20 cubic yards
20 Yard Dumpster Rental in Norfolk, VA
Our most requested size — built for full room renovations, roof tear-offs, and larger residential cleanouts throughout Norfolk and Hampton Roads.
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day in Norfolk
- Flat-rate pricing
- All 15 area communities
- DimensionsAbout 22 ft long x 7.5 ft wide x 4.5 ft high.
- HoldsHolds roughly 6 to 8 full pickup truck loads of debris.
- Weight includedTypically includes about 3 tons in the base price — enough for most single-family roofing and renovation jobs.
- Space neededFits most standard driveways, though it's noticeably longer than the 10 and 15 yard — a two-car driveway gives the most comfortable margin.
The 20 yard container in Norfolk, VA
The 20 yard dumpster is the one we deliver most across Norfolk, and for good reason — it's large enough to handle a full-scale renovation or roofing job without forcing a second delivery, but it still fits on a standard residential driveway. If you're re-roofing a two-story home in Ghent, gutting a bathroom and kitchen together, or clearing out a full house after an estate cleanout, this is usually the size that gets it done in one trip.
It's also the size we recommend by default when someone calls unsure of what they need, since it comfortably covers most single-family home projects without the overkill of a 30 or 40 yard.
Why It's the Most Common Size We Deliver
Most single-family projects in Norfolk land in this size's range: a full roof tear-off, a whole-kitchen renovation, flooring replacement through several rooms, or clearing out an entire house for an estate sale or a PCS move. It's the size that handles "the whole project" for a typical two- or three-bedroom home without leaving obvious wasted space.
What Fills a 20 Yard Container
A full tear-off roof on an average single-family home, the combined debris from a kitchen and bathroom remodel, or the contents of a fully furnished 3-bedroom house being emptied out will generally fill a 20 yard. It's also the standard size for post-storm yard and structural debris after a tropical system moves through Hampton Roads.
Delivery Notes for Norfolk Homes
At 22 feet, this size needs a bit more planning on Norfolk's older, narrower streets — think Ghent, Colonial Place, and Park Place, where curb cuts and mature trees can tighten clearance. Our crew accounts for that when scheduling delivery, and a two-car driveway or open curb frontage gives the easiest placement.
Capacity
What actually fits in a 20 yard container
Rough working figures. Weight, not volume, is what stops most loads.
| Material | How much fits |
|---|---|
| Full roof tear-off | Complete asphalt shingle removal from an average single-family roof |
| Whole-home renovation | Combined debris from a kitchen and bathroom remodel |
| Estate/full-house cleanout | Furniture, appliances, and belongings from a fully furnished home |
| Storm debris | Downed branches, fencing, and water-damaged materials after a storm |
Suitability
Is the 20 yard the right size for you?
Choose the 20 yard for
- Full roof replacement
- Kitchen and bathroom remodel combined
- Whole-house or estate cleanout
- Post-storm residential debris removal
Pick a different size for
- New home construction from the ground up
- Large commercial demolition
- Multi-story teardown debris
- Bulk concrete or masonry beyond a few tons
Placing a 20 yard container on a Norfolk-area property
The 20 yard is the size we most often deliver after hurricane-season storms move through the Southside, when downed limbs, damaged fencing, and water-logged debris from Ocean View or Willoughby need to move fast, and it's also our standard recommendation for military families handling a full-house PCS cleanout on a fixed timeline before their move date.
Compare
Every size side by side
When in doubt between a 20 and a 30, ask what's driving the volume — if it's mostly bulky-but-light household items, a 20 usually covers it; if it's structural demolition or a full teardown, size up.
| 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. |
Not quite right?
- 15 Yard Dumpster — the next size smaller
- 30 Yard Dumpster — the next size larger
- Compare all five sizes
- Read the full Norfolk sizing guide
Talk to a real person
Book a 20 yard dumpster in Norfolk
Call (757) 290-7723. Tell us the material and the town, and you will get a flat price and a delivery window on the same call.
Mon–Sat 7:00am – 7:00pm
Answers
20 Yard Dumpster — questions we get asked
Is a 20 yard dumpster big enough for a full roof replacement?
For most single-family homes in Norfolk, yes — a complete tear-off of asphalt shingles on an average-size roof typically fits within a 20 yard's volume and weight allowance. Steep-pitch roofs, multiple layers of old shingles, or larger homes may need to size up; our team can help you estimate based on your roof's square footage.
Will a 20 yard dumpster fit on my street in Ghent or Colonial Place?
Usually, yes, but these neighborhoods have narrower streets and tighter curb cuts than newer subdivisions. Let us know your address when booking and we'll confirm the best placement — driveway, curb, or a nearby permitted spot — before the truck arrives.
What's the typical cost for a 20 yard dumpster in Norfolk?
Across the Hampton Roads market, roll-off rentals generally run $250 to $800 depending on size and debris type, with a 20 yard typically falling in the middle of that range. That's a general reference point, not a quote — call (757) 290-7723 and we'll price your specific job.
Service area
20 Yard Dumpster delivered 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.