30 cubic yards
30 Yard Dumpster Rental in Norfolk, VA
A large container built for major renovations, demolition debris, and commercial cleanouts across Norfolk and the Southside.
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day in Norfolk
- Flat-rate pricing
- All 15 area communities
- DimensionsAbout 22 ft long x 7.5 ft wide x 6 ft high.
- HoldsHolds roughly 9 to 12 full pickup truck loads of debris.
- Weight includedTypically includes about 4 tons in the base price — sized for heavier mixed-demolition loads.
- Space neededNeeds a larger footprint than the residential sizes — a wide driveway, commercial lot, or open curb space works best; height also matters if there's a low tree canopy or wires overhead.
The 30 yard container in Norfolk, VA
The 30 yard dumpster is where we move from "big home project" into serious volume — full-house renovations, small commercial cleanouts, and demolition debris that would take two or three trips in a 20 yard. It needs real space to sit, so it's better suited to larger driveways, commercial lots, or open curb frontage than a tight residential street.
If you're gutting a whole house down to the studs, clearing a commercial space, or handling debris from a partial demolition, this is usually the size that keeps the job moving without constant swap-outs.
Built for Bigger Jobs
This size is the right call for whole-house gut renovations, multi-room additions, and small commercial buildouts or cleanouts. It's also common on partial demolition jobs — an old garage, a carport, or an interior structure coming down — where the debris volume outpaces what a 20 yard can handle in one delivery.
What Typically Goes In a 30 Yard
Full-house gut renovation debris — drywall, flooring, cabinetry, and fixtures from multiple rooms — is the most common load we see in this size. It also handles small commercial tenant buildouts, larger deck and outbuilding demolitions, and the combined debris from a multi-phase remodel.
Placement Considerations in Norfolk
Because of its height and footprint, the 30 yard needs a clear delivery path — wide enough for the roll-off truck to back in, and tall enough to clear overhead branches or lines. On tighter lots in older Norfolk neighborhoods, we'll often recommend curb placement (with the appropriate City of Norfolk permit) instead of a driveway.
Capacity
What actually fits in a 30 yard container
Rough working figures. Weight, not volume, is what stops most loads.
| Material | How much fits |
|---|---|
| Whole-house gut renovation | Drywall, flooring, cabinetry, and fixtures from a multi-room remodel |
| Small commercial cleanout | Fixtures, furniture, and debris from a retail or office space turnover |
| Structure demolition | Debris from an old garage, carport, or small outbuilding |
| Mixed construction waste | Lumber, drywall scraps, and packaging from a larger build phase |
Suitability
Is the 30 yard the right size for you?
Choose the 30 yard for
- Whole-house gut renovation
- Multi-room addition or remodel
- Small commercial buildout or cleanout
- Garage, carport, or outbuilding demolition
Pick a different size for
- Small residential projects (a 10 or 15 will do)
- Tight driveways with limited turning room
- Loads made mostly of heavy concrete or dirt (weight, not volume, becomes the limit)
- Sites with low overhead clearance
Placing a 30 yard container on a Norfolk-area property
The 30 yard shows up most on larger renovation projects in established Norfolk neighborhoods like Larchmont and Berkley, and on the small commercial and multi-family cleanouts that come with the area's steady turnover of rental housing near Old Dominion University and the naval installations. Because a City of Norfolk permit is generally required for any container placed on a public street rather than private property, our team can walk you through that process for a 30 yard job.
Compare
Every size side by side
If your load is bulky but light — framing, drywall, cabinetry — the 30 yard's volume is the advantage. If it's dense material like concrete or masonry, you'll hit the weight limit before the volume limit; ask us about a heavy-debris-specific container instead.
| 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?
- 20 Yard Dumpster — the next size smaller
- 40 Yard Dumpster — the next size larger
- Compare all five sizes
- Read the full Norfolk sizing guide
Talk to a real person
Book a 30 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
30 Yard Dumpster — questions we get asked
Do I need a permit for a 30 yard dumpster in Norfolk?
If the container sits entirely on your driveway or private property, typically no. If it needs to go on the street — common with larger sizes on tighter lots — the City of Norfolk generally requires a permit. We can advise on which applies to your address and help with the paperwork.
Can a 30 yard dumpster handle concrete or brick?
Not efficiently. Concrete, brick, and dirt are dense enough that a 30 yard will hit its weight limit long before it's visually full, which means you pay for volume you never use. For heavy debris like that, ask about a smaller, heavy-debris-rated container instead.
How much space does a 30 yard dumpster need?
More than our residential sizes — plan on a wide, clear driveway or curb area, with enough overhead clearance for a roll-off truck to back in and lift the container into place. Low tree limbs or utility lines near the drop spot are the most common placement issue we run into.
Service area
30 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.