Home addition
Demo and framing waste from a single-story addition or major bump-out.
Dumpster · 25 Yard
25 yard dumpster rental.
The contractor's container. Sized for additions, full kitchen-plus-bath gut jobs, large construction debris, and projects where a 20-yard would mean a second haul.
Specs
Bigger volume. Lower load wall.
- Dimensions: 20 ft long · 8 ft wide · 5 ft tall
- Capacity: ~7.5 pickup truck loads
- Weight allowance: 2 tons (4,000 lb) included; extra weight $105/ton
- Driveway footprint: Long — measure twice
The 25 has the same 5 ft wall as a 20-yard, which keeps it easy to load — but adds 4 extra feet of length for serious capacity.
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Best For
What fits in a 25 yard.
Whole-house remodel
Multi-room gut with cabinets, flooring, drywall, fixtures, and old framing.
Large roofing
Asphalt tear-off up to ~40 squares. Slate or tile — call us first.
Commercial cleanout
Office, retail, or small warehouse turn-overs.
25-Yard Guide
Everything you need to know about a 25-yard dumpster.
What is a 25-yard roll-off dumpster?
The 25-yard is the contractor's container — the size that handles whole-house remodels, additions, and bigger commercial jobs without forcing a swap-out mid-project. Dimensions: 20 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 5 feet tall, open-top with a swing-door for walk-in loading. Twenty-five cubic yards holds roughly 7.5 full-size pickup truck loads of debris.
The 25-yard is where the math starts favoring larger sizes for active contractors. One 25-yard rental is cheaper than two 15-yard swap-outs, and the longer footprint means more efficient walk-in loading from a wider work zone. Most GCs, roofers, and additions specialists in the DMV default to either the 25 or the 30 for production work.
Common 25-yard projects in the DMV
After thousands of contractor drops across Prince George's County, Montgomery County, and northern DC, these are the projects that almost always land on the 25-yard:
- Home additions and major bump-outs. Demo from the existing exterior wall plus framing scraps, new construction debris, packaging, and offcuts. Single-story additions usually fit one 25-yard.
- Whole-house gut renovations. Multi-room demo with cabinets, flooring, drywall, fixtures, plumbing rough-out, and old framing. Includes the kitchen and bath strip-outs at the same time.
- Large roofing tear-offs. Up to roughly 40 squares of asphalt shingles fits inside the 2-ton allowance; extra weight is billed at $105 per ton. Slate or concrete-tile roofs — call us first for tonnage.
- Commercial office or retail cleanouts. Tenant turn-over for a 3,000–5,000 sq ft space — desks, partitions, drop ceilings, carpet, lighting.
- Light demolition projects. Garage teardown, detached shed removal, small outbuilding demo. Concrete priced separately.
How much weight can a 25-yard hold?
Every 25-yard rental includes a 2-ton (4,000 lb) tonnage allowance, along with delivery, pickup, and a 14-day rental. Pricing is per material — priced to your material, so call or request a free quote — and any weight over the 2-ton allowance is billed at $105 per additional ton. That allowance covers most full-house remodels and large roofing jobs. For projects that include both heavy roofing and heavy framing demo, ask us — we may quote it as a heavy-debris job to estimate the tonnage up front.
Pro tip for contractors: commercial accounts welcome — ask about billing and repeat-customer pricing for active accounts. Tell us your typical job mix and volume and we'll build a price sheet you can budget against. Reliable swap-outs on tight schedules is what we do for the DMV's largest remodelers.
Where will the 25-yard fit on my property?
The 25-yard needs space. At 20 feet long, it no longer fits in a typical residential single-car driveway:
- Long driveways (24+ ft). Most homes built after 1980 have enough length. Measure curb-to-garage before booking.
- Active job sites. Where there's room for material flow and walk-in loading from the open door end.
- Commercial parking lots. Easy placement; just make sure the truck has swing room for drop and pull.
- Public street (with permit). Often required for tight urban lots. We pass permit fees through at cost.
Not sure if a 25 fits? Send us a photo of your placement spot when you book. We'd rather catch a placement issue at the quote stage than at the curb.
Allowed Materials
What can — and can't — go in your 25-yard.
The 25-yard accepts the full range of construction and demolition debris. Heavy materials are priced separately, and hazardous materials are never allowed in any roll-off.
C&D debris
Drywall, framing, cabinets, flooring, doors, windows, fixtures, plumbing rough-out, electrical scrap.
Roofing
Asphalt shingles, underlayment, plywood decking. Up to ~40 squares fits inside the 2-ton allowance; extra weight is $105/ton.
Commercial cleanout
Desks, partitions, drop ceilings, commercial carpet, lighting fixtures, retail shelving.
Heavy debris (priced separately)
Concrete, dirt, brick, asphalt. Allowed but quoted on a different line.
Never allowed
No wet paint, oils, fuels, batteries, tires, asbestos, propane tanks, freon-containing appliances, or medical waste.
Contractor accounts
Active GCs and roofers — commercial accounts welcome; ask about billing and repeat-customer pricing.
How It Works
From quote to pickup, in four steps.
The whole 25-yard rental fits in four steps. For contractor accounts, we automate the recurring drops on a schedule you control.
1. Get your quote
Form above or call (301) 879-7040. For contractor accounts, we set up a price sheet so you don't re-quote each drop.
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 or swap
Every rental includes 14 days. Active jobs get scheduled swap-outs so you never wait on an empty container.
4. Text and we haul
Call or text to schedule your pickup or swap. Commercial accounts welcome — ask about billing.
25-Yard FAQ
Quick answers about the 25-yard.
How much does a 25-yard dumpster cost in the DMV?
Pricing is per material — priced to your material, so call or request a free quote, with other materials priced separately. That includes delivery, pickup, a 14-day rental, and a 2-ton tonnage allowance; any weight over the allowance is billed at $105 per additional ton, and extra days are $5/day. Active contractor accounts get repeat-customer pricing — commercial accounts welcome, ask about billing — call us with your typical volume and we'll build a price sheet.
Will a 25-yard fit in my driveway?
It depends. The 25 is 20 ft long, so you need a driveway with at least 22–24 ft of straight run. Most homes built after 1980 work; older homes with short driveways often need street placement. Measure before booking.
Do you offer commercial billing accounts?
Commercial accounts welcome — ask about billing. For qualified contractor and commercial accounts, open an account and send us a typical month's volume, and we'll work out billing that fits how you operate. Saves time vs. per-drop credit-card payments.
What's the difference between a 25 and a 30?
Capacity: 25 yards vs 30 yards (about 1.5 more pickup loads). Length: 20 ft vs 22 ft. Both include a 2-ton allowance, with extra weight billed at $105 per ton. If you have the driveway room and the project is borderline, the 30-yard is a smart insurance pick — priced to your material, so call or request a free 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. Active contractor accounts get priority dispatch on swaps.
Available across the DMV
Other sizes
Drop a 25-yard today.
Priced to your material — call or request a free quote. 2-ton allowance included; extra weight $105/ton. Commercial accounts welcome — ask about billing.