Dumpster rental in
Virginia.
112 dumpster rental companies across 30 cities in Virginia, scored on 16,842 Google reviews. A 20-yard roll-off averages $474 statewide, though city averages run from $247 to $616. The median DCS Score here is 59/100.
Virginia Snapshot
What a dumpster actually costs in Virginia
| Size | Cheapest city avg | Statewide avg | Priciest city avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yard | $187 | $377 | $504 |
| 20-yard | $247 | $474 | $616 |
| 30-yard | $285 | $560 | $728 |
| 40-yard | $337 | $668 | $896 |
The same 20-yard container averages $330 in Richmond and $492 in Montpelier — a $162 swing inside one state. Where you rent matters more than which size you pick.
How Virginia haulers score
Every company gets a DCS Score out of 100 — rating quality, review volume, consistency, trust signals, and data completeness. Here is how Virginia’s 112 haulers fall out. See the full rubric.
Biggest Virginia markets
| City | Haulers | Median DCS | Avg rating | 20-yd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | 27 | 54 | 4.41 ★ | $330 |
| Chesapeake | 14 | 58 | 4.59 ★ | $431 |
| Virginia Beach | 12 | 58 | 4.37 ★ | $466 |
| Hampton | 8 | 48 | 4.19 ★ | $479 |
| Norfolk | 6 | 55 | 4.44 ★ | $453 |
| Portsmouth | 6 | 33 | 4.63 ★ | $466 |
| Alexandria | 5 | 84 | 4.98 ★ | $479 |
| Arlington | 4 | 55 | 4.93 ★ | $492 |
| Manassas | 3 | 74 | 4.23 ★ | $479 |
| Newport News | 3 | 95 | 4.97 ★ | $479 |
Virginia dumpster permit rules
| City | Street | Driveway | Cost | Processing | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | Required | Not required | $35–$60 | 1–3 business days | Richmond Public Works |
Common questions about renting in Virginia
How much does it cost to rent a dumpster in Virginia?
Across 30 cities in Virginia, a 20-yard roll-off averages $474, with city averages running from $247 to $616. A 10-yard averages $377. A 30-yard averages $560. A 40-yard averages $668.
Which city in Virginia has the cheapest dumpster rental?
Of the Virginia cities we have pricing for, Richmond is the cheapest at $330 average for a 20-yard, and Montpelier is the most expensive at $492 — a spread of $162 for the same size container.
How many dumpster rental companies are there in Virginia?
We track 112 dumpster rental and roll-off companies across 30 cities in Virginia, holding 16,842 Google reviews between them. The average rating is 4.55 stars and the median DCS Score is 59 out of 100.
Do you need a permit for a dumpster in Virginia?
It depends on where the container sits. Of the 1 Virginia city we have permit rules for, 1 require a permit for street placement and 0 require one even on a private driveway. Fees and processing times are listed below.
All 30 cities in Virginia
Richmond
27 haulers
Chesapeake
14 haulers
Virginia Beach
12 haulers
Hampton
8 haulers
Norfolk
6 haulers
Portsmouth
6 haulers
Alexandria
5 haulers
Arlington
4 haulers
Manassas
3 haulers
Newport News
3 haulers
Carrollton
2 haulers
Fredericksburg
2 haulers
McLean
2 haulers
Roanoke
2 haulers
Elkton
1 hauler
Fairfax
1 hauler
Leesburg
1 hauler
Lorton
1 hauler
Mechanicsville
1 hauler
Montpelier
1 hauler
North Chesterfield
1 hauler
Petersburg
1 hauler
Poquoson
1 hauler
Powhatan
1 hauler
Rockville
1 hauler
Sandy Hook
1 hauler
Staunton
1 hauler
Warrenton
1 hauler
Williamsburg
1 hauler
Yorktown
1 hauler