Standard porta potty
$125 to $250 a weekend
What items are banned from a roll-off dumpster?
Paint, solvents, pesticides and anything flammable top the list. So do car batteries, motor oil, fluorescent bulbs and propane cylinders. These count as hazardous waste, and mixing them into general debris can get a whole load rejected at the transfer station. Tires usually get refused too, along with refrigerators and freezers still holding refrigerant. If your project involves site cleanup after using coatings or pesticides, OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) requires washing facilities for workers handling those materials, which is a separate issue from disposal but tells you the stuff is treated as hazardous either way. Charlotte Porta Pros can walk through your project scope before delivery and flag anything that needs a different disposal path, whether you're pairing the box with a roll-off dumpster rental or just need a single storage container rental for salvageable items. For general debris rules and sizing, the dumpster sizes and dimensions page breaks down what fits where, and the dumpster weight limits page covers overage charges, which is the other way a load gets expensive fast. If you're clearing out a garage in Matthews, 12.2 miles southeast of Charlotte, or doing the same job inside the city on a porta potty rental Charlotte site, the banned list doesn't change with the zip code, and the same holds if you're working out toward Mint Hill or Huntersville.
Why does Charlotte care about right-of-way placement?
Because the dumpster often sits in the street or on the sidewalk, not just what's inside it. Charlotte's Department of Transportation, CDOT, requires a Right-of-Way Use Permit for construction dumpsters placed in the public right-of-way, and its own brochure names dumpsters specifically alongside moving vans and trucks. Permit types include Lane Closure, Sidewalk Closure, Street Crossing and Entire Street Closure, and standard requests go through CDOT's online portal at least 48 hours ahead. Full street closures need 10 working days of lead time, which surprises people planning a fast cleanout. The governing law is Chapter 19 of the Charlotte Code of Ordinances, covering streets, sidewalks and other public places, and it makes an unnecessary obstruction in the right-of-way unlawful outright. The exact section number that applies to dumpsters specifically wasn't published anywhere we could verify, so confirm placement details directly with CDOT before delivery day. If you're renting for construction dumpster rental work, check this before the truck shows up, not after, and if you're staging crews on the same lot you'll also want a look at the temporary fence rental and handwashing station rental pages. Full details live on the dumpster permit requirements page.
What happens if I put banned items in anyway?
The load can get flagged at the transfer station and sent back, which means a second truck trip and a second charge. Some materials, like a leaking car battery or a cracked propane tank, create a real hazard for whoever's driving that roll-off down I-77. Charlotte Porta Pros would rather catch it at your curb than have a driver find it at the scale, the same way we'd rather confirm an ADA accessible porta potty count upfront than swap units mid-job. Mattresses, large appliances and electronics often need separate handling too, not because they're hazardous but because certain sites won't accept them in mixed debris. If you're not sure whether something belongs in the box, ask before it goes in. A quick call before loading day is cheaper than a redelivery fee, and it's a lot faster than sorting through a full 20 yard box after the fact. See the 20 yard dumpster rental or 30 yard dumpster rental pages for what those sizes typically hold, and check dumpster permit requirements again if the box needs to sit curbside overnight.
How much does it cost to rent a dumpster in Charlotte?
Pricing depends on size and how long you keep it. A day rental runs from $51 up through roughly $112, a week runs $426 to $778, and monthly rentals range from $91 up to $500 depending on the box; see the porta potty rental cost page for how restroom pricing compares.
| duration | low | typical | high |
|---|---|---|---|
| day | $51 | $75 | $112 |
| week | $426 | $600 | $778 |
| month | $91 | $108 | $500 |
Delivery fees run separately, typically $100 to $150 for a single day and higher for a full month. For a full cost breakdown, visit the dumpster rental cost page. If your job is a straightforward home cleanout rather than new construction, the 10 yard dumpster rental size is usually enough, and it costs less to move if it needs relocating mid-project. Larger teardown jobs usually need the 40 yard dumpster rental instead, and if the project also needs somewhere to lock up tools overnight, look at the 40ft storage container or mobile office trailer rental options. Whichever size you land on, pair it with construction site services like fencing or a portable restroom rental if you've got crews on site for more than a day.
Can I throw away a mattress or old appliance?
Usually not without asking first. Many haulers accept mattresses and appliances but charge a separate fee per item, since they take up volume without weighing much. Ask Charlotte Porta Pros when you book so it's priced in up front, not discovered at pickup, the same way you'd confirm a septic pumping service call-out fee before the truck rolls.
Does yard waste count as banned?
No, yard waste is usually fine in a general debris dumpster, but wet paint cans and pressure-treated wood scraps sometimes aren't, depending on volume. Confirm with your hauler before a landscaping cleanout, especially if herbicides or pesticides were used on-site recently.
Can I put construction debris and household trash in the same box?
Generally yes, most residential dumpsters mix both, but hazardous items still don't belong in either stream. Check the what cannot go in a dumpster list against your specific pile before the truck arrives to avoid a rejected load, and if you're running the numbers for the whole project, the request a quote page is the fastest way to get it priced.
Is there a weight limit even for allowed items?
Yes. Every dumpster size has a weight cap before overage charges apply, and concrete, brick and shingles hit that limit fast. The dumpster weight limits page has the specifics by size.
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in my own driveway?
Likely not, since CDOT's permit applies to the public right-of-way, not private property. If any part of the dumpster sits on the street or sidewalk, confirm with CDOT directly, since that detail wasn't fully verified for portable placements.
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
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