Dumpster rental in
North Carolina.
192 dumpster rental companies across 66 cities in North Carolina, scored on 22,280 Google reviews. A 20-yard roll-off averages $479 statewide, though city averages run from $250 to $616. The median DCS Score here is 64/100.
North Carolina Snapshot
What a dumpster actually costs in North Carolina
| Size | Cheapest city avg | Statewide avg | Priciest city avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yard | $190 | $381 | $504 |
| 20-yard | $250 | $479 | $616 |
| 30-yard | $288 | $566 | $728 |
| 40-yard | $342 | $675 | $896 |
The same 20-yard container averages $334 in Charlotte and $492 in Matthews — a $158 swing inside one state. Where you rent matters more than which size you pick.
How North Carolina haulers score
Every company gets a DCS Score out of 100 — rating quality, review volume, consistency, trust signals, and data completeness. Here is how North Carolina’s 192 haulers fall out. See the full rubric.
Biggest North Carolina markets
| City | Haulers | Median DCS | Avg rating | 20-yd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 23 | 60 | 4.64 ★ | $334 |
| Raleigh | 20 | 76 | 4.75 ★ | $396 |
| Winston-Salem | 15 | 61 | 4.71 ★ | $431 |
| Greensboro | 14 | 60 | 4.83 ★ | $440 |
| Fayetteville | 13 | 42 | 4.4 ★ | $479 |
| Wilmington | 11 | 71 | 4.67 ★ | $387 |
| Durham | 10 | 65 | 4.47 ★ | $453 |
| King | 4 | 67 | 5 ★ | $492 |
| Bessemer City | 3 | 76 | 4.93 ★ | $466 |
| Garner | 3 | 69 | 5 ★ | $466 |
North Carolina dumpster permit rules
| City | Street | Driveway | Cost | Processing | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | Required | Not required | $40–$75 | 1–3 business days | Charlotte DOT |
| Raleigh | Required | Not required | $35–$60 | 1–2 business days | Raleigh Public Works |
Common questions about renting in North Carolina
How much does it cost to rent a dumpster in North Carolina?
Across 66 cities in North Carolina, a 20-yard roll-off averages $479, with city averages running from $250 to $616. A 10-yard averages $381. A 30-yard averages $566. A 40-yard averages $675.
Which city in North Carolina has the cheapest dumpster rental?
Of the North Carolina cities we have pricing for, Charlotte is the cheapest at $334 average for a 20-yard, and Matthews is the most expensive at $492 — a spread of $158 for the same size container.
How many dumpster rental companies are there in North Carolina?
We track 192 dumpster rental and roll-off companies across 66 cities in North Carolina, holding 22,280 Google reviews between them. The average rating is 4.73 stars and the median DCS Score is 64 out of 100.
Do you need a permit for a dumpster in North Carolina?
It depends on where the container sits. Of the 2 North Carolina cities we have permit rules for, 2 require a permit for street placement and 0 require one even on a private driveway. Fees and processing times are listed below.
All 66 cities in North Carolina
Charlotte
23 haulers
Raleigh
20 haulers
Winston-Salem
15 haulers
Greensboro
14 haulers
Fayetteville
13 haulers
Wilmington
11 haulers
Durham
10 haulers
King
4 haulers
Bessemer City
3 haulers
Garner
3 haulers
High Point
3 haulers
Lexington
3 haulers
Matthews
3 haulers
Apex
2 haulers
Benson
2 haulers
Burlington
2 haulers
Denver
2 haulers
Elizabeth City
2 haulers
Gastonia
2 haulers
Harrisburg
2 haulers
Kernersville
2 haulers
Madison
2 haulers
Mooresville
2 haulers
Summerfield
2 haulers
Trinity
2 haulers
Wendell
2 haulers
Wilson
2 haulers
Archdale
1 hauler
Belville
1 hauler
Bogue
1 hauler
Browns Summit
1 hauler
Burgaw
1 hauler
Cary
1 hauler
Clayton
1 hauler
Clemmons
1 hauler
Cleveland
1 hauler
Concord
1 hauler
Dunn
1 hauler
Eden
1 hauler
Elon
1 hauler
Greenville
1 hauler
Hampstead
1 hauler
Hope Mills
1 hauler
Kannapolis
1 hauler
Knightdale
1 hauler
Midland
1 hauler
Monroe
1 hauler
Morrisville
1 hauler
Mt Olive
1 hauler
Parkton
1 hauler
Pinnacle
1 hauler
Princeton
1 hauler
Raeford
1 hauler
Ramseur
1 hauler
Reidsville
1 hauler
Salisbury
1 hauler
Shallotte
1 hauler
Smithfield
1 hauler
Southport
1 hauler
Statesville
1 hauler
Stokesdale
1 hauler
Whiteville
1 hauler
Willow Spring
1 hauler
Yadkinville
1 hauler
Youngsville
1 hauler
Zebulon
1 hauler