If you’re thinking about hiring a pooper scooper service, the first question is usually simple: what does it actually cost? Many pet waste companies make you call or fill out a form to find out. We don’t. Here are our real 2026 prices for Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, and Norfolk, plus what drives the price and what to look for when you compare services.
The Short Answer
At Tidewater Pet Waste Removal, weekly service starts at $20 per week for one dog, billed as $80 every 4 weeks. That’s less than $3 a day to never scoop your own yard again. There are no contracts and no setup fees, and new weekly customers get their first cleanup free with code 1FREE.
2026 Pet Waste Removal Prices
Our plans are priced by two things: how many dogs you have and how often we visit. Regular plans are billed every 4 weeks.
| Plan | 1 dog | 2 dogs | 3+ dogs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly (most popular) | $20/wk $80 / 4 wks | $25/wk $100 / 4 wks | $30/wk $120 / 4 wks |
| Twice a week | $35/wk $140 / 4 wks | $40/wk $160 / 4 wks | $50/wk $200 / 4 wks |
| Bi-weekly | $30/visit $60 / 4 wks | $40/visit $80 / 4 wks | $50/visit $100 / 4 wks |
| One-time cleanup | $75 | $90 | $105 $120 for 4+ |
Optional add-ons: yard deodorizing for $15 per visit and gate sanitation for $10 per visit. You can get an exact price for your yard in seconds with the instant price calculator on our Services page.
What’s Included in Every Visit
- A full yard scoop, not just the spots you can see from the patio.
- Waste bagged and hauled away. We take it off your property, so it never sits in your trash can.
- Texts when we arrive and when we finish, so you don’t need to be home.
- A photo of your locked gate after every visit, so you know your dog is secure.
- The same local team every week. We’re a veteran and family-owned business based in Chesapeake.
What Affects the Price
1. Number of dogs
More dogs means more waste and more time in the yard. That’s why our weekly price goes from $20 for one dog to $30 for three or more.
2. How often we visit
Bi-weekly costs less per month, but each visit costs more because two weeks of waste takes longer to clean up. For one dog, weekly works out to $20 per visit versus $30 per visit on bi-weekly. If you’re torn, read our guide to weekly vs. bi-weekly service.
3. Add-ons
Deodorizing and gate sanitation are optional. Most customers start with the basic plan and add them during summer, when Hampton Roads heat and humidity make odor worse.
Is It Worth the Money?
For one dog on weekly service, you’re paying about $2.86 a day. In return you get your weekends back, a yard your kids can actually play in, and grass that isn’t being burned by nitrogen-heavy dog waste. You also keep waste from washing into storm drains that feed the Chesapeake Bay. We compare the trade-offs in more detail in pet waste removal service vs. DIY.
What to Watch for When Comparing Services
- Contracts. Some services lock you into months of payments. Ask before you sign up.
- Setup or “initial cleanup” fees. Make sure the price you’re quoted is the price you’ll pay.
- Where the waste goes. Some companies leave bagged waste in your trash can. Ask whether they haul it away.
- Proof of service. Will you know they came, and that your gate was closed behind them?
- Hidden pricing. If a company won’t share prices up front, ask yourself why.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does pet waste removal cost in Hampton Roads?
At Tidewater Pet Waste Removal, weekly service starts at $20 per week for one dog ($80 billed every 4 weeks). Two dogs is $25 per week and three or more dogs is $30 per week. Bi-weekly service starts at $60 per 4 weeks, and one-time cleanups start at $75.
Is there a contract or setup fee?
No. Tidewater has no contracts and no setup fees. You can change your plan or cancel anytime.
What affects the price of a pooper scooper service?
The two biggest factors are how many dogs you have and how often you want service. Optional add-ons like yard deodorizing ($15 per visit) and gate sanitation ($10 per visit) add to the base price.
Is weekly or bi-weekly pet waste removal a better value?
Bi-weekly costs less per month, but weekly costs less per visit and keeps the yard consistently clean. For one dog, weekly is $20 per visit versus $30 per visit on bi-weekly.
Prices current as of November 2026 for Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, and Norfolk. See the Services & Pricing page for the latest rates.