How do I rent a dumpster in Washington, DC today?
Phone 1-833-520-0680, say you are in Washington and describe the project. We connect you with a roll off provider covering District of Columbia who sizes the container, explains the weight allowance, and confirms the delivered and collected price in one quote.
If you are clearing a house, stripping a roof or framing an addition in Washington, the container size is the first decision. Providers serving District of Columbia stock the full 10 to 40 yard range, and one phone call tells you which size fits both the debris and the driveway.
Is my Washington address in the service area?
Every Washington ZIP code shown here is in the service area, 270 of them in total. Providers also cover much of the rest of District of Columbia, so call with any nearby address.
Coverage in Washington spans 270 ZIP codes, including 20001, 20002, 20003, 20004. The nearest covered cities are Washington Navy Yard at about 1 miles, Naval Anacost Annex at about 1 miles, Arlington at about 4 miles, College Park at about 6 miles.
Popular dumpster rentals in Washington
10 yard dumpster in Washington
Single room jobs and dense debris.
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20 yard dumpster in Washington
The most ordered local size.
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30 yard dumpster in Washington
High sided box for bulky light debris.
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Roofing dumpster in Washington
Sized by squares rather than volume.
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Concrete dumpster in Washington
Heavy debris only, low wall container.
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Cleanout dumpster in Washington
Estate and garage clearouts.
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10YARD 10 yard roll off dumpster in Washington 12 ft x 8 ft x 3.5 ft · 3 to 4 pickup loads
- Approximate dimensions12 ft x 8 ft x 3.5 ft
- Pickup truck loads3 to 4 pickup loads
- Typical weight allowance1 to 2 tons included, varies by provider
- Typical projectsSmall bathroom remodel, single room cleanout, up to 1,500 sq ft of shingles
Typical range
$325 to $575 7 to 10 day rental. Typical price ranges reported by providers. Your provider quotes the exact price, including any weight, mileage or permit fees, before booking.
Call for today's price 15YARD 15 yard roll off dumpster in Washington 14 ft x 8 ft x 4.5 ft · 4 to 6 pickup loads
- Approximate dimensions14 ft x 8 ft x 4.5 ft
- Pickup truck loads4 to 6 pickup loads
- Typical weight allowance2 to 3 tons included, varies by provider
- Typical projectsKitchen remodel, garage clearout, medium deck tear off
Typical range
$360 to $625 7 to 10 day rental. Typical price ranges reported by providers. Your provider quotes the exact price, including any weight, mileage or permit fees, before booking. Call for today's price 20YARD 20 yard roll off dumpster in Washington 20 ft x 8 ft x 4.5 ft · 6 to 8 pickup loads
- Approximate dimensions20 ft x 8 ft x 4.5 ft
- Pickup truck loads6 to 8 pickup loads
- Typical weight allowance2 to 4 tons included, varies by provider
- Typical projectsFull floor remodel, large cleanout, 2,500 sq ft roof tear off
Typical range
$400 to $700 7 to 10 day rental. Typical price ranges reported by providers. Your provider quotes the exact price, including any weight, mileage or permit fees, before booking. Call for today's price 30YARD 30 yard roll off dumpster in Washington 20 ft x 8 ft x 6 ft · 9 to 12 pickup loads
- Approximate dimensions20 ft x 8 ft x 6 ft
- Pickup truck loads9 to 12 pickup loads
- Typical weight allowance3 to 5 tons included, varies by provider
- Typical projectsFull house cleanout, new build framing waste, large addition
Typical range
$475 to $825 7 to 10 day rental. Typical price ranges reported by providers. Your provider quotes the exact price, including any weight, mileage or permit fees, before booking. Call for today's price 40YARD 40 yard roll off dumpster in Washington 22 ft x 8 ft x 8 ft · 12 to 16 pickup loads
- Approximate dimensions22 ft x 8 ft x 8 ft
- Pickup truck loads12 to 16 pickup loads
- Typical weight allowance4 to 6 tons included, varies by provider
- Typical projectsCommercial demolition, major renovation, bulky light debris
Typical range
$550 to $950 7 to 10 day rental. Typical price ranges reported by providers. Your provider quotes the exact price, including any weight, mileage or permit fees, before booking. Call for today's price What catches people out in Washington?
Check two things before the truck comes to your Washington address: whether the driveway slab can take the load, and whether anything overhead sits lower than about 23 feet. Those are the two most common reasons a delivery has to be rescheduled.
Tell the driver which way the barn doors should face. They can set the container either way round if you ask in advance, and walking debris in beats lifting it over a wall on every job.
Older Washington housing stock changes the weight calculation. Plaster and lath walls are far heavier than modern drywall, so a pre war gut needs a bigger allowance than the cubic yards suggest.
Early collection is normally free. If you finish ahead of the rental period, call and the provider will usually collect within a day or two rather than leaving the container on your Washington drive.
If the drive is the only sensible position but the slab is thin, say so. Providers carry boards, and the cost of protection is nothing against the cost of a cracked Washington driveway.
What does a Washington roll off rental cost?
| Item | Best for | Washington range |
|---|---|---|
| 10 yard dumpster | Small remodel, single room cleanout | $325 to $575 |
| 15 yard dumpster | Kitchen remodel, garage clearout | $360 to $625 |
| 20 yard dumpster | Full floor remodel, roof tear off | $400 to $700 |
| 30 yard dumpster | Whole house cleanout, additions | $475 to $825 |
| 40 yard dumpster | Large volume, lighter debris | $550 to $950 |
Three things set the number in Washington: the container size, the included tonnage and the distance from the provider yard. Ask for the per ton overage rate at the same time as the headline price, it is the charge people forget.
What can go in your Washington dumpster?
Usually accepted
- Household junk, furniture and mattresses
- Drywall, lumber, trim and flooring
- Asphalt shingles, in a heavy debris container
- Yard waste, branches and sod
- Appliances with the refrigerant already removed
- Carpet, padding and cabinetry
Not accepted
- Paint, solvents, fuel and motor oil
- Tires and vehicle batteries
- Asbestos and other regulated materials
- Propane tanks and pressurized cylinders
- Medical waste and chemicals
- Electronics in states that ban them from landfills
Rules vary between disposal sites. A quick list read out on the call is the cheapest way to avoid a contamination fee.
Service nearby, and the other service here
- Washington Navy Yard (1 mi)
- Naval Anacost Annex (1 mi)
- Arlington (4 mi)
- College Park (6 mi)
- Hyattsville (6 mi)
- Capitol Heights (8 mi)
- Alexandria (8 mi)
- Falls Church (8 mi)
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Washington dumpster rental questions
Do I need to sort the debris before loading?
Generally no, beyond keeping heavy inert material separate. Some cities operate construction and demolition diversion rules, and your provider will know whether one applies in Washington.
Are appliances and mattresses accepted?
Mattresses are usually accepted, sometimes with a small per item fee. Appliances are accepted once the refrigerant has been professionally removed and documented.
What is the busiest time to book in Washington?
Spring through autumn, with the end of the month tightest almost everywhere. Roofing weather drives most of the seasonal swing in District of Columbia County.
How full can I load the container?
Level with the top rail, no higher. Anything above the rail cannot be legally tarped for transport, and the driver will refuse the load or charge to level it.
Do prices change during the year?
Availability changes more than price does. Spring through autumn is busy across most of District of Columbia, and the end of the month is tight almost everywhere.
Who wrote this page
Written and fact checked by the Dumpster Porta Potty USA editorial team. We check container sizes, servicing intervals and price ranges against published provider rate sheets and federal guidance, then update the page when those change.
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