Dumpster rental in D.C.: quotes plus the permit rules
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D.C. street permit, in short
Public Space Permit - construction debris receptacle (dumpster), from DDOT Public Space Regulation (TOPS).
Fee: $50 application fee + debris receptacle $75/month months 1-3; months 4-5 $100 (non-residential) / $125 (residential); 6+ months $150 / $200
Read from the city's own pages, October 2026. Full rules and sources.
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Picking a size
A 30-yard is the usual pick for D.C. remodels and whole-home cleanouts; a 40 is mostly for demolition and new construction. All five sizes.
Common questions
Do I need a permit if the dumpster sits in my driveway?
In D.C., the permit is about public space: the street, the sidewalk, the parkway. Keep the container on your own driveway and the city permit normally doesn't come into it. Check HOA or condo rules separately.
Who applies for the street permit?
Public Inconvenience Fee per sq ft per day after a one-time 30-day grace period (e.g. $0.030-$0.040 first travel lane); caps per block per 30 days
How much is the city fee?
$50 application fee + debris receptacle $75/month months 1-3; months 4-5 $100 (non-residential) / $125 (residential); 6+ months $150 / $200
Where D.C. trash goes
7 landfills, transfer stations and drop-off centers within about 15 miles, from a public map, including Benning Road Transfer Station, Alexandria Recycling Drop Off Center, Buddy Attick Park Recycling Drop-off Center, Fort Totten Transfer Station. See the list.