20 Yard Dumpster: The Right Fit for Home Renovations and Junk Removal

Yes. All our dumpster rentals have a weight limit included in your price. The average weight limit of a 20 yard dumpster is 2 to 3 tons, or 4,000 to 6,000 pounds. That looks like about 3,000 to 4,200 square feet of carpeting. Keep in mind that both weight and capacity limits on dumpster rentals can differ from city to city due to local roadway safety regulations.

Calculate the Weight of Your Debris

If you go over your dumpster’s weight limit, you’ll receive a per-ton overage fee. We measure the extra weight and charge you a per-ton, pro-rated fee, so you only pay for the debris you’ve tossed.

Calculate the Weight of Your Debris

You need to keep your bin on a flat, paved surface, like your driveway, jobsite or the street. When we deliver your bin, our driver needs:

• 60 feet of space without obstacles, like parked cars
• 23 to 25 feet of vertical clearance (no hanging branches)
• Access codes or unlocked gates

If you keep your container on private property, like a driveway or jobsite, then you typically don’t need a permit. But if you choose to keep your bin in the street, you may need a permit ahead of time from your local municipality. Dumpster permits can cost between $10 and $100. There may only be a one-time fee, and sometimes there is no charge for a dumpster permit.

Dumpster Permits 101

Our 20 yard dumpsters hold a variety of debris. You can toss household junk, like wooden furniture and old toys, or yard waste, including dirt and leaves. If you’re working on a construction site, you can throw away materials like lumber and drywall, too. For a full list of accepted materials in your area, reach out to our team.

You can’t throw away flammable, toxic or hazardous waste in a dumpster. And there are prohibited items that can never go in a roll off container, including car batteries, food waste, oil and tires. You must dispose of these materials separately.

We offer generous and flexible rental periods that usually last between seven and 10 days. If you need to keep your roll off dumpster past your rental period, reach out to our team. Typically, we can extend your rental period for a flat daily rate.

Yes, you can rent one dumpster or several depending on your project needs. We can drop them off together or stagger their delivery. If you need more than one dumpster but don’t have the space, use our convenient empty-and-return service. Need bins at multiple locations? We’ve got you covered. Order all your jobsite essentials for every worksite from us.

The 20 yard dumpster is our most popular rental size. It fits a variety of projects from home cleanouts and room remodels to large landscaping and light demolition jobs. If you’re not sure which size bin you need for your debris, get in touch with our team.

The cost of your 20 yard dumpster rental depends on your location, the dumpster size and the type and amount of debris you’re tossing. For a full breakdown of dumpster pricing in your area, get in touch with our experts.

Yes, delivery and pickup are included in the price of your dumpster. With our all-inclusive pricing, your delivery, pickup, rental period and weight limit are all included in your flat rate.

To avoid going over your weight limit, use our weight calculators to estimate your debris tonnage before renting a dumpster. Or get in touch with our team, and we’ll talk through your materials to find the right bin size and weight limit for your project.

Yes, a standard three-seat couch or sectional, measuring about 6 to 7 feet in length, can fit in a 20 yard dumpster.

No. You typically can’t throw electronic waste, or e-waste, in a roll off dumpster because they contain hazardous materials. It’s best to bring your old electronics to an electronics recycling facility in your area. Check out our e-waste disposal guide to find the best way to get rid of your electronics.