20 Yard Dumpster Rental in Tuscaloosa, AL
The 20 yard is the one most people picture and the one most people need. It carries enough for a multi-room remodel or a substantial cleanout without demanding the space of the largest boxes, which is why it is our most requested size.
Specifications
- DimensionsAbout 16 ft long x 8 ft wide x 4.5 ft high
- Holds roughlyAbout 7-8 pickup truck loads
- Weight includedGenerous included tonnage; overage per ton quoted up front
- Space neededNeeds roughly 60 ft of straight approach and firm, level ground
What this size suits
- A multi-room remodel or renovation
- A single-layer roof tear-off, sized to shingle weight
- A large garage, basement or whole-level clearance
- Deck or fence removal with associated debris
Not the right choice for: Pure concrete, brick or dirt - that goes in a 10 yard to stay within legal weight. And a fully furnished whole-house cleanout usually wants the extra room of a 30 yard.
The versatile middle size
The 20 yard covers more jobs than any other container. It holds the debris of a serious remodel or a big cleanout, takes bulky items easily, and still fits on a normal driveway. When people are unsure what they need, the honest answer is often a 20.
Watch the weight
The one caution is weight. Because a 20 holds so much, it is easy to overload with heavy material - if your debris is dense with tile, plaster or masonry, you will hit the tonnage allowance before the box is full. For heavy-only loads, a 10 yard is the right call.
Good for roof tear-offs, with a caveat
A 20 is a common roofing choice, but shingles are dense - a single-layer tear-off on an average roof suits it filled to weight, not volume, so expect it to look part-full when it is actually done. Multiple layers or a large roof may need a swap. Tell us the squares and we will size it right.
Available across Tuscaloosa County
We deliver the 20 yard dumpster throughout Tuscaloosa and the surrounding towns.
Book a 20 yard dumpster in Tuscaloosa
If it is the wrong size for your material we will tell you before you book.
(205) 579-876020 Yard Dumpster: common questions
What can a 20 yard dumpster hold?
Plenty - the debris from a multi-room remodel, a single-layer roof tear-off, a big garage or basement clearance, or a deck removal. It is the most versatile size and our most requested for exactly that reason.
Is a 20 yard good for a roof tear-off?
For a single-layer tear-off on an average roof, yes, filled to shingle weight rather than volume. Multiple layers or a large roof may need a swap or a second container - tell us the squares and layers and we will confirm.
Should I get a 20 or a 30 yard?
For a multi-room remodel a 20 is usually right. For a fully furnished whole-house cleanout, step up to a 30 - household contents are bulky, so the extra volume of the 30 earns its place.