Dumpster rental in Costa Mesa, CA
Costa Mesa requires a $41.32 permit before a temporary waste bin goes in the street, good for 14 calendar days, and it limits which haulers may place bins in the right-of-way. Eco Waste's 12 to 25-yard bins are $650 for 14 days with 3 tons included.
Dumpster bags in Costa Mesa: $29 a bag, picked up by our crane truck for $279. Each extra bag on the same pickup is $179. How bags work
For contractors
For contractors in Costa Mesa
On a permitted job in Costa Mesa, plan for 65% of construction and demolition debris diverted from the landfill. The recycling section on this page has the city's full rule and its program link.
- 65% diversion
- Weight tickets required
Bags on your Costa Mesa job: $29 a bag, $279 for the first pickup and $179 for each extra bag on the same pickup ($516 for two, $724 for three, the most one pickup takes). Every pickup ticket shows the job address and the bag’s scale weight, and invoices go out by job address.
Running more than one job?
Budget the debris for a bid, or turn bags a week into a monthly bill.
Sizes delivered to Costa Mesa
A bag, or six roll-off sizes
- Dumpster bag4 yd³ · 7′ × 4′ × 4′ · 1 t incl. · each extra bag on the same pickup $179$29 + $279 pickup
- 12 Yard Dumpster≈ 14′ × 8′ × 3′ · 3 t incl.$650
- 15 Yard Dumpster≈ 14′ × 8′ × 4′ · 3 t incl.$650
- 16 Yard Dumpster≈ 14′ × 8′ × 4.5′ · 3 t incl.$650
- 20 Yard Dumpster≈ 14′ × 8′ × 6′ · 3 t incl.$650
- 25 Yard Dumpster≈ 16′ × 8′ × 6′ · 3 t incl.$650
- 40 Yard Dumpster≈ 20′ × 8′ × 8′ · 5 t incl.$825
Roll-offs: two-week rental; $135 per extra ton. Bags: fill at your own pace; over one ton a bag is $135 per ton. Bag prices for one, two or three bags.
Good to know in Costa Mesa
- Costa Mesa's bin permit runs 14 calendar days, the same length as our standard 14-day rental.
- On a permitted job, Costa Mesa says asphalt, concrete, excavated soil and land-clearing debris should be 100% diverted from disposal, not the 65% that applies to the rest.
- The nearest county landfill, Frank R. Bowerman in Irvine (~11.8 mi straight-line), takes commercial haulers only, with no public disposal. The nearest one open to the public is Olinda Alpha in Brea (~18.8 mi).
Putting a dumpster on the street in Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa requires a permit before a temporary waste bin goes in the street or public right-of-way. It covers 14 calendar days, review takes about two business days, and since Nov. 5, 2025 you apply in the city's TESSA portal (search "Dumpster Permit"). The city also limits which haulers may place a bin in the right-of-way, so call us before planning on street placement. On a driveway or private lot, no city bin permit applies. Public Works counter: 714-754-5323.
Issued by: City of Costa Mesa Public Works (temporary bin / right-of-way permit) · $41.32 per permit
Permit pageCities set their own rules on who may place and haul bins, and they change. Call or text us with the address and we’ll confirm what applies before delivery.
Recycling rules for permitted jobs
Construction and demolition projects must divert 65% of project waste, and the city says asphalt, concrete, excavated soil and land-clearing debris should be 100% diverted. Contractors who haul their own debris need a $206.60 annual Contractor Self-Haul Permit plus a per-project fee. Before final inspection, turn in weight tickets showing the waste came from Costa Mesa and was processed as C&D.
City program pageWhere Costa Mesa’s debris goes
- Nearest county landfill
- Frank R. Bowerman Landfill, Irvine · ~11.8 mi straight-line
- Household hazardous waste (what can’t go in a bin)
- Huntington Beach HHW Collection Center (17121 Nichols Ln., Gate 6) · ~5.7 mi straight-line
Check your street before booking with the permit checker, or see what fits your driveway with the driveway fit checker.
Rates
Eco Waste’s rate sheet
12, 15, 16, 20 or 25 yard
2-week rental
| Load type | Price | What’s included |
|---|---|---|
| Debris, trash | $650 | 3 tons & under. $135 each additional ton. |
| Clean brick | $950 | Flat fee. |
| Green waste | $650 | 3 tons & under. $135 each additional ton. |
| Clean concrete | $775 | 10 cubic yards (fill line inside dumpster). No rebar, no brick. |
| Clean dirt | $775 | 10 cubic yards (fill line inside dumpster). |
| Mixed load: dirt & concrete | $950 | 10 cubic yards (fill line inside dumpster). |
40 yard
2-week rental
Debris, trash, green waste
5 tons & under. $135 each additional ton — landfill.
$825
Fees
- Each additional ton (landfill)
- $135
- Each additional ton, loads dumped at TVI
- $185
- Each day after 2 weeks
- $15
- Moving a dumpster on site
- $150
- Dry run
- $250
Extra tons are over the included 3 (5 on the 40), rounded to the nearest ton. Ask us which facility your load goes to and what counts as a dry run.
Sources
- [1]City of Costa Mesa: Temporary Bin Rentals / Public Right-of-Way Permits
- [2]City of Costa Mesa: Construction and Demolition (Building Permit) Projects
- [3]OC Waste & Recycling: Frank R. Bowerman Landfill (commercial only)
- [4]OC Waste & Recycling: Olinda Alpha Landfill
- [5]OC Waste & Recycling: household hazardous waste collection centers
- [6]U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb: city centroid used for straight-line miles
- [7]U.S. Census Bureau Geocoder: landfill and HHW center locations
City rules checked . Rules change — confirm with the city before placing a bin in the street.
FAQ
Dumpster questions in Costa Mesa
Do I need a permit to put a dumpster in the street in Costa Mesa?
Costa Mesa requires a permit before a temporary waste bin goes in the street or public right-of-way. It covers 14 calendar days, review takes about two business days, and since Nov. 5, 2025 you apply in the city's TESSA portal (search "Dumpster Permit"). The city also limits which haulers may place a bin in the right-of-way, so call us before planning on street placement. On a driveway or private lot, no city bin permit applies. Public Works counter: 714-754-5323. Issued by: City of Costa Mesa Public Works (temporary bin / right-of-way permit). $41.32 per permit. A bin on your own driveway or job site generally doesn't need a street permit; call or text us with the address and we'll confirm what applies.
What do dumpster bags cost in Costa Mesa?
A bag is $29. Our crane truck picks it up for $279 (first bag, up to 2,000 lb), and each extra bag on the same pickup is $179, up to 3 bags a pickup: two bags are $516 and three are $724, all in. Roll-offs start at $650 for two weeks with 3 tons included.
Where does debris from Costa Mesa go?
The nearest county landfill is Frank R. Bowerman Landfill, Irvine (about 11.8 miles straight-line). Household hazardous waste, which can't go in a bin, goes to Huntington Beach HHW Collection Center (17121 Nichols Ln., Gate 6) (about 5.7 miles straight-line).
What recycling rules apply to a permitted job in Costa Mesa?
Construction and demolition projects must divert 65% of project waste, and the city says asphalt, concrete, excavated soil and land-clearing debris should be 100% diverted. Contractors who haul their own debris need a $206.60 annual Contractor Self-Haul Permit plus a per-project fee. Before final inspection, turn in weight tickets showing the waste came from Costa Mesa and was processed as C&D.
Something not answered here? Call or text — it’s quicker than guessing.
- CSLB license #947447 (opens the state license record)C-21 Building Moving / Demolition · active since 2010
- Mon–Fri, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PMCall or text to book
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- Every price publishedBags $29 · roll-offs from $650
Hauling for a job in Costa Mesa?
Call or text (949) 701-0206 with the job address, what's coming out and the day: bags, a roll-off or a demolition. Monday to Friday, 7:30 to 4.