Metropolitan Area · Rank #85

Winston-Salem

North Carolina · 0.7M residents · 2 haulers across 1 cities

The Winston-Salem metropolitan area is a major US metro, home to roughly 0.7 million residents across the greater Winston-Salem 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 2 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 Winston-Salem

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Winston-Salem
NC · 0.7M pop · Typical
Permit
$25-$100 typical
Public right-of-way (street/curb)
Permit required
Yes
Cost
$25-$100 typical
Max days
Variable
Authority
City of Winston-Salem Department of Transportation + Public Works (City Hall, 100 E. First Street, Winston-Salem NC 27101, 336-727-8000). Assistant City Manager / Public Works issues permits per City Code Sec. 74-143.
Portal
cityofws.org permit portal
Processing
3-5 business days
Special rules
Per **Winston-Salem City Code Sec. 74-143** — written permit required for any excavation/work on streets, alleys, sidewalks, public ways. Hanes Mill Road Solid Waste Facility (composite-lined MSW landfill, accepts MSW from Davie/Forsyth/Stokes/Surry/Yadkin counties + construction debris). **FLAT-RATE landfill pricing $4-$15 per load** for residents. Old Salisbury Road Landfill alternative for construction debris. Triad metro. Industrial process waste requires prior approval. NC E-Waste Disposal Act bans.
Private property (driveway/yard)
Permit required
No
Cost
$0
Max days
HOA-dependent
Special rules
Older housing may have lead paint considerations.
Prohibited items & penalties
State landfill bans
North Carolina bans: Yard waste, white goods, lead-acid batteries, used oil, whole tires (processed), aluminum cans, motor oil filters, plastic bottles, oyster shells (unique to NC), electronics (NC E-Waste Disposal Act 2010: TVs, computers, monitors), wooden pallets. NCGS 130A.
Common prohibited
All NC-banned items + hazardous waste, paints, oils, refrigerants, asbestos, medical waste, propane, fluorescent bulbs
Max fine
Variable
VERIFIED Apr 2026 against cityofws.org/3135/Permits-for-Work-Within-the-Right-of-Way + cityofws.org/1256/Solid-Waste-Disposal.
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Dumpster Rental Companies in the Winston-Salem Metro

01

JunkGurus Junk Removal

Kernersville, NC

JunkGurus Junk Removal in Kernersville, NC. Same-day dumpster rental for residential, commercial, and construction debris removal.

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Old Sarge's Junk Removal LLC

Kernersville, NC

Old Sarge's Junk Removal in Kernersville, NC. Same-day dumpster rental for residential, construction, and commercial debris. (336) 306-3461.

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Cities in the Winston-Salem metro

32 cities · 1 with listed haulers

Kernersville (2) Advance Bermuda Run Bethania Boonville Clemmons Cooleemee Danbury Denton East Bend Farmington Germanton Jonesville King Lewisville Lexington Midway Mocksville Pinnacle Rural Hall Smithtown Southmont Thomasville Tobaccoville Tyro Walkertown Wallburg Walnut Cove Welcome Winston Salem Yadkin College Yadkinville
What to expect in this metro

As a top-100 US metro, Winston-Salem 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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