Standard porta potty
$125 to $250 a weekend
What size roll-off dumpster do I need?
Size depends on the job, not the address. A 10 yard roll off dumpster from our 10 yard dumpster rental lineup handles a garage cleanout, a small bathroom tear-out or a deck removal, roughly 3 pickup truck loads. A 20 yd roll off dumpster rental, our 20 yard dumpster rental, is the workhorse for a kitchen remodel, roof tear-off or a whole-house declutter, about 6 pickup loads. A 30 yard dumpster rental suits new construction debris or a large addition, and a 40 yard dumpster rental is built for commercial teardown and big renovation projects. If you are between two sizes, check dumpster sizes and dimensions before you commit, because swapping a box mid-job costs you a second delivery fee. We ask about debris type before quoting, since concrete and shingles fill a box by weight long before it fills by volume. For any Charlotte remodel that also needs a place for crews to go, pair the box with a standard porta potty rental or read how many porta potties do I need to size that separately. General site sanitation for construction crews falls under OSHA 1926.51(c), which sets toilet counts by crew size, a separate question from dumpster sizing but one that comes up on the same job.
How much does a roll-off dumpster cost in Charlotte?
Roll-off dumpster rental price runs by size and by how long you keep the box on site, not by a flat citywide rate.
| unit | day | week | month |
|---|---|---|---|
| dumpster | 51 - 112 | 426 - 778 | 91 - 500 |
| delivery_fee | 100 - 500 | 50 - 150 | 120 - 420 |
| service_fee | 100 - 300 | 30 - 220 | 100 - 300 |
A weekend rental for a fast cleanout typically lands between 390 and 497 dollars for a standard box. Delivery and a service or dump fee usually apply on top of the base rate, so ask for the full breakdown before you book. For a fuller walkthrough of what drives the number up or down, see dumpster rental cost. If your job is smaller and closer to a bathroom gut than a full renovation, construction dumpster rental covers the mid-size range in more depth.
What can't go in a roll-off dumpster?
Paint, solvents, tires, batteries, refrigerants and most liquids are off-limits in a standard roll-off, along with anything flagged hazardous by your hauler. Charlotte Porta Pros sorts this out at booking so you are not stuck holding banned material on delivery day. Full detail, including what counts as hazardous versus just heavy, is on what cannot go in a dumpster. Mattresses, appliances and electronics often need separate handling or a small surcharge rather than an outright ban, and that varies by hauler and by what North Carolina's waste rules say about the material. If your job involves grease or kitchen waste instead of construction debris, that is a different service entirely. Grease interceptors get pumped once fats, oils, grease and solids reach 25 percent of the liquid depth, and that work belongs to grease trap pumping, not a roll-off box. For septic-adjacent cleanouts, see septic pumping service or septic tank warning signs if something smells wrong before you start tearing out drywall.
How much weight can a roll-off dumpster hold?
Every roll-off has a weight limit built into the rental price, and going over it means an overage charge per ton on top of your base rate. Heavier debris like concrete, brick, dirt and shingles hits the weight cap long before the box looks full, which is the single most common surprise on a demo job. Lighter debris like furniture, drywall scraps and cardboard usually maxes out the volume before the scale becomes an issue. Dumpster weight limits breaks down typical caps by size so you are not guessing. If you are not sure which limit you will hit first, tell us the debris type when you book and we will size the box accordingly, whether that means stepping up from a 10 yard to a 20 yard dumpster rental or dropping down if the load is lighter than it looks.
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in Charlotte?
Yes, if the box sits in the public right-of-way. Charlotte's Department of Transportation, CDOT, requires a Right-of-Way Use Permit for construction dumpsters placed in the street, on the sidewalk or anywhere pedestrian or vehicle travel is affected, and the CDOT brochure names dumpsters specifically alongside moving vans and trucks as activities that trigger the permit. Requests go through CDOT's online portal at least 48 hours before you need the box, and a full street closure needs at least 10 working days lead time. The governing rule sits in Chapter 19 of the Charlotte Code of Ordinances, which covers streets, sidewalks and other public places and makes it unlawful to obstruct the right-of-way without authorization. The exact section number covering dumpster placement specifically was not confirmed in city documents we reviewed, so if your driveway is short and the box has to sit curbside, plan on the CDOT process rather than skipping it. Placing the box entirely on private property, driveway or yard, sidesteps this permit question. Full detail on lead times and the online portal lives on dumpster permit requirements, and if your job also needs a portable toilet placed near the street, the same right-of-way question comes up on porta potty permit requirements, though no city page names portable toilets specifically, so that placement needs a direct check with CDOT too.
How much clearance does delivery need?
A roll-off truck needs roughly 60 feet of straight clearance behind it to set the box down safely, which matters most on narrow Charlotte streets, tight driveways or lots with overhead wires. If your access is tighter than that, tell us before delivery day rather than after the truck shows up. We check driveway width, overhead clearance and slope as part of scheduling, since a box set on an incline can shift when it starts filling. This is also where porta potty placement guide is worth a look if you are coordinating dumpster and toilet placement on the same tight lot, since both need firm, level ground and vehicle access on delivery and pickup day.
Roll off dumpster rental near me: how fast can I get one in Charlotte?
Charlotte Porta Pros delivers roll-off dumpsters across Charlotte and into the surrounding towns we already serve on a regular route, including Matthews 12.2 miles southeast, Mint Hill 12.2 miles east, Mount Holly 14.7 miles northwest, Huntersville 15.7 miles north and Indian Trail 16.7 miles southeast. Same-week delivery is standard for most Charlotte addresses; call ahead if you are further out toward Fort Mill at 19.7 miles southwest or Rock Hill at 25.7 miles southwest. Check the full list on service areas if your town is not listed above. For jobs that need a dumpster and a restroom on the same delivery run, whether it is a home remodel or a small commercial teardown, construction site services covers how we bundle both, and home renovation porta potty is worth reading if the dumpster is only half your project.
Is a roll-off dumpster the right call, or do I need waste management pickup instead?
For a one-time construction, demo or cleanout job, a roll-off you keep for a set number of days or weeks is almost always cheaper and faster than scheduling a waste management roll off dumpster rental pickup service built for ongoing curbside collection. Roll-off rental gives you a box on your timeline, swapped or hauled away when you say so, rather than waiting on a fixed collection day. If your job runs long, monthly rates on a standard box run from 91 to 500 dollars depending on size and usage, which is worth comparing against repeated short-term pickups. Storage needs that come with a renovation, tools, materials, fixtures pulled during demo, often pair well with a dumpster order. Storage container rental or a 20ft storage container can sit on the same lot for the length of the job. If your project also needs to keep the site secured while the box is on location, temporary fence rental or chain link temporary fence covers that, and pricing for fence panels runs 30 to 75 dollars a day per the temporary fence cost page.
FAQ
How much does a 20 yard dumpster cost in Charlotte?
A 20 yard box typically runs 51 to 112 dollars a day or 426 to 778 dollars a week, before delivery and service fees, which commonly add another 100 to 500 dollars depending on distance and duration. See dumpster rental cost for the full fee breakdown before you book.
How long can I keep a roll-off dumpster?
Most Charlotte customers keep a box anywhere from a few days to several weeks, and monthly rates apply once you go past the standard weekly window. Monthly pricing runs 91 to 500 dollars depending on size. Tell us your timeline up front so the quote matches the job.
Can I put a dumpster on the street in front of my house?
Only with a CDOT Right-of-Way Use Permit, requested at least 48 hours ahead through Charlotte's online portal. Placing the box on your driveway or yard instead avoids this step entirely. See dumpster permit requirements for the process.
What size dumpster do I need for a bathroom remodel?
A 10 yard dumpster rental usually covers a single bathroom tear-out, roughly 3 pickup truck loads of debris. If you are pulling tile, tub and drywall all at once, size up to 20 yard so you are not paying for a second haul.
Can I mix construction debris and household junk in the same box?
Usually yes, but check first. Hazardous items like paint, solvents and batteries are never allowed regardless of what else is in the box. Full detail is on what cannot go in a dumpster.
What happens if I go over the weight limit?
You get charged an overage fee per ton past the box's rated limit, which varies by debris type since concrete and shingles hit the cap fast. Ask us the rated limit for your chosen size before loading, covered in more depth on dumpster weight limits.
How much space does the delivery truck need?
Plan on about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the drop point so the truck can set the box down level. Tight driveways, overhead wires or steep slopes should be flagged when you schedule, not discovered on delivery day.
Do I need a permit if the dumpster stays on my driveway?
Generally no, since CDOT's Right-of-Way Use Permit applies to placement in the street, sidewalk or public right-of-way, not private driveways. The exact code section for dumpster placement specifically was not confirmed in the city documents we reviewed, so a borderline setup is worth a direct call to CDOT.
What we rent
Four units cover almost every job
Typical Charlotte ranges, not a quote. Delivery is $50 to $150 and a weekly service visit $30 to $60. See the full cost breakdown.
Deluxe flushing
$200 to $350 a weekend
ADA accessible
$199 to $300 a weekend
Restroom trailer
Quoted by stall count
The rest of the yard
One mobilisation, not three
Roll off dumpsters10, 20, 30 and 40 yardTemporary fencingPanels 6 feet by 12 feetStorage containers20 foot and 40 footHandwashing stationsSinks and sanitiser standsSeptic and grease trapsPumping, cleaning, emergenciesSite power and lightLight towers, temporary poles
We deliver across Mecklenburg County and over the state line:
MatthewsMint HillMount HollyStallingsHuntersvilleHarrisburgIndian TrailFort Mill, SCCorneliusMonroeKannapolisRock Hill, SC
Full service area and drive times or request a quote with your address and dates.
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