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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Columbia, South Carolina, and nearby Richland County neighborhoods in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. Older homes in Shandon and Rosewood get new kitchens and roofs every season, while construction crews stay busy downtown and along the river. That mix keeps roll-off containers moving to driveways and job sites all year.
Four things set your price here: the size you pick, the debris you load, how many days you keep it, and the disposal fees where the load is dumped. Below are prices, the City's rules for street placement, and a plain list of what the landfill won't take.
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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 |
Your Columbia quote comes down to a handful of choices you make before the truck ever shows up.
Start with volume. A container that's too small means a second haul, and a second haul costs more than stepping up one size at the start.
Next comes weight. Old plaster, roofing shingles, and broken concrete fill your weight allowance quickly. Keep them in mind when you choose a size, and tell us about them so the quote matches the load.
The destination also plays a part. Construction and demolition debris from Columbia usually heads to Richland County's C&D Landfill on Caughman Road North. The county charges commercial loads by the ton there, and those disposal fees are built into your price.
Street placement can add a step. If the container needs to sit in a City right-of-way, you'll need a temporary encroachment permit first, and on a state-maintained road you'll need a second permit from SCDOT as well.
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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Think about two things when you choose: how much space your debris takes up and how heavy it is. Prime Dumpster rents containers from 10 to 40 yards.
The 10-Yard Dumpster fits a single bathroom gut, a closet or attic purge, or a load of broken patio pavers. Dense material like brick and concrete belongs in this size, because it gets heavy long before the container looks full.
The 15-Yard Dumpster handles a garage full of old boxes, a floor tear-out in two or three rooms, or shingles from a small roof. It's the middle step when a 10-yard feels tight.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is the size many Columbia homeowners pick for a whole-house cleanout or a remodel that touches several rooms. It holds a lot of mixed debris without taking over the driveway.
The 30-Yard Dumpster suits a large addition, new home framing, or a full interior demolition. Contractors like it when a job throws off lumber, drywall, and packaging all at once.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our biggest container. It's meant for commercial builds, large demolition, and warehouse or office cleanouts with a high volume of light, bulky waste.
If you're torn between two sizes, walk your account manager through the project and they'll point you to the right one.
A dumpster that stays on private property, such as your driveway or a fenced job site, usually doesn't need a permit in Columbia. Once any part of it sits on a street, sidewalk, or other public right-of-way, the rules change.
The City of Columbia treats a dumpster in the right-of-way as a temporary encroachment. Its encroachments page lists "the placement of dumpsters" by name, along with lane and sidewalk closures. Every request is reviewed for ADA access and for the safety of people walking and driving past.
Many Columbia streets are owned and maintained by SCDOT, not the City. On one of those roads, you need an SCDOT encroachment permit as well. You can apply for both at the same time, but both must be approved before the dumpster is placed.
The City doesn't list a fee or review time online. For questions, call the City's Development Center at 803-545-3483. If you can't tell whether your street is City or state-maintained, your account manager can help you find the right office.
Most remodeling and cleanout debris can go in your container. The limits come from South Carolina's landfill rules and from what the Richland County landfill will accept.
South Carolina keeps several items out of regular landfill loads. Used motor oil can't go in with household waste. Tires, car batteries, and large appliances like refrigerators and washers have their own disposal rules. The state also bars computers, monitors, printers, and TVs from any waste headed to a landfill.
On top of that, keep hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, and asbestos out of a standard dumpster.
The county's C&D landfill turns away household garbage, clothing and shoes, auto parts, railroad ties, and creosote-treated utility poles. For electronics, the City takes computers, TVs, and anything that plugs in at its Public Works drop-off on Colonial Drive, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. That site also takes batteries that aren't leaking.
When you're not sure about an item, ask your account manager before you toss it in.
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.
Columbia's own trash crews handle roll carts for household garbage, and they only empty containers the City supplies. Debris from a remodel, roof, or cleanout goes a different way.
Most construction and demolition loads from Columbia go to the Richland County C&D Landfill Drop-Off Center at 1070 Caughman Road North, Columbia, SC 29203. It's open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It's closed on Sunday. The county posts its hours and accepted materials on its drop-off centers page, and the site can be reached at 803-576-2390.
The landfill takes concrete, lumber, shingles, flooring, drywall, insulation, glass, doors, furniture, and yard debris. Commercial loads pay by the ton, so what you put in the container shapes the disposal fee. Your account manager can confirm where your load is going and explain the fees before delivery.
1070 Caughman Road North, Columbia, SC 29203
County-run; open Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday until 12:30 p.m.
In most parts of Columbia, we can set up your rental within one to two business days, and the truck arrives inside a 24 to 48 hour delivery window. Booking early leaves time for any permit and often helps you get the date you want.
These tips make drop-off day easier:
Plan around the landfill's hours as well. The Caughman Road site closes at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday and stays closed on Sunday, so a container filled late in the week may be hauled on Monday.
Client ReviewsPrime Dumpster delivers dumpsters throughout Columbia, from Shandon, Rosewood, and Five Points to Melrose Heights, the Vista, and downtown, as well as nearby Forest Acres and the rest of Richland County. Wherever your project sits in the Midlands, we schedule delivery, pickup, and disposal around your work.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We'll match you with the right container, check whether you need a street permit, and give you a clear price before you hang up.
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.
In Columbia, a 10-yard dumpster runs $399 to $499 and a 40-yard runs $699 to $899, based on a five-day rental. The sizes in between fall inside that range. Your debris type and the county's per-ton disposal fees also shape the total, and your account manager will confirm the weight included when you book.
For a small load, driving it yourself can make sense. For a real remodel or cleanout, a dumpster usually wins. Each trip in a pickup costs gas, time, and a separate disposal charge for commercial loads. One container that's hauled once is often the cheaper and easier choice.
Yes, easily. A standard couch takes up around a fifth of a 10-yard container, which leaves plenty of room for chairs, a mattress, and bags of household clutter. Furniture is bulky but light, so you'll fill the space before you come close to the weight limit.
Keep out hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, used oil, and asbestos. South Carolina also bans TVs, computers, monitors, and printers from landfill loads, so drop those at the City's Public Works site on Colonial Drive. Tell us about tires, batteries, or large appliances before you load them.
The 10-yard dumpster costs the least, at $399 to $499 for a five-day rental. That said, heavy debris like concrete or tile can push it over its weight allowance and add overage charges. For a big job, one larger container can end up cheaper than two small ones.
A three-day rental is usually priced the same as our standard five-day rental. You pay for the job and the weight, not by the day, so keeping it two extra days rarely changes the bill. Ask your account manager about the included weight and overage rates before delivery.
You can load most household and building debris in Columbia, including lumber, drywall, shingles, flooring, doors, furniture, cardboard, and yard waste. Concrete and brick are fine, too, but they're heavy, so a small container or a separate load works best. Check with your account manager about anything you're unsure of.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Columbia, South Carolina 29205 |
| Phone: | 839-213-5103 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.adm-devs.com/ |
| Monday-Saturday | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
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