How do I rent a dumpster in Wilmington, NC today?
Call 1-833-520-0680 and give your Wilmington ZIP plus a rough debris list. We connect you with a New Hanover provider who will tell you which roll off size suits the volume, what weight the price covers, and when they can deliver.
From 6 covered ZIP codes in Wilmington, the network reaches most of New Hanover and the surrounding suburbs. Sizes run 10, 15, 20, 30 and 40 yards, with heavy debris containers kept separate for concrete, brick and dirt.
Is my Wilmington address in the service area?
All 6 Wilmington ZIP codes are covered. Providers routinely serve the wider New Hanover area too, including addresses that sit outside the formal city limits.
Coverage in Wilmington spans 6 ZIP codes, including 28401, 28403, 28405, 28409. The nearest covered cities are Lumberton at about 72 miles, Goldsboro at about 79 miles, Fayetteville at about 82 miles, Clayton at about 103 miles.
Popular dumpster rentals in Wilmington
10 yard dumpster in Wilmington
Single room jobs and dense debris.
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20 yard dumpster in Wilmington
The most ordered local size.
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30 yard dumpster in Wilmington
High sided box for bulky light debris.
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Roofing dumpster in Wilmington
Sized by squares rather than volume.
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Concrete dumpster in Wilmington
Heavy debris only, low wall container.
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Cleanout dumpster in Wilmington
Estate and garage clearouts.
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10YARD 10 yard roll off dumpster in Wilmington 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
$260 to $450 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.
Call for today's price 15YARD 15 yard roll off dumpster in Wilmington 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
$290 to $500 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. Call for today's price 20YARD 20 yard roll off dumpster in Wilmington 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
$320 to $550 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. Call for today's price 30YARD 30 yard roll off dumpster in Wilmington 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
$380 to $650 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. Call for today's price 40YARD 40 yard roll off dumpster in Wilmington 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
$430 to $750 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. Call for today's price What catches people out in Wilmington?
Check two things before the truck comes to your Wilmington address: whether the driveway slab can take the load, and whether anything overhead sits lower than about 23 feet. Those are the two most common reasons a delivery has to be rescheduled.
Walk the drop spot before delivery day. The truck needs roughly 60 feet of straight approach, about 10.5 feet of width and 23 feet of overhead clearance, and low branches or a carport are the usual obstacles at Wilmington addresses.
Surface protection is the cheapest insurance on the job. Three quarter inch plywood under each contact point spreads the load; thin offcuts just split and achieve nothing.
Describe the material honestly when you call. A provider told "bathroom gut including the tile floor" quotes a different allowance than one told "general remodel debris", and the first quote is the one that will not surprise you.
Two correctly sized containers reliably cost less than one surcharged load, which is the case for separating heavy debris on any Wilmington demolition.
What does a Wilmington roll off rental cost?
| Item | Best for | Wilmington range |
|---|---|---|
| 10 yard dumpster | Small remodel, single room cleanout | $260 to $450 |
| 15 yard dumpster | Kitchen remodel, garage clearout | $290 to $500 |
| 20 yard dumpster | Full floor remodel, roof tear off | $320 to $550 |
| 30 yard dumpster | Whole house cleanout, additions | $380 to $650 |
| 40 yard dumpster | Large volume, lighter debris | $430 to $750 |
A Wilmington quote should be a single number covering delivery, rental, pickup and disposal to a weight cap. If a price sounds unusually low, check what tonnage it includes before comparing it to anything else.
What can go in your Wilmington 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
The provider tips at the local facility and knows exactly what it accepts, so run anything unusual past them before loading it.
Service nearby, and the other service here
- Lumberton (72 mi)
- Goldsboro (79 mi)
- Fayetteville (82 mi)
- Clayton (103 mi)
- Wilson (104 mi)
- Apex (117 mi)
- Raleigh (118 mi)
- Rocky Mount (119 mi)
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Wilmington dumpster rental questions
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 Wilmington deliveries happen with nobody on site.
Is there a charge if the container is not ready for pickup?
If the load is overfilled, blocked by a vehicle or contains prohibited material, most providers charge a dry run fee for the wasted trip. Clear access on the collection day avoids it.
Can I share a container with a neighbour?
Nothing stops you, but the person who booked it owns the weight allowance. Shared containers are the most common reason a load unexpectedly goes over.
Do prices change during the year?
Availability changes more than price does. Spring through autumn is busy across most of New Hanover, and the end of the month is tight almost everywhere.
Is there a discount for a longer rental in Wilmington?
For projects running beyond two or three weeks, ask for monthly pricing rather than extending a weekly rental day by day. It is usually cheaper.
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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