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Chesapeake, VA · official rules checked October 27, 2026

Dumps, landfills & transfer stations near Chesapeake, VA

9 landfills and transfer stations and 6 recycling and special-waste drop-offs within 20 miles of Chesapeake, from EPA records, plus the official local rules on hours, resident ID and fees.

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Official drop-off rules in Chesapeake

Self-haul: SPSA Chesapeake Transfer Station

The SPSA Chesapeake Transfer Station is at 901 Hollowell Lane (757-961-3943). Proof of residency is required, and residential drop-offs are limited to 12 per calendar year; additional drop-offs cost $78 per ton with a $20 minimum.

Residential hours per the City: Monday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.-noon for all SPSA residents and noon-4 p.m. for Chesapeake residents only; Sunday noon-4 p.m. Chesapeake residents only. No residential dumping Tuesday, Thursday or Friday. Wednesday is listed as Chesapeake residents and commercial customers only in the City's hours table and on SPSA's page, though the City's text says no residential dumping Tuesday-Friday, so call before a Wednesday trip. The Suffolk transfer station (1 Bob Foeller Drive) is open to residents weekdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

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

Dump or dumpster: which is cheaper in Chesapeake?

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: Proof of residency is required, and residential drop-offs are limited to 12 per calendar year; additional drop-offs cost $78 per ton with a $20 minimum.
  • 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 - $675 prices Chesapeake companies publish

  • 10 yard: $325 - $475 (4 companies)
  • 15 yard: $375 - $550 (2 companies)
  • 20 yard: $419 - $600 (4 companies)
  • 30 yard: $500 - $675 (3 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 Chesapeake

Sorted by straight-line distance from central Chesapeake. 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 (9)

Construction debris recycling (1)

Hazardous waste, electronics & tires (2)

Scrap metal & yard waste (3)

Map: dumps and drop-offs near Chesapeake


Interactive map of 15 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.

Chesapeake dump FAQ

Where is the closest dump to Chesapeake?

Measured from central Chesapeake, the closest landfill or transfer station in EPA's data is Recycled Properties LLC (Chesapeake), about 4.6 miles in a straight line. There are 9 landfills and transfer stations within 20 miles; check which ones accept the public before you go.

How much does the dump cost in Chesapeake?

Per the official page we cite: Proof of residency is required, and residential drop-offs are limited to 12 per calendar year; additional drop-offs cost $78 per ton with a $20 minimum. 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 Chesapeake?

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 Chesapeake?

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 Chesapeake dumpster page lists the prices local companies publish.