20 cubic yards · 3 tons included · 7 days
20-Yard Dumpster Rental in Dallas–Fort Worth
The 20-yard is the size most homeowners and roofers end up needing. It is long enough for a kitchen or a full roof and still fits most driveways.
Book by 3 PM for next-day delivery · Deliveries 7 AM–5 PM
- Local hauler, our own trucks
- Scale ticket with every bill
- Boards protect your driveway
7daysincluded
- PriceOne flat rate for the 20-yard. It includes 7 days and 3 tons. Extra weight $75/ton by the exact pound.
- Size22 × 8 × 4 ft outside, about 7–10 pickup loads.
- Best forA kitchen remodel of about 200–300 sq ft (cabinets, counters, drywall, flooring).
- PlacementNeeds about 22 × 8 ft of level ground. Boards go under the rails.
- Heavy debrisHeavy debris (concrete, dirt, brick) goes in the 10-yard or 15-yard instead.
Talk to the team that drives the truck. Deliveries 7 AM–5 PM · Book by 3 PM for next-day delivery.
Call to book a 20-yard (945) 313-711120-yard dumpster dimensions and what is included
The 20-yard dumpster measures 22 feet long, 8 feet wide and 4 feet tall on the outside. Every 20-yard rental includes 3 tons of debris and 7 days on site. Weight over 3 tons costs $75 per ton, billed by the exact pound from the landfill scale ticket.
| Outside length | 22 ft |
|---|---|
| Outside width | 8 ft |
| Wall height | 4 ft |
| Volume | 20 cubic yards (about 7–10 pickup loads) |
| Included weight | 3 tons (6,000 lb) |
| Weight over that | $75 per ton, billed by the exact pound |
| Rental period | 7 days; then $25 per extra day |
| Heavy debris | Not allowed in this size |
| Driveway space | About 22 × 8 ft for the bin, plus about 60 feet of straight approach for the truck |
What fits in a 20-yard dumpster?
A 20-yard dumpster holds about 7–10 pickup-truck loads of debris. Typical jobs that fit are listed below. These are typical examples, not limits; the weight of the debris decides the final bill more than the space it takes.
- A kitchen remodel of about 200–300 sq ft (cabinets, counters, drywall, flooring)
- Most single-layer asphalt roofs up to about 25 squares, by weight
- A whole-house decluttering before a move or sale
- An estate cleanout of a three-bedroom home
Will a 20-yard dumpster go over the weight limit?
A 20-yard dumpster includes 3 tons (6,000 lb). Roofing is the common weight risk. If your shingles weigh 80 lb per bundle and a square takes 3 bundles, one square weighs 240 lb, so 25 squares × 240 lb = 6,000 lb = 3 tons. A heavier shingle or a second layer pushes past the included weight.
Worked example: your 20-yard includes 3 tons. The scale ticket shows 3.42 tons net. You pay for 0.42 tons (840 lb) at $75 per ton, which is $31.50. We charge the exact pound and never round up to the next ton.
How dumpster weight is billed · How to load a dumpster to stay under weight
Sample final bill
Example only. The certified scale ticket is attached to your final invoice, emailed 3 to 5 business days after pickup.
Will a 20-yard dumpster fit in my driveway?
The 20-yard dumpster needs a level spot about 22 feet long and 8 feet wide. The roll-off truck typically needs about 60 feet of straight approach and about 23 feet of overhead clearance to set it down. Our drivers place wooden boards under the steel rails so concrete and asphalt do not crack or scratch.
Keep the spot clear of parked cars, low wires and locked gates. If the driver arrives and cannot place the bin, a $125 trip fee applies. Driveway and street placement guide.
Is the 20-yard the right size, or should I go up or down?
Too small means a second haul, and a swap is billed as a new flat-rate rental. Too big means paying for space you do not fill. When volume is the question and the debris is light, round up. When the debris is heavy, the weight limit decides, not the volume.
15-yard
16 × 7.5 × 4.5 ft, 2.5 tons included. Pick it for garage cleanouts and small roofs.
See the 15-yardOne size up30-yard
22 × 8 × 6 ft, 4 tons included. Pick it for construction sites and additions.
See the 30-yardCompare all five sizes and use the size picker · What a dumpster rental costs
What can't go in the 20-yard?
Not allowed in the dumpster
- Hazardous chemicals
- Wet paint
- Batteries
Take these to a household hazardous waste drop-off. Full list and where items go.
Allowed for $50 per item
- Mattresses
- Tires
- Fridges, freezers and AC units (Freon)
These need special handling at the disposal site, so tell us when you book.
20-yard dumpster questions
How much can you fit in a 20-yard dumpster?
About 7 to 10 pickup loads by volume, assuming an 8-foot pickup bed loaded level holds about 2 to 3 cubic yards. By weight, the 20-yard includes 3 tons before overage.
Can I put concrete in a 20-yard dumpster?
Heavy debris like concrete, dirt and brick goes only in the 10-yard and 15-yard sizes. A small amount mixed into a remodel load is weighed with everything else.
Is a 20-yard dumpster big enough for a roof?
A 20-yard handles most single-layer roofs up to about 25 squares by weight. Two layers or heavy architectural shingles usually call for a second haul or a 30-yard, and the weight still decides the bill.
How long is a 20-yard dumpster?
The 20-yard is 22 feet long, 8 feet wide and 4 feet tall on the outside. Plan for the full 22 feet plus room for the truck to back in.
Book your 20-yard dumpster
Deliveries 7 AM–5 PM · Book by 3 PM for next-day delivery. The driver texts or calls 20–30 minutes before arrival, and you do not need to be home if the spot is clear.