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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Virginia Beach, Virginia, and the surrounding Hampton Roads communities in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. Between hurricane-season repairs, resort-area renovations, and steady residential construction out toward Princess Anne and the Southern Rivers, containers stay busy here year round.
Your price turns on the container size, the weight and makeup of the debris, how long you keep it, and which site will accept the load. Below you'll find current ranges, the city rules on placement, what the city landfill will and will not take, and how fast delivery can be arranged.
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The prices below reflect average ranges for a standard five-day rental period. Your account manager will confirm tonnage, overage rates, and other project specifics during your free, custom quote.
| Size | Average Price Range | Approximate Dimensions | Common Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Yard Dumpster | $399–$499 | 12' L × 8' W × 3.5' H | Concrete, brick, and heavy debris; small cleanouts; single-room remodels |
| 15-Yard Dumpster | $449–$569 | 16' L × 7.5' W × 4–5' H | Garage cleanouts, kitchen and bathroom remodels, small roof tear-offs |
| 20-Yard Dumpster | $499–$649 | 22' L × 7.5' W × 4.5' H | Whole-home cleanouts, multi-room renovations, flooring removal, roofing |
| 30-Yard Dumpster | $599–$799 | 22' L × 8' W × 6' H | Major renovations, new residential construction, large commercial projects |
| 40-Yard Dumpster | $699–$899 | 22–24' L × 8' W × 8' H | Commercial demolition, industrial cleanouts, large-scale construction |
Four things shape a Virginia Beach quote, and the local disposal picture drives two of them.
Size is the first. Moving up one size costs less than paying for a second haul when the container fills before the job ends.
Weight is the second. Shingles, plaster, tile, and broken concrete are dense, so a 10-yard container packed with any of them can weigh more than a 30-yard container of cabinets and trim. Describe the material when you call and we'll match the size to the weight.
Destination is the third, and in this city it's unusual. The city's own landfill is for residents only and turns away commercial loads and heavy construction rubble outright, so a project container goes to a construction and demolition site instead. That routing is baked into the quote.
Local rules are the fourth. The container has to sit on the property, because Virginia Beach does not offer a permit to put one in a street. Planning the drop spot early avoids a wasted delivery.
Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 2 tons (4,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 50-70 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 3 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 3 tons (6,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 80-100 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 4.5 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 3 tons (6,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 110-130 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 6 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 4 tons (8,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 170-190 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 9 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 5 tons (10,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 230-250 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 12 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Choose by volume, then sanity-check the weight. Prime Dumpster carries five sizes here, and the city code itself recognizes roll-off containers from 5 up to 40 cubic yards, so there's no local size ceiling to worry about.
The 10-Yard Dumpster is our smallest container and the right one for dense debris. A single bathroom, a chimney tear-down, or a broken driveway slab suits it, because heavy material hits the weight limit well before the walls fill.
The 15-Yard Dumpster covers a kitchen gut, a cleared-out garage, or flooring from a few rooms. It adds real capacity without a big price jump.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is the most common choice for Virginia Beach homes. A whole-house cleanout, a storm repair, or a multi-room remodel fits comfortably.
The 30-Yard Dumpster handles additions, new builds, and light demolition. When a job throws off mixed lumber, drywall, siding, and fixtures, this is usually the right call.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our largest size. Contractors use it for commercial demolition, tenant clear-downs, and industrial cleanouts where the volume is high and the material is fairly light.
Between two sizes? Walk your account manager through the job and they'll pick for you.
On private property, including your driveway, a private lot, or a job site you control, no city permit is needed for the container.
The street is closed off here, and it's worth understanding why, because three separate city rules point the same way. The solid waste rules say commercial containers serviced by a private collector may not be placed on any street or city right-of-way for collection, and that collections have to be made directly from the customer's premises. A second rule bars storing any accumulation of building and construction materials in a street, median strip, alley, or other public place of travel. And putting anything into or over a public right-of-way counts as an encroachment, which Virginia Beach only authorizes by action of its City Council, with indemnity and insurance conditions attached. There is no administrative route and no dumpster permit, so the container goes on the property.
The same construction-materials rule carries the exception that matters on site: an accumulation of building and construction materials is allowed where it relates to an ongoing and active building or construction project, meaning one whose permits are in effect or, where no permit is needed, one the owner is actively working through. That protects your container in the driveway or on the lot.
For right-of-way work, as opposed to a container, permits come from the permits and inspections division of the Department of Planning and need an approved traffic control plan. For anything else, VB311 on 757-385-3111 is the city's front door, and the Public Works Waste Management division on Holland Road can be reached at 757-385-4650. Send your account manager a photo of the spot and they'll confirm what the rules mean for your address.
Everyday remodel and cleanout debris is fine. The limits here come from the receiving site and from a few firm city rules.
The city's own refusal list is long and specific. It turns away all waste from commercial operations, heavy construction and demolition rubble, hazardous waste, medical waste, special waste such as contaminated soil, pesticide containers, sandblasting waste, and sludge, materials containing friable asbestos, radioactive waste, railroad ties and creosote-treated material, animal carcasses, boats, commercial and industrial tires, and oil drums unless both ends are cut out and rinsed. Engine blocks, transmissions, and axles only go in if they've been disassembled and drained.
Hazardous waste, liquids, wet paint, solvents, and fuel never belong in a container. Lithium-ion, rechargeable, and nickel-cadmium batteries can't go in the trash at all and have to be taken to the city's Resource Recovery Center. Electronics are accepted there too, with the exception of anything containing a cathode-ray tube.
City rules also bar placing any container or receptacle on, in, or over a storm drain, which rules out some tempting curbside spots.
If you're unsure about something, ask your account manager before it goes in the container.
If the item you want to dispose of isn’t on this list, give us a call for more guidance or check out our guide of what you can throw in a dumpster.
*Approved items may vary by location. Always check your local laws and regulations to avoid any fines or additional fees.
Virginia Beach runs its own disposal complex, and knowing how it's split saves a wasted trip. The City of Virginia Beach Landfill and Resource Recovery Center at 1989 Jake Sears Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23464 is open 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and it can be reached at 757-385-4650. It handles household waste in the landfill cells, traditional and alternative recycling at the Resource Recovery Center, and household hazardous waste, and it turns concrete, tree limbs, and tires into crushed stone, mulch, and shredded rubber.
That site is for residents only, though, and the restrictions are strict. Proof of Virginia Beach residency is required to get in, only non-commercial vehicles are allowed through the gate, vehicles with ladder racks, commercial signage, work equipment, cargo vans, or panel vans are refused regardless of what's in them, and trailers over ten feet or with a dump bed are prohibited. Loads from commercial operations and heavy construction rubble are on the refusal list.
So a project container follows a different route. The city points commercial customers, construction companies, and anyone with material it cannot handle to a construction and demolition landfill immediately next door to the city complex, which specializes in exactly that material. Beyond the city, the regional public authority for Hampton Roads runs several transfer stations and owns the regional landfill.
Your account manager confirms which site your load is headed to, and what the disposal side will cost, before the container is delivered.
1989 Jake Sears Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Open 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, for residents in non-commercial vehicles only.
Most Virginia Beach orders can be scheduled within one to two business days, with delivery arriving in a 24 to 48 hour window. Booking two or three days ahead gives you the best choice of times, and it matters more here in hurricane season when demand spikes.
Five things keep a delivery on track:
Call the day you finish loading, and we'll lock in the pickup.
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Prime Dumpster arranges delivery throughout Virginia Beach and the nearby Hampton Roads communities, from Kempsville and Green Run through Town Center and the oceanfront resort area out to Princess Anne, Sandbridge, and the farms south of the Green Line. Whether the job is a storm repair in an older neighborhood or a new build near Pungo, we coordinate the drop, the pickup, and the disposal around your schedule.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We'll size the container, work out a legal spot on the property, and tell you where the load is going before you commit.
Your Prime Dumpster account manager handles the details, from tonnage and overage rates to permit contacts and delivery timing, so you can focus on the work.
A 10-yard container in Virginia Beach runs $399 to $499 and a 40-yard runs $699 to $899, both on a five-day rental. Where you land depends on the size, the weight of your debris, and the charges at the site that receives it. Your account manager confirms the included tonnage and the overage rate before delivery.
In this city, a container wins sooner than most places. The city landfill only admits residents in non-commercial vehicles, bars dump trailers and trailers over ten feet, and refuses heavy construction rubble. For anything past a few carloads of household material, a container is the practical route.
Yes. A standard three-seat couch takes up about a fifth of a 10-yard container, which leaves room for a bed frame, a dresser, and boxes. Furniture fills the volume long before it reaches the weight limit, so overage charges are rare on a furniture load.
Hazardous waste, liquids, wet paint, solvents, fuel, asbestos, and medical waste all have to stay out. Lithium-ion and rechargeable batteries are barred from the trash entirely and need the city's recovery center. Mention tires, appliances, and anything with a cathode-ray tube to your account manager when you book.
The 10-yard container starts lowest at $399 to $499. It's only the cheapest result on a light load, though. Fill it with plaster, tile, or masonry and the weight allowance runs out early. Keeping dense rubble in its own container usually works out cheaper overall.
Three days generally costs the same as five, because the price covers delivery, the rental window, and the haul rather than a daily rate. Weight affects your invoice far more than the calendar does. Ask your account manager what tonnage is included and what each extra ton costs.
Wood, drywall, plaster, roofing, flooring, siding, trim, cabinets, fixtures, furniture, carpet, and general cleanout material are all allowed. Clean concrete, brick, and asphalt are accepted too, and they often cost less in a separate load. Check anything unusual with your account manager first.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Virginia Beach, Virginia 23464 |
| Phone: | 948-207-0071 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.com/ |
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