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Dumpster rental
in Chester.

Chester has no County curbside or bulk pickup, so a remodel or cleanout in the Route 10 neighborhoods means either a private roll-off or repeated trips to the Southern Area Convenience Center on Landfill Drive, which takes residential debris at $15 a pickup load but refuses dump trucks and commercial debris. A container on your own driveway avoids the street question; if it must go on the street, that street is most likely a VDOT road, so the permit question goes to VDOT rather than the County. The County zoning ordinance's dumpster-screening clause has an unclear reach for a temporary house roll-off, so confirm with County Planning before a long rental.

Sources checked November 13, 2026 · Guide updated November 13, 2026
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The first decision in Chester

Start with an eligible hauler.

Bin There Dump That is the small-bin option: 6 to 20 yards at $379–$459 with a typical 7-day period, short 10–11 ft footprints and possible mileage fees, but no published tonnage. Meridian Waste runs a Chester-specific page out of its Petersburg yard with 10- to 40-yard roll-offs, the widest size range, but publishes no prices, tonnage or rental days. Redbox+ publishes the fullest terms ($380–$480 with 3–4 tons and 10 days, then $15 a day) but does not name Chester or give a street address, and its 20- and 30-yard boxes are mostly 22 ft long.

Your local checklist

If the box cannot fit on your driveway, call the VDOT Chesterfield residency about a land use permit before booking, since the County says VDOT maintains most roads in Chesterfield.
Ask Chesterfield County Planning whether the Sec. 19.2-41 dumpster screening rule applies to a temporary roll-off at a single-family home, especially for a rental longer than a few weeks.
Price the self-haul option: the Landfill Drive convenience center takes residential remodel debris at $15 a pickup load, which can beat a roll-off for a small bathroom or deck job.

Plan a rental in Chester

Published details, side by side

3 researched options.

Listings are an editorial starting point, not a complete market ranking. Supplier-published amounts are not Dumpsterly quotes. Confirm address eligibility, material acceptance, dates and the full delivered total.

01 / SOURCE-CHECKED LISTING

Bin There Dump That Richmond

Published sizes: 6-, 10-, 15- and 20-yard bins (10 x 5.5 x 3 ft up to 11 x 8 x 6 ft)
Rental & weight terms: Rates page: typical rental period 7 days, longer on request. Included weight, overage per ton and extra-day fees are not published; request a written quote.
Price basis: Published base prices: $379 (6 yd), $399 (10 yd), $429 (15 yd), $459 (20 yd); mileage fees may apply depending on the delivery address.

Its Chesterfield service-area page names Chester among the communities served and lists 3111 Warbro Rd, Midlothian, VA 23112, phone 804-593-4289. Residential rentals are described as including delivery, pickup and driveway protection. The page says a public street or right-of-way placement may need a permit.

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02 / SOURCE-CHECKED LISTING

Meridian Waste (Petersburg Hauling)

Published sizes: Temporary roll-offs in 10-, 20-, 30- and 40-yard sizes (dimensions not published)
Rental & weight terms: Rental period, included tonnage, overage per ton and extra-day fees are not published; request a written quote.
Price basis: Not published; quote only.

Meridian's Chester page lists ZIPs 23831 and 23836 and offers temporary dumpster rental for cleanouts, construction and demolition, plus a separate residential cart service. The facility shown is Petersburg Hauling, 333-B Industrial Drive, Petersburg, VA 23803, phone 804-748-8324; its hauling page names Chesterfield among the areas served. Delivery paperwork in by 5 p.m. is scheduled for next-day delivery.

Sources: [11] · [12] · [13]Visit supplier website Direct link · No referral tracking

03 / SOURCE-CHECKED LISTING

Redbox+ Dumpsters of Richmond

Published sizes: 20- and 30-yard roll-offs (Standard boxes 22 ft long; 20-yard Suburban Elite 17.5 ft long)
Rental & weight terms: Published: 3 tons included (20 yd) or 4 tons (30 yd), up to 10 days, then $15 per extra day. Price per extra ton is not published.
Price basis: Published starting prices: $380 (20-yd Standard), $430 (30-yd Standard, 20-yd Suburban Elite, 20-yd Elite), $480 (30-yd Elite).

Its Chesterfield page names Midlothian, Bon Air and the Route 288 corridor but not Chester by name, and gives only 'Richmond, VA 23226' with no street address (phone 804-455-8222), so it is listed for comparison and not counted toward the two suppliers. The page tells customers to check with Chesterfield County about street placement.

Sources: [14] · [15]Visit supplier website Direct link · No referral tracking

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Ask for delivery, pickup, included tons and days, per-ton overage, extra-day charges, fuel, tax, prohibited-item fees, swaps and blocked-trip charges. “Quote required” means the reviewed source did not establish a usable fixed total.

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Street placement: VDOT land use permit; no County dumpster permit found

Chesterfield County says VDOT maintains the majority of roads in the county, so a container on a Chester residential street would sit in state right-of-way, where VDOT says all work on the state highway system requires a land use permit applied for at the VDOT residency office for the county. The state permit regulation (24VAC30-151-640) lets VDOT authorize trash receptacles on non-limited-access highways under a single use permit, close to the right-of-way line and with written consent from adjacent owners; we found no VDOT fee or time limit published specifically for a temporary dumpster. A search of the County Code found no dumpster-specific street permit. On your own lot, the County zoning ordinance limits a portable storage unit to 90 days on the lot or driveway (Sec. 19.2-32-34), and Sec. 19.2-41.I.3 requires masonry screening for solid waste storage areas, including dumpsters, with an exemption only for garbage can and recycling areas serving individual homes; The ordinance does not say whether that screening rule reaches a temporary roll-off at a house. The screening clause calls for a masonry or concrete wall built to match the building the area serves, which describes a permanent trash area, while the ordinance deals with temporary containers in § 19.2-32-34; the Planning Department can confirm how it applies to your bin. County transportation questions: transportation@chesterfield.gov or 804-748-1037.

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What matters locally

Southern Area Convenience Center is in Chester

County residents can haul their own loads to the Southern Area Convenience Center at 6700 Landfill Drive, Chester (open 7 a.m.–6 p.m. daily except listed holidays; ID or proof of County residency required). Household trash or yard debris costs $9 per pickup load and $18 for a pickup with a trailer of 10 ft or less. Residential construction and demolition debris is taken from one residential property per visit at $15 per pickup load or $30 with a short trailer, with no asbestos, lead or dedicated concrete or asphalt loads, and no dump trucks. Registered small contractors may bring debris only from a resident's job; commercial debris is refused.

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No County curbside trash service; appliance, tire and HHW rules

The County's Waste and Resource Recovery Division says residential trash and recycling in Chesterfield are handled by private companies, so there is no County bulk pickup to fall back on. At the convenience centers, appliances cost $15 each with Freon and $10 without, tires $2 off-rim or $5 on-rim (limit 5), and mattresses $9 (free with household trash; 3 sets a year). Household hazardous waste from residents is free, but contractor chemicals are refused; oil-based paint is taken only at County collection events.

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Before you book

Questions about renting in Chester.

Who issues a permit for a dumpster on a Chester street?

Chesterfield County says VDOT maintains most roads in the county, and VDOT requires a land use permit for any work on the state highway system, applied for at the VDOT residency office for the county. State regulation 24VAC30-151-640 allows trash receptacles on ordinary highways under a single use permit, placed close to the right-of-way line with written consent from adjacent owners. We found no County dumpster permit and no VDOT fee published specifically for a temporary dumpster, so call VDOT before placing a container on the street.

Sources: [3] · [4] · [5]

Can I take renovation debris to the County site in Chester instead of renting?

Yes, within limits. The Southern Area Convenience Center at 6700 Landfill Drive accepts residential construction and demolition debris from one residential property per visit: $15 for a pickup load or $30 with a trailer under 10 ft, double load maximum. It refuses asbestos, lead, dedicated concrete or asphalt loads, dirt, commercial debris and dump trucks, and you must show ID or proof of County residency.

Sources: [1]

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