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Dumpster rental
in Carson.

In Carson, start with the City's franchised hauler, WM, which took over from Waste Resources on May 1, 2026. The City posts maximum temporary roll-off rates for that franchise, so you can check a quote against them. Use the four free bulky pickups for furniture and appliances, keep a remodel box on the driveway, and get a Trash Bin/Container permit from Engineering before a box goes in the street.

Sources checked November 14, 2026 · Guide updated November 14, 2026
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The first decision in Carson

Check the city boundary first.

There is one company to compare against the City's price list rather than several against each other. The City's schedule sets a flat $514.28 haul for any roll-off size from 10 to 40 yards, so size changes the disposal tonnage, not the haul fee: a small heavy load of concrete can cost more than a large light load of drywall and wood. A temporary box earns $24.04 a day after seven days, and a smaller temporary bin ($247.12 first dump) may be enough for a garage cleanout. The posted schedule is the 2024-25 edition issued under Waste Resources, so ask WM for the current rates in writing.

Your local checklist

Confirm your parcel is inside the City of Carson and not in unincorporated West Carson or Rancho Dominguez, Long Beach, Compton, Gardena, Torrance or the Los Angeles neighborhoods of Wilmington, Harbor City or Harbor Gateway, since the City's hauler and permit rules stop at the City line.
Call WM at (310) 366-7600 for a temporary roll-off or bin, and ask for the haul fee, per-ton disposal rate, 1.5-ton minimum and daily charge after seven days in writing so you can check them against the City's Maximum Rate Schedule.
If the box has to go in the street, apply to the Engineering Division ((310) 952-1795) for a Trash Bin/Container permit before delivery and ask which fees, deposit and insurance apply; otherwise keep it on your driveway, clear of the sidewalk and parkway.

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WM (City of Carson franchised hauler since May 1, 2026; formerly Waste Resources)

Published sizes: The City's Maximum Rate Schedule lists temporary and permanent roll-off boxes of 10, 15, 30 and 40 cubic yards, plus a smaller temporary bin (size not stated). WM's general dumpster-rental page lists 10-, 12-, 15-, 20-, 30- and 40-yard sizes depending on location.
Rental & weight terms: City Maximum Rate Schedule (effective July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, Rev. 03/22/2024): roll-off transport $514.28 per load for any size; disposal at the hauler's facility $103.25 per ton up to 10 tons with a 1.5-ton minimum, $117.96 per ton above 10 tons, or third-party dump fees passed through plus City fees; a temporary box incurs demurrage of $24.04 per day after 7 days; relocation or a dead run $256.47 each; barricade service $181.94; Saturday pull $133.58. A temporary bin is $247.12 for delivery and the first dump and $166.98 for each added dump. The schedule says prices include all taxes and fees unless noted.
Price basis: Maximum City-set rates, not a quote: a temporary roll-off is $514.28 per haul plus at least 1.5 tons of disposal at $103.25 a ton (about $669 before any extra tonnage or days, by our arithmetic). WM's 2026 guides say the approved rates did not change with the May 2026 transfer; ask WM for the current year's figures in writing.

WM's 2026 Carson residential and business guides say the City approved WM to replace Waste Resources as the service provider effective May 1, 2026, with no change to approved rates. WM's Carson pages say the City has chosen WM for waste pickup and give (310) 366-7600 as the Carson customer-service line. The residential guide lists the WM Carson Transfer Station at 321 Francisco Street, Carson, CA 90745. The rate schedule the City still posts was issued under Waste Resources ('billed by WR'), so confirm that WM honors it for temporary boxes. City Code § 5260 requires households to use the exclusive franchisee and bars contracts with any other vendor.

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Ask for delivery, pickup, included tons and days, per-ton overage, extra-day charges, fuel, tax, prohibited-item fees, swaps and blocked-trip charges. “Quote required” means the reviewed source did not establish a usable fixed total.

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Driveway is simplest; a box in the street needs a City Engineering permit first

The City's Code Enforcement flyer (July 2025) answers this directly: you may place a roll-off bin in the street when it relates to permitted home improvements, but an encroachment permit must first be obtained from the Engineering Department at (310) 952-1795. The Engineering Services Permit Application has its own 'Trash Bin/Container' permit type and asks for the location, whether it is residential, and the estimated days. The Engineering Division's general requirements sheet (last updated 2016) lists a $270 issuance fee, inspections at $240 an hour with a two-hour minimum, a $1,500 minimum security deposit, $1 million liability insurance naming the City, a business license and two working days' notice, but it is written for construction in the right-of-way, so ask Engineering which of these apply to a bin. The same flyer says outside storage is not allowed in front yards or driveways and that trash and recycling containers may not stay in public view outside collection hours; it says nothing about a temporary roll-off on a driveway, so keep the rental short and ask the City if the box will sit for weeks. Carson tract homes usually have a straight driveway that fits a 10- or 15-yard box; put boards under the rails and keep the sidewalk and parkway clear.

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What matters locally

Four free bulky-item pickups a year, five items each, through WM

WM's 2026 Carson Residential Service Guide says each household gets up to four bulky-item or e-waste pickups a year of up to five items each at no extra charge, with more pickups or items available for a fee. Call WM Customer Service at (310) 366-7600 by noon the day before your regular trash day. Furniture, bagged mattresses, appliances such as dishwashers and microwaves, TVs and computers, tree branches and scrap wood are listed as acceptable; loose trash, household hazardous waste, spas, pianos, camper shells and anything that takes more than two people to lift are not. During the City's spring and fall Clean Environment Weeks residents can also set out up to four more bulky or e-waste items and three extra 30-gallon bags, booked at least eight days ahead. The City's code-enforcement flyer warns that bulky items may go in the parkway only the day before a scheduled pickup; anything else left there counts as illegal dumping.

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Paint, oil and batteries go to Los Angeles County collection events, not the box

WM's Carson residential guide says paint, motor oil, batteries and fluorescent bulbs must never go in carts, and sends residents to the Los Angeles County household hazardous waste program at 888cleanla.com, including weekend drop-offs in nearby San Pedro. Keep those items out of any roll-off as well, and set aside old electronics for a WM bulky pickup. The guide also lists the WM Carson Transfer Station at 321 Francisco Street, Carson 90745, as the in-person payment office (checks or money orders, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.).

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Before you book

Questions about renting in Carson.

Who provides roll-off dumpsters at Carson homes now that Waste Resources is gone?

WM. Its 2026 Carson service guides say the City approved WM to replace Waste Resources as the service provider from May 1, 2026, and that approved rates did not change with the switch. The City's posted Maximum Rate Schedule includes temporary roll-off boxes and temporary bins among the franchise services, with a $514.28 haul per load and per-ton disposal. City Code § 5260 requires every household to use the exclusive franchisee and bars agreements with any other vendor, and § 5240 lets you haul your own loads but not pay another company to haul them, so an outside dumpster company or broker is not an option.

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Can I put a roll-off in the street in front of my Carson house?

Yes, with a permit. The City's Code Enforcement common-questions sheet says a roll-off bin may go in the street when it relates to permitted home improvements, but an encroachment permit must first be obtained from the Engineering Department at (310) 952-1795. The Engineering Services Permit Application includes a Trash Bin/Container permit type and asks how many days the work will take. The City's general Engineering permit requirements list fees, a deposit and insurance, so ask Engineering what applies to a single residential bin before you schedule delivery.

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