Construction Debris: What You Can (and Can't) Take to the Dump
Renovating your home? Drywall, lumber, concrete, and roofing materials have different disposal rules than regular trash. Here's what to know.
Read more →Capital Area Bin There Dump That is a local dump in Alexandria used by homeowners, contractors and anyone hauling household or construction refuse in the Northern Virginia/DMV area. Located on Duke Street, it sits in a busy part of the city and gets steady traffic from nearby neighborhoods and remodeling projects.
Pull up to an entrance where there’s typically a small booth or gate to check traffic flow, and be prepared to line up if there’s a backlog - weekends and spring-cleanup times get especially busy. The site has open yard space with large containers and piles for different types of loads; expect to drive around the lot to find the right spot to unload. There’s usually a scale somewhere near the entrance or exit at most municipal and private dumps in the region, so plan for a short stop before leaving. The whole place looks industrial: concrete pads, metal bins, and trucks moving about, so slow down and follow posted signs and directions from onsite personnel.
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