20-Yard Dumpster: Size, Cost & Best Projects (2026 Guide)

The 20-yard is our workhorse for bigger jobs — roofing tear-offs, kitchen renovations, construction debris, and estate cleanouts. If the 15-yard is the everyday pickup truck, the 20-yard is the heavy-duty hauler.

20-Yard Dumpster Dimensions

• Length: 22 feet
• Width: 7.5 feet
• Height: 4.5 feet
• Capacity: 20 cubic yards (about 6-8 pickup truck loads)

It needs about 22 feet of driveway length and 12 feet of overhead clearance for delivery.

How Much Does a 20-Yard Dumpster Cost?

At McDumpsters:

• Base rental: $400
• Includes: Delivery, pickup, and 72-hour rental period
• Extra days: $15/day
• Weight: $0.20/lb (from the actual dump ticket)

Typical total cost by project:

| Project | Weight Range | Total Cost |

|---------|-------------|------------|

| Kitchen renovation | 2,000-4,000 lbs | $800-1,200 |

| Roof tear-off (single layer) | 3,000-5,000 lbs | $1,000-1,400 |

| Multi-room renovation | 2,500-5,000 lbs | $900-1,400 |

| Estate cleanout | 2,000-4,000 lbs | $800-1,200 |

| Deck demolition | 1,500-3,000 lbs | $700-1,000 |

What Fits in a 20-Yard Dumpster?

Perfect For:

• Full kitchen gut job (cabinets, countertops, flooring, drywall)
• Roof tear-off — single layer on a standard residential roof
• Multiple room renovations
• Whole-house or estate cleanouts
• Large deck or patio demolition
• Construction site debris from a remodel
• 6-8 pickup truck loads of mixed debris
• Approximately 100+ trash bags

When You Might Need Two Loads:

• Multi-layer roof tear-off on a large home
• Complete home demolition
• Heavy materials only (concrete, dirt, stone)

20-Yard Dumpster for Roofing Projects

Roofing is where the 20-yard really shines. A standard single-layer asphalt shingle tear-off on a 1,500-2,500 sq ft roof fits in a 20-yard. Here's what to expect:

• Shingle weight: Old asphalt shingles run about 2-3 lbs per square foot
• A 2,000 sq ft roof: Roughly 4,000-6,000 lbs of old shingles
• Total cost estimate: $400 base + $800-1,200 weight = $1,200-1,600

We work with roofing contractors across Middlesex County. Same-day delivery to the job site, and we can do swap-outs on multi-day projects.

20-Yard Dumpster for Kitchen Renovations

A kitchen gut generates a surprising amount of debris:

• Upper and lower cabinets
• Countertops (granite is HEAVY — plan for weight)
• Flooring (tile, hardwood, or vinyl)
• Drywall and backsplash
• Old appliances (no freon units)
• Fixtures and hardware

All of that fits comfortably in a 20-yard. Most kitchen renovations fill about 60-75% of the dumpster.

15-Yard vs. 20-Yard: How to Choose

If your project involves any of these, go with the 20-yard:

• Roofing — shingles are bulky and heavy
• Kitchen or multi-room renovation — lots of cabinets and debris
• Estate cleanout — furniture from multiple rooms
• Construction demolition — framing, drywall, flooring from large areas
• You're not sure — for only $50 more, the extra capacity is worth it

The 15-yard is better for:

• Single-room cleanouts
• Garage or shed cleanouts
• Small bathroom renovations
• General decluttering

How to Order a 20-Yard Dumpster

Call (978) 375-2272 — we deliver same-day across Billerica, Lowell, Chelmsford, Tewksbury, Wilmington, Burlington, Bedford, Westford, Andover, Woburn, Lexington, Carlisle, and Dracut.

We'll confirm the 20-yard is the right size, schedule delivery, and have it on your driveway when you need it.