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Dumpster rental
in Fredericksburg.

In the City of Fredericksburg, the key question is where the box will sit. Many older downtown lots have no driveway, and a dumpster on the street needs a Public Works permit that runs 30 days at a time, allows one container per address and stops at 60 consecutive days. City trash and special pickup refuse building materials and whole-house cleanouts, so a private roll-off is the usual route. Neither supplier publishes prices, so plan on written quotes.

Sources checked November 9, 2026–November 10, 2026 · Guide updated November 10, 2026
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Bin There Dump That's Capital Area franchise offers small driveway bins (4 to 20 yards, 10–11 ft long, typical 7-day rental) but runs from an Alexandria office and publishes no prices or tonnage. Michael's Roll-off Solutions is based just outside the city on Houser Drive and offers larger 10-, 20- and 30-yard boxes; the 20- and 30-yard boxes are 22 ft long. It publishes no prices, rental days or tonnage either. Choose by footprint and size first, then compare written quotes on included tons and days.

Your local checklist

Confirm the address is inside City of Fredericksburg limits; a Fredericksburg mailing address in Spotsylvania or Stafford County follows that county's rules instead.
If the box must go on the street, apply to Public Works for a placement permit, and plan for 30-day renewals, a 60-day cap and the posted permit and reflector rules.
Get included tons, rental days and overage charges in writing from both suppliers, since neither publishes a price.

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2 researched options.

Listings are an editorial starting point, not a complete market ranking. Supplier-published amounts are not Dumpsterly quotes. Confirm address eligibility, material acceptance, dates and the full delivered total.

01 / SOURCE-CHECKED LISTING

Bin There Dump That Capital Area VA

Published sizes: 4-, 6-, 10-, 15- and 20-yard bins (published dimensions from 10 x 5.5 x 2 ft to 11 x 8 x 6 ft)
Rental & weight terms: Typical rental period is 7 days, with longer rentals on request. Included weight, overage per ton and extra-day fees are not published; request a written quote.
Price basis: Not published; quote only.

Franchise office listed at 2859 Duke St, Alexandria (703-653-0099; the site also shows (540) 642-0201 and (240) 466-3077 in FAQs). The Fredericksburg page says residential rentals include delivery, pickup and driveway protection. Chemicals, asbestos and other hazardous materials are refused. Ask which phone line handles Fredericksburg orders and whether a distance charge applies.

Sources: [11] · [12] · [13]Visit supplier website Direct link · No referral tracking

02 / SOURCE-CHECKED LISTING

Michael's Roll-off Solutions

Published sizes: 10-, 20- and 30-yard roll-offs (published as 14 x 7.5 x 3.5 ft, 22 x 8 x 4.5 ft and 22 x 8 x 6 ft)
Rental & weight terms: Rental days, included weight, overage per ton and extra-day fees are not published; request a written quote.
Price basis: Not published; call 540-834-2222 for an estimate.

Local hauler at 10934 Houser Dr, Fredericksburg, VA 22408 (a Fredericksburg mailing address in Spotsylvania County); its site names Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Stafford and Caroline as service areas. Office hours are weekdays 9–5. Its prohibited list includes hazardous and industrial waste, liquid paint, oils, propane tanks, antifreeze, tires, batteries and asbestos. The 20- and 30-yard boxes are 22 ft long.

Sources: [14] · [15] · [16]Visit supplier website Direct link · No referral tracking

Get the missing numbers in writing.

Ask for delivery, pickup, included tons and days, per-ton overage, extra-day charges, fuel, tax, prohibited-item fees, swaps and blocked-trip charges. “Quote required” means the reviewed source did not establish a usable fixed total.

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Street placement: Public Works permit, 30-day permits, 60 days maximum

City Code § 62-3(G) puts dumpsters on public property, including streets, under Chapter 66 and City Manager regulations. Public Works must approve a Dumpster/Portable Storage Container/Portable Toilet placement application before a dumpster goes in the right-of-way. Each dumpster permit expires 30 days after issue, a dumpster may not stay more than 60 consecutive days, and it must then be gone 30 days before a new permit is considered. The form allows one container per address, at least 20 ft from an intersection, 4 ft from a driveway entrance and within 12 inches of the curb, with 18 inches of reflective material or lights on each of the eight upper corners and all wheels chocked. The permit (issued under City Code § 66-10) must be posted where it is visible from the street, and a swapped box needs a new permit. No fee or lead time is published; call Public Works at 540-372-1023. For a container on your own lot, no dumpster-specific zoning rule was confirmed; City Code § 62-4 asks that containers holding trash be kept at the rear or side of the property unless Public Works approves otherwise in writing, so ask before putting a box in a front yard.

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City special pickup is not for cleanouts or construction debris

Public Works runs a paid curbside special pickup inside city limits (22401 ZIP code only) for a minimum of $75 per load, booked and paid in advance at 540-372-1023. It excludes construction debris, whole-house cleanouts and eviction leftovers, large yard-renovation piles, tree trunks, paint and hazardous chemicals, and extremely heavy items. Setting items at the curb without an arranged pickup violates City Code Chapter 62.

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Regional landfill and Belman Road center for self-haul

City and Stafford County residents can self-haul to the R-Board's Regional Landfill (489 Eskimo Hill Road, Stafford) or the Belman Road Recycling Center behind the City Shop. From January 1, 2026, residential fees are $6 per visit at the landfill (8-ft open trailer or smaller), a $50 ten-trip coupon book or a $140 annual pass; mattresses are $5 each, larger trailers $10–$20, and dump trailers pay by the ton on the commercial scale. Belman Road does not admit business or commercial vehicles and may divert big loads to the landfill.

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Before you book

Questions about renting in Fredericksburg.

Do I need a permit to put a dumpster on a street in Fredericksburg?

Yes. Public Works must approve a placement application before a dumpster goes in the public right-of-way. Each dumpster permit expires after 30 days, a dumpster may not stay more than 60 consecutive days, and it must be gone 30 days before a new permit is considered. Only one dumpster, container or portable toilet is allowed per address. It must sit at least 20 ft from an intersection and 4 ft from a driveway entrance, within 12 inches of the curb, with reflectors or lights on its upper corners and the permit posted where it can be seen from the street.

Sources: [1] · [2]

Will the City haul away remodel or cleanout debris?

No. City curbside trash does not take building materials such as lumber, drywall, concrete or soil. The paid special pickup ($75 minimum per load, city limits only) excludes construction debris, whole-house cleanouts and very heavy items. Residents can self-haul smaller loads to the R-Board's Regional Landfill on Eskimo Hill Road for $6 a visit with a small trailer, or rent a private roll-off for bigger jobs.

Sources: [6] · [5] · [10]

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