20-Yard Dumpster Rental in Baytown
The 20-yard dumpster is 22 ft long, 8 ft wide and 4 ft high, with 3 tons and 7 days included. It is the most common size for a roof tear-off, a kitchen remodel or decluttering a whole house.
- CostOne flat rate covers delivery, pickup, 7 days and 2–6 tons by size. Over that: $75/ton, by the pound.
- DeliveryBook by 3 PM, it drops tomorrow 7 AM–5 PM. Baytown and up to 80 miles out.
- SizeThe 20-yard fits most roofs, kitchen remodels and whole-house cleanouts.
- PlacementOn your driveway, on wood boards. Street spots usually need city approval.
- Can't go inChemicals, wet paint, batteries. Tires, mattresses, freon appliances: $50 each. Full list
What are the 20-yard dumpster's dimensions and limits?
The 20-yard dumpster measures 22 ft long, 8 ft wide and 4 ft high on the outside and includes 3 tons and 7 rental days. Weight over 3 tons is $75 per ton, billed by the exact pound.
| Spec | 20-yard dumpster |
|---|---|
| Outside length × width × height | 22 ft × 8 ft × 4 ft |
| Capacity | 20 cubic yards (about 7–10 pickup loads) |
| Included weight | 3 tons (6,000 lb) |
| Overage | $75 per ton, by the exact pound on the scale ticket |
| Rental period | 7 days included; $25 per extra day |
| Heavy debris (concrete, dirt, brick, sand) | Not allowed in this size |
| Driveway spot | About 22 ft × 8 ft, on wood boards |
What fits in a 20-yard dumpster?
A 20-yard dumpster holds about 7–10 pickup truck loads of debris. These are typical jobs that fit one 20-yard rental. The 20-yard fits most roofs, kitchen remodels and whole-house cleanouts.
- Kitchen remodel. Cabinets, counters, flooring and drywall from one kitchen.
- Whole-house declutter. Furniture, boxes and junk from a full home.
- Roof tear-off. About 25 squares of one-layer shingles.
- Flooring for a full floor. Carpet and pad or laminate across a home.
Typical examples, not guarantees. Pickup loads assume an 8-ft bed loaded level.
Not sure your job fits a 20-yard? Describe it on the phone and get a size answer before you book.
Call now (281) 673-4344How much weight can a 20-yard dumpster hold before overage?
A 20-yard dumpster includes 3 tons, or 6,000 lb. A 28-square roof of one-layer shingles at 210 lb per square weighs about 5,880 lb and stays under. A 30-square roof weighs about 6,300 lb, which is 300 lb over and adds $11.25.
Overage is billed at $75 per ton, pro-rated by the exact pound from the landfill scale ticket. That means 300 lb over costs 0.15 t × $75 = $11.25, not a full ton.
Wet debris weighs more than dry, so cover the load if rain is coming. Concrete, dirt, brick and sand do not go in the 20-yard; use the 10-yard or 15-yard. Read how dumpster weight is billed for more examples.
Will a 20-yard dumpster fit on your driveway?
The 20-yard dumpster needs a spot about 22 ft long and 8 ft wide, roughly the length of a full driveway in many Baytown homes. It sits on wood boards, and the truck needs a straight approach and overhead room.
Measure first: the 20-yard takes about 22 ft, so on a short driveway the back end may sit near the sidewalk. Trim low branches and move cars, because a blocked drop costs $125. See where to place a dumpster on a driveway.
Is the 20-yard too small or too big for your job?
The 20-yard is the safe middle choice for most homes. Running out of room means a swap, billed as a new rental, so round up to the 30 for a full gut job. Round down to the 15 only for a single room or a small one-layer roof.
Too small? The 30-yard dumpster has the same footprint but 2 ft taller walls and 4 tons included. Pick it for an addition or a large gut job.
Too big? The 15-yard dumpster costs less to haul and fits a garage or small roof. Running out of room means a swap, which is a full new rental.