Portsmouth, VA
Dumpster Rental in Portsmouth, VA
Roll-off dumpsters for Portsmouth, from historic Olde Towne and Cradock to Churchland, delivered same- or next-day from Norfolk.
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day in Norfolk
- Flat-rate pricing
- All 15 area communities
Roll-off dumpster rental in Portsmouth
Portsmouth is one of the closer cities we serve, just across the Elizabeth River from our Little Creek Road yard. Most deliveries run through the Downtown Tunnel (I-264) or Midtown Tunnel, with tunnel traffic during commute hours being the main thing that adds time to an otherwise short trip.
Portsmouth sits directly across the Elizabeth River from Norfolk, close enough that it's a short trip through the Downtown or Midtown Tunnel rather than a real haul. It's home to Norfolk Naval Shipyard, one of the region's biggest employers despite the name, plus historic Olde Towne and the planned WWI-era neighborhood of Cradock.
Between the historic housing stock, shipyard-driven moves, and steady remodel work in Churchland, Portsmouth keeps us busy with a wide range of job sizes.
Local knowledge
Getting our bearings in Portsmouth
Knowing a place properly is the difference between a container that fits and a truck that has to turn around.
- Norfolk Naval Shipyard — despite the name, it's located in Portsmouth, not Norfolk
- Naval Medical Center Portsmouth — a major hospital and employer near Olde Towne
- Olde Towne Portsmouth — the historic waterfront district facing downtown Norfolk
How we reach Portsmouth
Trucks generally cross through the Downtown Tunnel or Midtown Tunnel from Norfolk, both of which can back up during morning and evening commute hours since they carry shipyard shift traffic. Once across, Olde Towne and Park View are close to the tunnel exits, while Churchland sits farther west and adds a few extra minutes.
Areas we cover in and around Portsmouth
Olde Towne, Cradock, Churchland, Park View.
What comes out of Portsmouth properties
Olde Towne has some of the oldest housing stock in the region, with narrow historic lots that limit dumpster placement options. Cradock, built as planned housing for shipyard workers, has a distinct, tightly laid-out street grid. Churchland and Park View are more typical mid-century and later suburban construction with easier driveway access.
Services
Every service we run in Portsmouth
The full range comes to this address. What differs place to place is access, not what we can bring.
Residential Dumpster Rental
Driveway-safe roll-off containers for Norfolk-area homeowners clearing garages, closets, remodels and cleanouts.
Commercial Dumpster Rental
Scheduled containers and swap-outs for Norfolk retail, restaurant, office and property-manager jobs.
Construction Dumpster Rental
Jobsite roll-offs sized by phase for new-construction and renovation projects across the Norfolk area.
Roll-Off Dumpster Rental
10, 15, 20, 30 and 40 yard roll-off containers delivered across all fifteen communities we serve.
Roofing Dumpster Rental
Tear-off containers sized for shingle removal — one of our busiest calls after a Hampton Roads hurricane or wind event.
Junk Removal
A container on your driveway for as long as you need it, so you can clear the house on your own schedule.
Same-Day Dumpster Rental
Call before midday and most Norfolk-area orders go out the same day, including live jobsite swap-outs.
Yard Waste Removal
A container sized for volume, not weight — storm-downed limbs, landscaping tear-outs and lot-clearing brush.
Estate Cleanout Dumpsters
Patient, no-pressure container service for Norfolk-area families clearing a home after a loss or a move — including the heavier loads that come out of an older house in Ghent or Larchmont.
Demolition Debris Removal
Heavy-duty roll-offs for interior gut-outs, sheds, carports and small structure teardowns.
Concrete & Heavy Debris
Dedicated low-fill containers for concrete, brick, block and fill dirt, priced by weight to keep you legal on tonnage.
Storm Debris Removal
Fast containers after a hurricane or tropical system brings down limbs and lines, or after tidal/nuisance flooding backs up along the Elizabeth River and Norfolk's low-lying waterfront, with the sorting that protects your insurance claim.
Sizes
Choosing a container size in Portsmouth
Pick by what the load weighs first and by how much room it takes second.
| Size | Dimensions | Capacity | Weight included | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Yard Dumpster | about 14 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 3.5 ft high | about 50-70 kitchen-size trash bags | 1-2 tons | Small home projects, roofing debris, concrete and dirt. |
| 15 Yard Dumpster | about 16 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft high | about 80-100 kitchen-size trash bags | 2-3 tons | Garage cleanouts, flooring removal and yard waste. |
| 20 Yard Dumpster | about 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft high | about 110-130 kitchen-size trash bags | 3-4 tons | Medium renovations, roofing jobs and large cleanouts. |
| 30 Yard Dumpster | about 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 6 ft high | about 170-190 kitchen-size trash bags | 4-5 tons | Multi-room remodels and estate cleanouts. |
| 40 Yard Dumpster | about 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 8 ft high | about 230-250 kitchen-size trash bags | 5-6 tons | Commercial projects and major demolition work. |
Permits, placement and access in Portsmouth
Portsmouth is an independent city with its own government and no county layered above it, so a street placement permit is handled by the City of Portsmouth, not a county office.
How it works
Booking a dumpster in Portsmouth
There is no portal, no form and no quote request queue. You call, you get a price.
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Call and tell us the job
One short conversation. We ask what you are clearing, where the box needs to sit and when you need it, and how much room the driveway or lot gives us. No forms, no waiting on an email.
- 2
We size it and quote it flat
We ask about the driveway first. Most Portsmouth placements are asphalt, which we plan boards around.
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Delivered where you want it
Boards go down, the box goes square, and nothing gets dragged across the driveway. If the approach is tight we will scout it before the delivery day, not on it.
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Load at your own pace
Keep it level with the top rail and keep the banned items out. Need a swap mid-job or an early pickup? One call and we are on it.
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We haul it and sort it right
The container leaves Portsmouth, the load is sorted where recovery is available, and your driveway goes back to being a driveway.
Nearby
Communities next to Portsmouth
The places below are on the same routes, which is why we can often combine deliveries.
Talk to a real person
Need a dumpster delivered in Portsmouth?
Call (757) 290-7723 for Portsmouth delivery, timed around tunnel traffic when it matters.
Mon–Sat 7:00am – 7:00pm
Local answers
Dumpster rental in Portsmouth — common questions
Does tunnel traffic affect Portsmouth delivery times?
It can during morning and evening shift-change hours around the shipyard. We generally schedule Portsmouth drops outside the heaviest tunnel traffic windows when possible.
Can a dumpster fit on narrow lots in Olde Towne?
Often, but placement needs a look first. Olde Towne's historic lots and street parking can be tight, so a 10 or 15 yard container is frequently the better fit than a larger size.
Do you serve Cradock and Churchland the same as Olde Towne?
Yes, all of Portsmouth is in our service area, and delivery timing is similar across the city since it's a short trip from our yard regardless of neighborhood.