Serving Portsmouth, VA
Roll-Off Dumpster Rental in Portsmouth, VA
Roll-off dumpsters across Portsmouth, from Olde Towne to Churchland. A container in a City street needs a permit under the City Code, so we check the City's rules before booking.
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- Same-day & next-day delivery
- Flat-rate pricing
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Roll-off dumpster rental in Portsmouth
Approx. 10.9 road miles from the yard, around 16 minutes.
Portsmouth is approx. 10.9 road miles from the yard, around 16 minutes. Same-day or next-day when availability allows. Call before noon and we'll try for same-day.
The City Code requires a City Engineer permit to leave a box, barrel, trash or storage container in any street or right-of-way (§ 32-9). The text does not define 'trash or storage container', so whether it reaches a roll-off is an interpretation. For any street spot, we check the City's rules before booking.
How we reach Portsmouth
Approx. 10.9 road miles from the yard to Portsmouth, around 16 minutes. Same-day or next-day when availability allows. Call before noon and we'll try for same-day. The phone is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Areas we cover in and around Portsmouth
- Olde Towne, Park View and Port Norfolk
- Cradock and Hodges Manor
- Prentis Park and Midtown
- Churchland and the Western Freeway corridor
- High Street, London Boulevard and Victory Boulevard
- Historic home renovations and estate clean-outs
Local knowledge
Getting our bearings in Portsmouth
Knowing a town properly is the difference between covering it and showing up with the right box.
- Street permit — a City Engineer permit covers leaving a container in a street or right-of-way (§ 32-9), and we check the City's rules before booking.
- Right-of-way work — digging or disturbing a street or right-of-way needs a City permit (§ 32-58, paraphrased).
- Private collection permit — operating a private solid waste collection business in the City needs a permit from the Director of Public Works (§ 16-187). Whether that reaches a delivery-only rental is not settled in the text.
- Disposal sites — solid waste collected in the City goes only to the public facilities the Director designates (§§ 16-188 and 16-189).
- Construction sites — a construction site must keep a suitable trash receptacle on site while the work goes on (§ 16-8(a)).
- Dumpster screening — the zoning code requires large waste receptacles to be screened for new development and redevelopment (§ 40.2-304). Whether a temporary rental is covered is not addressed.
What comes out of Portsmouth properties
Portsmouth has older housing on narrow lots and alleys, so renovation and clean-out jobs are the most common here. The City Code says garbage in a dumpster goes inside it, and the dumpster stays closed (§ 16-6(c)). A remodel, a roof or a clean-out is container work. Small cleanouts, decluttering and yard waste fit a 10 (about 3 pickup loads); medium renovations, landscaping and light junk removal a 15 (4 to 5 loads); roofing, remodeling and flooring a 20 (about 6); large cleanouts and commercial projects a 30 (about 9); and construction sites, demolition and major renovations a 40 (about 12). Heavy materials such as concrete, dirt and roofing need their own load, and we help you estimate so the load stays within the weight limit for the size. Most rentals run up to 7 days. Need longer? Call (757) 844-5926 and we'll extend it at a small daily rate. Finished early? Call or text and we'll move your pickup up when we can.
What goes in: household junk and furniture; drywall, wood, flooring and siding; yard waste such as branches, shrubs and grass; roofing shingles; metal, plastic and cardboard; and concrete, brick or asphalt within the weight limit. What doesn't: paints, thinners, oils and automotive fluids; batteries and electronics; propane tanks and fuel containers; tires; medical waste; and asbestos or other hazardous materials. If you're unsure about an item, call us before delivery. Our what can and cannot go in a dumpster in Virginia guide covers the rest. Debris must stay level with or below the top rim, because overfilled dumpsters can't be hauled. If you need more room, we can swap bins.
Every service, delivered to Portsmouth
Every service we run in Portsmouth
Every container we run is available here, and the sizing conversation is the same.
Residential Dumpster Rental
Driveway-friendly roll-off dumpsters for Chesapeake homeowners clearing garages, attics, remodels, roofs, moves and yards.
Commercial Dumpster Rental
Roll-off dumpsters for offices, retail, restaurants, property managers and contractors around Hampton Roads, for short jobs or ongoing service.
Construction Dumpster Rental
Roll-offs for Hampton Roads contractors: framing, drywall, roofing, siding, demolition, concrete and brick, with swaps on long jobs.
Roll-Off Dumpster Rental
Driveway-safe roll-off containers from 10 to 40 yards for homeowners and contractors across Chesapeake and Hampton Roads.
Junk Removal
Hands-off junk removal for Chesapeake homes and businesses: our crew loads, hauls and cleans up, for one item or a full cleanout.
Same-Day Dumpster Rental
Same-day and next-day roll-off delivery across Chesapeake and Hampton Roads for storm cleanup, emergency repairs and last-minute jobs.
Yard Waste Dumpster Rental
Yard waste dumpsters for storm cleanup, tree limbs, brush, soil and landscaping in Chesapeake and Hampton Roads.
Sizes
Choosing a container size in Portsmouth
Weight is what usually decides the size, not how much room the pile takes up.
| Size | Dimensions | Capacity | Weight included | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Yard Dumpster | about 12 ft long × 8 ft wide × 3.5 to 4 ft high | about 3 pickup truck loads | 2 to 3 tons | Typical jobs: bathroom remodels, garage and small attic cleanouts, yard debris, minor landscaping and small roofing jobs. |
| 15 Yard Dumpster | about 14 ft long × 8 ft wide × 4.5 to 5 ft high | about 4 to 5 pickup truck loads | 2 to 3 tons | Typical jobs: garage, attic and basement cleanouts, single-room remodels, flooring and drywall removal, and yard cleanups. |
| 20 Yard Dumpster | about 22 ft long × 8 ft wide × 4.5 ft high | about 6 pickup truck loads | 3 to 4 tons | Typical jobs: multi-room remodels, whole-home cleanouts, roofing tear-offs, landscaping and light demolition. |
| 30 Yard Dumpster | about 22 ft long × 8 ft wide × 6 ft high | about 9 pickup truck loads | 4 to 5 tons | Typical jobs: full-home renovations, new construction debris, demolition, large roofing projects and whole-house cleanouts. |
| 40 Yard Dumpster | about 22 ft long × 8 ft wide × 8 ft high | about 12 pickup truck loads | 5 to 6 tons | Typical jobs: large construction and demolition, warehouse, office and industrial cleanouts, commercial roofing and full-home remodels. |
Permits, placement and who may haul in Portsmouth
Who may haul: operating a private solid waste collection business in the City needs a permit from the Director of Public Works (§ 16-187), and running one without a permit is unlawful (§ 16-190). The code does not define 'collection business', so we check the City's rules before booking. State law: we found no state dumpster or hauler licence. A locality may regulate the times and placement of waste containers set out for collection (Code of Virginia § 15.2-928(A)(vii)), and may tax and regulate haulers, including exclusive service areas (§ 15.2-930(A)); displacing a private company needs a hearing and notice (§ 15.2-934). We're licensed & insured.
On private property: the City Code's refuse-container rules for developments (§ 16-10) set the number, size and location of containers for multifamily, commercial and industrial developments, with setbacks from homes. Whether they reach temporary rentals is not stated. Driveway first. Our drivers place the dumpster, so please don't move it yourself. You don't need to be home as long as the bin is accessible. We use protective boards under the dumpster to prevent gouges, scratches and tire marks. Deliveries and pickups run Monday through Saturday, with weekend swaps when scheduling permits.
In the street: a box, barrel, trash or storage container in any street or right-of-way needs a permit from the City Engineer (§ 32-9). Whether a roll-off is covered is an interpretation of the text, so for a street spot we check the City's rules before booking.
State highways: VDOT's permit rules (24VAC30-151-20) bar nontransportation uses of a state highway right-of-way without VDOT's written permission, so a container never goes in the right-of-way of I-64, I-264, I-564, US-17, US-13, US-58, US-460, VA-168, VA-171 or any other state route. On a state route, the container stays on private property.
Summarized from the published local code and official web pages as read in October 2026. Codes change — confirm with the department listed before you rely on it.
How it works
Booking a dumpster in Portsmouth
Booking a container here takes one phone call and about five minutes.
Step 1: Call and tell us the job
One short conversation. We ask the address and the city, what you are clearing, whether it is a cleanout, a renovation, a roof, a yard or a job site, what is going in, roughly how much there is, and how much room the driveway or lot gives us. The rules follow the city the property is in.
Step 2: We size it and quote it flat
We recommend the right size, so you do not pay for space you will not use or need another haul, and you get one clear flat-rate price that covers delivery, pickup and disposal within the weight limit and a standard rental period of 5 to 7 days. If it is concrete, shingles or dirt, we say up front that weight decides the size. If the place needs a permit, we check the rules before booking.
Step 3: Delivered where you want it
The driver sets the dumpster on the driveway, lot or job site where you asked, on flat, solid ground rather than the lawn. Same-day or next-day when availability allows. You do not need to be home if the spot is marked and clear of vehicles and obstacles.
Step 4: Load it at your pace
Keep debris level with or below the top rim. An overfilled dumpster cannot be hauled safely, and we swap it for an empty one instead. Keep out the problem items: paints, thinners, oils, fuel, tires, batteries, propane tanks, medical waste, asbestos and appliances containing refrigerants. Need more time or a swap mid-job? One call.
Step 5: We pick it up and handle the disposal
Call, text or email when it is full or the job is done, and we schedule the pickup. Loads go to licensed Hampton Roads disposal and recycling facilities, and metal, concrete and yard waste are recycled whenever possible.
Prefer to talk it through?
A two-minute call gets the size right, a straight answer on price and a delivery window.
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Towns next to Portsmouth
Neighboring places are often on the same truck run, and each has its own page with its own rules.
Local answers
Dumpster rental in Portsmouth — common questions
Not covered here? Call (757) 844-5926 and ask.
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in Portsmouth?
If the container goes in a street or right-of-way, the City Code requires a permit from the City Engineer (§ 32-9), and whether a roll-off is covered is an interpretation of the text. We place on your driveway or lot first, and for a street spot we check the City's rules before booking.
How far is Portsmouth from your yard?
Approx. 10.9 road miles, around 16 minutes. Same-day or next-day when availability allows; call before noon for the quickest answer.
How much does a dumpster cost in Portsmouth?
Typical dumpster rentals run $295 to $695, depending on size, debris, location and rental length. Our pricing is flat-rate, with no hidden fees. Call (757) 844-5926 for one clear number before delivery.
Can the City take my construction debris?
A code cross-reference we could read says the City does not collect construction debris (§ 16-39 itself was not read), so a remodel, a roof or a clean-out goes in a container.
Where we deliver
Every community we cover
We run roll-off dumpsters from our yard in Chesapeake to every community below. Same-day or next-day is available when availability allows; distance and timing decide the rest. Who may haul and where a container may sit differ from place to place, and each page says so plainly. Not sure we reach your street? Call anyway.
From 10 to 40 yards
210 Sampson Creek Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Phone answered 24 hours, 7 days
Ready when you are
Book a container in Portsmouth today
Call (757) 844-5926 with the address and what is going in. We will quote it flat and tell you honestly whether it is same-day or next-day.