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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals throughout North Charleston, South Carolina, and the wider Lowcountry in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. Park Circle renovations, warehouse and light industrial turnovers along the old Navy base, and new residential construction out toward Ladson all keep containers moving here every week of the year.
Four things shape the number you pay: container size, how heavy the load is, how long you keep the unit, and where that material is allowed to go. That last one matters more in North Charleston than in most cities, and the section below explains why.
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The prices below reflect average ranges for a standard five-day rental period. Your account manager will confirm tonnage, overage rates, and other project specifics during your free, custom quote.
| Size | Average Price Range | Approximate Dimensions | Common Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Yard Dumpster | $399–$499 | 12' L × 8' W × 3.5' H | Concrete, brick, and heavy debris; small cleanouts; single-room remodels |
| 15-Yard Dumpster | $449–$569 | 16' L × 7.5' W × 4–5' H | Garage cleanouts, kitchen and bathroom remodels, small roof tear-offs |
| 20-Yard Dumpster | $499–$649 | 22' L × 7.5' W × 4.5' H | Whole-home cleanouts, multi-room renovations, flooring removal, roofing |
| 30-Yard Dumpster | $599–$799 | 22' L × 8' W × 6' H | Major renovations, new residential construction, large commercial projects |
| 40-Yard Dumpster | $699–$899 | 22–24' L × 8' W × 8' H | Commercial demolition, industrial cleanouts, large-scale construction |
The big local variable is destination. Charleston County's own landfill will not take construction and demolition material from a private or commercial hauler, so a construction load from North Charleston goes to a privately run facility instead. That changes the disposal cost and it is built into your quote.
Weight runs a close second. Lowcountry tear-offs tend to be shingle and plywood, which is manageable, but brick, tabby, concrete and wet plaster are dense and chew through a weight allowance quickly.
Mixing costs you money twice over here. A clean load of concrete or brick can usually go somewhere cheaper than mixed debris, and it keeps the mixed container lighter. Separating is worth the extra few minutes on a big job.
Load type also affects what the county will take at all. Household material and construction material follow different paths in this county, so tell your account manager what the job is producing before the container is booked.
Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 2 tons (4,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 50-70 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 3 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 3 tons (6,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 80-100 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 4.5 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 3 tons (6,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 110-130 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 6 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 4 tons (8,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 170-190 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 9 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 5 tons (10,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 230-250 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 12 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Start with what the material weighs, then look at how much room the drop spot gives you.
The 10-Yard Dumpster is the dense-material unit. Concrete, brick, tabby and tile belong in it, and twelve feet of length fits most driveways in Park Circle and the older neighborhoods.
The 15-Yard Dumpster covers a bathroom, a garage emptying or a modest roof tear-off, with extra space but a small footprint.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is the most common choice locally for a multi-room remodel or a full house cleanout before a sale.
The 30-Yard Dumpster suits a gut renovation, an addition, or a commercial strip-out where there is a lot of light bulky material.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is the biggest unit we run, for demolition and large construction packages, and it needs an open yard or lot rather than a residential driveway.
Tell your account manager the material list and the drop spot, including gate width and any soft ground, and they will size it to whichever limit arrives first.
On private property, a driveway, a yard or a job site you control, North Charleston asks for nothing extra. Set the unit clear of the sidewalk and out of the travel lane and you are good to go.
For public ground the answer is less tidy, because the city publishes no container-specific street permit. What its code does have is a rule about encroachment and obstruction, under which anything projecting into a street or other public property is a permissive encroachment that city council approves and the director of public works can revoke. Separately, utility work in a street needs an encroachment permit from the city engineer.
In practice that means a street or sidewalk placement in North Charleston is a direct conversation with the city rather than a form on a counter, and the city will usually prefer the unit on private land. The city's sanitation line is 843-745-1026.
Your Prime Dumpster account manager will find the right city contact for your address and confirm whether your spot counts as public ground before we schedule anything.
Typical renovation debris and household material go in without difficulty. The limits come from South Carolina's landfill rules, from the receiving facility, and from one local transport rule.
State law keeps used oil out of household trash and out of landfills. Electronics have their own rule that reaches both you and the facility, so a television, monitor or computer in a mixed load can get an entire container turned away at the gate. Take them out first.
Hazardous material, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel and anything with asbestos in it are out of a standard container. Whole tires and appliances holding refrigerant need separate handling and should be mentioned when you book.
There is also a city rule about how material travels. North Charleston makes it unlawful to carry garbage or trash through city streets in open vessels or vehicles, and its definition of trash includes building materials from a home improvement job. Containers go out covered, so this is handled, but it is a good reason not to overfill above the rail.
Put unusual items to your account manager ahead of loading.
If the item you want to dispose of isn’t on this list, give us a call for more guidance or check out our guide of what you can throw in a dumpster.
*Approved items may vary by location. Always check your local laws and regulations to avoid any fines or additional fees.
This is the section worth reading twice if your job is a renovation or a teardown.
Charleston County's Environmental Management Department operates the Bees Ferry Landfill at 1344 Bees Ferry Rd., Charleston, SC, a 312-acre site taking solid waste and debris brought in by local municipalities. It is open Monday through Friday from 7 in the morning until 4 in the afternoon, and Saturday from 8 until 3, and the number for questions about accepted material is 843-571-0929.
The crucial point is that the county landfill does not accept construction and demolition waste from private or commercial haulers. Household material is one thing; a container of drywall, framing and roofing is another, and it has to go to a privately run construction debris facility instead.
For material the county site does take, the charge is set by weight, with tires priced well above municipal solid waste per ton, and every vehicle checking in at the weigh station on arrival. Yard waste goes to the compost facility on the same road under a separate arrangement with a private operator.
Your account manager confirms which facility your particular load is going to, and what that site charges, before the container is scheduled.
1344 Bees Ferry Rd., Charleston, SC
Operated by Charleston County's Environmental Management Department. Open 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. It does not accept construction and demolition waste from private or commercial haulers.
Most North Charleston orders are scheduled within one to two business days, with delivery arriving in a 24 to 48 hour window. Booking ahead helps most in the spring and after storm season, when demand spikes.
Use these tips for a smooth delivery:
Remember that the county site closes at 3 on Saturday and does not open on Sunday, so a container filled over a weekend may not be tipped until Monday.
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Prime Dumpster covers the whole city, from Park Circle and Olde North Charleston up through the Dorchester Road corridor to Ladson, out along Rivers Avenue and across the old base and the industrial district. The city reaches into three counties, so the disposal route can differ from one job address to the next, and we settle that before dispatch.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We will size the container, settle which facility your load can go to, and give you a firm price while you are on the call.
Your Prime Dumpster account manager handles the details, from tonnage and overage rates to permit contacts and delivery timing, so you can focus on the work.
Five-day rentals run from $399 to $499 at the 10-yard size up to $699 to $899 at the 40-yard size. Because construction debris cannot go to the county landfill here, the destination for your particular load affects the total. Your account manager confirms tonnage and overage rates before booking.
Nearly always, yes. Self-hauling means repeated trips, a weight charge each time, fuel and your own hours, and the county site will turn away construction debris from a private vehicle anyway. A single container clears the job in one movement.
Yes. A fifth of a 10-yard unit is about right for a three-seat couch, and a bed frame, a dresser and cartons will still fit around it. With furniture, the volume runs out well before the weight allowance does.
Hazardous material, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, used oil and asbestos all stay out. Electronics like televisions, monitors and computers must be removed, because one of them in a mixed load can get the container refused. Whole tires and appliances with refrigerant need their own arrangements.
The lowest entry price goes to the 10-yard unit, between $399 and $499. It is only the cheapest overall if the material suits it. Fill it with concrete or brick and the weight allowance arrives early, so a dedicated clean load for heavy material usually works out better value.
Three days and five days usually carry the same charge, since the job sets the price rather than the calendar. What matters far more is the weight of the debris and which facility takes it. Ask your account manager for the included tonnage and the per-ton rate over it.
Framing, drywall, roofing, siding, flooring, cabinets, doors, furniture and carpet are all acceptable, along with general cleanout material. Clean concrete, brick and block are accepted too and usually cost less in a container of their own. If an item does not obviously fit any of those groups, raise it with your account manager.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | North Charleston, South Carolina 29406 |
| Phone: | 854-214-6744 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.com/ |
| Monday-Saturday | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
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