How much does a dumpster cost for a week?

A standard 7-day dumpster rental costs between $250 and $850 in 2026, with a national average of $385 to $485 depending on size. A 10-yard runs $250 to $400, a 20-yard runs $350 to $550, and a 40-yard can hit $850 in major metros.

Are delivery and pickup included in the rental price?

With most reputable companies, yes — flat-rate quotes include delivery, the rental period, pickup, and disposal of a set weight allowance. Always confirm this in writing before booking.

What's the cheapest dumpster size?

A 10-yard is the lowest base price, but it's not always the cheapest option. If your project produces more debris than fits, you'll need a second rental, which costs more than a 20-yard would have.

Why do dumpster rental prices vary so much by city?

Local landfill tipping fees vary dramatically — from under $25 per ton in some rural areas to over $100 per ton in coastal cities. Fuel costs, labor, and demand also vary. NYC and SF rentals can cost double the same dumpster in the Midwest. [ds_city_links limit="6" kicker="See pricing in your city" title="Browse haulers in major metros"]

Can I negotiate dumpster rental pricing?

Yes, especially with local independent haulers. Always get three quotes and ask competitors to match the lowest. Discounts for military, seniors, first responders, and repeat customers are common but rarely advertised.

What's a fair overage fee per ton?

Reasonable overage fees run $40 to $100 per ton over your allowance. Anything over $150 per ton is on the high end and worth questioning. Always confirm the overage rate in writing before booking.

Metropolitan Area · Rank #7

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

Washington D.C. · 6.4M residents · 37 haulers across 15 cities

The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metropolitan area is one of the largest in the United States, home to roughly 6.4 million residents across the greater Washington 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 37 dumpster rental companies serving this metro across 15 cities — compare quotes, sizes, and weight allowances below.

Permit Rules for Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

DC · 6.4M pop · Verified

Permit

$50 administrative permit fee (CONFIRMED) + zone-b…

Public right-of-way (street/curb)

Permit required

Yes

Cost

$50 administrative permit fee (CONFIRMED) + zone-based daily fees + Public Inconvenience Fee for extended occupancy. Apply via DDOT TOPS (tops.ddot.dc.gov). Industry estimate $75/month start.

Max days

Variable; rates increase at 3 months and again at 6 months

Authority

DDOT (Public Space Permits)

Portal

tops.ddot.dc.gov

Processing

15 days for construction permits

Special rules

Choose Roll-off Debris Container OR Construction Staging Area. Federal security area restrictions. Historic district preservation rules apply.

Private property (driveway/yard)

Permit required

Cost

Max days

No city limit

Special rules

Severe parking pressure makes off-street staging essential. Rowhouse architecture limits options.

Prohibited items & penalties

State landfill bans

DC bans: Electronics (Sustainable Solid Waste Management Act 2014 §8-1041.07 effective 1/1/2018): TVs, computers, monitors, laptops, printers, tablets, e-readers, gaming consoles. Plus lead-acid batteries, oil, tires.

Common prohibited

Hazardous waste, paints, oils, batteries, tires, electronics, refrigerants, asbestos, medical waste, propane tanks, fluorescent bulbs

Max fine

Up to $300/day for unpermitted dumpsters

VERIFIED Apr 2026 against ddot.dc.gov + DCMR §24-225.

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Dumpster Rental Companies in the Washington Metro

123JUNK

Washington, DC

123JUNK removes junk, construction debris, yard waste in Washington D.C., Arlington, Chevy Chase. 5-star rated. Weekend service available.

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DC Junk Hauling

Washington, DC

DC Junk Hauling rents dumpsters for residential and commercial projects in Washington, DC. Fast delivery and competitive rates.

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Get Rid Of It Junk & Trash Removal Washington DC

Washington, DC

Get Rid Of It junk removal serves Washington DC and Northern Virginia suburbs. Residential, construction, and commercial debris removal.

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Global Trash Solutions

Washington, DC

Dumpster rental in Washington, D.C. Same-day delivery for residential cleanouts, construction debris, and demolition projects.

3·10 YD

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McCrae Trash Disposal

Washington, DC

McCrae Trash Disposal rents dumpsters in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia. 14-19 yard sizes for residential and construction debris.

14·17·19 YD

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New York Dumpster Rental Washington

Washington, DC

Dumpster rental in Washington DC. 7-40 yard sizes. Construction, roofing, demolition, cleanouts. Serves Arlington, Alexandria, Bethesda.

7·10·20·30·40 YD

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Pennsylvania Dumpster Rental Washington

Washington, DC

Dumpster rental in Washington, D.C. Pennsylvania Dumpster Rental Washington offers roll-off containers for residential and commercial projects.

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Stuff Haulers, LLC

Washington, DC

Dumpster rental & junk hauling in Washington, DC, Arlington & Alexandria. Same-day delivery. Hazardous disposal available.

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123JUNK

Gaithersburg, MD

Dumpster rental in Gaithersburg, MD with same-day delivery. Residential, commercial, and yard waste removal across Northern Virginia.

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Action Dumpsters

Gaithersburg, MD

Action Dumpsters in Gaithersburg offers same-day dumpster rental from 10-30 yards. Construction, cleanouts, roofing debris. 5.0 stars.

10·15·20·25·30 YD FROM $449

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B&B Refuse Inc.

Rockville, MD

B&B Refuse Inc. Dumpster rentals in Rockville, MD. 20 & 30-yard options for residential, commercial, and construction debris removal.

20·30 YD

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Bin There Dump That Dumpster Rentals College Park MD

College Park, MD

Dumpster rental in College Park, MD. Bin There Dump That offers reliable service with 4.9-star rating. Call today.

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Bin There Dump That Dumpster Rentals Montgomery County MD

Silver Spring, MD

Dumpster rental in Silver Spring, MD. Bin There Dump That serves Montgomery County with 5-star customer ratings.

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Dirt Dobblers

Hillcrest Heights, MD

Dirt Dobblers dumpster rental in Hillcrest Heights, MD. Sizes for residential and commercial projects.

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EAI Roll Off & Dumpsters

Capitol Heights, MD

EAI Roll Off & Dumpsters in Capitol Heights, MD. Residential, construction, and demolition debris removal. Same-day delivery available.

10·15·20·30 YD

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Junk King Rockville

Rockville, MD

Junk King Rockville dumpster rental for home renovations, construction, and debris removal in Rockville, Maryland.

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Junk King Washington DC

Capitol Heights, MD

Junk King Washington DC | Junk removal in Capitol Heights, MD. Fast pickup, fair pricing. Call (202) 804-1999.

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JunkUp Junk Removal

Silver Spring, MD

JunkUp Junk Removal | Dumpster Rental & Junk Removal in Silver Spring, MD | 5.0 rated

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Next Day Dumpsters

Gaithersburg, MD

Dumpster rental in Gaithersburg, MD. Roll-off containers for renovations, cleanouts & construction. Same-day delivery available.

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Next Day Dumpsters - Affordable Dumpster Rental

Beltsville, MD

Dumpster rental in Beltsville, MD. Reliable container delivery and pickup. 4.7-star rated. Call (301) 259-5895.

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Roll Off On The Go Rentals

Silver Spring, MD

Roll Off On The Go Rentals in Silver Spring offers dumpster sizes 10-30 yards for residential, construction, and yard waste. Serving Bethesda, Damascus, Laurel.

10·15·20·25·30 YD

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S&C Dumpster Rental Company

Rockville, MD

S&C Dumpster Rental Company in Rockville, MD. Dumpster rentals for residential and commercial debris removal.

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Selective Hauling

Gaithersburg, MD

Selective Hauling offers 20 and 30-yard dumpster rentals in Gaithersburg, MD and the DC area. Construction, roofing, and demolition debris.

20·30 YD

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Starr Dumpsters

Waldorf, MD

Starr Dumpsters in Waldorf, MD. Same-day delivery. Serves DC, Alexandria, College Park, Bowie. Residential, construction, commercial.

12·15·20·30 YD

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Stars & Stripes Dumpster Rentals

Capitol Heights, MD

Stars & Stripes Dumpster Rentals in Capitol Heights, MD. 5-star rated. Flexible dumpster rentals for renovations and cleanouts.

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Sun Services LLC

Beltsville, MD

Dumpster rental in Beltsville, MD. 10-30 yard containers for construction, demolition, cleanouts. Same-day delivery available.

10·20·30 YD

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Total Dumpster Rentals

Rockville, MD

Total Dumpster Rentals in Rockville, MD. Dumpster rental for residential and commercial projects. Call (240) 263-1561.

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We Got Dumpsters

Burtonsville, MD

Roofing debris, demolition, and estate cleanouts in Burtonsville, MD. Same-day dumpster delivery. Call (301) 328-2001.

15·20·30 YD

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Bin There Dump That Alexandria Dumpster Rental

Alexandria, VA

Bin There Dump That Alexandria dumpster rental—4.9-star rated, serving Alexandria, VA with multiple sizes.

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DumpStor of Northern Virginia

Manassas, VA

Manassas dumpster rental for concrete, demolition & residential cleanouts. Same-day delivery across Northern Virginia. Call (703) 737-3867.

3·6·12·20·30 YD

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Eagle Dumpster Rental Arlington County

Arlington, VA

Eagle Dumpster Rental Arlington County | 6 dumpster sizes, same-day delivery, residential & construction debris removal.

10·12·15·20·30·40 YD FROM $550

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Junk King Fairfax

Lorton, VA

Junk King Fairfax dumpster rentals in Lorton, VA. 4.9-star rated junk removal and debris hauling for homes and contractors.

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Junk Removal Alexandria Pros - VA

Alexandria, VA

Junk Removal Alexandria Pros in Alexandria, VA. Residential cleanouts, yard waste, estate removal. Weekend service available. 5.0 rating.

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Nova Junk

Alexandria, VA

Nova Junk dumpster rental in Alexandria, VA. Residential cleanout, construction debris, yard waste. Serves Northern Virginia and DC.

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RTS - Washington DC Waste Management

McLean, VA

RTS - Washington DC Waste Management. Dumpster rentals in McLean, VA serving the DC metro area. Residential & commercial debris removal.

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Same Day Dumpster Rental Services

Alexandria, VA

Same Day Dumpster Rental Services in Alexandria, VA. Quick dumpster rentals with same-day availability. Call (703) 705-3677.

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Shirlington Dumpster Rental Arlington

Arlington, VA

Shirlington Dumpster Rental in Arlington, VA. 5-star rated. Call (540) 276-5370 for residential and construction dumpster rentals.

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Cities in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro

351 cities · 15 with listed haulers

Washington (8) Alexandria (4) Gaithersburg (4) Rockville (4) Capitol Heights (3) Silver Spring (3) Arlington (2) Beltsville (2) Burtonsville (1) College Park (1) Hillcrest Heights (1) Lorton (1) Manassas (1) Mclean (1) Waldorf (1) Accokeek Adamstown Adelphi Aldie Andrews Afb Annandale Apple Mountain Lake Aquasco Aquia Harbour Arcola Ashburn Ashton Sandy Spring Aspen Hill Baden Baileys Crossroads Ballenger Creek Barnesville Bartonsville Bealeton Belle Haven Belmont Benedict Bensville Berryville Berwyn Heights Bethesda Bladensburg Bolivar Bowie Boyce Braddock Braddock Heights Brambleton Brandy Station Brandywine Brentwood Broadlands Brock Hall Brookeville Brookmont Brown Station Brunswick Bryans Road Bryantown Buckeystown Buckhall Bull Run Bull Run Mountain Estates Burke Burke Centre Burkittsville Burnt Mills Cabin John Calverton Calverton Camp Barrett Camp Springs Cascades Catlett Cedar Heights Cedarville Centreville Chantilly Charles Town Cherry Hill Chester Gap Cheverly Chevy Chase Chevy Chase Section Five Chevy Chase Section Three Chevy Chase View Chevy Chase Village Chillum Clarksburg Clifton Clinton Cloverly Cobb Island Colesville Colmar Manor Coral Hills Cottage City Countryside County Center Croom Crosspointe Culpeper Dale City Damascus Darnestown Derwood Difficult Run District Heights Dranesville Dulles Town Center Dumfries Dunn Loring Eagle Harbor East Riverdale Edmonston Emmitsburg Fair Lakes Fair Oaks Fairfax Fairfax Station Fairland Fairmount Heights Fairwood Falls Church Falmouth Flint Hill Floris Flower Hill Forest Glen Forest Heights Forestville Fort Belvoir Fort Hunt Fort Washington Four Corners Franconia Franklin Farm Frederick Fredericksburg Friendly Friendship Heights Village Front Royal Gainesville Garrett Park George Mason Germantown Glassmanor Glen Echo Glenarden Glenmont Glenn Dale Goose Creek Village Graceham Great Falls Great Falls Crossing Green Valley Greenbelt Greenbriar Groveton Hamilton Harpers Ferry Hayfield Haymarket Herndon Hillandale Hillsboro Hughesville Huntington Hutchison Hyattsville Hybla Valley Idylwood Independent Hill Indian Head Innovation Jefferson Kemp Mill Kensington Kettering Kincora Kings Park Kings Park West Kingstowne Konterra La Plata Lake Arbor Lake Barcroft Lake Ridge Lake Wilderness Landover Landover Hills Langley Park Lanham Lansdowne Largo Laurel Laurel Hill Layhill Laytonsville Leesburg Leisure World Lewistown Libertytown Lincolnia Linganore Linton Hall Loch Lomond Long Branch Loudoun Valley Estates Lovettsville Lowes Island Manassas Park Mantua Marlboro Meadows Marlboro Village Marlow Heights Marlton Marshall Martins Additions Maryland Park Mason Neck Mcnair Melwood Merrifield Middleburg Middletown Middleway Midland Mitchellville Monrovia Montclair Montgomery Village Morningside Mount Rainier Mount Vernon Myersville National Harbor Navy New Baltimore New Carrollton New Market Newington Newington Forest Nokesville North Bethesda North Brentwood North Chevy Chase North Kensington North Potomac North Springfield Oak Grove Oakton Occoquan Olney One Loudoun Opal Oxon Hill Paris Peppermill Village Pimmit Hills Point Of Rocks Pomfret Poolesville Port Tobacco Village Potomac Potomac Heights Potomac Mills Purcellville Quantico Quantico Base Queen Anne Queensland Ranson Ravensworth Rectortown Redland Remington Reston Riverdale Park Rock Point Rosaryville Rose Hill Rosemont Round Hill Sabillasville Seabrook Seat Pleasant Seven Corners Shannondale Shenandoah Farms Shenandoah Junction Shenandoah Retreat Shenandoah Shores Shepherdstown Silver Hill Skyland Estates Somerset South Kensington South Laurel South Riding South Run Southern Gateway Spencerville Sperryville Spotsylvania Courthouse Spring Ridge Springdale Springfield Stafford Courthouse Sterling Stone Ridge Sudley Sugarland Run Suitland Sully Square Summerfield Takoma Park Temple Hills Ten Mile Creek The Plains Thurmont Travilah Triangle Tysons Union Mill University Center University Park Upper Marlboro Upperville Urbana Vienna Wakefield Walker Mill Walkersville Warrenton Washington Washington Grove Waterford West Falls Church West Laurel West Springfield Westphalia Wheaton White Oak Wolf Trap Woodbridge Woodburn Woodlawn Woodmore Woodsboro Yorkshire

What to expect in this metro

As a top-100 US metro, Washington 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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