20 Yard Dumpster Rental
Our most popular size for remodels and cleanouts
The 20 yard dumpster hits the sweet spot for most home projects. It holds a full garage cleanout, a kitchen or bathroom remodel, or a roof tear-off while still fitting on a typical driveway.
20 Yard Dumpster Dimensions
| Volume | 20 cubic yards |
|---|---|
| Length | 18 ft |
| Width | 8 ft |
| Height | 4 ft |
| Holds about | 110-130 Trash Bags, or 6 Pickup Truck Loads |
| Weight included | 2 tons |
| Overage | $175 per ton |
| Rental period | 7 days |
Dimensions are approximate and can vary slightly by container. The cubic volume is always the same.
20 Yard Dumpster Weight Limit
Every 20 yard rental includes 2 tons of disposal. Weight above that is billed at $175 per ton, based on the scale ticket from the disposal facility.
Most household and remodel debris is bulky rather than dense, so a 20 yard usually fills by volume before it reaches the included weight. Shingles, tile and plaster are the exceptions; if your load is mostly those, tell us when you book.
Not sure what your debris weighs? See our overage and fees policy.
What Fits in a 20 Yard Dumpster?
Kitchen and bathroom remodels
Cabinets, countertops, tile, drywall and fixtures.
Garage and basement cleanouts
Furniture, boxes, old appliances and general junk.
Roofing projects
Shingle tear-offs on most single-family homes.
Flooring and drywall
Carpet, hardwood, laminate and drywall from several rooms.
Yard and landscaping work
Branches, brush, sod and fence removal.
Consider a different size for
- All-concrete or all-dirt loads (choose the 10 yard heavy-debris box)
- Whole-house cleanouts or major demolition (choose a 40 yard)
20 Yard Dumpster Pricing
Our 20 yard dumpster starts at $650. That one flat price includes:
- Delivery and pickup
- 7-day rental period
- Disposal of up to 2 tons
- Upfront price shown before you book
Extra weight is billed at $175 per ton. See every possible charge on our fees page or compare all sizes on dumpster rental prices.
20 Yard Dumpster for Home Renovation
The 20 yard is the default for home renovation: a kitchen or one to two bathrooms, flooring from several rooms, a garage cleanout before a remodel, or a deck replacement. It holds cabinets, drywall, fixtures and packaging in one haul.
Planning a remodel? See home renovation dumpster rental and residential dumpster rental.
20 Yard Dumpster for Construction
On construction sites the 20 yard handles framing scrap, roofing tear-offs on a typical house, interior demolition and finish-phase cleanup. For larger jobs, scheduled swap-outs keep a 20 yard on site without using as much ground space as a 40.
Running a job site? Read about construction dumpster rental with swap-outs and contractor scheduling.
20 Yard Dumpster in San Francisco
A 20 yard is the largest container that works on many San Francisco blocks. It fits a typical driveway or about two parking spaces at the curb with a street space permit, and it is our most-booked size for SF kitchen remodels, roof tear-offs and flat cleanouts.
Book a 20 yard dumpster in San Francisco. Placing it on the street? We handle your permit; read the San Francisco dumpster permit guide.
Preparing for Your 20 Yard Dumpster
- Break down furniture and stack flat items first to fit more in.
- Roofing shingles are heavy; tell us the number of layers so we can confirm the weight allowance.
- Plan for about 60 feet of straight-line access for the truck, a 10–12 foot wide drop area and 23–25 feet of overhead clearance so the bed can tilt.
Placing the container on the street? Read our dumpster permit guide.
20 Yard Dumpster FAQs
A 20 yard dumpster starts at $650. That flat rate covers delivery, pickup, a 7-day rental and disposal of up to 2 tons. Extra weight is $175 per ton.
Our 20 yard dumpster measures about 18′ L × 8′ W × 4′ H and holds 20 cubic yards of debris, roughly 110-130 trash bags, or 6 pickup truck loads.
Your price includes 2 tons. Anything above that is billed at $175 per ton after the load is weighed at the disposal facility.
The standard rental is 7 days. Need it longer? Extensions are available for a flat daily rate.
About 110–130 standard trash bags, or roughly 6 pickup truck loads. That covers most single-room remodels and full garage cleanouts.
For most single-family homes with one layer of shingles, yes. Multiple layers add weight quickly, so mention it when you order and we will size the allowance correctly.
Most residential driveways fit a 20 yard container. If your only option is the street, you may need a city permit.
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Before You Book
- Construction dumpster rentalRoll-offs and swap-outs for contractors and job sites.
- Dumpster rental pricesFlat-rate prices by size and what they include.
- San Francisco dumpster permit guideWhen SF needs a permit, and how we handle it for you.
- How to rent a dumpsterFour steps from booking to pickup.
- Accepted & prohibited itemsWhat can and cannot go in the dumpster.
- Fees & pricing policyOverage, extension and trip fees explained.
Ready to rent a 20 yard dumpster?
Get upfront, flat-rate pricing in a couple of minutes, or call and we will help you pick the right size.