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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Durham, North Carolina, and the Triangle in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. South Durham keeps adding townhomes and offices around Southpoint and the I-40 corridor, while older homes in Trinity Park, Old North Durham, and Forest Hills get new kitchens and roofs. Between that construction and a steady flow of move-outs, roll-off containers stay in demand for homeowners and contractors.
Your total depends on the container size, the kind of debris, the rental length, and the disposal fees at the receiving facility. Below, you'll find price ranges, the City's permit for dumpsters in the street, North Carolina's landfill rules, and where Durham loads go.
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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 |
A few Durham details shape the price of your rental.
The container comes first. Picking a size that fits the full job keeps you from paying for a swap halfway through.
Then comes the weight. The City's transfer station charges $65 per ton for trash delivered by commercial trucks. Brick, plaster, and wet lumber from older Durham homes can make a load heavy in a hurry.
What's in the load counts too. The City doubles the charge on any load that holds items North Carolina bans from landfills, like TVs, computers, or tires. Uncovered loads pay an extra $20.
Finally, placement. A container on your driveway is simple, but one in the street needs a City permit. Your account manager will help you sort that out before delivery.
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 the amount of debris and how dense it is. Prime Dumpster offers containers from 10 to 40 yards.
The 10-Yard Dumpster suits a bathroom redo, a deck removal, or a basement sort. It's also right for brick, stone, and concrete, since those fill the weight allowance long before the container is full.
The 15-Yard Dumpster fits a kitchen remodel, flooring from several rooms, or a crawlspace and attic cleanout. You get more room at a modest step up in price.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is a go-to size for Durham houses. It holds a whole-home cleanout, a multi-room renovation, or the shingles from an average roof.
The 30-Yard Dumpster is sized for additions, gut renovations, and new builds. It works well when debris is bulky and mixed.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is the largest we rent. It's meant for commercial projects, full demolition, and big property cleanouts.
Unsure which fits? Walk your account manager through the job, and they'll suggest the right size.
A dumpster on private property, like your driveway or a job site, usually doesn't need a City permit in Durham. Once it sits in a street, sidewalk, or on-street parking space, you'll need one.
The City of Durham says any work in its right-of-way needs a permit. Its Temporary Closure permit covers temporary dumpsters and closures of streets, sidewalks, and parking tied to work on the private lot next door. You apply online, and Minor Development Engineering reviews the request.
Once the City approves your application, it sends a payment request, and the permit is issued after you pay. For questions, call the City of Durham at 919-560-1200. Your account manager can help you find the right contact before the drop-off.
Most renovation and cleanout debris is fine. The limits come from North Carolina's landfill bans and from what the City's transfer station accepts.
North Carolina keeps a long list of items out of landfills. That list includes used oil, antifreeze, lead-acid batteries, whole tires, oil filters, large appliances, and yard waste. It also covers TVs, computers, monitors, and printers, plus aluminum cans and some plastic bottles. Mercury bulbs and thermostats can't go to construction debris landfills either.
Hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, and asbestos can't go in a standard dumpster either.
The City's transfer station also refuses medical and radioactive waste. For paint, gasoline, motor oil, car batteries, and electronics, Durham residents can use the free Household Hazardous Waste Center on East Club Boulevard.
If you're unsure about an item, ask your account manager before you load it.
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.
Many dumpster loads from Durham go to the City of Durham Waste Disposal and Recycling Center at 2115 East Club Blvd, Durham, NC 27704. The City runs this transfer station, and you can reach it through the City's main line at 919-560-1200.
The center is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to noon. Trucks have to be inside the gate 15 minutes before closing. Every load is weighed, loads must be covered, and staff check loads at random for banned items. It takes cards or accounts, not cash.
Some construction loads may go to a debris landfill or transfer station elsewhere in the Triangle, depending on the material. Your account manager will confirm where your load is going and go over the fees before delivery.
2115 East Club Blvd, Durham, NC 27704
City transfer station open weekdays 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays 7:30 a.m. to noon.
We can often schedule a Durham rental within one to two business days, with delivery arriving in a 24 to 48 hour window. If you need a street permit, apply early, since the City bills and issues it only after review.
Tips for a smooth drop-off:
The transfer station closes at noon on Saturdays and doesn't open Sundays, so a container filled on a weekend will likely go out Monday.
Client ReviewsPrime Dumpster serves all of Durham, from Southpoint and Hope Valley to Downtown, Trinity Park, Old West Durham, and the neighborhoods north toward Treyburn. We also help customers in nearby Chapel Hill, Morrisville, and Cary, and your account manager will confirm service for your address.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We'll help you choose a size, check whether you need a street permit, and give you a clear price 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.
In Durham, a 10-yard dumpster runs $399 to $499, and a 40-yard runs $699 to $899, based on a five-day rental. Your debris and the per-ton fees at the receiving facility also affect the total. Your account manager will confirm the included tonnage and overage rates when you book.
For small loads, the City's drop-off area can be cheap. For a remodel or full cleanout, a dumpster usually costs less overall. You avoid borrowing a truck, covering each load, waiting at the scale, and making the drive across town again and again.
Yes. A three-seat couch takes about a fifth of a 10-yard dumpster, so there's room for a bed frame, a desk, and boxes of clutter. Just keep any TV or computer out, since North Carolina bans them from landfills.
Leave out hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, asbestos, used oil, antifreeze, and car batteries. North Carolina also bans tires, large appliances, TVs, computers, and oil filters from landfills. Your account manager can help you plan for these items.
The 10-yard dumpster is our lowest-priced size, at $399 to $499. Weight still sets the final bill. Brick, plaster, and concrete can push a small container past its limit fast. Loading heavy debris on its own often keeps the cost down.
A three-day rental generally costs the same as five days, because we price by the job. Disposal is charged by weight, so the load matters much more than the calendar. Ask your account manager about the included weight and overage rate.
Most household and construction debris is fine in Durham. That includes lumber, drywall, roofing, flooring, cabinets, furniture, and general junk. Brick and concrete are accepted too. If you're not sure about an item, check with your account manager before it goes in.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Durham, North Carolina 27713 |
| Phone: | 984-250-9450 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.adm-devs.com/ |
| Monday-Saturday | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
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