How do I rent a dumpster in Raleigh, NC today?
Ring 1-833-520-0680 with the Raleigh ZIP code. We put you through to an independent roll off provider in Wake, who checks availability for your dates, recommends a size based on the debris and quotes the delivered price up front.
If you are clearing a house, stripping a roof or framing an addition in Raleigh, the container size is the first decision. Providers serving Wake stock the full 10 to 40 yard range, and one phone call tells you which size fits both the debris and the driveway.
Is my Raleigh address in the service area?
The 44 ZIP codes listed below are serviced from yards in and around Wake. Addresses on the edge of the service area are still worth a call, coverage often reaches further than the map suggests.
Coverage in Raleigh spans 44 ZIP codes, including 27601, 27602, 27603, 27604. The nearest covered cities are Cary at about 10 miles, Apex at about 13 miles, Clayton at about 16 miles, Durham at about 21 miles.
Popular dumpster rentals in Raleigh
10 yard dumpster in Raleigh
Single room jobs and dense debris.
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20 yard dumpster in Raleigh
The most ordered local size.
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30 yard dumpster in Raleigh
High sided box for bulky light debris.
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Roofing dumpster in Raleigh
Sized by squares rather than volume.
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Concrete dumpster in Raleigh
Heavy debris only, low wall container.
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Cleanout dumpster in Raleigh
Estate and garage clearouts.
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10YARD 10 yard roll off dumpster in Raleigh 12 ft x 8 ft x 3.5 ft · 3 to 4 pickup loads
- Approximate dimensions12 ft x 8 ft x 3.5 ft
- Pickup truck loads3 to 4 pickup loads
- Typical weight allowance1 to 2 tons included, varies by provider
- Typical projectsSmall bathroom remodel, single room cleanout, up to 1,500 sq ft of shingles
Typical range
$325 to $575 7 to 10 day rental. Typical price ranges reported by providers. Your provider quotes the exact price, including any weight, mileage or permit fees, before booking.15YARD 15 yard roll off dumpster in Raleigh 14 ft x 8 ft x 4.5 ft · 4 to 6 pickup loads
- Approximate dimensions14 ft x 8 ft x 4.5 ft
- Pickup truck loads4 to 6 pickup loads
- Typical weight allowance2 to 3 tons included, varies by provider
- Typical projectsKitchen remodel, garage clearout, medium deck tear off
Typical range
$360 to $625 7 to 10 day rental. Typical price ranges reported by providers. Your provider quotes the exact price, including any weight, mileage or permit fees, before booking.20YARD 20 yard roll off dumpster in Raleigh 20 ft x 8 ft x 4.5 ft · 6 to 8 pickup loads
- Approximate dimensions20 ft x 8 ft x 4.5 ft
- Pickup truck loads6 to 8 pickup loads
- Typical weight allowance2 to 4 tons included, varies by provider
- Typical projectsFull floor remodel, large cleanout, 2,500 sq ft roof tear off
Typical range
$400 to $700 7 to 10 day rental. Typical price ranges reported by providers. Your provider quotes the exact price, including any weight, mileage or permit fees, before booking.30YARD 30 yard roll off dumpster in Raleigh 20 ft x 8 ft x 6 ft · 9 to 12 pickup loads
- Approximate dimensions20 ft x 8 ft x 6 ft
- Pickup truck loads9 to 12 pickup loads
- Typical weight allowance3 to 5 tons included, varies by provider
- Typical projectsFull house cleanout, new build framing waste, large addition
Typical range
$475 to $825 7 to 10 day rental. Typical price ranges reported by providers. Your provider quotes the exact price, including any weight, mileage or permit fees, before booking.40YARD 40 yard roll off dumpster in Raleigh 22 ft x 8 ft x 8 ft · 12 to 16 pickup loads
- Approximate dimensions22 ft x 8 ft x 8 ft
- Pickup truck loads12 to 16 pickup loads
- Typical weight allowance4 to 6 tons included, varies by provider
- Typical projectsCommercial demolition, major renovation, bulky light debris
Typical range
$550 to $950 7 to 10 day rental. Typical price ranges reported by providers. Your provider quotes the exact price, including any weight, mileage or permit fees, before booking.What catches people out in Raleigh?
Soft ground is the quiet risk at Raleigh addresses with long unpaved drives. After heavy rain, a loaded container can sink far enough that the truck cannot retrieve it until things dry out.
Two measurements decide whether a delivery happens: the straight run the truck can use, and what sits above it. In Raleigh the service drop from the pole to the house is the single most common obstruction.
Older Raleigh housing stock changes the weight calculation. Plaster and lath walls are far heavier than modern drywall, so a pre war gut needs a bigger allowance than the cubic yards suggest.
Rain adds real weight to anything absorbent. Drywall, cardboard and carpet all gain in a wet week, so keep a tarp over the container if the Raleigh forecast turns.
If the drive is the only sensible position but the slab is thin, say so. Providers carry boards, and the cost of protection is nothing against the cost of a cracked Raleigh driveway.
What does a Raleigh roll off rental cost?
| Item | Best for | Raleigh range |
|---|---|---|
| 10 yard dumpster | Small remodel, single room cleanout | $325 to $575 |
| 15 yard dumpster | Kitchen remodel, garage clearout | $360 to $625 |
| 20 yard dumpster | Full floor remodel, roof tear off | $400 to $700 |
| 30 yard dumpster | Whole house cleanout, additions | $475 to $825 |
| 40 yard dumpster | Large volume, lighter debris | $550 to $950 |
Three things set the number in Raleigh: the container size, the included tonnage and the distance from the provider yard. Ask for the per ton overage rate at the same time as the headline price, it is the charge people forget.
What can go in your Raleigh dumpster?
Usually accepted
Household junk, furniture and mattresses
Drywall, lumber, trim and flooring
Asphalt shingles, in a heavy debris container
Yard waste, branches and sod
Appliances with the refrigerant already removed
Carpet, padding and cabinetry
Not accepted
Paint, solvents, fuel and motor oil
Tires and vehicle batteries
Asbestos and other regulated materials
Propane tanks and pressurized cylinders
Medical waste and chemicals
Electronics in states that ban them from landfills
Accepted material varies by landfill and by provider. Confirm your list on the call before the container is dropped.
Service nearby, and the other service here
- Cary (10 mi)
- Apex (13 mi)
- Clayton (16 mi)
- Durham (21 mi)
- Chapel Hill (26 mi)
- Wilson (40 mi)
- Goldsboro (46 mi)
- Rocky Mount (47 mi)
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Raleigh dumpster rental questions
How fast can a dumpster be delivered in Raleigh?
Often same or next day if you call in the morning, though it depends on the provider and the season. Roofing season and month end are the busiest windows.
Can I rent a dumpster for just one day?
You can, but it rarely saves money. Most providers price a minimum rental period of about a week, so a one day rental usually costs close to the same.
Do you handle the dumpster rental yourselves?
No. We are a free referral service. Your call connects you with an independent local provider who owns the equipment and handles delivery, the rental and pickup.
Do I need to be home for the delivery?
Usually not, as long as the drop spot is clear and you have given clear instructions. Many Raleigh deliveries happen with nobody on site.
Who is responsible if the driveway is damaged?
Placing plywood under the wheels and the rear roller is the standard precaution and it is normally the customer side of the arrangement. Ask the provider what their terms say.
Who wrote this page
Written and fact checked by the Dumpster Porta Potty USA editorial team. We check container sizes, servicing intervals and price ranges against published provider rate sheets and federal guidance, then update the page when those change.
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