Dumpster Rental Cost in Hampton Roads

The base price for each container

Ask how much does it cost to rent a dumpster and many companies answer with a range and a lot of fine print. Ours is a flat rate by size, the same whether you are in Kempsville, Ghent, Hilton Village or Smithfield.

Each rate covers delivery, 7 days on site, pickup, disposal of the included tonnage and driveway protection boards. See the dumpster sizes guide if you are not sure which container matches your job, or jump straight to the 20-yard dumpster rental page for our most-booked option.

• 10-yard: $375 with 2 tons included
• 20-yard: $455 with 2 tons included (most popular)
• 30-yard: $550 with 3 tons included

Every fee that can apply

We would rather you see the full list now than on an invoice. Most rentals only pick up one of these, the fuel surcharge. The rest depend on how long you keep the container, how heavy the load is and what goes in it.

• Fuel surcharge: $35 flat, once per rental
• Extended rental: $25 per day beyond the included 7 days
• Weight overage: $110 per ton over the included tonnage
• Mattress or box spring: $100 per item
• Tires: $75 each
• Dry run: $125 if the container is blocked or the site is inaccessible when we arrive
• Overweight (DOT) penalty: $125 per ton when a load is too heavy to legally transport

Worked examples with real totals

Example 1, a standard kitchen remodel in Virginia Beach. A 20-yard at $455 plus the $35 fuel surcharge comes to $490. If the debris stays under 2 tons and the job wraps inside 7 days, $490 is the whole bill.

Example 2, a garage cleanout in Norfolk that runs long. A 10-yard at $375, plus $35 fuel, plus 2 extra days at $25 each ($50), totals $460.

Example 3, a contractor renovation in Chesapeake. A 30-yard at $550 plus $35 fuel is $585. The load weighs in at 4 tons, which is 1 ton over the 3 included, adding $110. The total is $695.

Example 4, a bedroom refresh with old bedding. A 20-yard at $455, plus $35 fuel, plus two mattresses at $100 each ($200), comes to $690. That example is a good reason to look at mattress disposal options when bedding is most of the load.

How to keep overage and extra fees off your bill

The biggest swing in any dumpster rental cost in Norfolk, Virginia Beach or anywhere else is weight. Shingles, tile, plaster, wet yard debris and soil are dense, and 2 tons goes quickly. Put heavy material in a 10-yard and keep it level with the rails.

Plan your 7 days before the container arrives. Have helpers lined up, pre-stage debris near the drop spot and schedule pickup as soon as you are done rather than letting the box sit.

Keep the drop area clear on delivery and pickup days. A car parked in front of the container or a locked gate is what triggers a $125 dry run. Finally, check what can go in a dumpster so prohibited items do not end up in the load.

Military and first responder discount

Active duty, veterans and first responders get 5% off residential rentals with valid ID. On a 20-yard, that is $22.75 off the $455 rate, bringing the rental to $432.25 before the fuel surcharge. Families clearing out before orders can also read our military PCS move cleanout guide.

Dumpster rental vs junk removal: which costs less?

A dumpster is usually the lower-cost choice when you have the time and hands to load it yourself, especially on remodels and roofing jobs that produce debris over several days.

Junk removal makes more sense when the items are heavy or awkward, like a sleeper sofa, piano or hot tub, when you have no driveway space, or when you simply want it gone in one visit. Our crew does the lifting and loading, and the price is quoted by volume and items after you send a description or photos. Many customers compare both quotes before deciding.