20 Cubic Yards
20 Yard Dumpster Rental in York, PA
Our most popular mid-to-large size, built for whole-house cleanouts, bigger remodels, and full roofing jobs across York County.
- 20 ydCapacity
- 6 pickup-truck loadsPickup loads
- 3–4 tonsWeight allowance
The 20 yard dumpster is the workhorse size for projects that outgrow a driveway-only cleanout. At 22 feet long, 7.5 feet wide, and 4.5 feet tall, it holds about six pickup truck loads — enough for a whole-house cleanout, a larger remodel spanning multiple rooms, or a full roofing job up to roughly 50 squares.
We deliver 20 yard dumpsters on a flat-rate quote to homeowners and contractors across West Manchester Township, York, and the rest of York County, with placement guidance included so the box lands where it’s actually useful.
What fits in a 20 yard dumpster
- 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft tall
- Holds about 6 pickup truck loads
- 3–4 ton weight allowance included
- Covers roofing jobs up to roughly 50 squares
- Handles whole-house cleanout volume
- Good fit for multi-room remodels
- Flat-rate quote, no hidden fees
- Popular choice for landscaping & yard overhauls
What Fits in a 20 Yard Dumpster
This size handles whole-house cleanouts, multi-room remodel debris, larger roofing tear-offs, big landscaping overhauls, and general construction waste from mid-size projects. If you’re clearing out an entire house before a sale, gutting more than one room at once, or replacing a full roof, the 20 yard is usually the right call.
Weight Limit Reality
A 20 yard box comes with a 3 to 4 ton weight allowance, which covers most whole-house and remodel debris comfortably. Where it gets tested is roofing and landscaping jobs involving dirt, sod, or concrete — those materials are dense enough that you can hit the weight limit while the container still looks half-empty. If your job is heavy-material-heavy rather than bulky-item-heavy, flag that up front so we can confirm the weight allowance covers it.
Delivery & Placement
At 22 feet long, a 20 yard container needs a longer, clear approach than our smaller sizes — most driveways handle it fine, but we’ll confirm clearance before the truck arrives. Driveway placement doesn’t require a permit. If the only option is the street, that permit comes from your borough or township, and if placement lands directly on a state route like US-30 or PA-124, a PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit applies on top of that.
Typical Projects for This Size
Whole-house cleanouts before a move or sale, larger kitchen-plus-bath remodels, full roof replacements, garage or shop demolition, and major landscaping projects — including removing old concrete patios or driveways — are the projects we see most often paired with a 20 yard dumpster.
Local fit
The 20 yard in York driveways
The 20 yard sees heavy use across Springettsbury Township and Spring Garden Township for whole-house cleanouts, and it’s a common request in Red Lion and Dallastown for full roof replacements. We also place plenty of these for landscaping overhauls in Windsor Township and Manchester Township. Because our yard sits on Loucks Road (US-30) in West Manchester Township, we can typically get a 20 yard container out to jobs near George Street (Business I-83) or Mount Rose Ave (PA-124) the same week you book.
Not sure?
Compare the other sizes
Sizing up costs you money you did not need to spend. Sizing down costs you a second haul. Here is the rest of the range.
10 Yard Dumpster
Small cleanouts, roofing shingles, concrete and dirt, garage purge
View 10 yard 15Cubic yards15 Yard Dumpster
Kitchen or bath remodel, flooring projects, roofing tear-off, yard work
View 15 yard 30Cubic yards30 Yard Dumpster
Whole-house projects, commercial cleanouts, new-build construction
View 30 yard 40Cubic yards40 Yard Dumpster
Major demolition, large construction sites, commercial fit-outs
View 40 yardFAQs
20 Yard dumpster questions
Is a 20 yard dumpster enough for a whole-house cleanout?
For most single-family homes, yes. It holds about six pickup truck loads, which typically covers furniture, appliances, and general household debris from a full cleanout. Very large homes or hoarding-level cleanouts may need two containers.
Can a 20 yard dumpster handle a full roof replacement?
Yes, for roofs up to roughly 50 squares of single-layer shingles. Larger roofs, multiple layers of shingles, or heavier roofing materials may need a 30 yard container to stay within the weight allowance.
How much space does a 20 yard dumpster need?
At 22 feet long, it needs a longer clear approach than our smaller sizes. Most standard driveways accommodate it, but we’ll confirm your specific layout before delivery to avoid any placement issues.
What’s the weight allowance on a 20 yard dumpster?
Most 20 yard rentals include a 3 to 4 ton weight allowance, which covers the majority of whole-house and remodel projects. Dense debris like concrete, dirt, or sod can push you toward that limit faster than lighter household junk.
Do I need a permit to place a 20 yard dumpster?
Not for driveway placement, which covers most residential deliveries. Street placement requires approval from your specific borough or township, and placement on a state-numbered route adds a PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit requirement.
Ready when you are
Reserve a 20 yard dumpster in York
Call and you will speak to someone local who knows the streets, the permit rules and which box actually fits your driveway. Flat rate quoted up front.