22 × 8 × 4 ft · 3 tons · 7 days
20 Yard Dumpster Rental
22 ft long and 4 ft tall, with 3 tons and 7 days included. Sized for remodels, whole-house cleanouts and roof tear-offs.
- Our own trucks & drivers
- Boards under every drop
- Scale ticket with every bill
Next-daybook by 3 PM20-yarddelivered on wooden boardsHow big is a 20-yard dumpster?
A 20-yard dumpster measures 22 feet long, 8 feet wide and 4 feet tall on the outside, and holds 20 cubic yards. The 20-yard rental includes delivery, pickup, 7 days and 3 tons of debris. Extra weight is $75 per ton, billed by the exact pound.
| Capacity | 20 cubic yards |
|---|---|
| Outside size | 22 ft long × 8 ft wide × 4 ft tall |
| Weight included | 3 tons (6,000 lb) |
| Extra weight | $75 per ton, by the exact pound on the scale ticket |
| Rental period | 7 days, then $25 per extra day |
| Heavy debris | Not allowed (use a 10 or 15-yard) |
| Pickup-truck loads | About 7–10 (typical) |
| Driveway space | About 24 × 10 ft of flat, firm surface (typical) |
| Price | Flat base price, set by season. Call (409) 235-9777 for today's price. |
What fits in a 20-yard dumpster?
A 20-yard dumpster holds about 7–10 pickup-truck loads. We recommend this size for whole-house decluttering or a kitchen remodel. Typical 20-yard jobs include a kitchen remodel with cabinets, counters and drywall or a whole-house declutter or move-out. These are typical fits, not guarantees.
- A kitchen remodel with cabinets, counters and drywall
- A whole-house declutter or move-out
- A single-layer roof tear-off up to about 25 squares
- Flooring and drywall from 2–3 rooms
Not sure? Use the size picker to compare.
How much roof does a 20-yard dumpster hold?
A 20-yard dumpster holds about 25 squares of single-layer asphalt shingles within its 3 included tons. With 80-pound bundles and 3 bundles per square, a square weighs 240 pounds. 25 squares × 240 lb = 6,000 lb, which is exactly 3 tons.
Mixed remodel debris is the other common load. At the EPA average of 417 lb per cubic yard, a 20-yard filled three-quarters weighs about 3.1 tons. That is about $10 over, because we bill the exact pound and do not round up to a ton.
Estimate from EPA average material weights. Your scale ticket sets the real number.
Is a 20-yard too small or too big for my job?
The 30-yard has the same 22 × 8 ft footprint but is 2 ft taller and includes 4 tons, so it takes no more driveway. The 15-yard is 6 ft shorter for tight spots but holds half a ton less. Too small means a swap, billed as a second rental.
What does a 20 yard dumpster rental cost in total?
A 20-yard dumpster costs one flat base price that covers delivery, pickup, 7 days and 3 tons. Your total changes only if you go over 3 tons ($75 per ton, by the pound), keep it past 7 days ($25 per day), or add a mattress, tire or Freon appliance ($50 each).
Here is how the example works. The ticket shows 3.30 tons net. That is 0.30 tons over the 3 included tons. 0.30 × $75 = $22.50.
How dumpster weight is billed · Every possible charge, explained
Example scale ticket · 20-yard
- Gross (truck + full dumpster)
- 31.20 t
- Tare (same truck, empty)
- 27.90 t
- Net debris weight
- 3.30 t
- Included with rental
- 3.00 t
- Over by
- 0.30 t
- Overage at $75/ton
- $22.50
20-yard dumpster questions
What fits in a 20-yard dumpster?
A 20-yard dumpster typically holds a full kitchen remodel, a whole-house cleanout or a 25-square single-layer roof. That is roughly 7 to 10 pickup-truck loads.
How much does a 20-yard dumpster weigh when full?
It depends on the debris. Household junk averages 250–300 lb per cubic yard, so a full 20-yard runs about 2.5–3 tons. Mixed remodel debris averages 417 lb per cubic yard, so a full load can pass the 3 included tons.
Can I put concrete in a 20-yard dumpster?
Concrete, dirt, brick and sand go only in our 10 and 15-yard dumpsters. A 20-yard full of concrete would be far over highway weight limits.
Is a 20-yard dumpster too big for my driveway?
The 20-yard is 22 ft long and 8 ft wide, about the length of a full-size pickup plus a few feet. Many single-family driveways fit it. Measure the spot and call if you are unsure.
Is a 20-yard or 30-yard better for a remodel?
One kitchen or two rooms usually fits a 20-yard. A whole-floor remodel or an addition with framing waste is the point to go up to a 30-yard.
Book a 20-yard dumpster
Order by 3 PM for next-day delivery. The driver calls 20–30 minutes before arriving.