Roll-off rental / 15-yard box
15 yard dumpster rental in Richmond
The short box. 16 feet long, 4.5-foot walls, and the easiest of our three containers to place on a tight Richmond lot. We confirm the size, the drop point, and the delivery window in one call.
01 / THE 15-YARD BOX
Small footprint. Full haul-away.
What the container measures, what fills it in Richmond, and when a different box serves the job better.
Dimensions and footprint
The 15-yard container measures 16' L × 7.5' W × 4.5' H. It runs six feet shorter than our 20 and 30-yard boxes, and that difference decides jobs on short driveways, narrow city lots, and alley-fed parcels in Richmond's older blocks. The 4.5-foot walls keep hand-loading simple — most people can clear the rail with a bag, a bucket, or a board without building a ramp. Plan for the box plus the truck: the delivery vehicle needs a straight approach and overhead clearance to roll the container off and to winch it back on when the load leaves.
Richmond jobs that fill a 15-yard box
We send this size for contained projects. A basement, attic, or shed clearing. A single bathroom gut. Carpet and pad pulled from a few rooms. Fence sections, deck boards from a small landing, or a garage that has not been walked through in years. It also fits the yard side of Richmond weather: the Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 through November 30 and peaks from mid-August to mid-October, and the limbs, brush, and fence debris a storm front leaves behind are exactly the bulky, awkward material a 15-yard box swallows in an afternoon.
When the rental beats the dump run
We will be straight about the alternatives. City of Richmond residents can take bulk items and brush at no charge to the East Richmond Road Convenience Center or the Southside Transfer Station — city residents only, with proof of residency. Henrico's two public use areas charge $5 per trip and are residents-only as well; material from rental properties, vacant lots, or businesses is prohibited there. A single sorted pickup load may be worth that trip. Rent the box when the pile outgrows a pickup bed, when the debris comes from a rental property or business the county sites will not accept, or when the work spans several sessions and you want one container and one haul instead of a week of driving.
Facility rules checked against City of Richmond and Henrico County sources, August 2026Heavy debris in a 15-yard box
Concrete, brick, dirt, plaster, and shingles reach the truck's weight allowance long before they reach the top rail. For dense material the 15 is often the right box precisely because it keeps the load honest — but tell us what is going in before delivery so the fill line and the weight terms are set correctly in the quote. Mixed loads work best when the heavy fraction stays at the bottom and stays modest.
Placement and permits
On private property — a firm driveway or level yard position — placement is settled between you and us: surface, slope, approach, and overhead lines get checked during the call. If the only workable spot is a street, alley, or sidewalk inside the city, Richmond requires a Work in Streets Permit before the box goes down, and dumpsters are expressly listed among the uses that need one. The office, the published fees, and the county differences are on our Richmond dumpster permit page.
When to size up
Take the 20-yard box instead when you are clearing more than a couple of rooms, pulling cabinets and flooring together, or emptying a whole house. It adds six feet of length at the same wall height, and one right-sized rental almost always beats a second haul on an undersized box. Call (804) 568-9721 with the material list and we will confirm the size in a few minutes.
Ready to book the 15? Have the address, the material, and the target dates ready.
Dial (804) 568-9721 →02 / 15-YARD FAQ
Fifteen-yard questions, answered.
Fit, materials, permits, and pricing for the smallest box we place.
Not sure the 15 is enough?
Dial (804) 568-9721Describe the pile and we will size it against all three boxes.Will a 15-yard dumpster fit in a Richmond driveway?
Usually, when the surface is firm, reasonably level, and the truck has a straight approach with overhead clearance. The box itself takes about 16 feet; the delivery needs working room beyond that. Mention gates, low branches, and parked cars when you book.
Can I put concrete or dirt in a 15-yard dumpster?
Often yes, with a lower fill line and weight terms set before delivery. Chesterfield County convenience centers refuse dedicated loads of asphalt and concrete and list dirt as prohibited, so a roll-off is frequently the practical outlet for clean heavy debris. Describe the material when you call.
Do I need a permit for a 15-yard dumpster in Richmond?
Not for a box kept fully on private property. In the public right-of-way — street, alley, sidewalk, or metered space — the City of Richmond requires a Work in Streets Permit, and dumpsters are expressly listed among the covered uses. Our permit page walks through the process.
What does a 15-yard dumpster cost in Richmond?
The rate depends on the delivery address, the material, the rental window, and the loaded weight. We quote the whole rental — delivery, the agreed period, the weight allowance, and pickup — before you book. Call (804) 568-9721 with the job details.