15 Yard Dumpster · Beaufort, SC
15 Yard Dumpster Rental in Beaufort, SC
A step up from our smallest box, the 15 yard covers mid-size remodels and single-layer roof tear-offs without crowding your driveway.
- Same-day & next-day delivery
- Flat-rate, all-in pricing
- Driveway protection included

- Same-Day DeliveryCall before noon and we can usually be there today.
- Flat-Rate PricingDelivery, pickup, disposal and tax quoted up front.
- Licensed & InsuredFully insured and licensed to haul in South Carolina.
- Locally OwnedLocally owned and operated, based right here in Beaufort.
At a glance
15 Yard Dumpster specifications
- Dimensions16 ft × 8 ft × 4 ft
- Capacity4–5 pickup loads
- Weight included2–3 tons
- Rental period7 days standard, extend any time
- DeliverySame-day or next-day across Beaufort County
- PricingOne flat rate — delivery, pickup, disposal & tax
The 15 yard dumpster runs about 16 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 4 feet tall, with enough room for roughly 75 to 100 filled contractor bags. That extra length and foot of height over the 10 yard makes a real difference once a project involves more than one room, or once the debris is dense — a stack of roofing shingles, a kitchen's worth of cabinets, or the plaster and lath that come out of an older Beaufort home during a renovation.
It's the size we recommend most often for the historic tabby, heart-pine, and brick homes downtown and on St. Helena Island, where a single-room remodel usually turns up more debris than expected once old plaster and trim come into play. It also handles a larger PCS move-out or estate cleanout comfortably. Not sure whether you need this size or the next one up? Read our sizing guide or call (854) 212-5294 and we'll walk through it with you.
Right job, right box
What this size is built for
Ideal projects
- Kitchen or bathroom remodel debris
- Single-layer roof tear-off on an average home
- Deck or porch rebuild
- Combined garage and yard cleanout
- Larger PCS move-out purge
- Estate cleanout for a mid-size home
- Multi-room flooring replacement
- Fence replacement or small addition debris
Pick a different size if…
- Full home gut renovation
- New home construction
- Multi-layer roof tear-off on a large home
- Major hurricane debris cleanup
- Commercial demolition
Not sure? Call (854) 212-5294 and describe what you are looking at. We would rather sell you a smaller container than have you pay for space you do not use.
Capacity in real terms
How much actually fits
| What you're loading | How it fits in a 15 yard dumpster |
|---|---|
| A single-layer roof tear-off (average home) | Shingles are dense — this size handles one full layer without exceeding the fill line. |
| A full kitchen remodel (cabinets, counters, flooring) | Cabinets break down flat and stack against the walls with flooring layered on top. |
| Old flooring from two to three rooms | Rolled carpet and torn-up hardwood layer efficiently in the extra foot of height over the 10 yard. |
| A deck or porch rebuild | Old decking boards and railings nest well, with hardware settling to the bottom. |
| A mid-size estate cleanout | Furniture, boxes, and household goods from a downtown cottage or bungalow. |
| A combined garage and yard cleanout | Extra volume covers both jobs without needing two separate hauls. |
What Fits in a 15 Yard Dumpster
Seventy-five to one hundred contractor bags is enough for a full kitchen or bathroom remodel — cabinets, countertops, tile, drywall, and old flooring — or a single-layer roof tear-off on an average-size home. Shingles are dense and heavy for their size, so this container's extra capacity over the 10 yard matters here: you get the volume to hold a full roof's worth of tear-off material without pushing past the weight allowance that comes with the flat rate.
It also handles combined jobs well, like a garage and yard cleanout done together, or a deck rebuild that includes both old decking material and new-construction offcuts. Accepted materials are the same across every size — wood, drywall, tile, flooring, furniture, household clutter, yard clippings and branches, roofing shingles, and small appliances. As with every size, paint, solvents, oils, tires, batteries, hazardous chemicals, propane tanks, and medical waste stay out. If your job leans heavily toward roofing specifically, our roofing dumpster rental page and the roofing tear-off sizing guide go into more detail on getting the size right the first time.
Right-Sized for Historic Beaufort Renovations
Downtown Beaufort's historic district is full of well-preserved antebellum and turn-of-the-century homes built in tabby, heart pine, and brick, many raised on piers with wraparound porches. Renovating one of these homes almost always produces more debris than a comparable job in a newer house — old plaster and lath, dense heart-pine trim, and layers of flooring that have been added over decades. A single bathroom or bedroom project in a historic home often fills a 15 yard rather than a 10 yard simply because of what's behind the walls.
We deliver this size regularly to renovation projects downtown and out toward Port Royal and Burton, and our drivers are used to working around the tighter streets and driveways that come with older neighborhoods. If your renovation is turning into a bigger scope than planned — an addition, a full gut, or multiple rooms at once — see our historic home renovation debris guide for what to expect, or call (854) 212-5294 and we'll help you plan the right container for the full project.
Roofing Tear-Offs and Weight
Roofing shingles are one of the most common materials to hit a weight allowance before a dumpster looks full, because a modest pile of torn-off shingles weighs far more than the same volume of drywall or furniture. The 15 yard is our standard recommendation for a single-layer tear-off on an average Beaufort home, giving you enough volume and weight headroom to load the full roof without guesswork.
If your roof has multiple layers of shingles already on it, or the home is larger than average, it's worth stepping up to the 20 yard rather than risking an overloaded container. Either way, the flat rate includes delivery, pickup, and disposal — no hidden per-ton surcharges to worry about within the stated allowance. Tell us the roof size and number of layers when you call (854) 212-5294 and we'll recommend the size that matches the job, not just the one that's easiest to deliver.
When to Step Up to the 20 Yard
The 15 yard is a mid-size box, and plenty of jobs sit right on the edge between it and the 20 yard. As a rule of thumb: if you're combining more than two rooms of remodel debris, planning a home addition, or your roof has more than one layer of shingles, the 20 yard gives you meaningfully more room for not much more driveway footprint. If you're doing a single room, a standard roof tear-off, or a mid-size estate or move-out cleanout, the 15 yard is usually the right call and there's no reason to pay for extra space.
We would always rather help you pick the right size over the phone than have you overfill one container or pay for a bigger one than you need. Call (854) 212-5294 and describe the project — square footage, number of rooms, or the scope of the roof — and we'll tell you which size fits, plus get you on the delivery schedule.
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Compare with the other sizes
| Size | Dimensions (L × W × H) | Holds About | Weight Allowance | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Yard Dumpster | 12 ft × 8 ft × 3.5 ft | 2–3 pickup loads | 1–2 tons | Small cleanouts, single rooms, concrete |
| 15 Yard Dumpster | 16 ft × 8 ft × 4 ft | 4–5 pickup loads | 2–3 tons | Garage clearouts, small remodels, decks |
| 20 Yard Dumpster | 22 ft × 8 ft × 4.5 ft | 6–8 pickup loads | 3–4 tons | Whole-home cleanouts, roof tear-offs, kitchens |
| 30 Yard Dumpster | 22 ft × 8 ft × 6 ft | 9–12 pickup loads | 4–5 tons | Large remodels, construction, estate clearances |
| 40 Yard Dumpster | 22 ft × 8 ft × 8 ft | 14–16 pickup loads | 5–6 tons | Commercial jobs, bulky light debris, big builds |
Book a 15 yard dumpster in Beaufort
Call (854) 212-5294 for a flat rate and a delivery slot — often the same day.
Answers
15 Yard Dumpster — frequently asked questions
How does the 15 yard compare to the 10 yard?
It's 4 feet longer and about 6 inches taller, moving from roughly 50 to 70 bags of capacity up to 75 to 100 bags. That difference matters most once a job involves more than one room, dense material like roofing shingles, or plaster and lath from an older home, all of which fill space faster than typical household clutter.
Can I put a full roof tear-off in a 15 yard dumpster?
Usually yes, for a single-layer tear-off on an average-size Beaufort home. Shingles are heavy for their volume, so weight matters as much as space here. If your roof has multiple existing layers or the home is larger than average, call (854) 212-5294 and we'll talk through whether the 20 yard makes more sense.
Do I need a permit to place a 15 yard dumpster in the historic district?
No permit is needed for placement on your own driveway or private property. If there's no room and it needs to sit on a public street downtown, check with the City of Beaufort on a temporary placement permit first — narrower historic-district streets sometimes have specific rules about curb placement.
What materials can go in a 15 yard dumpster?
Wood, drywall, tile, flooring, furniture, household clutter, yard clippings and branches, roofing shingles, and small appliances are all accepted. Paint, solvents, oils, tires, batteries, hazardous chemicals, propane tanks or gas cylinders, and medical waste are not. Call (854) 212-5294 if you're unsure about a specific item.
How long do I get to keep a 15 yard dumpster?
The standard rental period is 7 days, which covers most mid-size remodel and roofing timelines. If your project runs long — afternoon thunderstorms and summer heat can slow a Lowcountry job site down — just call (854) 212-5294 and we'll extend the rental so you're not rushed to finish the work properly.
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Local & Official Resources
We are a private hauler, not a government agency. For rules, fees and hours, always go straight to the source:
- City of Beaufort — permits, right-of-way and city services
- Beaufort County — county services and household hazardous waste
- South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) — South Carolina solid waste and recycling regulation
- SC811 (call 811 before you dig) — call 811 before any digging or footing work
- South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) — SCDOT road and right-of-way information