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At Prime Dumpster, we provide roll-off dumpster rentals across Petersburg, Virginia, and the surrounding Tri-Cities area in sizes from 10 to 40 yards. Restoration work in Old Towne, rehab projects on the city's deep stock of historic homes, and steady construction along the Interstate 95 and US-460 corridors keep roll-off containers in demand for homeowners and contractors alike.
Your price depends on container size, what you're throwing out, how long you keep the container, and the disposal fees charged where the load is weighed. Below you'll find price ranges, the rules for putting a container on a city street, and what Virginia keeps out of a landfill.
Looking for a dependable waste management solution? Contact us today for a free quote! We're here to give you a straightforward and competitive estimate for all your dumpster rental needs. Find out how easy waste disposal can be with Prime Dumpster.
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Ready to get started? Scheduling your dumpster delivery is a breeze. Just tell us when and where you need it, and we’ll handle the rest. Prime Dumpster is all about quick and reliable service, getting the right dumpster to your site when you need it.
Done with your project or need your dumpster emptied? Just give us a call to arrange a fast and convenient pickup. We’re ready to quickly remove your waste and make your experience hassle-free. Count on Prime Dumpster for timely and efficient service.
The prices below reflect average ranges for a standard five-day rental period. Your account manager will confirm tonnage, overage rates, and other project specifics during your free, custom quote.
| Size | Average Price Range | Approximate Dimensions | Common Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Yard Dumpster | $399–$499 | 12' L × 8' W × 3.5' H | Concrete, brick, and heavy debris; small cleanouts; single-room remodels |
| 15-Yard Dumpster | $449–$569 | 16' L × 7.5' W × 4–5' H | Garage cleanouts, kitchen and bathroom remodels, small roof tear-offs |
| 20-Yard Dumpster | $499–$649 | 22' L × 7.5' W × 4.5' H | Whole-home cleanouts, multi-room renovations, flooring removal, roofing |
| 30-Yard Dumpster | $599–$799 | 22' L × 8' W × 6' H | Major renovations, new residential construction, large commercial projects |
| 40-Yard Dumpster | $699–$899 | 22–24' L × 8' W × 8' H | Commercial demolition, industrial cleanouts, large-scale construction |
Several things shape what a dumpster rental costs in Petersburg, and they build on each other.
Container size sets the floor. A bigger container costs more, but ordering the right one the first time beats paying overage charges or calling for a second haul.
Debris weight fills in the rest. Plaster, brick, old slate, and tile weigh far more than their volume suggests, and they burn through an included tonnage allowance fast. Appliances and tires are usually billed per piece, so bring them up when you book.
Distance to disposal matters here more than in most cities. Petersburg has no working landfill of its own. Loads are weighed at a transfer station in the city and then trucked well out of the region, and that extra haul is built into local pricing.
Street access is the last piece. Many Old Towne blocks are narrow, with on-street parking and short setbacks, so the drop spot can decide the size you can take. Your Prime Dumpster account manager will talk through the approach before delivery day.
Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 2 tons (4,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 50-70 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 3 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 3 tons (6,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 80-100 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 4.5 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 3 tons (6,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 110-130 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 6 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 4 tons (8,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 170-190 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 9 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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Perfect For:
Weight Limit: Up to 5 tons (10,000 lbs)
Bags of Trash: Approximately 230-250 large trash bags.
Truck Loads: Roughly 12 pickup truck loads.
*These are general estimates and can vary depending on the type of trash being disposed of and how tightly it’s packed.
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The right size comes down to how much debris the job makes and how dense it is. We stock five sizes, from 10 to 40 yards.
The 10-Yard Dumpster is our smallest container. It suits a bathroom gut, a small cleanout, or a yard project, and it's the right pick for brick, block, and concrete, since dense material reaches the weight cap long before the container looks full.
The 15-Yard Dumpster covers mid-size jobs such as a garage cleanout, a flooring tear-out, or a small roof job. You get more room than the 10 without a big jump in cost.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is the size most Petersburg homeowners pick. It handles a whole-home cleanout or a remodel that runs through several rooms.
The 30-Yard Dumpster fits gut renovations, new builds, and demolition work. It's the right call when a job throws off a lot of mixed debris over several weeks.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is our largest container, built for commercial construction, large demolition, and industrial cleanouts with real volume.
Caught between two sizes? Describe the job to your account manager and they'll help you choose.
A container set on your own driveway or inside a private job site usually needs no permit in Petersburg. That changes once any part of it sits in the street, on a sidewalk, or in a public parking space.
The city handles work and obstructions in the roadway through a Work in the Street Permit, issued by the Department of Public Works. The department lists that application, along with a version for special events and a blanket package for contractors who work in the street often, on its public works permits page.
Build in a little lead time. The City updated its permit process in July 2026, so a contractor who last pulled one a while back may find the steps have changed.
No fee or review time is published for the permit. Call the Department of Public Works at 804-733-2353, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with questions about your block. If you can't tell whether your drop spot counts as city right-of-way, your account manager can help you reach the right person.
Most household and construction debris loads without a problem. The limits come from Virginia disposal rules and from what the receiving facility accepts.
Virginia bars lead-acid batteries from mixed household trash outright. A car or boat battery has to go back to a retailer, a wholesaler, or an authorized collection point instead of into a container. State rules also put the duty to dispose of waste legally on the person who generates it, which is why your load gets checked at the scale.
Hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, motor oil, antifreeze, and asbestos are out of a standard container too. Propane tanks and other pressurized cylinders need separate handling.
Old screens are worth a second look. Virginia lets a locality keep cathode ray tube televisions and monitors out of the disposal facilities in its area once it runs a recycling program for them, so pull electronics before loading day.
Tires and large appliances also travel separately. Tell your account manager about them when you book and they'll arrange the right route.
If the item you want to dispose of isn’t on this list, give us a call for more guidance or check out our guide of what you can throw in a dumpster.
*Approved items may vary by location. Always check your local laws and regulations to avoid any fines or additional fees.
Central Virginia has no publicly owned landfill left. The regional plan published by the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority, the public authority for this area, records that the last public landfill in the region closed in 2015, so everything generated here goes to a privately run facility.
Petersburg's own landfill on Industrial Drive stopped taking waste years ago and is in closure. What remains on that site is a permitted regional transfer station, at 390 Industrial Drive, Petersburg, VA 23803, where city loads are weighed and consolidated.
From the transfer station, the waste is hauled to a permitted landfill in Lunenburg County, roughly 60 miles southwest of Petersburg. That long second leg is the reason disposal costs more here than in a city with a landfill nearby.
For you, it means the weighing happens in town and the per-ton charge is set by the receiving facility. Your account manager will confirm which site is taking your load and explain the charges before delivery.
Most dumpster rentals in Petersburg can be scheduled within one to two business days, with delivery arriving in a 24 to 48 hour window. Booking a few days out gives you time to settle street access and clear the drop spot, and it often saves money.
Use these tips for a smooth delivery:
Keep the disposal schedule in mind as well. The transfer station and the receiving landfill keep weekday hours with limited weekend service, so a container filled on a Saturday afternoon may not be emptied until Monday.
Client ReviewsPrime Dumpster provides dumpster rentals across Petersburg and the nearby Tri-Cities communities, from Old Towne and Walnut Hill to Blandford, Battlefield Park, and the neighborhoods out along Crater Road and South Crater. Whether the job is a porch rebuild on a historic block or a commercial fit-out near the interstate, we coordinate delivery, pickup, and disposal around your schedule.
Tell us about your project and your zip code. We'll match the container to the work, confirm where the debris is going, and quote a clear price while you're on the phone.
Your Prime Dumpster account manager handles the details, from tonnage and overage rates to permit contacts and delivery timing, so you can focus on the work.
Dumpster rentals in Petersburg run from $399 to $499 for a 10-yard container up to $699 to $899 for a 40-yard container, based on a five-day rental. What you load and the disposal charge at the receiving facility also move the number. Your account manager confirms the included tonnage and overage rates when you book.
For most jobs, renting costs less. Self-hauling means a minimum charge every time you cross the scale, plus fuel and hours of your day, and the closest landfill to Petersburg is a long drive. A pickup bed holds less than people expect, so one container usually beats six trips.
Yes. A three-seat couch takes about a fifth of a 10-yard container, which still leaves room for a mattress, a dresser, and a stack of boxes. With furniture and other bulky items, you run out of space well before you reach the weight limit.
Keep out hazardous waste, liquids, paint, solvents, fuel, motor oil, antifreeze, propane tanks, and asbestos. Virginia also bars lead-acid batteries from mixed trash, so car batteries go back to a retailer or an authorized collection point. Tires and appliances need separate handling, so mention them when you book.
The 10-yard container has the lowest starting price, $399 to $499. Your final bill still turns on what goes in. Dense material like plaster, brick, or concrete can pass the weight allowance in a small container and add overage charges, so a clean heavy load kept on its own usually costs less.
A three-day rental normally costs the same as the five-day rate, because containers are priced by the job rather than by the day. Weight moves your bill far more than the calendar. Ask your account manager what tonnage is included and what each extra ton costs before delivery.
Most home and construction debris is fine, including lumber, drywall, plaster, roofing, flooring, cabinets, furniture, cardboard, and general cleanout junk. Clean brick, block, and concrete are accepted too, and they usually cost less when kept in a load of their own. Ask your account manager about anything unusual before you load it.
| Business Name: | Prime Dumpster |
| Address: | Petersburg, Virginia 23803 |
| Phone: | 948-207-0071 |
| Website: | https://primedumpster.adm-devs.com/ |
| Monday-Saturday | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
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