# 20 Yard Dumpster

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A 20-yard dumpster is typically appropriate for medium home cleanouts, flooring, remodeling, roofing, and construction debris.

## Is a 20-yard dumpster right for your project?

A 20-yard dumpster is a common starting point for medium cleanouts, roofing jobs, and residential remodeling because it balances usable volume with a manageable wall height.

## Typical dimensions and capacity

Typical dimensions are about **22 feet long × 8 feet wide × 4.5 feet high**. It holds roughly **six pickup-truck loads**. Confirm the exact footprint before delivery because container dimensions vary.

## Common projects

- Whole-room or multi-room remodeling
- Roof replacement
- Estate and household cleanouts
- Flooring and general construction debris

## Weight and material guidance

Roofing, concrete, dirt, and other dense materials must be described accurately. Available volume does not override the weight limit. Keep hazardous chemicals, wet paint, batteries, pressurized tanks, asbestos-containing material, and unapproved liquids out.

## Delivery planning

The delivery truck needs a clear approach, room to roll off the container, and overhead clearance. Note gates, slopes, wires, trees, and tight turns on the quote request.

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