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20-yard dumpster rental
A 20-yard roll-off is usually about 22 ft long, 8 ft wide and 4–4.5 ft high and holds about 6–10 pickup-truck loads. Typical price: $275–$450 a week (Fixr: dumpster rental cost (updated January 2025)).
- Length × width × height
- 22 × 8 × 4–4.5 ft
- Holds about
- 6–10 pickup loads
- Typical price
- $275–$450 a week
Drawn to scale next to a 5 ft 10 in person. Sizes vary by company. Prices are typical weekly ranges from Fixr: dumpster rental cost (updated January 2025).
20-yard dumpster at a glance
| Typical dimensions | Usually about 22 ft long, 8 ft wide and 4–4.5 ft high |
| Capacity | 20 cubic yards, about 6–10 pickup-truck loads |
| Typical price | $275–$450 a week a week (Fixr: dumpster rental cost (updated January 2025)) |
| Weight capacity | About 3,000 lb in Fixr's price ranges (Fixr: dumpster rental cost (updated January 2025)); each company sets its own |
| Good for | Flooring or carpet removal for a whole floor, a roof tear-off on a typical house, a medium remodel, a whole-house declutter |
Good for
- Flooring or carpet removal for a whole floor
- A roof tear-off on a typical house
- A medium remodel
- A whole-house declutter
Think twice if you're planning
- Large demolition jobs
- Big loads of concrete or dirt: the weight limit comes first
Tip
A 20-yard sits in a normal driveway and covers most single-project home jobs. If you're between a 20 and a 30, describe your debris to the company and let them size it.
Loading a 20-yard well
- Put flat, heavy items in first and spread them across the floor.
- Break down furniture and stack boards flat to save space.
- Keep debris level with the top edge: an overfilled container can be refused.
- Keep paint, batteries, tires and chemicals out. See what can go in.
20-yard questions
How big is a 20-yard dumpster?
Typically usually about 22 ft long, 8 ft wide and 4–4.5 ft high, holding about 6–10 pickup-truck loads. Exact sizes vary by company, so confirm before you book.
How much does a 20-yard dumpster cost?
Fixr lists $275–$450 a week for a residential 20-yard dumpster (Fixr: dumpster rental cost (updated January 2025)). Your price depends on your area, weight allowance and rental length.
What is a 20-yard dumpster good for?
Flooring or carpet removal for a whole floor, A roof tear-off on a typical house, A medium remodel, A whole-house declutter.
Will a 20-yard dumpster fit in my driveway?
Measure the space and tell the company: the truck needs room to back in and tilt the container off, plus clearance from wires and branches. See where to put a dumpster.
Is a 20-yard dumpster big enough for a roof?
For a typical single-layer roof, often yes, but shingles are heavy. The roofing industry's recycling figure is about 2.5 lb per square foot per layer (Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association: shingle recycling), so a 2,000 sq ft roof is around 5,000 lb. Use the shingle calculator and tell the company the number of layers.
What is the weight limit of a 20-yard dumpster?
Each company sets its own, so ask. Fixr's price ranges assume a weight capacity of about 3,000 lb for a residential 20-yard, and lists overage at roughly $40–$100 per extra ton (Fixr: dumpster rental cost (updated January 2025)). Use our size calculator to check your load.