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Dumpster Rental in South Carolina
At Prime Dumpster, we're here to help with dumpster rentals across 27 South Carolina cities and their surrounding areas. Whether you're tackling a roof tear-off, clearing out a home, or managing a construction build, we've got the right container size and service to fit projects of all sizes and types, including federal projects.
Several local factors shape your final price. For example, container size, debris type, permit requirements for your location, and the closest landfill all affect what you'll pay.
This page covers price ranges, permit rules, disposal regulations, and other need-to-know information specific to South Carolina.
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27
cities served in South Carolina
10–40
yard containers available
5 days
standard rental period
South Carolina Dumpster Rental Prices
The prices below reflect general ranges for a standard five-day rental period. Your account manager will confirm tonnage, overage rates, and other specifics before you book.
| Size | Average Price Range | Approximate Dimensions | Common Price Factors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Yard Dumpster | $399–$499 | 12' L × 8' W × 3.5' H | Debris weight; heavy materials like concrete reach limits quickly |
| 15-Yard Dumpster | $449–$569 | 16' L × 7.5' W × 4–5' H | Debris mix; combined light and heavy materials affect disposal fees |
| 20-Yard Dumpster | $499–$649 | 22' L × 7.5' W × 4.5' H | Landfill distance; out-of-county loads may carry higher tipping fees |
| 30-Yard Dumpster | $599–$799 | 22' L × 8' W × 6' H | Debris volume; longer rental periods may apply for larger projects |
| 40-Yard Dumpster | $699–$899 | 22–24' L × 8' W × 8' H | Project scope; commercial and demolition loads vary widely by material |
Prices shown are general ranges for estimation purposes. Your final quote will depend on many factors, which your Prime Dumpster Account Manager will explain after learning about your project needs during your free consultation.
What Factors Affect Your Dumpster Rental Price?
Your rental price covers the three main stages of the process: delivery, the rental period, and haul-away. That base cost is straightforward, but several factors influence your final quote.
Dumpster rental pricing factors include the size of the container you need, the type of material you're disposing of, how long you need the dumpster, and where your project is located. Heavier debris and longer rental periods typically push the price up.
Your county matters because each landfill sets its own tipping fees, and those fees reach your quote. In South Carolina one difference matters more than price. Some county landfills will not take contractor construction debris at all. That changes where your load goes, not just what it costs.
Two examples of how county disposal differs in practice:
- The Horry County Solid Waste Authority landfill in Conway charges $47.50 per ton for municipal solid waste and mixed construction material, and $15 per ton for clean concrete, brick and asphalt kept as a separate load.
- Charleston County's Bees Ferry Landfill charges $100 per ton for municipal solid waste, and does not accept construction and demolition waste from private or commercial haulers at all.
That contrast is worth planning around. Sorting clean concrete out of a mixed load can move it to a lower rate. In some counties a contractor load has to travel to a different site.
Always confirm fees and other information on official county pages. Your account manager can confirm the disposal facility serving your area and walk you through what will affect your final quote.
Do I Need a Permit for a Dumpster in South Carolina?
A dumpster placed on private property, such as a driveway or job site lot, typically doesn't require a permit. The rules change when the container sits on a public street, alley, or sidewalk. In those cases, you'll need permission from whoever maintains that road before the container is delivered.
South Carolina doesn't issue permits at the state level for container placements. Two different authorities can apply, and which one depends on the road:
- On a state-maintained road, which includes many small-town through-routes, you need an SCDOT Encroachment Permit. It gives permission to work within SCDOT rights-of-way. SCDOT states there are no fees for it. The permit line is 803-737-1200, staffed 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays.
- On a city street the city sets its own terms, and they can carry daily charges. Charleston's right-of-way permit office applies a per-day fee to any permit involving dumpsters, with further daily inspection fees and an additional charge for a metered space.
A city street and a state route can meet at the same address. The road your container faces decides which office you file with. If you are not sure, your account manager can find the right contact before you schedule delivery.
What Can't Go in a Dumpster in South Carolina
Most household and construction debris can go in a dumpster without issue. What can't go in is largely governed by what the receiving landfill is permitted to accept, and that starts with state rules administered by the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services.
State law bars several materials outright. Used oil may not be placed in municipal solid waste. Electronics carry a rule that binds both sides of the scale. You must not discard a computer, monitor or television in a landfill. The operator must not knowingly accept more than a small amount at the gate. One television in a full container can get the whole load turned away, so pull electronics out first.
Hazardous waste, free liquids and friable asbestos are excluded from standard landfills as they are nationwide, and asbestos requires a specially permitted facility.
Individual landfills also set their own rules, and in South Carolina those can be significant. Charleston County's landfill declines contractor construction waste entirely. A job there needs its disposal route settled before the container arrives.
If your project involves electronics, tires, appliances or anything you're unsure about, ask your account manager where they should go before filling the container.
South Carolina Landfill Disposal Sites
Disposal in South Carolina runs through county and regional facilities, not one state system. The site your hauler uses depends on where your project sits.
The Horry County Solid Waste Authority operates the landfill at 1886 Highway 90 in Conway, serving the Grand Strand. It publishes a full rate schedule by material, which is why sorting a load changes what it costs there.
Charleston County operates the Bees Ferry Landfill, a 312-acre site handling solid waste and debris from local municipalities. Yard waste is taken separately at the Bees Ferry Compost Facility.
State oversight sits with the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services, which permits disposal facilities and publishes which sites are licensed to accept which materials. Your account manager can confirm which applies to your load.
Your account manager confirms the receiving facility for your address when you book, along with any material restrictions that apply there.
Horry County Solid Waste Authority
1886 Highway 90, Conway, SC 29526
MSW and C&D landfills open Monday-Friday 6 AM-4:30 PM and Saturday 6 AM-12 PM.
Bees Ferry Landfill
1344 Bees Ferry Rd., Charleston, SC 29414
Open Monday-Friday 7 AM-4 PM, Saturday 8 AM-3 PM. No C&D waste from private or commercial haulers.
Bees Ferry Composting Facility
1344 Bees Ferry Road, Charleston, SC 29414
Owned by Charleston County and run by McGill. Takes yard waste and tree debris up to 30 inches across.
Cities We Serve in South Carolina
27
locations served across South Carolina
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a dumpster rental cost in South Carolina?
Prices generally range from $399–$499 for a 10-yard dumpster up to $699–$899 for a 40-yard, based on a standard five-day rental. Your final quote depends on the container size, the type of debris you're loading, and the county landfill that receives it. Your account manager will confirm tonnage and overage rates before you book.
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in South Carolina?
Not from the state. A container on your own driveway or job site usually needs nothing. One on a public road does, and which office you file with depends on who maintains that road — SCDOT for a state-maintained route, or the city for a city street. Your account manager can help you identify the right contact.
What can't go in a dumpster in South Carolina?
Hazardous waste, free liquids, used oil, friable asbestos and electronics such as computers, monitors and televisions. The electronics rule binds the landfill as well as you, so one television in a full load can cause the whole container to be turned away at the gate.
Why does dumpster rental cost vary from one South Carolina county to the next?
Each county landfill sets its own rates, and some set their own acceptance rules. Horry County charges by material, so clean concrete tips cheaper than mixed debris. Charleston County declines contractor construction waste altogether. That changes where the load goes, not just what it costs.
Can I put tires in a South Carolina dumpster?
Tires are handled separately from general debris at most South Carolina facilities and are usually charged per tire or per ton rather than being included in your tonnage. Pull them out of the load and ask your account manager where they should go before the container is filled.
Does South Carolina charge a state fee on landfilled waste?
Disposal fees in South Carolina are set at county and facility level rather than through a single statewide per-ton charge, so what appears on your bill depends on the receiving site. Your account manager can confirm which facility serves your address and what it charges.
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