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20 Yard Dumpster Rental — Prices, Dimensions & What Fits

The most popular dumpster size in America. Handles full home cleanouts, roof tear-offs, and major renovations.

⚖ 22 ft × 7.5 ft × 4.5 ft ▮ 6 pickup truck loads Includes 2–3 tons From $380–$480
20
Cubic yards capacity
Dimensions22 ft × 7.5 ft × 4.5 ft
Truck loads~6 pickup loads
Weight included2–3 tons
Rental period7 days standard
Avg price$380–$480
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Project Guide

What fits in a 20 yard dumpster?

✓ Best for these projects
  • ✓Full home cleanout
  • ✓Kitchen + bathroom renovation
  • ✓Full roof tear-off
  • ✓Flooring removal (whole house)
  • ✓Large deck removal
  • ✓Estate cleanout
  • ✓Storm debris cleanup
✗ Not the best fit
  • ✗Small single-room jobs (use 10–15 yd)
  • ✗Heavy concrete-only loads
  • ✗Large commercial construction (use 30–40 yd)
Not sure? Call and describe your project — we’ll recommend the right size.
Weight Limits

Weight limits for a 20 yard dumpster

Most 20 yard dumpsters include 2–3 tons in the base rental price. Exceeding this triggers overage charges of $50–$100 per additional ton.

Heavy materials — concrete, roofing shingles, drywall, and wet debris — fill weight limits faster than they fill the container by volume.

Use our weight calculators: concrete, drywall, shingles, lumber.

INCLUDED FREE
2–3 tons
in base rental price
OVERAGE FEE
$50–$100 / ton
above included allowance
PRO TIP
Always ask your provider what the included tonnage is — it varies between companies.
Size Comparison

How does a 20 yard compare to other sizes?

10
yard
$300–$380
10 ft × 7.5 ft × 3.5 ft
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15
yard
$330–$420
16 ft × 7.5 ft × 4 ft
View 15 yard →
20
yard
$380–$480
22 ft × 7.5 ft × 4.5 ft
This size
30
yard
$450–$560
22 ft × 7.5 ft × 6 ft
View 30 yard →
40
yard
$520–$650
22 ft × 8 ft × 8 ft
View 40 yard →

See our complete dumpster size guide for full details.

FAQ

20 yard dumpster rental questions

How big is a 20 yard dumpster?+
A 20 yard dumpster is approximately 22 feet long, 7.5 feet wide, and 4.5 feet high. It holds 20 cubic yards of debris — roughly 6 full pickup truck loads. It requires a standard two-car driveway length.
How much is a 20 yard dumpster rental?+
A 20 yard dumpster rental costs $380–$480 for a standard 7-day rental. It is the most popular size and most providers stock it in high volume, making same-day delivery widely available.
How long is a 20 yard dumpster?+
A standard 20 yard roll-off is approximately 22 feet long — about the length of two cars parked end-to-end. Confirm driveway length and truck access before scheduling delivery.
What can fit in a 20 yard dumpster?+
A 20 yard handles most residential renovation and cleanout projects: whole-house cleanouts, full kitchen and bathroom remodels, complete roof tear-offs on average-sized homes, whole-house flooring removal, large deck removals, and estate cleanouts.
Cost of 20 yard dumpster rental?+
The national average cost for a 20 yard dumpster is $380–$480 for 7 days. Prices are higher in the Northeast ($480–$620) and Florida ($380–$500). Rural and Midwest markets tend to be the most affordable.

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