Metropolitan Area · Rank #69

Columbia

South Carolina · 0.9M residents · 28 haulers across 10 cities

The Columbia metropolitan area is a major US metro, home to roughly 0.9 million residents across the greater Columbia region. Public right-of-way placement (street, sidewalk, alley) requires a permit through the local public works office, while placement on a private driveway or yard generally does not. We track 28 dumpster rental companies serving this metro across 10 cities — compare quotes, sizes, and weight allowances below.

Permit Rules for Columbia

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Columbia
SC · 0.9M pop · Verified
Permit
$50 (industry source citing City of Columbia websi…
Public right-of-way (street/curb)
Permit required
Yes
Cost
$50 (industry source citing City of Columbia website)
Max days
Variable
Authority
City of Columbia Public Works Department
Portal
columbiasc.gov permit portal
Processing
3-5 business days
Special rules
Reflective tape required for safe placement. Apply via columbiasc.gov. Richland County Landfill primary disposal. State Capitol area restrictions. USC campus area. Historic Five Points considerations.
Private property (driveway/yard)
Permit required
No
Cost
$0
Max days
HOA-dependent
Special rules
Fort Jackson military area has separate rules.
Prohibited items & penalties
State landfill bans
South Carolina bans: Lead-acid batteries, used oil, tires regulated, white goods regulated. NO statewide e-waste ban. SCDHEC.
Common prohibited
Hazardous waste, paints, oils, batteries, tires, electronics, refrigerants, asbestos, medical waste, propane, fluorescent bulbs
Max fine
Variable
VERIFIED Apr 2026 against dumpster.co/columbia-sc + newsouthwaste.com + city info via wasteremovalusa.com.
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Dumpster Rental Companies in the Columbia Metro

01

5 Star Dumpsters

Eastover, SC

5 Star Dumpsters rents containers for roofing, demolition, construction debris, and estate cleanouts in Eastover, SC. (843) 384-0176

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02

A & M Quality Services & Junk Removal

Lexington, SC

A & M Quality Services dumpster rentals in Lexington, SC. Same-day delivery, 10-30 yard sizes, residential & commercial.

10·15·20·30 YD
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03

A1 Dumpster Rentals

Lexington, SC

A1 Dumpster Rentals in Lexington, SC. 12-30 yard sizes. Residential, construction & commercial debris removal.

12·15·20·25·30 YD
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04

American Scrap Iron and Metal

Cayce, SC

Dumpster rental in Cayce, SC. American Scrap Iron and Metal serves Columbia and Florence too. Call (803) 252-6565.

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05

Ashworth Clean Up Crew Junk Removal

West Columbia, SC

Ashworth Clean Up Crew Junk Removal in West Columbia, SC. Dumpster rental and junk hauling. Call (803) 445-8900.

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06

At Home Dumpster Rentals

Columbia, SC

At Home Dumpster Rentals in Columbia, SC. 10, 15, 20-yard dumpsters. Serves Charlotte metro & surrounding areas. 4.9 rating.

10·15·20 YD FROM $349
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07

Bargain Dumpster - Columbia, SC

Columbia, SC

Dumpster rental in Columbia, SC. 10-40 yard sizes, same-day delivery. Residential cleanouts, construction debris, demolition.

10·15·20·30·40 YD
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08

Big Red Box Dumpster Company

Columbia, SC

Big Red Box Dumpster Company in Columbia, SC. 15, 30, 40-yard dumpsters. Same-day delivery. Residential, construction, commercial.

15·30·40 YD
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09

Capital Waste Services

Columbia, SC

Demolition and construction debris removal in Columbia, SC. Capital Waste Services handles cleanouts, yard waste, and commercial disposal.

2·4·6·8 YD
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10

Capital Waste Services

Lugoff, SC

Demolition debris removal in Lugoff, SC. 2-8 yard dumpsters for residential & commercial projects. Call (803) 438-3386.

2·4·6·8 YD
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11

Cardinal Waste Services

Lexington, SC

Cardinal Waste Services | Dumpster Rental in Lexington, SC | 30-40 Yard Containers

30·40 YD
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12

Columbia Container Company

Lugoff, SC

20-yard dumpster rentals in Lugoff, SC with same-day delivery. Columbia Container Company.

20 YD
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13

Dumpster on Demand

Irmo, SC

Dumpster on Demand rents 15 & 20-yard containers in Irmo, SC. Same-day delivery for construction, roofing, and cleanout debris.

15·20 YD FROM $300
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14

dumpster+ of Columbia, SC

West Columbia, SC

Dumpster+ Columbia, SC: 10-40 yard rentals for cleanouts, construction, roofing & demolition. Same-day delivery.

10·20·30·40 YD
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15

F N Dumpsters -n- Junk Removal

Blythewood, SC

F N Dumpsters -n- Junk Removal in Blythewood, SC. Same-day dumpster delivery for residential, construction, and commercial debris.

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16

GFL Lexington Landfill

Gilbert, SC

GFL Lexington Landfill dumpster rental in Gilbert, SC. Same-day delivery, 10-40 yard sizes, construction & demolition waste.

10·15·20·30·40 YD
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17

Haul Away LLC - Junk Removal Columbia, Lexington, Chapin, Irmo SC

Columbia, SC

Haul Away LLC junk removal & dumpster rental serving Columbia, Lexington, Chapin, and Irmo, SC. 4.9-star rated.

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18

Hire A Tradie

Irmo, SC

Hire A Tradie | Dumpster Rental in Irmo, SC | 5.0 Stars | (803) 529-1981

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19

Junk King Columbia SC

Irmo, SC

Junk King Columbia SC: dumpster rental and junk removal in Irmo. 5-star rated service for residential and construction debris.

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20

Junk Monks Junk Removal

Columbia, SC

Junk Monks Junk Removal in Columbia, SC. Dumpster rental & junk removal. 4.9★ rated. Call (803) 574-9778.

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21

Local Waste Service, LLC

Columbia, SC

Dumpster rental in Columbia, SC for construction, demolition & commercial debris. 7 sizes available. (803) 354-5277

2·4·6·8·15·20·30 YD
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22

Pascon Roll-Off Dumpsters | Dumpster Rentals in Columbia, SC

Lexington, SC

Pascon Roll-Off Dumpsters in Lexington & Columbia, SC. 10-30 yard dumpsters for construction, roofing, cleanouts. Call (803) 359-9334.

10·15·20·30 YD
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23

Procon Clearing & Grading

Lexington, SC

Procon Clearing & Grading | Dumpster rental for construction debris in Lexington, SC | (803) 609-4867

15 YD
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24

Republic Services

West Columbia, SC

Dumpster rental in West Columbia, SC. Residential and construction waste removal. Call (803) 791-1300.

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25

Republic Services Northeast Sanitary Landfill

Eastover, SC

Republic Services Northeast Sanitary Landfill in Eastover, SC. Waste disposal and dumpster rental services.

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26

Right Away Junk Removal LLC

Gaston, SC

Right Away Junk Removal LLC dumpster rentals in Gaston, SC. 4.9-star rated. Quick service for cleanouts and debris.

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27

Spence and Dave's Junk Removal

Columbia, SC

Spence and Dave's Junk Removal in Columbia, SC. 5-star rated dumpster rental and junk hauling service.

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28

VETS Junk Removal and Dumpsters

Columbia, SC

Junk removal and dumpster rentals in Columbia, SC. Call (803) 602-4773 for estate cleanouts, renovation debris, and household junk removal.

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Cities in the Columbia metro

52 cities · 10 with listed haulers

Columbia (9) Lexington (5) Irmo (3) West Columbia (3) Eastover (2) Lugoff (2) Blythewood (1) Cayce (1) Gaston (1) Gilbert (1) Abney Crossroads Arcadia Lakes Arthurtown Batesburg Leesville Bethune Boykin Camden Cameron Capitol View Chapin Dentsville East Camden Edmund Fairview Crossroads Forest Acres Gadsden Hopkins Jenkinsville Lake Murray Of Richland Monetta Oak Grove Olympia Pelion Pine Ridge Red Bank Ridge Spring Ridgeway Saint Andrews Saint Matthews Saluda Seven Oaks South Congaree Springdale St Andrews St Matthews Summit Swansea Ward White Knoll Winnsboro Winnsboro Mills Woodfield
What to expect in this metro

As a top-100 US metro, Columbia typically has 15+ dumpster rental companies competing across the region. Pricing tends to be more variable here than in smaller markets, with significant differences between the urban core and outer suburbs. Multiple companies usually serve any given suburb, so it pays to compare 3-5 quotes before booking. Weight allowances and overage rates vary widely between haulers.

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