Norfolk area service
Yard Waste Dumpster Rental in Norfolk, VA
Branches, brush, sod, and storm-downed limbs — a roll-off dumpster clears a yard faster than bagging it curb by curb.
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day in Norfolk
- Flat-rate pricing
- All 15 area communities
Yard Waste Removal across the Southside
Yard waste piles up faster than most people expect — a weekend of tree trimming, a full lot clearing before a fence goes in, or a round of storm cleanup after wind and rain come through Hampton Roads. Bagging it all for weekly curbside pickup can take weeks. A dumpster lets you cut, rake, and haul on your own schedule and be done with the pile in one trip.
We size yard waste jobs a little differently than construction debris, since brush and branches take up volume without adding much weight — until the pile includes wet leaves, sod, or storm-soaked limbs, which get heavy fast. Tell us what you're clearing and we'll steer you to a size that handles the volume without overshooting the weight limit.
At a glance
What you get with yard waste removal
- Sized for volume-heavy loads like brush, branches, and leaf piles
- Handles storm cleanup debris after hurricane season winds and rain
- Faster than weeks of bundling limbs for curbside collection
- One flat container instead of dozens of yard waste bags
- Available for one-time lot clearing or seasonal cleanup
What counts as yard waste
Branches, brush, small tree trunks, leaves, grass clippings, sod, and general landscaping debris all load fine. Root balls and larger stumps add weight quickly and are worth mentioning when you book, since a stump-heavy load can push a smaller container past its included weight. Treated lumber, fencing, and construction material aren't yard waste — those still fit in the same dumpster, just budget for the added weight.
Storm season and yard debris
Atlantic hurricane season runs roughly June through November, and even a glancing storm can drop enough limbs and branches to fill a container on its own. If a storm is already forecast, book ahead rather than waiting until the morning after — demand for containers spikes across Hampton Roads once a storm is confirmed to make landfall nearby.
Suitability
Is yard waste removal the right call?
The fastest way to get this right is to check the load against both lists before you book.
Good fits for this container
- Tree trimming and brush clearing
- Post-storm limb and branch cleanup
- Full lot or overgrown yard clearing
- Landscaping projects removing sod or old plantings
- Seasonal fall leaf and yard cleanup
Send these somewhere else
- Loads that are mostly wet sod or soil (weight adds up fast — ask us first)
- Large stumps with heavy root balls (call ahead so we size it right)
- Mixed loads with paint, chemicals, or treated materials without a heads-up
Sizing
Which container for yard waste removal?
Every size below runs on this service. Match the material to the weight allowance and the volume takes care of itself.
- 10 yard — A single tree's worth of branches or a small brush-clearing job
- 15 yard — Medium yard cleanup, several trees trimmed or a modest lot clearing
- 20 yard — The most common size for full yard cleanups and post-storm debris
- 30 yard — Large lot clearing or heavy storm cleanup with a lot of downed limbs
- 40 yard — Land clearing or major storm cleanup covering a large property
| 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. |
Yard Waste Removal — the Norfolk-area specifics
Waterfront and low-lying neighborhoods like Ocean View and Willoughby tend to collect extra yard debris after even routine tidal flooding, not just named storms, since saltwater and standing water stress trees and shrubs along the Chesapeake Bay side of Norfolk. If you're clearing storm- or flood-damaged yard debris there or anywhere else in our service area, a roll-off keeps it out of the yard and off your back until pickup day.
Talk to a real person
Need yard waste removal in Norfolk?
Call (757) 290-7723, describe the job in a sentence, and you will get a flat price and a delivery window on the same call.
Mon–Sat 7:00am – 7:00pm
Answers
Yard Waste Removal — your questions answered
Can I mix yard waste with other debris in the same dumpster?
Yes, in most cases. Yard waste can share a container with general household junk or construction debris. Just mention it when you book so we can size the container for the combined weight, since mixed loads add up faster than yard waste alone.
Is wet yard debris heavier to haul, and does that matter for pricing?
Yes. Rain-soaked leaves, sod, and branches weigh noticeably more than dry debris, and containers include a set weight limit. If you're clearing debris right after a storm, mention that when booking so we can recommend a size with enough weight allowance.
Do you offer yard waste dumpsters seasonally after storms?
Yes, and demand rises fast right after a storm passes through Hampton Roads. If a storm is in the forecast, it's worth booking ahead of time rather than calling the day after, when everyone in the area is calling for the same containers.
Service area
Yard Waste Removal across the Southside
We run roll-off containers out of our Little Creek Road yard to all fifteen communities we cover on the Southside and across the harbor — Norfolk itself and the neighborhoods of Ghent, Larchmont, Colonial Place, Park Place, Berkley, Ocean View, Lafayette-Winona and Willoughby, plus the Southside cities of Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Portsmouth, and the Peninsula cities of Hampton, Newport News and Poquoson. Norfolk and its own neighborhoods are usually same-day; Southside neighbors are typically same- or next-day, and Peninsula cities across the harbor are more often next-day. If your address is not listed, call anyway. We likely still get there.