Bins at San Jose shops, restaurants and apartment buildings generally have to be screened. We check the city's enclosure standards and your hauler's clearances, then build to both.
A dumpster enclosure is a three-sided screen with gates across the front, built so bins are out of sight and the hauler can still reach them. Restaurants, shops, offices and apartment buildings are the usual customers.
Materials are chosen for abuse as much as looks. Steel frames with metal or composite infill last longest. Slatted chain link costs less. Wood is the cheapest and wears the fastest where bins bang into it. Gates are the weak point on every enclosure, so we use heavy hinges, drop rods and a hold-open so the leaves stay put on collection day.
Cities set standards for trash enclosures on commercial and multi-family sites, covering size, screening and sometimes a roof and drainage. Your waste hauler also has clearance needs for its trucks. We ask both before building so the enclosure is approved and usable.
Dumpster enclosures in San Jose: common questions
How big should the enclosure be?
Big enough for every bin with room to roll them out, including recycling and organics containers. We size it from your bin list and the hauler's requirements.
Can existing enclosure gates be repaired?
Often. Sagging leaves usually come down to hinges or posts. We replace those and re-hang the gates, or build new leaves on the old posts if the posts are sound.
Does a dumpster enclosure need a permit?
It may, depending on the city, the size and whether it has a roof or masonry walls. We confirm with the planning office for the property.
How it works
- Free estimate: Call, text or book online. We visit, measure and talk through options.
- Written quote: Clear pricing with material choices side by side.
- Permits & planning: We check local rules and help with permits before we dig.
- Install & clean-up: Our crew installs, cleans up and walks the finished fence with you.