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20 Yard Dumpster Rental
20 Yard Dumpster rental from FTH Services starting at $325 with 7 days, delivery, pickup, and 1 ton included.
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20 Yard Dumpster — $325
The 20 yard dumpster is one of the most useful all-around roll-off sizes because it balances capacity, footprint, and loading convenience. It is large enough for serious cleanup work but still manageable for many residential driveways and contractor jobs where space and access matter.
Size Fit
- Dimensions: 16 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 5 ft high
- ≈ 8 pickup loads / 140–160 trash bags
- Good for: heavier mixed debris, remodel work, contractor cleanup, and roofing material planned by weight.
- Choose this size when keeping dense debris low and spread out is more important than more container volume.
Rental Includes
- Delivery and pickup
- 7 days of use
- 1 ton included
- Driveway protection during normal placement
Common Added Costs
- Extra days are $15 per day
- Weight over the included amount is billed at $85 per ton, prorated
- Credit card processing fee is 3.65%
- Over-the-rim fee: $35 over-the-rim fee when applicable
20 Yard Dumpster Project Fit
The FTH 20 yard dumpster has the longest floor in the lineup, which helps with remodel debris, roofing tear-offs, drywall, cabinets, flooring, and contractor cleanup where heavy material should be loaded low and spread out.
Why Customers Choose FTH Services for a 20 Yard Dumpster
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FTH Services delivers and picks up every container ourselves. We are owner-operated, not a national lead-generation service.
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Customers consistently mention fair pricing, on-time delivery, and a real person who answers the phone.
20 Yard Dumpster User Guidance
Best Projects for a 20 Yard Dumpster
A 20 yard dumpster is the best all-purpose choice for many cleanup jobs because it handles both residential and contractor debris well. It is a strong fit for estate cleanouts, garage and basement cleanouts, kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, flooring projects, small demolition work, storm cleanup, construction debris, and larger household cleanout debris. Customers often choose this size when they want enough room to complete the job without worrying about running short on space.
Why the 20 Yard Size Is Often the Safest Choice
The 20 yard dumpster provides more usable volume than the smaller options while still staying practical for many driveways and job sites. It is especially helpful when the project includes mixed debris such as furniture, boxes, cabinets, wood, drywall, flooring, trim, and general construction waste. If the cleanup involves more than one room or if the final debris volume is hard to estimate, this size gives the customer a better margin of error than a smaller dumpster.
Placement and Loading Guidance
Before delivery, customers should choose a firm and accessible placement area with enough room for the truck to safely back in, set the dumpster down, and return for pickup. During loading, distribute weight evenly and avoid concentrating heavy debris at one end. Keep all debris below the top edge of the container and avoid placing prohibited items inside. For larger renovation projects, the 20 yard dumpster is often the most balanced option because it provides meaningful capacity without becoming unnecessarily oversized for the property.
20 Yard Dumpster Options
FTH Services may have more than one 20-yard container setup available. Both are treated as 20-yard dumpster options publicly, but the dimensions can vary. One setup gives more floor length for heavier remodeling, roofing, and contractor debris that should be loaded low and spread evenly. Another setup gives more wall height for bulky but lighter material such as furniture, mattresses, boxes, and whole-home cleanout debris.
If the job includes shingles, wet material, or unusually heavy debris, plan the load carefully so the right 20-yard container and disposal details are clear. Concrete, dirt, brick, rock, heavy fill, and tree stumps are not accepted in standard dumpster rentals.
Accepted Materials and Items We Do Not Accept
Before loading a dumpster, review the material rules so the job stays clean and pickup is not delayed.
Common Accepted Cleanup Debris
- Household junk and general cleanout debris
- Furniture, boxes, clutter, tables, chairs, couches, recliners, coffee tables, mattresses, and box springs
- Kitchen trash and clothing when bagged before being placed in the dumpster
- Wood, trim, cabinets, doors, and light remodeling debris
- Appliances without refrigerant loaded at the rear barn doors so they can be accessed at disposal
- Small construction and contractor cleanup debris
Items That Need Loading Care
- Load mattresses and box springs first, standing vertically on the long edge when possible
- Load appliances without refrigerant at the rear barn doors, not buried in the middle of the container. Appliances with refrigerant are not accepted
- Spread dense items such as books, flooring, cabinets, and drywall across the floor instead of stacking them in one spot
- Plan roofing shingles, unusually heavy debris, or large amounts of wet material so the right dumpster size and loading approach are used
- Yard cleanup debris may be accepted when the material type and amount fit the project
We Do Not Accept
- Concrete, brick, dirt, rock, heavy fill, and tree stumps
- Storm debris with mixed, wet, or oversized material
- Tires, batteries, wet paint, chemicals, liquids, fuel, asbestos, and biohazard material
- Appliances with refrigerant, including refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, and similar units unless refrigerant has been professionally removed
- Debris loaded above the rim/top rail; it may create additional fees or require unloading before pickup
Weather and Weight Reminder
Standard rentals include 1 ton of disposal weight. Rain can make certain materials much heavier, including carpet, padding, mattresses, box springs, upholstered furniture, drywall, insulation, cardboard, yard debris, and bagged household trash. Keep absorbent items covered when possible and load them before heavy rains. Weight over the included amount is billed at $85 per ton, prorated, according to the Terms and Conditions.
How the Dumpster Rental Process Works
FTH Services keeps the rental process simple for homeowners first: choose a size, clear the driveway or placement area, load during the rental period, and schedule pickup when the cleanup is finished. Contractors, landlords, and property managers can use the same process for smaller project cleanup.
1. Choose the Right Size
Compare the 12, 15, and 20-yard roll-off dumpsters based on the project type, amount of debris, driveway space, and whether the cleanup includes bulky or heavy material.
2. Schedule Delivery
Book online or call with the delivery address, preferred date, placement details, and any material questions. Same-day delivery is available for many orders placed before the cutoff.
3. Load During the Rental Period
The standard rental includes 7 days of use. Load debris evenly, keep material below the rim/top rail, and keep out the items we do not accept (concrete, dirt, stumps, tires, batteries, wet paint, biohazard). Material above the rim can create added fees or require unloading before pickup.
4. Pickup and Disposal
When the project is complete, FTH Services retrieves the dumpster and handles disposal. Extra days and weight over the included amount are billed according to the posted rental terms.
Which Dumpster Size Should You Choose?
The right size controls your cost, prevents overloading, and keeps you from needing a second container. Compare the available roll-off options side by side, then book the one that matches your project.
| Dumpster Size | Starting Price | Dimensions (L×W×H) | Capacity | Best For | Choose It When |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Yard Dumpster | $265 | 14 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4 ft high | ≈ 4 pickup loads / 70–90 trash bags | Best for: customers comparing the 12 yard against larger options for a small, controlled cleanup. | Choose when: low walls, easy hand loading, and a smaller footprint are the main reasons for selecting this page. |
| 15 Yard Dumpster | $295 | 14 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 5 ft high | ≈ 6 pickup loads / 110–130 trash bags | Best for: customers who need a middle option after ruling out both the smallest and largest containers. | Choose when: flexibility matters because the final debris volume is not exact yet. |
| 20 Yard Dumpster | $325 | 16 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 5 ft high or 14 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 6 ft high | ≈ 8 pickup loads / 140–160 trash bags | Best for: customers comparing heavier debris, remodel work, and floor-length loading needs. | Choose the 20-yard when the job has heavier remodel, roofing, or demolition debris, or bulky furniture, boxes, and whole-home cleanouts. FTH provides the right 20-yard container for your debris and placement. |
What Customers Say About This Dumpster Size
Customers often mention clear pricing, responsive communication, careful placement, and dependable pickup.
“We needed a large dumpster since we were renovating and doing a general junk clean out. I am so impressed with this company.”— Catherine H.
“Super responsive to phone and text. Roll-off dumpster delivered and removed, no fuss.”— Todd U.
“Quick delivery and pick up. Great prices also.”— C. F.
20 Yard Dumpster Answers
How much is a 20 Yard Dumpster rental?
A 20 Yard Dumpster rental from FTH Services starts at $325 and includes delivery, pickup, 7 days of use, and 1 ton included.
What is this dumpster size best for?
A 20 Yard Dumpster works best when the project matches the container capacity, debris weight, and available placement area shown on this page.
What added costs should I watch for?
Dumpster rental added costs can include extra days, weight over the included amount, mileage beyond the included range, card processing, and over-the-rim loading.
Dumpster Rental Tips and Cleanup Planning
These cleanup guides cover loading, planning, prohibited items, and ways to avoid disposal problems before pickup day.
Load Without Wasting Space
Plan the load before you start, keep weight balanced, and leave nothing above the top rail.
Loading Mistakes to Avoid
Common mistakes that create wasted space, added fees, unsafe loads, or pickup delays.
Prohibited Item Guidance
Important disposal guidance for tires, wet paint, concrete, batteries, and other items that require separate disposal.
Estate Cleanout Checklist
Room-by-room cleanup planning for furniture, clothing, household trash, mattresses, appliances without refrigerant, and items that require careful loading.
Yard Debris Recycling and Composting
How to decide between a dumpster, chipper, mulch, compost, and garden-soil reuse.
Estate Sale Before a Dumpster Cleanout
Sort keepsakes, sale items, donation material, and remaining trash before final cleanup.
Avoid Dumpster Rental Scams on Social Media
Check company credibility, pricing details, rental terms, and payment requests before booking from Facebook, Marketplace, or local groups.
Common Residential Projects for This Dumpster Size
Use these related pages when the dumpster size is tied to a home cleanout, garage cleanup, estate cleanout, yard project, or small remodeling job.