22 × 8 × 4 ft · 3 tons · 7 days
20 Yard Dumpster Rental
The 20-yard dumpster is 22 ft long, 8 ft wide and 4 ft high. It holds about 7 to 9 pickup loads and includes 3 tons and 7 days. It is the size most home projects need: a kitchen remodel, a whole-house declutter, or a single-layer roof up to about 25 squares.
Price is quoted all-in by phone: delivery, pickup, 7 days and 3 tons. Extra weight is $75 per ton, billed by the exact pound.
20-yard dumpster dimensions and specs
The 20-yard dumpster measures 22 ft long, 8 ft wide and 4 ft high on the outside. It holds 20 cubic yards, includes 3 tons (6,000 lb) and 7 rental days, and each extra day is $25.
| Spec | 20-yard dumpster |
|---|---|
| Outside length | 22 ft |
| Outside width | 8 ft |
| Wall height | 4 ft |
| Capacity | 20 cubic yards |
| Pickup loads (typical) | 7 to 9 |
| Included weight | 3 tons (6,000 lb) |
| Rental period | 7 days; $25 per extra day |
| Overage | $75 per ton, pro-rated by the pound |
| Heavy debris | Not allowed (use a 10 or 15-yard) |
| Driveway space | A clear 22 ft by 8 ft spot, plus truck approach |
What fits in a 20-yard dumpster?
A 20-yard dumpster holds about 7 to 9 pickup truck loads of debris, assuming an 8-ft bed loaded level. It is built for whole-house decluttering or a kitchen remodel. These typical projects fit the 20-yard:
- A kitchen remodel: cabinets, counters, flooring and drywall
- A whole-house declutter before a move or sale
- A single-layer asphalt roof up to about 25 squares
- Flooring and drywall from 1,500 to 2,000 sq ft
Examples are typical, not guaranteed. Your amount of debris decides.
Will a 20-yard dumpster hold my roof?
A 20-yard dumpster holds most single-layer roofs up to about 25 squares within its 3 tons. If your shingles weigh 80 lb per bundle and a square takes 3 bundles, one square weighs 240 lb. 25 squares × 240 lb = 6,000 lb, or 3.0 tons.
Worked example: your 20-yard includes 3 tons. The landfill scale ticket shows 3.6 tons net. You pay for 0.6 tons at $75 per ton.
Weights in examples are illustrations; check your own shingle bundle wrapper and the scale ticket.
Will a 20-yard dumpster fit my driveway?
A 20-yard dumpster needs a clear, level spot 22 ft long and 8 ft wide. The roll-off truck typically needs about 60 ft of straight approach and about 23 ft of overhead clearance. Our drivers set wooden boards under the rails to protect concrete and asphalt.
Street placement and HOA rules are covered in dumpster placement and driveway care.
Too small or too big?
Guessing too small costs more than guessing too big. An overfilled 20-yard can't travel, and a swap counts as a full new rental. Going one size up costs less than a second haul when the debris is light. Compare the sizes on either side:
- 15-yard: 16 ft long, about 5 to 6 pickup loads, 2.5 tons included. Pick it if your debris fits in 6 pickup loads or fewer.
- 30-yard: 22 ft long, about 10 to 13 pickup loads, 4 tons included. Pick it if your light debris could top 9 loads.
See every size together in the dumpster size guide.
How your final bill is worked out
Your 20-yard bill is the quoted rental plus only two possible extras: weight over 3 tons at $75 per ton, and days past 7 at $25 each. The certified scale ticket comes with the final invoice.
Read the full method in how dumpster weight is billed, or see every possible charge in the dumpster rental cost guide.
What can't go in the dumpster
The 20-yard dumpster takes household junk, furniture, construction and remodel debris and yard waste. Chemicals, wet paint and batteries are not allowed. Mattresses, tires and Freon appliances are $50 each.
Not allowed
- Hazardous chemicals (solvents, pesticides, pool chemicals)
- Wet paint
- Batteries of any kind
Allowed for $50 each
- Refrigerators, freezers and AC units with Freon
- Mattresses
- Automotive tires
See the full list, with where banned items go instead, in what you can put in a dumpster.
20-yard dumpster questions
How much does a 20-yard dumpster hold?
A 20-yard dumpster holds 20 cubic yards, about 7 to 9 pickup truck loads. It is 22 ft long, 8 ft wide and 4 ft high and includes 3 tons and 7 days.
How many squares of shingles fit in a 20-yard dumpster?
A 20-yard dumpster fits about 20 to 25 squares of one layer of asphalt shingles within its 3 included tons. Two layers double the weight, so a two-layer roof of that size usually needs a 30-yard or a swap. Check your bundle weight on the wrapper.
Can I put concrete in a 20-yard dumpster?
Concrete, dirt, brick and sand are not allowed in the 20-yard dumpster. A load that heavy would exceed highway legal weight. Heavy debris goes in a 10 or 15-yard, loaded halfway.
Does a 20-yard dumpster fit in a standard driveway?
A 20-yard dumpster fits most two-car driveways. The container is 22 ft long and 8 ft wide, so measure a clear 22-ft run. The truck typically needs about 60 ft of straight approach and 23 ft of overhead clearance.
Talk to the dispatcher, not a call center
Book your 20-yard dumpster
Book by 3 PM for next-day delivery. The driver texts or calls 20 to 30 minutes before arrival.