You have a pile of debris growing in the driveway, a cleanout half-finished, or a renovation that has stalled because there is nowhere to put the material. Irmo Dumpster Company handles roll-off container rentals for Irmo and the surrounding Richland County area. A rental covers three things: scheduled delivery to your address, a set rental period during which the container sits on-site, and haul-away when the container is full or the period ends. That on-site window is what separates a roll-off rental from a junk removal pickup. You load it on your schedule, not someone else's. Residential cleanouts, contractor jobs, and commercial projects across the area are all covered.
A garage cleanout and a kitchen remodel rarely need the same container.
A homeowner working through an estate cleanout, whole-house declutter, or basement clear-out needs a container that fits the driveway and a rental period long enough to work at their own pace. Volume matters more than weight for most household jobs.
A contractor on a roof tear-off, kitchen gut, or demolition job is dealing with heavier material, tighter timelines, and sometimes a mid-project swap when the first container fills before the work is done. Those jobs benefit from confirming weight allowances before the container goes out, not after.
Commercial accounts, including office cleanouts and retail buildouts, run closer to the contractor side in terms of volume and scheduling. For recurring or multi-job work, volume, frequency, and drop locations are confirmed in advance. That way the container is ready when the job starts, not the day after.
Getting the right dumpster starts with a quick call.
The rate reflects four things: container size, rental period, the weight of material hauled, and the placement address. Weight is the variable most callers overlook. Heavier material like concrete, roofing shingles, or soil carries more weight per cubic yard than furniture or household junk, and each container size comes with a weight allowance that should be confirmed before anything is scheduled.
Before you book, ask what the base rate covers, what the weight allowance is for that size, what the overage rate applies if the load runs heavy, and whether anything about the address affects delivery. Rental period length also moves the price, so knowing how many days you need keeps the number accurate.
A free quote is how the real number gets locked in. You call, we go through the details, and the rate is confirmed before scheduling begins. That's the whole process.
Most debris goes in without issue. Construction and demolition material, household junk, furniture, roofing material, yard waste, landscaping debris, storm cleanup material, and mixed debris from cleanouts are all straightforward.
Prohibited materials are where callers have real questions. Hazardous waste, paint, solvents, batteries, tires, and appliances containing refrigerant cannot go in a roll-off container. This is not a policy the rental company sets on its own. Transfer stations and landfills across South Carolina refuse loads that contain these materials, and a prohibited item found in the load can mean disposal fees or outright rejection.
For those items, Richland County household hazardous waste drop-off programs handle disposal properly. If you are unsure whether a specific material is acceptable, the call is the right time to ask. We keep you informed at every step, and that includes flagging anything that could cause a problem at the transfer station before the container goes out.
Booking a container should be the easy part of clearing a site.
A fast turnaround depends on a few things: calling with the address ready, knowing roughly what is going in, and having a clear placement spot identified. Calling earlier in the day gives more room to work with whatever the schedule allows.
What slows things down is an unclear drop location, a tight driveway with low-hanging lines, or a last-minute address change. The drop spot is agreed before delivery so both sides know what to expect. For street placement, a permit may be required depending on the municipality and right-of-way. That is confirmed before the container goes out, not after it is already sitting in the road. We give you straight answers on size and pricing, and that includes anything the placement address requires.
Don't let debris slow your project down.
The questions asked on the phone work from the job toward the container, not the other way around. What are you clearing? Is it light material like furniture and household junk, or heavy material like concrete and shingles? How much space does the debris occupy now?
A compact cleanout pointing to roughly 3 pickup truck loads of light material lands on a 10-yard. A full room remodel with mixed debris, equivalent to roughly 7 pickup truck loads, points toward a 20-yard. A full-site construction or demolition job generating roughly 10 to 14 pickup truck loads of debris calls for a 30-yard or 40-yard. For dense, heavy material like concrete or dirt, a lowboy variant handles weight where volume is not the limiting factor. Size and weight both matter, and the call settles both. From there, it's all on us.
Dried latex paint is generally acceptable, but liquid paint of any kind is not. If you have cans with liquid remaining, let them dry completely before placing them in the container, and confirm with us on the call if you are unsure about a specific material.
Oil-based paint is a hazardous material and cannot go in a roll-off container. Richland County household hazardous waste drop-off programs handle disposal for materials like this.
The lowboy is a low-profile container built for dense, heavy material like concrete, brick, and dirt where weight is the limiting factor rather than volume. It is a separate container from the standard 10-yard roll-off, and it is not a substitute for it when you need general debris capacity.
Yes, but dirt is one of the heaviest materials that goes into a container, and the weight allowance fills up fast. Confirm the weight limit for the size you are considering before booking, and ask about the lowboy option if the volume is modest but the weight is high.
Boards or plywood can be placed under the container to distribute the weight and reduce the risk of cracking or scuffing the surface. Ask about driveway protection options when you call, especially for sealcoated, stamped concrete, or paver surfaces.
Decorative and treated surfaces are more vulnerable to pressure and contact than plain concrete or asphalt. Surface protection boards are available, and placement on those surfaces is worth discussing on the call before delivery is confirmed.
A kitchen gut or bathroom remodel with mixed debris typically points to a 15-yard or 20-yard. A 15-yard handles roughly 5 pickup truck loads and suits a single bathroom, while a 20-yard at roughly 7 pickup truck loads covers a full kitchen remodel with cabinetry, flooring, and drywall.
Deck and fence removal produces bulky, lightweight material that takes up volume quickly, so a 20-yard or 30-yard is usually the right range. A 30-yard handles roughly 10 pickup truck loads and covers most full deck teardowns combined with landscaping debris.
Brick and masonry are accepted, but they are heavy materials that add up against the weight allowance fast. Confirm the weight limit for the size you are booking, and consider the lowboy if the load is mostly masonry and the volume is compact.
Most appliances are accepted, but units containing refrigerant, including refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers, cannot go in a roll-off container. Those require separate handling, and we flag that on the call before the container goes out.
A gravel or unpaved surface can work for placement, but stability matters. We talk through the surface conditions on the call so the drop spot is confirmed before delivery rather than adjusted on the day.
Street placement may require a permit depending on the municipality and the right-of-way rules at your address. We confirm what applies before the container goes out so the placement is covered before it sits in the road.
Most homeowners have never rented a dumpster before.
The call goes quickly when you have the address, a general description of the material going in, a sense of how long you need the container, and a preferred placement spot. With that, the size, rate, weight allowance, and rental period are all confirmed before anything is scheduled.
Irmo Dumpster Company is ready to take that call now. Simple scheduling. Pricing set out up front. Local expertise.
Call (803) 916-2994 for a free quote.
Choosing the right container size is the decision that keeps a project moving without paying for space you do not need or running out of room mid-job. Rentals run from a compact 10-yard up to a 40-yard, with a low-profile lowboy option for dense, heavy material like concrete and dirt. Call us and we work through the details with you before anything is scheduled, so the size, weight allowance, and rental period are all confirmed up front.
| Size | Size in Feet (LxWxH) | Approximate Capacity | Included Weight | What It's Good For |
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| 10-Yard | 12' x 8' x 3.5' | 10 cubic yards, equivalent to roughly 3 pickup truck loads | 1 to 2 tons included |
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| 10-Yard Lowboy | 12' x 8' x 2' | 10 cubic yards, built for heavy material where weight is the limiting factor rather than volume | 2 to 3 tons included |
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| 12-Yard | 14' x 8' x 3.5' | 12 cubic yards, equivalent to roughly 4 pickup truck loads | 1.5 to 2 tons included |
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| 15-Yard | 16' x 8' x 4' | 15 cubic yards, equivalent to roughly 5 pickup truck loads | 2 to 2.5 tons included |
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| 20-Yard | 22' x 8' x 4.5' | 20 cubic yards, equivalent to roughly 7 pickup truck loads | 2 to 3 tons included |
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| 30-Yard | 22' x 8' x 6' | 30 cubic yards, equivalent to roughly 10 pickup truck loads | 3 to 4 tons included |
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| 40-Yard | 22' x 8' x 8' | 40 cubic yards, equivalent to roughly 14 pickup truck loads | 4 to 5 tons included |
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How do I estimate the right container size based on the type of debris I have?
The two variables that matter most are volume and weight. Light material like furniture, household junk, and yard waste fills up space faster than it adds weight, so volume drives the size decision. Heavy material like concrete, shingles, and soil hits the weight allowance before the container looks full. When you call, tell us what you are clearing and roughly how much of it there is, and we work from there to land on the right size for both dimensions.
What happens if my load goes over the included weight allowance?
Each container size comes with a set weight allowance built into the quoted rate. If the load comes in heavier than that allowance at the transfer station, an overage charge applies based on the excess weight. The best way to avoid a surprise is to confirm the weight allowance before booking, especially for dense material like roofing shingles, concrete, or soil. We walk through that on the call so you know what the allowance covers before the container goes out.
Rate Confirmed Before the Drop-Off
The price is settled on the call before anything is scheduled. Ask what it covers and you get a straight answer, including the weight allowance and rental period.
What is the fill line and why does it matter?
Roll-off containers have a fill line marked on the inside walls, and loads cannot be hauled above that line. Material piled above the rim is a road safety issue and loads that exceed the line at pickup may need to be reduced before the container can be moved. Staying at or below the fill line keeps the haul-away on schedule and avoids delays on your end.
What items cannot go into a roll-off container?
Hazardous waste, liquid paint, solvents, motor oil, batteries, tires, and appliances containing refrigerant are all prohibited. Transfer stations across South Carolina refuse loads that include these materials, and a prohibited item found at the point of disposal can result in additional fees or a rejected load. If you are unsure about a specific item, ask on the call before the container goes out. Richland County household hazardous waste drop-off programs handle materials that cannot go in a roll-off.
Do I need to be home when the container is delivered or picked up?
You do not need to be present as long as the drop spot is clearly identified and confirmed before delivery. We agree on the placement location before the container goes out, so the delivery can proceed without you on site. If anything about the spot changes between booking and delivery day, calling us ahead of time keeps things on track.
Placement Agreed Before The Drop
We confirm the drop spot before delivery so both sides know what to expect. That includes flagging anything about the address that could affect placement.
How does the rental period work and what happens if I need more time?
The rental period is set when you book, and the quoted rate covers that window. If the project runs longer and you need the container for additional days, call us before the scheduled pickup and we work out what the schedule allows. Extra days beyond the original period are billed at a day rate, and that rate is confirmed when you extend rather than after the container is picked up.
How does scheduling a swap-out work if the container fills before the job is done?
When a container fills mid-project, we schedule a haul-away and drop a fresh container so the work can continue. Contractor jobs and larger renovation projects sometimes plan for this from the start. Letting us know at booking that a swap may be needed means we can factor it into scheduling rather than fitting it in on short notice.
What should I think about when choosing a placement spot on my property?
A flat, stable surface with enough clearance for the container and the delivery equipment is the starting point. Overhead obstructions like low-hanging lines or tree branches can affect where the container can go. For driveways, surface type matters too. Decorative surfaces like stamped concrete or pavers are more vulnerable to pressure and contact than plain concrete or asphalt, and surface protection boards can reduce the risk. We talk through the placement on the call so the drop spot is confirmed before delivery.
Honest Advice on the Right Size
We work from your job description toward the right container, not the other way around. The goal is a size that fits the debris, not the largest option on the list.
What materials qualify as heavy debris that might point me toward the lowboy?
Concrete, brick, masonry, tile, dirt, gravel, and roofing shingles are the most common heavy materials. These add weight fast relative to the volume they occupy, which means a standard container can hit its weight allowance well before it looks full. The lowboy is built for loads where weight is the limiting factor and the volume is modest. If your job is mostly heavy material, that is worth flagging on the call so we can confirm whether the lowboy or a standard container with a higher weight allowance is the better fit.
What does the quoted price include and what should I ask about before booking?
The rate covers delivery, the rental period, haul-away, and disposal up to the included weight allowance. Before booking, it is worth asking what the weight allowance is for the size you are considering, what the overage rate is if the load runs heavy, how many days the rental period covers, and whether anything about the placement address affects the rate. Getting those details on the call means the number you hear reflects the actual job.
Not sure which size fits your project or what the weight allowance covers for your material? Call us at (803) 916-2994 and we work through it with you before anything is scheduled.
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