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Dumpster rental
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Sterling has no town hall, so a dumpster here answers to Loudoun County, VDOT and, in many neighborhoods, an HOA. The County's zoning screening rule for dumpsters does not reach ordinary houses, so a driveway bin is the simple route; putting one on a state street raises a VDOT permit question to settle first. Where driveway space is tight, choose a short bin. Small loads may be cheaper to drive to the County landfill on Evergreen Mills Road, though it is a long trip from eastern Loudoun.

Sources checked November 13, 2026 · Guide updated November 13, 2026
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The first decision in Sterling

Start with an eligible hauler.

No supplier publishes a price. Bin There Dump That rents the smallest bins (4 to 20 yards, none longer than 11 ft) on a typical 7-day rental but lists no street address and is not on the County's permitted-collector list. Selective Hauling rents only 22-ft, 20- and 30-yard boxes, allows 20 days before rental fees and names a Gaithersburg yard. EAI offers 10- to 30-yard boxes from a Clarksburg, MD base with no published terms. Selective and EAI both appear on Loudoun's October 2025 permitted-collector list.

Your local checklist

Confirm your address is actually in the Sterling CDP rather than Cascades, Countryside or Sugarland Run, and, if your neighborhood has an HOA, get its okay for the bin before delivery.
Measure the driveway: Bin There Dump That's bins are 10 to 11 ft long, EAI's 10-yard is about 14 ft and Selective's boxes are 22 ft; if the bin must sit on the street, ask VDOT's Northern Virginia District whether a single use permit is required.
Ask the rental company whether it holds a current Loudoun County collector permit (permits expire March 31 each year), and tarp the bin so it qualifies as covered bulk waste under County Code § 1082.06.

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3 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.

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Bin There Dump That Northern Virginia

Published sizes: 4-yard (10 x 5.5 x 2 ft), 6-yard (10 x 5.5 x 3 ft), 10-yard (10 x 7 x 4 ft), 14-yard (11 x 8 x 4.5 ft) and 20-yard (11 x 8 x 6 ft) bins
Rental & weight terms: The franchise's rates page FAQ gives a typical rental of 7 days, with other periods on request. Included weight, overage per ton and extra-day fees are not published; request a written quote.
Price basis: Not published on the Sterling or rates pages; call 540-527-5053 for a written quote.

The Sterling page offers residential bins for cleanouts and renovations with delivery, pickup and driveway protection included, and says same- or next-day delivery may be available. It tells customers to check HOA rules and to confirm permit needs before placing a bin on a street. Paint, propane tanks, batteries, motor oil, tires and electronics are not accepted; overfilling can bring extra charges (amount not published). No street address appears on either page. The company does not appear on Loudoun County's October 29, 2025 list of permitted collectors, so ask whether it holds a current County collector permit.

Sources: [19] · [20] · [5]Visit supplier website Direct link · No referral tracking

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Selective Hauling LLC

Published sizes: 20-yard (22 x 8 x 4 ft) and 30-yard (22 x 8 x 6 ft) roll-offs
Rental & weight terms: No rental fees for the first 20 days; the fee after that is not published. The page states a 10-ton weight limit per container, which is a maximum load, not included disposal weight. Included tonnage and overage per ton are not published. Tires, mattresses, couches, refrigerators and other appliances, office furniture, carpet and propane or butane tanks cost extra (amounts not published).
Price basis: Not published; request a written quote (301-330-0983).

Roll-off hauler at 8040 Queenair Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20879, with a Sterling-specific page aimed at construction roll-offs. The page says Selective cannot obtain permits and tells customers to ask their local government. Both boxes are 22 ft long, which may not fit a short driveway. Listed as a major collector on Loudoun County's October 29, 2025 permitted-collector list (construction and debris category).

Sources: [21] · [5]Visit supplier website Direct link · No referral tracking

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Environmental Alternatives, Inc. (EAI Roll Off)

Published sizes: 10-yard (about 8 x 14 x 3.5 ft), 15-yard (about 8 x 17.5 x 4 ft), 20-yard (about 8 x 23 x 5 ft) and 30-yard (about 8 x 23 x 6 ft) roll-offs
Rental & weight terms: The page mentions flexible rental periods and weight limits but publishes no rental days, included weight, overage or extra-day fees; request a written quote.
Price basis: Not published; office 301-428-0822.

Roll-off company whose Loudoun County page names Sterling among the communities it serves; the only street address given is 24024 Frederick Road, Clarksburg, MD 20871, and it also lists a Manassas, VA location without an address. Its 10-yard box is about 14 ft long. Environmental Alternatives, Inc. is listed as a major collector on Loudoun County's October 29, 2025 permitted-collector list.

Sources: [22] · [5]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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Driveway first; a VDOT permit question if the bin goes on the street

No Loudoun County permit specific to a dumpster on a public street was found, and Sterling has no town government that could issue one. Most public residential streets in Sterling are state-maintained secondary roads, and VDOT's land use permit regulations allow trash receptacles on non-limited-access highways only under a single use permit (24VAC30-151-640), placed as close to the right-of-way line as practical and with written approval from adjoining owners; the single use permit application fee is $100 (24VAC30-151-710). The regulation does not name temporary roll-offs, so ask VDOT's Northern Virginia District before setting a bin on the street. On the lot, the 2023 Loudoun Zoning Ordinance lists dumpsters as an accessory use for all uses subject to the screening section 7.04.05, but that section says its screening requirement does not apply to residential uses other than multifamily attached buildings, and Section 7.04 applies to land development needing a site plan, subdivision or zoning permit. No County zoning time limit for a temporary roll-off at a house was found. Many Sterling-area neighborhoods have homeowners' associations that may set their own rules, so check before delivery.

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What matters locally

Hauling it yourself: Loudoun County landfill rates (since July 1, 2025)

The County's only disposal site is the Loudoun County Landfill (Solid Waste Management Facility) at 21101 Evergreen Mills Road, Leesburg, on the far side of Leesburg from Sterling. It is open Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed Sunday). Construction and demolition debris, including mixed loads containing it, is $85 a ton with an $8 minimum; household trash and brush are $78 a ton ($8 minimum); up to 10 bags of household trash in one vehicle is a flat $8 (FastTrash). Refrigerated appliances add $30 each and car tires $10 each. The landfill takes only waste generated in Loudoun County and does not take dirt, rock, sand or other inert fill from commercial customers, land-clearing debris or tractor-trailer loads.

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Paint, chemicals and electronics: County collection events, some in Sterling

Loudoun runs about eight household hazardous waste drop-off events a year instead of a permanent HHW site; the 2026 series ends Saturday, November 14 at Claude Moore Park, 46105 Loudoun Park Lane, Sterling (8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.). Residents may bring up to 15 gallons of liquids and 40 pounds of solids, in containers of 5 gallons or less, and may be asked for proof of Loudoun residency. TVs and computers are not taken at those events; the County holds separate electronics days (one in 2026 was at Dulles Town Center), with fees of $20 to $30 per TV or monitor and free laptops, and the 2027 dates are not yet posted. Keep these items out of a rented roll-off.

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Tarp the bin: Loudoun's lid rule exempts covered bulk waste

Loudoun County Code § 1082.06(a) requires ordinary household trash to be kept in lidded containers, but exempts solid waste in bulk form or kept under a roof or covering. An open-top roll-off of remodeling or cleanout debris fits that exemption when it is tarped, which also keeps rain weight off your bill. Bagged kitchen trash and food waste belong in your regular trash service, and § 1082.05 still requires owners to store waste without creating a nuisance.

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Before you book

Questions about renting in Sterling.

Do I need a permit to put a dumpster on my Sterling street?

Possibly, from VDOT rather than the County. Sterling has no town government, and no Loudoun County dumpster-on-street permit was found. Most public residential streets here are state roads, where VDOT's land use permit regulations allow trash receptacles under a single use permit ($100 application fee), set near the edge of the right-of-way with written approval from adjoining owners. The rule does not name temporary roll-offs, so ask VDOT before placing a bin on the street, or keep it on your driveway.

Sources: [16] · [17]

Would a new Loudoun sanitary district stop me from renting a roll-off?

Not as the County describes the program. Loudoun is offering unincorporated, non-HOA neighborhoods of at least 50 homes the option to petition for a sanitary district, held a public meeting on it in Sterling on September 24, 2026, and says no district has been established. Inside a district one County-contracted vendor would handle regular curbside garbage and bulk pickup by appointment, but the County says on-demand haulers may still offer services the district does not provide, and roll-offs are not mentioned. Roll-off companies still need a County collector permit unless they haul debris only.

Sources: [6] · [4]

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Start with an eligible hauler.

3 researched options.

Bin There Dump That Northern Virginia

Selective Hauling LLC

Environmental Alternatives, Inc. (EAI Roll Off)

Driveway first; a VDOT permit question if the bin goes on the street

What matters locally

Hauling it yourself: Loudoun County landfill rates (since July 1, 2025)

Paint, chemicals and electronics: County collection events, some in Sterling

Tarp the bin: Loudoun's lid rule exempts covered bulk waste

Questions about renting in Sterling.

Do I need a permit to put a dumpster on my Sterling street?

Would a new Loudoun sanitary district stop me from renting a roll-off?

More guides in Loudoun County, Virginia.

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