Dumpster rental in Laguna Niguel, CA
Laguna Niguel requires a $75 encroachment permit to put a dumpster on a public street and none on private property; the city also limits which haulers may place a dumpster in the street. Eco Waste's 12 to 25-yard bins are $650 for 14 days with 3 tons included.
Dumpster bags in Laguna Niguel: $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 Laguna Niguel
On a permitted job in Laguna Niguel, 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
- C&D deposit
Bags on your Laguna Niguel 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 Laguna Niguel
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 Laguna Niguel
- Laguna Niguel's standard encroachment permit is $200 per working day, covering the first two inspections; the dumpster placement permit is the separate $75 line.
- Encroachment and dumpster permit applications can take up to ten business days, so apply well before delivery day.
- Prima Deshecha Landfill and the county's San Juan Capistrano HHW center share one site, about 5.6 miles straight-line from Laguna Niguel's centroid.
Putting a dumpster on the street in Laguna Niguel
"An encroachment permit is required for placing a dumpster on a public street," and the city limits which haulers may place one there, so call us before planning on street placement. Review can take up to 10 business days; apply with a site location map and a certificate of insurance naming the city as additional insured. Public Works: (949) 362-4337, pwencroachment@cityoflagunaniguel.org.
Issued by: City of Laguna Niguel Public Works (encroachment & dumpster permits) · $75 for dumpster placement on a public street
Permit pageOn a driveway or private lot: "An encroachment permit is not required if the container is placed on private property" (City of Laguna Niguel).
Cities 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
All newly constructed buildings and demolition projects that need a permit must divert at least 65% of C&D waste. The city's packet asks for weight tickets and a diversion report, or weight tickets from the recyclers showing the tonnage diverted, and a refundable deposit: $1,000 for new buildings and demolitions, $750 for additions, $500 for non-residential alterations and $250 for non-residential re-roofs.
City program pageWhere Laguna Niguel’s debris goes
- Nearest county landfill
- Prima Deshecha Landfill, San Juan Capistrano · ~5.6 mi straight-line
- Household hazardous waste (what can’t go in a bin)
- San Juan Capistrano HHW Collection Center (32250 Avenida La Pata) · ~5.6 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 Laguna Niguel: Encroachment & Dumpster Permits
- [2]City of Laguna Niguel: C&D Waste Reduction and Recycling
- [3]City of Laguna Niguel: Construction and Demolition Packet (updated Apr 17, 2026)
- [4]OC Waste & Recycling: Prima Deshecha 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 Laguna Niguel
Do I need a permit to put a dumpster in the street in Laguna Niguel?
"An encroachment permit is required for placing a dumpster on a public street," and the city limits which haulers may place one there, so call us before planning on street placement. Review can take up to 10 business days; apply with a site location map and a certificate of insurance naming the city as additional insured. Public Works: (949) 362-4337, pwencroachment@cityoflagunaniguel.org. Issued by: City of Laguna Niguel Public Works (encroachment & dumpster permits). $75 for dumpster placement on a public street. 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 Laguna Niguel?
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 Laguna Niguel go?
The nearest county landfill is Prima Deshecha Landfill, San Juan Capistrano (about 5.6 miles straight-line). Household hazardous waste, which can't go in a bin, goes to San Juan Capistrano HHW Collection Center (32250 Avenida La Pata) (about 5.6 miles straight-line).
What recycling rules apply to a permitted job in Laguna Niguel?
All newly constructed buildings and demolition projects that need a permit must divert at least 65% of C&D waste. The city's packet asks for weight tickets and a diversion report, or weight tickets from the recyclers showing the tonnage diverted, and a refundable deposit: $1,000 for new buildings and demolitions, $750 for additions, $500 for non-residential alterations and $250 for non-residential re-roofs.
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
- Based in Dana Point, Laguna Beach, San Juan Capistrano26 Orange County cities served
- Every price publishedBags $29 · roll-offs from $650
Hauling for a job in Laguna Niguel?
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.