Pentoney Brothers Contracting
For all your dumpster rental and large disposal needs, Pentoney Brothers Contracting is the crew to call! We provide multiple sizes and options for your... more
DIY Junk Services
"Rich did a great job. He was prompt and accommodating concerning multiple trips. I'd recommend them and would use again!" more
Junk-Ez Co
Junk-Ez Co is a "per trip" junk hauling and moving company based out of Fairfax, VA and serving Northern Virginia to Maryland. We understand that... more
Aaron's Towing LLC
Aaron's Towing LLC specializes in both commercial and residential dumpster rentals that come in 20 and 30 yard sizes for all different types of disposal projects. Our... more
Paramount Dumpster Rentals
Paramount Property Services offers homeowners and contractors fast and competitively-priced dumpster rental for home cleanups, remodeling projects and more. We are known for our professionalism,... more
Iron Bull Hauling
"When I needed a dumpster last minute after cleaning out my house, I found the company with the lowest prices and soonest drop-off availability and... more
Top Dumpster Rental
Top Dumpster Rental was founded in 2019 by ownership with more than a decade of industry experience. We currently have multiple container sizes available and a... more
redbox+ of Northern Virginia
Locally owned and locally operated, the redbox+ team of Northern Virginia is your premier roll-off container solution. We are proud to serve the Northern Virginia... more
Handyman Cans LLC
Handyman Cans LLC is the dumpster rental service that saves you time and money. We guarantee our service to be polite, professional and on-time for... more
Willow Creek Services LLC
We’ve proudly served the Frederick area for more than 20 years. We launched our dumpster rental and junk removal offerings in 2017, and along with lawn... more
A-1 Dumpster Rental & Recycling LLC
For more than 10 years, A-1 Dumpster Rental & Recycling has proudly served customers in Northern Virginia offering exceptional service, quality and value. We have the capacity... more
Pack Rat Hauling
"Pack Rat got me a dumpster quickly when my daughter needed to move out of her apartment. We didn't have much time to spare and... more
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What is the dumpster rental process like?
- Estimate what size dumpster you need - Roll-off dumpster sizes are quoted in the amount of cubic yards of debris the container will hold. Common sizes are 10 yard, 20 yard, and 30 yard. Click on a company's logo or name to visit their profile page, where you'll find sizes and dimensions of dumpsters available to rent.
- Research local dumpster rental companies - Find local services that have a good reputation, offer the size you need, at a price you can afford.
- Contact one or more service providers - Confirm information about prices, amount of weight included in the price, rental period, and other terms of the rental.
- Reserve the dumpster - It's best to schedule the dumpster for delivery for the day before you plan to start loading it.
Learn more: Dumpsters 101: A Guide to Renting a Dumpster
What is a dumpster weight allowance?
When you rent a dumpster, it comes with a weight allowance. A major portion of dumpster rental pricing is the cost of disposal. Landfills and recycling centers charge disposal services for the weight of the debris, generally anywhere from $35 per ton (2,000 lbs) to $100 per ton. The amount of weight included in the price can range from 0 lbs to 1 ton (2,000 lbs) to 8 tons (16,000 lbs) or more. The bigger the dumpster, generally the greater the weight allowance. Dumpster companies generally pass the additional disposal fees on to the renter when your load goes over the included weight. If your dumpster price includes 2 tons of weight (4,000 lbs) and your debris weighs in at 6,000 lbs at the landfill, you'll end up paying the extra fees for the additional weight.