Whole-house cleanout
3 to 4 bedrooms of furniture, mattresses, carpet, and accumulated stuff.
Dumpster · 20 Yard
20 yard dumpster rental.
Our most popular size for aggregates and heavy debris. The lower walls make loading concrete, dirt, asphalt, and other dense materials easier.
Specs
The right-sized roll-off.
- Dimensions: 22 ft × 8 ft × 4 ft (L × W × H)
- Capacity: ~9 pickup truck loads
- Driveway footprint: Needs a long run-up
A versatile choice for multi-room renovations, estate cleanouts, larger roofing projects, and other medium-to-large projects that generate a significant amount of debris.
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More about the 20-yard
Details, if you want them.
What fits in a 20 yard.
Multi-room remodel
Kitchen + 1-2 baths, or a full main-floor renovation.
Estate cleanout
Decades of stored items in a 2,000+ sq ft home.
Roofing job (mid-size)
Up to ~30 squares of asphalt shingle tear-off.
Everything you need to know about a 20-yard dumpster.
What is a 20-yard roll-off dumpster?
The 20-yard is one of our most versatile sizes. Dimensions: 22 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 4 feet tall, open-top with a swing-door for walk-in loading. Twenty cubic yards of debris holds about 9 full-size pickup truck loads — enough capacity for nearly every residential project from a whole-house cleanout to a mid-size roofing tear-off.
If you've never rented a dumpster before and aren't sure which size to pick, the 20-yard is the safest default. The extra capacity over a 15-yard buys you breathing room, and the footprint still fits in most two-car driveways. It covers a wide range of projects — and customers rarely regret the choice.
Common 20-yard projects in the DMV
Across Prince George's County, Montgomery County, Bowie, Laurel, and the rest of our service area, these are the projects that almost always land on the 20-yard:
- Whole-house cleanouts. Three to four bedrooms of furniture, mattresses, carpet, and accumulated household goods. The 20-yard is the standard for estate, hoarder, or pre-sale cleanouts on a typical DMV single-family home.
- Multi-room remodels. A kitchen plus one or two bathrooms, or a full main-floor gut. The 20-yard absorbs cabinets, drywall, flooring, tile, framing scraps, and fixtures without needing a swap.
- Mid-size roofing tear-offs. Up to roughly 30 squares of asphalt shingles is a comfortable fit. A typical DMV single-family roof clocks in under 25 squares.
- Basement-to-attic estate cleanouts. Decades of stored items in a 2,000+ sq ft home — boxes, furniture, paneling, old appliances (no freon), broken-down playsets.
- Garage demolition or shed teardown. A small detached structure including framing, roofing, siding, and concrete (concrete priced separately).
How much weight can a 20-yard hold?
Weight is the thing to watch on a 20-yard. Household cleanouts rarely exceed 1,500 lb, and even a full multi-room remodel usually finishes under 3,000 lb. Pricing is quoted per project, and heavy materials are quoted separately — tell us what you're loading and we'll price it up front.
Watch the weight on jobs that are mostly shingles, tile, plaster, or concrete. A 30-square roof tear-off is heavy on its own. Heavy aggregates like dirt, concrete, and asphalt are priced per material and only come in 10-, 15-, and 20-yard sizes. If you're doing a heavy-debris-only project, ask us about a material-specific quote — sometimes you pay less by sizing differently.
Where will the 20-yard fit on my property?
The 20-yard is still residential-friendly. The 22-ft length is the key constraint:
- Two-car driveways. The most common placement. The 20 takes up roughly one car's worth of length plus some clearance for the door swing.
- Long single-car driveway. You'll need a long, straight run — our dispatcher confirms fit when you book.
- Side yard. Possible if the truck swing has room — send a photo and we'll spec it.
- Public street (with permit). If a driveway placement isn't possible, your jurisdiction can issue a temporary right-of-way permit. We'll point you to the right office and pass the permit fee through at cost.
What can — and can't — go in your 20-yard.
The 20-yard handles nearly every residential and light-commercial waste stream. A short list of restricted and hazardous materials applies to every roll-off, not just this size.
Household & estate
Furniture, mattresses, appliances (no freon), boxes, books, clothes, carpet, paneling, broken-down playsets.
Construction debris
Drywall, lumber, framing, flooring, tile, cabinets, doors, windows, insulation, fixtures.
Roofing
Asphalt shingles, underlayment, flashing, plywood decking, nails. Up to ~30 squares is a comfortable fit.
Heavy debris (priced separately)
Concrete, dirt, brick, asphalt. Allowed but on a different price line.
Never allowed
No wet paint, oils, fuels, batteries, tires, asbestos, propane tanks, freon-containing appliances, or medical waste.
Not sure?
Call (301) 252-3586. We'd rather sort it on the phone than at the transfer station.
From quote to pickup, in four steps.
The whole 20-yard rental fits in four steps and one phone call.
1. Get your quote
Form above or call (301) 252-3586. Pricing is per material — priced to your material, call or request a free quote. We confirm your price in writing the same hour during business hours.
2. Next-day drop
Next-day delivery in our core area (same-day may be available depending on location and schedule). ETA texted, boards placed.
3. Fill on your schedule
Every rental includes 14 days. Need more time? Ask about additional days when you book. Don't overload past the fill line and you're set.
4. Call and we haul
Pickup is on request — call to schedule and we'll haul, often the next day.
20-Yard FAQ
Quick answers about the 20-yard.
How much does a 20-yard dumpster cost in the DMV?
Our 20-yard is priced per material — priced to your material, call or request a free quote, and other materials are priced separately. The price includes delivery, pickup, and a 14-day rental. Pricing is quoted per project; extra days and heavy materials are quoted separately.
Why choose a 20-yard?
It's the largest size that still fits in most residential driveways, and it handles a wide range of common projects — from whole-house cleanouts to mid-size roofing. If you're not sure what you need, it's a safe pick.
Will a 20-yard fit in my driveway?
In most two-car driveways, yes. Footprint is 22 ft × 8 ft. If you have a single-car driveway, you'll need a long, straight run — our dispatcher confirms fit when you book.
Can I put a full residential roof in a 20-yard?
Most DMV single-family roofs (under 25 squares) fit comfortably; roofing is quoted per project. For bigger or steeper roofs, ask about a 25-yard or a heavy-debris quote.
How fast can you deliver?
Next-day delivery if you're in our core area (Beltsville, Greenbelt, College Park, Laurel, Hyattsville, Bowie, and surrounding ZIPs); same-day may be available depending on location and schedule.
Available across the DMV
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Drop a 20-yard today.
A size that fits a wide range of projects — and one customers rarely regret.