Frequently Asked Questions

Usually not if the container sits entirely on private property — a driveway, yard or private lot. Placing a container on a public street or parkway typically requires an encroachment permit, and the exact requirement varies by city.

For addresses within the City of Glendale, confirm directly with the City of Glendale Public Works Permit Processing Center before delivery day. Permit names, fees and processing times are set by the City and are best confirmed with them rather than assumed.

It depends on the jurisdiction. Burbank, Pasadena, La Cañada Flintridge and South Pasadena each run their own city permit process; Los Angeles neighborhoods such as Eagle Rock or Highland Park fall under City of Los Angeles permitting; and unincorporated communities like Montrose and La Crescenta go through the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works. Confirm with the office that matches your address.

Earlier than you'd think — approval is rarely instant. It's worth checking with the applicable permitting office as soon as a street placement looks likely, rather than the day before delivery.

Often, yes — fitting the box entirely on a driveway or private area sidesteps the question. The crew will talk through the options for your specific property before delivery.

Describe the job on the phone — a garage cleanout, a roof tear-off, a kitchen remodel — and the crew will size it from experience with similar local jobs, matching weight and volume rather than guessing.

Not automatically. Weight fills a container long before volume does on many jobs, especially anything with concrete, tile or shingles, so a bigger box isn't always the safer or cheaper choice. The honest answer sometimes points smaller.

Yes. One call arranges a swap if the job turns out bigger or smaller than expected.

The 10 yard suits small cleanouts, roofing debris and light concrete; the 40 yard suits commercial projects and major demolition. The sizes page walks through dimensions and typical loads in between.

Sixteen in total: Glendale itself; the nearby Tri-Cities and foothill cities of Burbank, Pasadena, La Cañada Flintridge and South Pasadena; the Los Angeles neighborhoods of Eagle Rock, Atwater Village, Highland Park, Silver Lake, Toluca Lake, North Hollywood, Tujunga, Sunland and Glassell Park; and the unincorporated communities of Montrose and La Crescenta.

Because permitting authority changes with it. Glendale, its Tri-Cities neighbors, the City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County each run their own separate permit process for placing a container in a public right-of-way, so the correct office depends on your specific address.

Not exactly. Glendale and the closer neighborhoods are usually same-day; communities farther out on the list are typically same- or next-day. The crew gives an honest estimate for your address before booking.

Call anyway. The list covers the core service radius, but nearby addresses just outside it are often still reachable.