Dumpster sizes in Chesapeake, VA run from a compact 10 yard box for cleanouts to a 30 yard unit for full remodels and new construction. The right pick depends on debris type and how much clearance your driveway or lot has. Chesapeake Porta Pros lines up the box against the job, not the other way around.
A 10 yard dumpster is the box most homeowners grab for a garage cleanout, a small deck teardown, or a single-room gut job. It holds roughly three pickup truck loads and fits into a standard driveway without eating the whole yard. If you're weighing this size against a roll-off dumpster rental in general, the 10 yard sits at the small end of that range, and pricing details live on the 10 yard dumpster rental page. Chesapeake rowhouses and older neighborhoods near downtown often have tight side yards, so measure your gate width before booking. Placement still needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the delivery truck, same as any roll-off size, so a short cul-de-sac can complicate delivery even for the smallest box. If you're not sure this is the right call, the dumpster rental cost page breaks down what drives the price up or down by size.
The 20 yard dumpster is the workhorse size for flooring tear-outs, roofing jobs, and mid-size renovations across Chesapeake. It roughly doubles the depth of a 10 yard box while keeping a similar footprint, which is why it handles bulkier, lighter debris like shingles or drywall without filling up on weight alone. Full measurements and use cases sit on the 20 yard dumpster rental page. Anyone comparing dumpster dimensions 20 yard against a 30 yard box should think about density: shingles and concrete debris hit weight limits fast, and the dumpster weight limits page walks through how that's calculated. Contractors running a renovation crew in Chesapeake also lean on this size because it pairs well with a jobsite that already has a standard porta potty rental and a temporary fence rental in place for the duration.
A 30 yard dumpster size is built for whole-home cleanouts, additions, and new construction where volume outpaces weight. It's taller and longer than the 20 yard box, which means it needs more overhead clearance, so check for low branches or power lines before delivery. Details on this option are on the 30 yard dumpster rental page, and for jobs that outgrow even that, the 40 yard dumpster rental page covers the largest size we offer. Every size still needs that same 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck for a clean drop and pickup, so a long driveway in Chesapeake's outer neighborhoods usually works better than a short urban lot. For a side-by-side on all four sizes together, the dumpster sizes and dimensions overview compares footprint, height, and typical loads in one place.
Size drives most of the cost difference, but duration matters just as much. A day rental runs differently than a week or month sitting on site, and the table below shows where each duration typically lands.
| duration | low | typical | high |
|---|---|---|---|
| day | $51 | $75 | $112 |
| week | $426 | $600 | $778 |
| month | $91 | $108 | $500 |
These figures reflect measured data across roll-off rentals generally, not one specific size, so a 10 yard box on a short job will sit toward the low end and a 30 yard box on a month-long remodel climbs toward the high end. The dumpster rental cost page has more on what pushes a quote up. Before you book, it's worth checking dumpster permit requirements and what cannot go in a dumpster, since prohibited materials and street placement rules affect where the box can legally sit in Chesapeake.
Placement in the public right of way, meaning on the street rather than a private driveway, needs confirming with the city before delivery. We do not have a specific Chesapeake ordinance number to cite here, so treat this as a call to make before the truck shows up rather than an assumption. The dumpster permit requirements page has the general framework, and our contact team can help you figure out who to call locally. Driveway placement on your own property typically avoids this question entirely, which is one more reason to measure your lot before choosing between a 20 yard and a 30 yard box.
Chesapeake sits inland from several coastal towns, and delivery logistics can shift depending on where in the city you're located. Norfolk is about 22.6 miles north, Virginia Beach sits roughly 24.2 miles northeast, and Suffolk is about 28.3 miles west, all served from the same fleet that runs Chesapeake jobs. If your project spans a property near the city line, our service areas page lists what's covered, including Suffolk, Virginia Beach, and Norfolk.
Rental length is flexible and priced by day, week, or month, with weekly rates typically running from $426 to $778 depending on demand. Longer jobs like additions or full remodels usually book monthly, since the per-day cost drops as the term stretches out.
Most roof tear-offs in Chesapeake use a 20 yard dumpster, since shingles are heavy and dense rather than bulky. A 30 yard box is usually overkill for weight-limited debris like this; check the dumpster weight limits page before choosing size based on volume alone.
Usually yes, but some materials are restricted regardless of size. The what cannot go in a dumpster page lists what's off-limits, and mixing hazardous materials in with regular debris can trigger extra fees or a refused pickup.
Roll-off trucks need about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the drop point to lower and pick up the box safely. Narrow driveways or sharp turns near the curb can make this tricky, so it's worth walking the delivery path before scheduling.
Not always in a straight line, since delivery fees and minimum rental periods factor in too. A 10 yard box on a single day job tends to land near the low end of the $51 to $112 daily range, while larger sizes on short jobs can cost more per day due to weight and hauling factors.
Yes. Chesapeake Porta Pros delivers dumpster sizes and dimensions across Chesapeake and the surrounding metro, with same-day and next-day drop-off available on most orders.
Pricing depends on the unit and how long you need it. See our cost breakdown and request a free quote for an exact figure.
Standard rentals include scheduled service — a pump-out, a clean, a restock and fresh deodorizer. Busy or hot-weather sites can be serviced more often.
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