20-yard dumpster specs
| Dimensions | 22 ft long x 7.5 ft wide x 4 ft tall |
|---|---|
| Holds about | 6 to 8 pickup loads |
| Weight included | 2 tons |
| Typical price* | $425 to $575 for a 7-day rental |
*Range for College Station and Bryan addresses. Final quote confirmed by phone based on your address, material and weight. See the full sizes and prices guide.
If you are not sure what to rent, the 20-yard is a safe bet. It is about 22 feet long and 4 feet tall, so you can walk debris in over the side, and it carries two tons before overage kicks in.
Best uses for a 20-yard dumpster
- Whole-room or kitchen remodel
- Roof tear-off up to about 25 squares, one layer
- Estate or hoarder cleanout
- Fence, shed or deck demolition
- Large landscaping or storm cleanup
Watch this: Roofing is the thing to watch. Three-tab shingles run roughly 200 to 250 pounds a square, and architectural shingles weigh more. A 25-square single-layer roof can touch two tons by itself. Two layers, or a big house, belongs in a 30-yard.
When this is not the right size
Skip the 20-yard if the driveway is shorter than about 25 feet with overhead branches, or if the job is a full-house cleanout with furniture. Go bigger or plan two hauls.
If this looks tight, step up to the 30-yard dumpster.
Delivery and pickup
We drop in College Station, Bryan and across the Brazos Valley. Tell us where on the property you want it and we will confirm the truck can get there. Lay plywood or boards under the contact points if you do not want marks on the driveway. For street placement, read the College Station dumpster rules first.
Rental period and extra days
Seven days is standard. Need longer? Ask when you book and we will give you the daily rate. Details in how long you can keep a rental dumpster.
Questions people ask
How many pickup loads is a 20-yard dumpster?
Six to eight pickup beds loaded level. It is roughly twenty cubic yards.
Is a 20-yard enough for a roof?
For a single layer up to about 25 squares, usually yes. Two layers, steep pitch or a large footprint should go to a 30-yard because of weight.
How tall are the walls?
About 4 feet, which makes it easy to throw debris over the side without a ramp.