How do I rent a dumpster in Arlington, VA today?
Call 1-833-520-0680 and give your Arlington ZIP plus a rough debris list. We connect you with a Arlington provider who will tell you which roll off size suits the volume, what weight the price covers, and when they can deliver.
Local providers cover 27 Arlington ZIP codes with roll off containers for cleanouts, remodels, roofing and demolition. Call 1-833-520-0680 and describe the job. The provider sizes the container and confirms what tonnage is included.
Which Arlington ZIP codes are covered?
From 27 covered ZIP codes, providers reach most of Arlington plus the adjoining towns. Rural addresses at the far edge may carry a mileage charge, and the provider will state it in the quote.
Coverage in Arlington spans 27 ZIP codes, including 22201, 22202, 22203, 22204. The nearest covered cities are Falls Church at about 4 miles, Alexandria at about 5 miles, Mc Lean at about 6 miles, Merrifield at about 9 miles.
What Arlington customers order most
10 yard dumpster in Arlington
The right size for one room or any heavy material.
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20 yard dumpster in Arlington
The default for most home projects.
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30 yard dumpster in Arlington
Nine to twelve pickup loads.
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Roofing dumpster in Arlington
Shingle tear offs, heavy debris rated.
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Concrete dumpster in Arlington
Clean inert loads, priced per ton.
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Cleanout dumpster in Arlington
Loft, garage and basement clearance.
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10YARD 10 yard roll off dumpster in Arlington 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
$290 to $500 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 Arlington 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
$320 to $550 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 Arlington 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
$350 to $600 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 Arlington 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
$420 to $725 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 Arlington 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
$480 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 Where can the container legally sit in Arlington?
Soft ground is the quiet risk at Arlington addresses with long unpaved drives. After heavy rain, a loaded container can sink far enough that the truck cannot retrieve it until things dry out.
Mark the spot before the truck arrives. A cone or a chalk outline removes all ambiguity, and it matters more than people think when nobody is home for the delivery.
Surface protection is the cheapest insurance on the job. Three quarter inch plywood under each contact point spreads the load; thin offcuts just split and achieve nothing.
If the job will clearly run long, agree the extension before the end date. An unplanned overrun can mean a wasted collection trip, which is billable in a way an agreed extension is not.
Think about the pickup as well as the drop. A vehicle parked across the container on collection day in Arlington usually means a dry run fee for the wasted trip.
What will you pay in Arlington?
| Item | Best for | Arlington range |
|---|---|---|
| 10 yard dumpster | Small remodel, single room cleanout | $290 to $500 |
| 15 yard dumpster | Kitchen remodel, garage clearout | $320 to $550 |
| 20 yard dumpster | Full floor remodel, roof tear off | $350 to $600 |
| 30 yard dumpster | Whole house cleanout, additions | $420 to $725 |
| 40 yard dumpster | Large volume, lighter debris | $480 to $825 |
Rates in Arlington move with the season. Roofing season and the end of the month are the busiest windows, and availability tightens before pricing does. Booking a few days ahead usually costs less than booking same day.
What can go in your Arlington 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
The provider tips at the local facility and knows exactly what it accepts, so run anything unusual past them before loading it.
Other areas we cover near Arlington
- Falls Church (4 mi)
- Alexandria (5 mi)
- Mc Lean (6 mi)
- Merrifield (9 mi)
- Springfield (9 mi)
- Vienna (10 mi)
- Fairfax (12 mi)
- Reston (12 mi)
Arlington dumpster rental questions
Can I put concrete in a regular dumpster?
No. Concrete, brick, dirt and asphalt need a dedicated heavy debris container, normally a 10 yard with low walls, and they must not be mixed with household junk.
Do you handle the dumpster rental yourselves?
No. We are a free referral service. Your call connects you with an independent local provider who owns the equipment and handles delivery, the rental and pickup.
Is there a charge if the container is not ready for pickup?
If the load is overfilled, blocked by a vehicle or contains prohibited material, most providers charge a dry run fee for the wasted trip. Clear access on the collection day avoids it.
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.
How do I know what tonnage I actually used?
The truck is weighed loaded and empty at the disposal facility, and the weigh ticket is the basis for any overage charge. You can ask to see it.
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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