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At Prime Dumpster, we arrange delivery of roll-off containers from 10 to 40 yards across Salisbury, North Carolina and the rest of Rowan County. Downtown rehab work along Innes and Main, steady construction and remodeling in the neighborhoods off Jake Alexander Boulevard, and the mill and warehouse conversions that keep turning over all generate the kind of heavy, mixed debris a container handles better than anything else.
What you pay here turns on four things: the size you pick, how heavy the load is, how long you keep it, and whether the debris goes into the county landfill sorted or mixed. That last one matters more in Rowan County than in most places, and it is the first thing to settle.
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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 |
Sorting is the biggest lever on a Salisbury quote, and it is written into Rowan County's own rules. The county landfill takes properly separated construction and demolition material in a designated area at no disposal charge to the hauler. Material that arrives mixed goes into the general landfill area at twice the county's ordinary rate. Shingles and roofing material are named as an exception, so a tear-off does not get the free route.
Weight still drives the rest. Concrete, brick, tile and wet plaster reach a container's limit long before the walls fill up, and your account manager will set the included tonnage against what you actually expect to load.
Where the load comes from also changes the price. Rowan County charges the least for material generated inside the county, a little more for Davie County, and the most for everything else. The Rowan County disposal rates are published by the county rather than set by us, and because the schedule carries no effective date we send you to the county for the current figure rather than quoting one here.
One more thing worth planning around: a load of commercial cardboard is a problem in Rowan County. Business, institutional and industrial cardboard is barred from the county landfill outright, and a load that is one quarter or more cardboard by weight or volume draws a warning on the first occasion, then double and triple disposal charges after that. Flatten and separate it, and tell your account manager it is coming.
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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Picking a size is mostly about debris weight and whether you can sort. Five sizes cover the range from a single bathroom to a full commercial tear-down.
The 10-Yard Dumpster is the one to use for dense material. A clean concrete, brick or asphalt load fills its weight allowance well before its volume, which is exactly what makes it the right container for a patio removal or a chimney takedown. It is also the easiest size to fit on a tight city lot.
The 15-Yard Dumpster suits a garage cleanout, a kitchen or bathroom remodel, or a small roof job. It gives you noticeably more room than a 10 without moving you into the next price step.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is the workhorse for whole-house cleanouts, flooring tear-outs and multi-room renovations. In Salisbury it is also a good fit for a sorted load, because there is room to keep clean wood or clean masonry on its own and claim the county's free sorted route.
The 30-Yard Dumpster handles new residential construction, large additions and serious demolition. Debris volume rises quickly once framing and drywall are involved, and this is usually the point where a second smaller container for heavy material pays for itself.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is sized for commercial demolition, industrial cleanouts and large-scale construction. It is the biggest container offered, and the one that needs the most thought about access and overhead clearance before delivery.
A container on private property, in a driveway or inside a job-site lot, does not need a permit from the City of Salisbury. The rules only engage when part of the container sits in the public right-of-way.
Salisbury runs that through a right-of-way use permit for construction, applied for on forms from the city engineering division and posted in the vehicle, on the container, or at the site. Two details make it unusually workable. There is no fee, and occupancy of the right-of-way for less than two days is exempt from needing a permit at all, as is any traffic disruption shorter than half a day. Beyond that, the city traffic engineer can approve up to fourteen calendar days, and anything longer goes to city council.
The published conditions are specific, and worth knowing before you choose a spot. The permit covers a parking lane or sidewalk in the downtown municipal service district and only the frontage directly beside your site, unless the neighboring occupant gives written permission with the application. No container may sit within fifteen feet of a fire hydrant, ten feet of a railway track, five feet of a driveway opening, or in any live traffic lane. Five feet of walking width has to stay open on Innes Street and Main Street. Containers need flashers, barricades or high-visibility reflective tape on the corners facing traffic, and they cannot stand within five feet of a combustible wall, eave or awning. There is also a hard eight-foot width limit, which our larger containers sit right at.
The one condition that catches people out: a permit will not be issued if there is enough room for the container on the property being served. A usable driveway is itself a reason for the city to say no. And where the street is state-maintained, the North Carolina Department of Transportation has to approve the placement as well. Your account manager will talk through placement before delivery so the question never comes up on the day.
Most construction, demolition and household debris is fine. What is excluded here comes from a mix of North Carolina rules and Rowan County's own acceptance list.
Rowan County does not accept hazardous waste, medical waste, liquids or automotive batteries at its landfill. Mercury-containing items are barred statewide in North Carolina, which in practice means fluorescent tubes and old thermostats have to come out of a renovation load and go somewhere else.
Commercial, institutional and industrial corrugated cardboard is prohibited at the county landfill and in county containers, with the escalating charges described above for a contaminated load. Tires are taken from households five at a time and only after a call for approval, and larger quantities or tires still on rims can attract extra processing charges.
Asbestos, treated-wood questions and anything you are unsure about should go to your account manager before the container arrives rather than after it is loaded. It is far cheaper to split a load at the start than to be turned around at the entrance.
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.
Most Salisbury loads are disposed of at the Rowan County Landfill, which Rowan County both owns and operates through its Environmental Management department. It sits at 789 Campbell Road in Woodleaf and takes both general solid waste and construction and demolition material.
Two operational details shape the day. The site closes to commercial vehicles at 3:45 PM, fifteen minutes before it closes to everyone else, so an afternoon pickup needs to leave Salisbury with that in mind. And every load has to arrive covered or secured, with the county stating plainly that access will otherwise be denied. The trucks run tarped as standard, which is why that rule rarely becomes your problem.
The landfill is built for waste generated by Rowan County residents and businesses. Large quantities from outside the county need the Director of Environmental Management's approval before disposal, and an out-of-county disposal contract needs the board of commissioners. If your project sits near the county line, mention it when you book so your account manager can settle the destination first.
Rowan County also runs staffed convenience centers across the county and a recycling processing facility, but the convenience sites are built for household quantities and the county itself directs contractors and large trailer loads to the landfill instead.
789 Campbell Road, Woodleaf, NC 27054
Owned and operated by Rowan County. Open 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday and 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Saturday, closed Sunday, and it stops taking commercial vehicles at 3:45 PM. Takes solid waste and construction and demolition material generated in Rowan County.
Most Salisbury deliveries can be scheduled inside one to two business days, and calling earlier in the week gives you the best choice of delivery windows. Booking ahead also leaves time to settle placement and sorting, which is where most of the savings sit on a Rowan County job.
Here is how to make the booking go quickly:
Saturday is a half day at the county landfill, closing at 2:00 PM, and the site does not open at all on Sunday. A container filled late on a Saturday will usually move on Monday.
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Prime Dumpster covers Salisbury itself and the Rowan County communities around it, including Spencer, East Spencer, China Grove, Granite Quarry, Rockwell, Faith and Woodleaf. Jobs on the Davie County side of the line are served too, though the disposal rate there is set differently, which is a question worth raising when you book.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We will size the container, confirm whether sorting is worth it on your load, and give you a clear 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.
Expect $399 to $499 for a 10-yard container and up to $699 to $899 for a 40-yard, on a standard five-day rental. In Rowan County the bigger variable is whether the load arrives sorted, because separated construction and demolition material goes in at no disposal charge while mixed material is charged at double rate.
For anything beyond a car load, renting wins. Self-hauling means repeated trips, a minimum charge at the county entrance on each one, and your own time and fuel. A single container also lets you keep material sorted properly, which is where Rowan County's free route for separated construction debris actually pays.
Yes. A three-seat couch takes up roughly a fifth of a 10-yard container, leaving room for a bed frame, boxes and smaller furniture. Bulky household goods run out of space long before they approach a weight limit, so a 10 is usually the right call for a furniture cleanout rather than a bigger size.
Hazardous waste, liquids, fuels, solvents, medical waste and automotive batteries are all out. Rowan County also refuses commercial corrugated cardboard at its landfill, and North Carolina bars fluorescent tubes and mercury thermostats statewide. Tires need prior approval and are limited. Ask your account manager about anything unusual before it goes in.
The 10-yard carries the lowest base price at $399 to $499, but the cheapest job is not always the smallest container. A sorted clean-masonry load in a 10-yard and a separate container for mixed debris often costs less in Rowan County than one mixed 20-yard charged at double disposal rate.
A three-day rental generally costs the same as the standard five-day period, because containers are priced per job rather than per day. Weight and debris type move the final figure far more than the number of days. Confirm included tonnage and the overage rate with your account manager before delivery.
Lumber, drywall, shingles, flooring, cabinets, furniture, cardboard from a household, brick, block and clean concrete are all acceptable. Clean masonry and clean wood cost less when kept as separate loads. Where a material is borderline, your account manager can check it against the county's acceptance list before you load.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Salisbury, North Carolina 28144 |
| Phone: | 980-301-0341 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.com/ |
| Monday-Saturday | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
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