20 yard dumpster
Whole-home cleanouts, roofing jobs, and most contractor remodels. Still driveway-friendly on a typical Cape lot if the approach is straight.
These are roll-off containers — open top, wheels on the rails, door at the rear. Dimensions may vary by which can is in the yard that morning. Rental volume (cubic yards) does not.
- Length
- 16'
- Width
- 7.5'
- Height
- 5'
- Volume
- 20 cubic yards
The 20 yard is the workhorse. Roofing crews, whole-house cleanouts, and most contractor remodels land here. Same length as the 15, taller walls — volume comes from height, not a longer truck. Open-top roll-off with a rear door. Not a lidded front-load.
Typical jobs
- Whole-home cleanout
- Roofing tear-off
- Multi-room remodel
- Contractor C&D
Will it fit?
Straight residential driveways and most contractor lots. Watch overhead — five feet of wall plus the truck rails.
Same 16' length as the 15. The extra height is what you need clearance for, not extra driveway.
Mixed household and remodel debris goes in. Mattresses, tires, appliances, and electronics carry an extra charge. Green waste, concrete, dirt, and similar streams need their own can. Load rules.
Where a 20 yard actually lands
Same can everywhere. These towns are where this size gets booked most.