Across the 8 South Carolina cities we cover, a 20-yard dumpster runs about $665 for a week at the median. Columbia is the lowest at $605 and Charleston the highest at $715. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $645 | $680 | $715 | $745 | $810 | $17.50/day + $10/day |
| Columbia Columbia, SC | $555 | $580 | $605 | $635 | $710 | Confirm with city |
| Fort Mill Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $605 | $635 | $665 | $705 | $800 | Confirm with city |
| Greenville Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $555 | $580 | $605 | $635 | $710 | Confirm with city |
| Mauldin Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $555 | $580 | $605 | $635 | $710 | Confirm with city |
| North Charleston Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $645 | $680 | $715 | $745 | $810 | Confirm with city |
| North Myrtle Beach Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $645 | $680 | $715 | $745 | $810 | Confirm with city |
| Rock Hill Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $605 | $635 | $665 | $705 | $800 | Confirm with city |
Across the 8 South Carolina cities we cover, a 20-yard dumpster runs about $665 for a 7-day rental at the median, with base weight included. City-by-city prices are in the table on this page.
South 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, Columbia, Greenville, Mauldin have the lowest typical 20-yard prices. Landfill fees and haul distance drive most of the difference.
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