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Norfolk, VA · official rules checked October 27, 2026

Dumps, landfills & transfer stations near Norfolk, VA

10 landfills and transfer stations and 9 recycling and special-waste drop-offs within 20 miles of Norfolk, from EPA records, plus the official local rules on hours, resident ID and fees.

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Official drop-off rules in Norfolk

Self-haul: SPSA Norfolk Transfer Station

Residents of the SPSA service area get free disposal of household waste at SPSA transfer stations, limited to 12 visits per calendar year, with proof of residency. Pickups over 1-ton capacity, box trucks, cargo vans, commercial or marked vehicles and waste from rental properties don't qualify. Extra drop-offs are charged $78 per ton with a $20 minimum (as published by the City of Chesapeake).

The Norfolk Transfer Station takes no residential waste Monday-Friday. Saturday 8 a.m.-noon is for commercial customers and Norfolk residents; Saturday and Sunday noon-4 p.m. is for Norfolk residents only. The Landstown and Suffolk transfer stations take SPSA-area residents on weekdays.

Sources: SPSA: Residential Waste Disposal Guidelines, City of Chesapeake: Garbage Drop-Off Site. Checked October 27, 2026. Rules and fees change: confirm on the official page before you go.

Dump or dumpster: which is cheaper in Norfolk?

For a pickup load or two, hauling it yourself usually wins. Once a cleanout or remodel runs to several loads, a dumpster can cost less than your time, fuel and repeated gate fees.

Haul it yourself

Gate fee by weight, by load, or free for residents at some city sites

  • Official local rate: Residents of the SPSA service area get free disposal of household waste at SPSA transfer stations, limited to 12 visits per calendar year, with proof of residency.
  • You need a truck or trailer, a way to cover and secure the load, and time for each round trip
  • Best for 1-2 pickup loads, yard waste, or single items like a mattress or appliance
  • Resident-only sites usually ask for ID or proof of address
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Rent a dumpster

$325 - $679.99 prices Norfolk companies publish

  • 10 yard: $325 - $529.99 (5 companies)
  • 15 yard: $375 - $579.99 (3 companies)
  • 20 yard: $419 - $629.99 (5 companies)
  • 30 yard: $500 - $679.99 (4 companies)
  • Dropped at your driveway; you load at your own pace, then it's hauled away
  • Best for several pickup loads: a 15 yard holds about 4 pickup loads and a 20 yard about 6 (redbox+)
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Pickup-load capacity: redbox+ Greensboro size guide. Dumpster prices are the ones local companies publish, collected on our city pages with a source link for each.

Sites within 20 miles of Norfolk

Sorted by straight-line distance from central Norfolk. Listings come from EPA and state records; a green "Listed by" link appears where an official city or county page names that address.

Landfills & transfer stations (10)

Construction debris recycling (1)

Hazardous waste, electronics & tires (2)

Scrap metal & yard waste (6)

Map: dumps and drop-offs near Norfolk


Interactive map of 19 sites

Pins use the coordinates in the EPA records. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What to do with special items

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All 199 sites in Virginia

Facility data: EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (DDRT) (downloaded October 28, 2026; EPA Data License) and EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) landfill data, which we use to drop landfills LMOP lists as closed. Each listing names the state or national source EPA compiled it from and that record's date where given. Search uses U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer centroids. Last checked October 28, 2026.

Rules and fees change, and not every site takes the public. Listings come from EPA and state agency records, not from the operators. Some sites accept only commercial haulers, residents, or certain materials, and hours change with holidays and weather. Call or check the operator's official page before you load the truck. Dumpster Price Map is independent and not affiliated with any facility or government agency. Spot an error? Tell us.

Norfolk dump FAQ

Where is the closest dump to Norfolk?

Measured from central Norfolk, the closest landfill or transfer station in EPA's data is SPSA - Norfolk Transfer Station (Norfolk), about 4.7 miles in a straight line. There are 10 landfills and transfer stations within 20 miles; check which ones accept the public before you go.

How much does the dump cost in Norfolk?

Per the official page we cite: Residents of the SPSA service area get free disposal of household waste at SPSA transfer stations, limited to 12 visits per calendar year, with proof of residency. Fees differ by site and change, so check the operator's page or call before you load up.

Where can I take construction debris, tires or electronics near Norfolk?

Within 20 miles, EPA's data lists 3 C&D landfills, 1 C&D recycler, 1 tire site, 2 electronics recyclers and 0 household hazardous waste sites. Use the filters above the list.

Should I rent a dumpster instead of going to the dump in Norfolk?

If you have more than a couple of pickup loads, a dumpster usually saves trips: redbox+ says a 15 yard holds about 4 pickup loads. Our Norfolk dumpster page lists the prices local companies publish.