Dumpster Rental in Savannah, Georgia

Savannah requires a formal permit whenever a dumpster is placed on public property or a City right-of-way — including on-street parking spaces. The City of Savannah's Traffic Engineering Division, located at 20 Interchange Drive, handles all dumpster container permit applications (you can also fax to 912-525-1535).

Here's how the permit fee structure works:

• Application fee: $20 (one-time per permit)
• Daily use fee: $4.00 per equivalent parking space per day (Sundays and holidays excluded)
• Traffic Engineering reviews the application — Fire Marshal and Sanitation Bureau may also review
• The site may be physically inspected before placement is approved

If you're placing the container entirely on private property — your driveway or off-street lot — no City permit is needed. Containers cannot be placed on the sidewalk area regardless of permit status. Always keep the surrounding right-of-way clear of debris and cover the container when not in use.

Savannah dumpster rental prices reflect a mid-range coastal Georgia market. Providers like Bargain Dumpster, LDR Site Services, Heartland Recycling Services, and Waste Management all serve the area. Here's what you'll typically pay:

• 10-yard: $300–$475 (small cleanouts, single-room jobs, yard waste)
• 20-yard: $350–$550 (bathroom or kitchen remodel, roofing, medium cleanouts)
• 30-yard: $450–$650 (full home renovation, multi-room teardown, commercial jobs)
• 40-yard: $550–$800+ (major construction, large demolition, commercial projects)

Most flat-rate quotes include about 2 tons of disposal weight. If your load is heavier — think concrete slabs, brick, or soil from a Southside landscaping project — you'll pay overage fees, typically $25–$100 per additional ton depending on the company.

Heavy materials like concrete, dirt, gravel, and asphalt usually require a dedicated heavy-materials container. Standard roll-off bins aren't rated for those loads. Ask your provider upfront about weight limits to avoid surprise charges at pickup.

Picking the right size saves you money on a second delivery and keeps the job moving. Here's a practical breakdown for the most common Savannah project types:

• 10-yard container — Fits roughly 10 pickup-truck loads. Good for a bathroom gut, attic cleanout, small yard cleanup. Approximately 11' × 8' × 3.5'.
• 20-yard container — The most popular choice. Handles a full kitchen remodel, whole-house flooring swap, or roofing job on a mid-size Midtown home. Approximately 22' × 8' × 3.5'.
• 30-yard container — For bigger work: a multi-room renovation, an estate cleanout on Skidaway Island, or a commercial tenant build-out. Approximately 22' × 8' × 5'.
• 40-yard container — Large construction sites, major demolition, and commercial projects near the Port of Savannah industrial corridor. Approximately 22' × 8' × 6.5'.

If your project is in a tight Historic District alley or a narrow Eastside street, ask about residential-style containers. Companies like Bin There Dump That offer smaller-footprint bins built to fit driveways and neighborhood setbacks without damaging lawns or pavement.

Your dumpster provider handles hauling and disposal — they'll take your load to one of several Chatham County facilities. Knowing where waste goes is useful context, especially for projects near regulated areas:

• Dean Forest Road Facility — 1327 Dean Forest Road; City of Savannah's municipal solid waste reclamation and disposal facility
• Bacon Park Transfer Station — 6400 Skidaway Road; for City residents only
• Sharon Park Landfill — Kelly Hill Road off U.S. Hwy 80 west of Chatham Parkway; accepts dry trash, bulk items, appliances, yard waste (free with county property tax)
• WM Superior Landfill and Recycling Center — Private facility operating in Chatham County since 1991; accepts MSW, C&D debris, asbestos (permitted), and non-hazardous contaminated soil
• Atlantic Waste Services Transfer Station — Private, state-permitted MSW and C&D transfer facility in Chatham County

Storm debris from coastal events — Wilmington Island, Isle of Hope, and Tybee Island properties are especially prone — qualifies as standard waste hauling. Most Savannah-area providers have experience with rapid deployment after tropical weather and can often arrange same-day or next-day delivery during cleanup periods.