Bethesda, MD
Dumpster Rental in Bethesda, MD
Roll Off On The Go Rentals delivers 10 to 30 cubic yard roll off dumpsters in Bethesda, Maryland, Monday through Saturday, from our base in nearby Silver Spring. Bethesda is unincorporated, so street placement on a county road requires a Montgomery County dumpster permit, which the county says takes one to two weeks. Driveway placement needs no permit. Call (301) 798-6777 or book online.
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Where we deliver in Bethesda
- Downtown Bethesda
- Edgemoor
- Wyngate
- Bradley Hills
- Westbard
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Photos from our own deliveries in Bethesda: our trucks, our containers, real driveways and lots.
Loaded with bags and boxes 
Backing in past the fence 
Along a building, clear of the lane 
On boards to protect the driveway
01 / Bethesda
Small lots, big projects
Bethesda has some of the most active residential construction in the county and some of the least room to do it in. Lots in neighborhoods such as Edgemoor, Wyngate, Bradley Hills, Glen Echo Heights, and Westbard are often narrow, the streets are lined with parked cars, and half the block seems to have a contractor's sign in the yard.
We plan Bethesda deliveries around that. A few things that help:
- Pick the container for the driveway, not just the job. Our 15, 20, and 25 yard containers all share the same 16 by 8 foot footprint. The only difference is wall height. So if a 15 fits your driveway, a 25 does too, and you get ten more yards without taking any more pavement.
- Think about the swap. On a tight lot, a 20 yard swapped once is often easier to live with than a 30 that blocks everything.
- Clear the approach. The truck has to back in straight. If neighbors park across from your driveway, ask them to move for the delivery window. It takes about 15 minutes.
02 / Bethesda
Remodels, additions, and teardowns
Whole-house renovations and additions are the core of our Bethesda work. Contractors here typically run a 20 or 30 yard through the demo phase with swaps as needed, then drop to a smaller container for finish work.
Older Bethesda homes, the brick colonials and Tudors from the thirties and forties, come apart heavy: plaster, thick tile beds, cast iron, slate. If that describes your house, keep an eye on weight. The 20 yard includes 2 tons and the 30 includes 3.
For homeowners, the common jobs are kitchens, primary baths, basement cleanouts ahead of a sale, and estate cleanouts.
03 / Bethesda
If it has to go on the street
Street placement on a county-maintained road in Bethesda requires a dumpster permit from the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services, along with cones, reflectors, or barricades around the container. The county says permits typically issue in one to two weeks and are valid for six months, which works well for a long renovation. Apply early. It is the step people forget. We do not supply the cones or reflectors; our permit guide has the full list of steps.
Wisconsin Avenue (MD 355), Old Georgetown Road (MD 187), Bradley Boulevard (MD 191), River Road (MD 190), and Wilson Lane (MD 188) are state roads and are handled separately.
Downtown Bethesda condos and commercial spaces: building management controls the loading dock and the hours. Get their requirements in writing and send them to us before we schedule.
Some addresses that feel like Bethesda are in a separate town with its own rules. The villages and towns of Chevy Chase want their own permit even for a dumpster on your driveway, and most keep dumpsters off their streets entirely. Glen Echo (301-320-4041) requires a town permit too, asks that dumpsters stay off town streets, and wants them covered overnight. Somerset has its own town office as well. If your tax bill names a town, call it before you book.
What is the biggest dumpster that fits a typical Bethesda driveway?
Often the 25 yard, because it has the same 16 by 8 foot footprint as the 15 and 20. The 30 yard is 18 by 8 feet and needs more approach room.
How long does a Montgomery County dumpster permit take?
The county says one to two weeks from submittal, depending on workload. You only need it for street placement.
Do you work with contractors in Bethesda on long jobs?
Yes. We handle scheduled swaps and can keep a container on site for the length of the project. Extra days are $10 each.
| Size | Dimensions (L x W x H) | Weight included | Extra weight | Rental period | Extra days | About the same as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 cubic yards | 14 ft x 8 ft x 3 ft | 1 ton (2,000 lb) | $120 per ton | Up to 10 days | $10 per day | 3 to 4 pickup truck loads |
| 15 cubic yards | 16 ft x 8 ft x 4 ft | 1.5 tons (3,000 lb) | $120 per ton | Up to 10 days | $10 per day | 5 to 6 pickup truck loads |
| 20 cubic yards | 16 ft x 8 ft x 5 ft | 2 tons (4,000 lb) | $120 per ton | Up to 10 days | $10 per day | 7 to 8 pickup truck loads |
| 25 cubic yards | 16 ft x 8 ft x 6 ft | 2.5 tons (5,000 lb) | $120 per ton | Up to 10 days | $10 per day | 9 to 10 pickup truck loads |
| 30 cubic yards 30 yard details | 18 ft x 8 ft x 6 ft | 3 tons (6,000 lb) | $120 per ton | Up to 10 days | $10 per day | 11 to 12 pickup truck loads |
Pickup load comparisons are estimates based on a standard full-size bed. Every size can be booked online at any hour.
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