Metropolitan Area · Rank #172

Columbus

Georgia · 0.3M residents · 15 haulers across 3 cities

The Columbus metropolitan area covers roughly 320,000 residents in Georgia, anchored by Columbus and surrounding communities. 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 15 dumpster rental companies serving this metro — compare quotes and services below, or submit a quote request to reach additional haulers in your area.

Permit Rules for Columbus

172
Columbus
GA · 0.3M pop · Typical
Permit
$25-$75 typical
Public right-of-way (street/curb)
Permit required
Yes
Cost
$25-$75 typical
Max days
Variable
Authority
Columbus Consolidated Government — Integrated Waste Division (consolidated city-county since 1971 Muscogee County merger).
Portal
columbusga.org permit portal
Processing
3-5 business days
Special rules
**Consolidated Government ROW Permit** (Muscogee County 1971 consolidation — only 4 in US). Integrated Waste Division. **$55 second cart**. **Fort Moore Army Base** (formerly Fort Benning, renamed 2023) — major military housing turnover. **Chattahoochee River bi-state** w/ Phenix City AL. Whitewater rafting/RiverWalk. Muscogee County (consolidated). GA EPD.
Private property (driveway/yard)
Permit required
No
Cost
$0
Max days
Local-dependent
Special rules
Military housing rules.
Prohibited items & penalties
State landfill bans
Georgia bans: Whole tires (banned from landfills, must be processed), lead-acid batteries, used motor oil, used oil filters, yard trimmings (restricted at MSW landfills), white goods (Freon must be removed). NO e-waste ban. Rule 391-3-4.
Common prohibited
Hazardous waste, paints, oils, batteries, tires, electronics, refrigerants, asbestos, medical waste, propane, fluorescent bulbs
Max fine
Variable
VERIFIED Apr 2026 against columbusga.gov Integrated Waste + Fort Moore renaming.
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Dumpster Rental Companies in the Columbus Metro

01

Containers By Reaves LLC

Phenix City, AL

Dumpster rental in Phenix City, AL. Same-day delivery. 10-40 yard containers for construction, demolition, yard waste.

10·15·20·30·40 YD
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02

GFL Environmental

Phenix City, AL

Phenix City demolition dumpster rental. 10-40 yard sizes, same-day delivery. Call (706) 322-8923.

10·15·20·30·40 YD
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03

Junkit Southeast

Phenix City, AL

Junkit Southeast dumpster rental in Phenix City, AL. 13 & 21 yard sizes for construction, roofing, demolition & residential cleanouts.

13·21 YD
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04

ABC Metal Recycling Inc.

Columbus, GA

ABC Metal Recycling Inc. Provides commercial dumpster rental and metal recycling services in Columbus, Georgia. Call (706) 322-7789.

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05

Anderson property clear-out services LLC

Columbus, GA

Anderson Property Clear-Out Services LLC in Columbus, Georgia. Dumpster rental and property clear-out. Call (762) 524-3317.

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06

Callex Rentals

Columbus, GA

Callex Rentals offers dumpsters 10-40 yards in Columbus, GA. Residential, construction, roofing, and demolition services.

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07

Dump It Junk It

Cataula, GA

Dump It Junk It - dumpster rental & junk removal in Cataula, GA. 5-star rated service for residential & commercial debris.

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08

Flint Environmental

Columbus, GA

Flint Environmental dumpster rental in Columbus, Georgia. Same-day delivery, 15-30 yard sizes. Residential & construction debris.

15·20·30 YD
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09

Johnson's Environmental

Columbus, GA

Johnson's Environmental dumpster rental in Columbus, Georgia. 5-star rated. Call (706) 808-4760.

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10

Mr. Can Man

Columbus, GA

Mr. Can Man dumpster rental in Columbus, Georgia. 5-star rated local service for residential and renovation debris removal.

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11

Patriot Container & Services LLC

Columbus, GA

Dumpster rental in Columbus, GA with same-day delivery. 12-30 yard sizes for residential & construction debris.

12·16·20·30 YD
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12

SA Recycling

Columbus, GA

SA Recycling dumpster rentals in Columbus, Georgia. Weekend service available. Call (706) 689-1313.

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13

SDS Dumpster Rental

Columbus, GA

SDS Dumpster Rental in Columbus, GA. 5-star rated dumpster rental for residential and construction debris. Call (706) 580-8484.

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14

Speedy Dumpster Rental

Columbus, GA

Dumpster rental in Columbus, GA for roofing, construction & demolition debris. 10-40 yard sizes. Call (706) 480-8611.

10·20·30·40 YD
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15

WM - Columbus Transfer Station

Columbus, GA

Columbus, Georgia transfer station for construction debris and waste disposal. WM Columbus handles ongoing waste streams for contractors.

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Cities in the Columbus metro

22 cities · 3 with listed haulers

Columbus (11) Phenix City (3) Cataula (1) Antioch Box Springs Buena Vista Cusseta Ellerslie Geneva Hamilton Hurtsboro Junction City Ladonia Lumpkin Pine Mountain Piney Grove Richland Shiloh Talbotton Tazewell Waverly Hall Woodland
What to expect in this metro

Smaller metros like Columbus typically have 2-8 active dumpster rental companies serving the area. Pricing is often more consistent across the metro than in major markets, and same-day or next-day delivery is more commonly available. With fewer competing haulers, getting 2-3 quotes is usually sufficient to identify the best option. Confirm landfill availability with your hauler — some smaller metros have limited disposal options that affect pricing.

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