Across the 13 North Carolina cities we cover, a 20-yard dumpster runs about $535 for a week at the median. Cary is the lowest at $520 and Charlotte the highest at $625. Most cities require a public-works permit only when the container sits on the street.
Typical 7-day rental with base weight. Researched estimates, not quotes.
| City | 10-yd | 15-yd | 20-yd | 30-yd | 40-yd | Street permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Raleigh-Cary (Research Triangle) | $455 | $495 | $535 | $595 | $685 | Confirm with city |
| Asheville Asheville | $455 | $495 | $535 | $595 | $685 | Confirm with city |
| Cary Raleigh-Cary | $470 | $495 | $520 | $650 | $690 | Confirm with city |
| Charlotte Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $505 | $565 | $625 | $755 | $885 | Confirm with city |
| Concord Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $455 | $495 | $535 | $595 | $685 | Confirm with city |
| Durham Durham-Chapel Hill (Research Triangle) | $455 | $495 | $535 | $595 | $685 | Confirm with city |
| Fayetteville Fayetteville | $455 | $495 | $535 | $595 | $685 | Confirm with city |
| Greensboro Greensboro-High Point (Piedmont Triad) | $455 | $495 | $535 | $595 | $685 | Confirm with city |
| Huntersville Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $505 | $565 | $625 | $755 | $885 | Confirm with city |
| Raleigh Raleigh-Cary | $470 | $495 | $520 | $650 | $690 | Confirm with city |
| Wake Forest Raleigh-Cary | $470 | $495 | $520 | $650 | $690 | Confirm with city |
| Wilmington Wilmington | $455 | $495 | $535 | $595 | $685 | Confirm with city |
| Winston-Salem Winston-Salem (Piedmont Triad) | $455 | $495 | $535 | $595 | $685 | Confirm with city |
Across the 13 North Carolina cities we cover, a 20-yard dumpster runs about $535 for a 7-day rental at the median, with base weight included. City-by-city prices are in the table on this page.
North Carolina doesn't issue dumpster permits statewide; cities and counties do. On your own driveway you usually don't need one. On a street or sidewalk you usually do, from the city's public works or transportation department. Each city page links to its permit details.
Among the cities we cover, Cary, Raleigh, Wake Forest have the lowest typical 20-yard prices. Landfill fees and haul distance drive most of the difference.
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