yards, about 10 pickup truck loads of waste | 3 to 4 tons included | Large renovation projects, Multi-layer roofing jobs, New construction framing waste, Commercial property cleanout |
| 40-Yard | 22' x 7.5' x 8' | 40 cubic yards, about 13 pickup truck loads of waste | 4 to 5 tons included | Full structure demolition, Large commercial cleanout, Multi-phase construction, Major site clearing |
How do I estimate the right container size based on the type of debris I have?
Material type is as important as volume. Light debris like furniture, cardboard, and general household items stacks loosely and fills a container by volume before it hits the weight limit. Dense material like concrete, roofing shingles, dirt, and tile fills the weight allowance long before the container looks full. When you call, describe both the type of material and roughly how much you expect to move, and we will help you figure out which size fits the job without leaving you short or paying for space you do not need.
What debris types count as heavy material that might need a lowboy?
Concrete, brick, block, asphalt, dirt, and multiple layers of roofing shingles are the most common heavy materials that push a standard container past its weight limit before it is visually full. A lowboy is sized around weight capacity rather than cubic footage, so it is the right choice when the material is dense and the total volume is relatively low. If your job involves any of those materials in significant quantity, mention it on the call and we will confirm whether a lowboy fits better than a standard container.
Placement Agreed Before The Drop
The drop spot is confirmed before delivery, so nothing is left to figure out on the day. If access, surface protection, or a permit question applies to your address, we work through it on the call.
How does the swap-out process work when a container fills before the job is done?
When a container fills mid-job, we haul it away and drop a fresh one in its place. The swap-out is handled by phone. Call when the container is ready to go, confirm the replacement drop, and keep working. This comes up regularly on larger renovation and demolition jobs where debris volume is hard to predict in advance. The details of how a swap-out is priced are covered when you place the original order.
How do I extend my rental if the project runs longer than planned?
Call before the rental period ends and we confirm the additional days. There is no complicated process. The extension rate is worth asking about when you place the original order so you know the number before you need it. Projects run long more often than not, and an extension is always easier to arrange before the scheduled pickup than after.
What does the quoted price include and what is covered by the weight allowance?
A quote covers the container size, the rental period, delivery, pickup, and a weight allowance. The weight allowance is the amount of material included in the base rate before overage charges apply. What moves the price up is going over that allowance, adding rental days beyond the agreed period, or including material that requires special handling. Ask specifically about the weight limit for your container size and material type when you call, and you will know the threshold before loading begins.
Honest Advice on the Right Size
Describe the job and we will tell you which size fits the work. We take pride in the work we do, and that starts with getting the size right before the container leaves for your property.
Do I need to be present when the container is delivered or picked up?
You do not need to be on site as long as the drop location is clearly agreed before delivery. We confirm the placement spot when the order is placed, so the delivery can go forward without you being there to direct it. The same applies to pickup. If there is anything specific about access or placement that could affect the drop, cover it on the call so nothing is left to figure out on the day.
How does the fill-line rule work and why does it matter for pickup?
The fill line is the maximum load height for the container, typically marked at the top rail. Material loaded above that line cannot be legally transported. If a container arrives for pickup and the load is above the fill line, it may need to be off-loaded before we can haul it away, which adds time and cost to the job. Load to the top rail and stop, and you will not run into that situation.
What should I do to protect my driveway before the container is set?
Boards or planks placed under the container distribute the weight and reduce contact-point pressure on concrete or asphalt. If you have a finished surface, a sealed driveway, or stamped concrete you want protected, mention it when you call. We will confirm what preparation makes sense before the delivery is scheduled. A sloped driveway or low overhead clearance is also worth describing on the call so we can plan the drop correctly.
Rate Confirmed Before the Drop-Off
The price is confirmed before anything is scheduled. Ask what the weight allowance covers and what the extension rate is, and you get a straight answer on the call.
How flexible are delivery windows for short-notice or time-sensitive jobs?
Delivery on short notice depends on what the schedule allows at the time of the call. We confirm what is available when you reach us during business hours, which run from 5:00 AM to 9:30 PM every day. If your job has a hard start date, call as early as you can to confirm availability. Short-notice requests are handled when the schedule allows, and the honest answer on timing is always given on the call.
What payment methods are accepted and how does billing work?
Payment details, including accepted methods and when payment is collected, are covered on the call when the order is placed. If you have questions about billing or want to confirm the process before you commit, ask when you call for a quote. Getting those details settled before the container is dropped means no questions left open on the back end.
Not sure which size fits your job or how the rental period works for your timeline? Call us and we will work through it with you before anything is scheduled.
(916) 249-4932