Dumpster bags · Prices, sizes & pickup
Dumpster bags: all-in prices, real capacity, pickup on your schedule
A dumpster bag is a heavy-duty, fold-flat container that does the job of a small dumpster without the rental. You buy the bag, fill it at your own pace, and book a pickup online when it's full — a truck collects it from your driveway. Yellowsack bags cost $24.90, hold up to 3,000 lbs, and pickup runs on flat rates with no rental period and no overweight fees, across the SF Bay Area, Greater Los Angeles, and Orange County.
- $24.90
- 3,000 lbs
- $0
Your all-in price
Bag $24.90 + pickup $214.90 (Medium) + transport $89.90. That's everything.
SF Bay Area pricing — type your ZIP to confirm
How a dumpster bag works
Three steps, all online:
Step 01: Buy the bag — $24.90, free delivery in 1–3 business days.
It arrives folded flat. Store it in a closet until your project actually starts.Step 02: Fill it — no clock running.
A rented dumpster charges you by the day. A Yellowsack sits in your driveway as long as you need, at no extra cost, holding up to 3,000 lbs.Step 03: Book pickup — flat rate, paid online.
Choose your waste type, see the exact price, and pick your date in the availability calendar — next-day pickup is usually available. We haul it away and sort the contents for recovery.
Dumpster bag sizes and specs
| Spec | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1.1 cubic yards | 2.6 cubic yards |
| Dimensions | 3′2″ × 3′2″ × 3′2″ | 6′7″ × 3′3″ × 3′3″ |
| Max load | 3,000 lbs | 3,000 lbs |
| Bag price | $24.90 | $24.90 |
| Heavy materials (dirt, concrete, gravel) | ✓ Yes — the only bag for these | ✗ No |
| Best for | Dirt, concrete, bricks, tight spaces | Renovation debris, furniture, yard waste |
Rule of thumb: if you'd shovel it, use the Medium. If you'd carry it, use the Large.
Medium · 1.1 yd³
Large · 2.6 yd³
What does a dumpster bag cost? (Full price list)
Every pickup = flat rate by waste type + one transport fee per pickup order (not per bag).
SF Bay Area
transport fee $89.90 per pickup| Waste type | Medium pickup | Large pickup | All-in example (bag + pickup + transport) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed debris | $214.90 | $254.90 | $329.70 / $369.70 |
| Clean wood | $189.90 | $209.90 | $304.70 / $324.70 |
| Dirt & gravel | $249.90 | not available | $364.70 |
| Concrete & bricks | $249.90 | not available | $364.70 |
| Yard waste | $179.90 | $209.90 | $294.70 / $324.70 |
Greater LA & Orange County
transport fee $99.90 per pickup| Waste type | Medium pickup | Large pickup | All-in example (bag + pickup + transport) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed debris | $209.90 | $239.90 | $334.70 / $364.70 |
| Clean wood | $189.90 | $209.90 | $314.70 / $334.70 |
| Dirt & gravel | $249.90 | not available | $374.70 |
| Concrete & bricks | $249.90 | not available | $374.70 |
| Yard waste | $179.90 | $209.90 | $304.70 / $334.70 |
Multi-bag jobs get cheaper per yard
The transport fee is charged once per pickup. Two Large bags of mixed debris in the Bay Area = 5.2 cubic yards hauled for $649.50 total.What you'll never pay
Rental-period fees, overweight fees (up to the 3,000 lb limit), fuel surcharges, or quote-negotiation phone calls. The one fine that exists: $100 if hazardous waste — including any treated wood, which California classifies as hazardous — ends up in a bag.
Dumpster bag vs. dumpster rental
For projects under ~3 cubic yards, the bag usually wins on every axis: no rental period, no permit question (it sits on your property, not the street), no overweight fees, and a lower all-in price — from $294.70 versus typically $450–$800 for a 10-yard rental in the Bay Area (around $425–$750 in the LA metro), which buys a 7–10 day rental window and a tonnage cap. Size for size it's starker: 3-yard mini dumpsters around LA County run roughly $420–$525 — about the capacity of a Large Yellowsack, at $55–$160 more, with the clock running. Access matters too: roll-off delivery trucks typically need ~60 feet of clear space and 23–25 feet of overhead clearance, versus a fold-flat bag you place yourself within 20 feet of the road. A rented dumpster only makes sense when you're clearing well over 5+ cubic yards in one fast push.
Full breakdown with the math →Dumpster bag vs. Bagster and other bag services
If you've searched for the Bagster, here are the differences that matter. The Bagster bag runs about $30 at big-box stores — a store trip — and the collection fee is set by ZIP code, typically $150–$350+ and reported higher in coastal metros, with pickup scheduled inside a multi-day window unless you pay extra for a guaranteed day. With Yellowsack the whole flow is online: the bag is delivered to your door, pickup is booked at a flat published rate, you pick your exact date in the calendar (next-day usually available), and you get two sizes — including a Medium rated for 3,000 lbs of dirt or concrete. Availability also differs: Yellowsack serves the SF Bay Area, Greater Los Angeles, and Orange County, with an instant yes/no by ZIP.
What can you put in a dumpster bag?
Five accepted waste types, each with its own flat rate:
Mixed debris
furniture, carpet, appliances, renovation junk
from $329.70
junk removal →
Clean wood
untreated lumber, nails and hinges fine
from $304.70
wood →
Dirt & gravel
soil, gravel, some concrete. Medium bag only.
from $364.70
dirt →
Concrete & bricks
with or without rebar. Medium bag only.
from $364.70
concrete →
Yard waste
brush, branches, trimmings
from $294.70
yard waste →
Hazardous waste — treated or painted wood, chemicals, paint, batteries, tires, asbestos, food, or liquids. Treated wood is the one that surprises people: California now classifies all of it as hazardous.
How pickup works
The bag is yours — place it anywhere on your private property or construction site. We collect with customized crane trucks, which keeps placement flexible: just make sure the bag sits within 20 feet of a public road, with no overhead obstacles like low-hanging power lines or tree branches. (Placing it on a public sidewalk? Schedule your pickup right away.) Book and pay online — you don't need to be home for delivery or pickup. After collection, contents go to sorting: 81% of everything we've hauled — 73 million of 90 million pounds — has been recovered for reuse rather than landfilled.
- 20 ft
- 81%
- Next-day
Where can you get a Yellowsack?
We deliver and collect across the San Francisco Bay Area, Greater Los Angeles, and Orange County. Enter your ZIP in the calculator for an instant yes/no — no calling around.
San Francisco Bay Area
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Oakland
- Berkeley
- San Mateo
- Redwood City
- Palo Alto
- Fremont
- Hayward
- Daly City
- Sunnyvale
- Santa Clara
- Mountain View
- Walnut Creek
- Richmond
- Mill Valley
Greater Los Angeles
- Los Angeles
- Long Beach
- Pasadena
- Santa Monica
- Torrance
- Glendale
- Burbank
Orange County
- Anaheim
- Irvine
- Santa Ana
- Newport Beach
- Costa Mesa
FAQ
How much does a dumpster bag cost in total?
How much does a dumpster bag hold?
Do dumpster bags get picked up?
How long can you keep a dumpster bag before pickup?
Is a dumpster bag worth it vs. renting a dumpster?
Can a dumpster bag hold concrete or dirt?
See your exact price now.
Bag, pickup and transport — every rate above, totaled for your ZIP.