20-yard roll-off · 22 × 8 × 4 ft
20-Yard Dumpster Rental in Odessa
The 20-yard dumpster holds about 8 pickup loads, with 3 tons and 7 days included. It fits a kitchen remodel, a whole-house cleanout or a single-layer roof up to about 25 squares. Its 4-foot walls make it easy to load by hand.
- Our own trucks & drivers
- Scale ticket on every bill
- Boards under every drop
- Overage by the exact pound
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Stout Bros · Odessa, TX- Cost
- One quote: delivery, pickup, 7 days and 3 tons. Extra weight $75/ton, billed by the exact pound.
- Delivery
- Book by 3 PM for guaranteed next-day delivery in Odessa and towns up to about 80 miles out.
- Size
- About 8 pickup loads. Fits a kitchen remodel, a full house cleanout or most roofs.
- Placement
- A 22 × 8 ft footprint, set on wood boards so the steel rails stay off your driveway.
- Banned · $50 items
- Concrete or dirt, plus chemicals, wet paint and batteries. Mattresses and tires: $50 each.
Talk to the team that drives the truck. One call confirms your size, days and included tons.
Call now(432) 271-7372What 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. It holds 20 cubic yards loaded level with the rim. The rental includes 3 tons (6,000 lb) and 7 days. Weight over 3 tons costs $75 per ton, billed by the exact pound.
| Spec | 20-yard dumpster |
|---|---|
| Outside size | 22 ft L × 8 ft W × 4 ft H |
| Volume | 20 cubic yards |
| Pickup loads | about 8 |
| Included weight | 3 tons (6,000 lb) |
| Rental days | 7 days |
| Overage | $75 per ton, by the pound |
| Heavy debris | Not allowed: use a 10 or 15-yard |
What fits in a 20-yard dumpster?
A 20-yard dumpster fits about 8 pickup loads. That is enough for a kitchen gut, a whole-house cleanout or a roof up to about 25 squares. These are typical fits: how tightly you pack and how much the debris weighs both change the real number.
- A kitchen remodel: cabinets, counters, drywall and flooring
- A whole-house cleanout before a move or sale
- A single-layer roof up to about 25 squares at 240 lb per square
- Carpet and pad from a whole house
- A garage, attic and shed cleared in one trip
When does a 20-yard dumpster go over 3 tons?
A 20-yard dumpster goes over its 3 tons with dense debris like shingles, drywall and tile. Example: a 28-square roof at 240 lb per square weighs 6,720 lb. That is 720 lb over the included 6,000, or $27 at $75 per ton. The landfill scale ticket on your invoice shows the real weight.
| Material | lb per cubic yard | Full 20-yard | vs 3 tons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household junk, loose | 250–300 | 5,000–6,000 lb | At or under |
| Mixed remodel debris | 417 | 8,340 lb | Over by about 1.2 tons |
| Drywall | 467 | 9,340 lb | Over by about 1.7 tons |
| Asphalt shingles, tear-off | 731 | 14,620 lb | Plan by roof squares instead |
Most real loads are mixed, so they land between these lines. A kitchen gut that fills the 20-yard level with mixed remodel debris can run about 1.2 tons over, or about $88; for a big gut, ask about a 30-yard or a swap. Read how weight is billed before a drywall or roofing job.
Example 20-yard scale ticket
- Container
- 20 YD ROLL-OFF
- Gross (truck full)
- 45,460 lb
- Tare (truck empty)
- 38,660 lb
- Net debris
- 6,800 lb
- Included
- 6,000 lb (3 t)
- Over
- 800 lb
- Overage @ $75/t
- $30.00
Illustration with sample numbers. Your real ticket comes from the landfill scale and is attached to your final invoice.
Will the 20-yard dumpster fit your driveway?
The 20-yard dumpster needs a flat spot 22 ft long and 8 ft wide. Most two-car driveways in Odessa fit it. The roll-off truck backs straight in and tilts its bed, so it needs a clear approach and open space above. Drivers place wooden boards under the rails before setting it down.
The 4 ft walls are about waist to chest height, low enough to toss debris over the side. Clear cars and trailers before the delivery window, which runs 7 AM to 5 PM. See the driveway placement guide.
Is the 20-yard too small or too big for your job?
The 20-yard is too small for new construction or a large addition, where the 30-yard adds 4 pickup loads and a ton on the same footprint. It is too big for heavy debris, which only goes in the 10 or 15-yard. For most homeowner projects, the 20-yard is the size to start from.
| If your job is… | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Two-car garage, roof up to 20 squares | 15-yard | About 6 pickup loads, 2.5 tons included. |
| Kitchen, whole house, roof up to 25 squares | 20-yard | About 8 pickup loads, 3 tons included. |
| New build, addition, roof up to 33 squares | 30-yard | About 12 pickup loads, 4 tons included. |
| Concrete, dirt or brick | 10 or 15-yard | Heavy debris goes only in these sizes. |
See the remodeling dumpster page for room-by-room sizing, or the size guide to compare every size.
20 yard dumpster rental questions
How much does a 20-yard dumpster weigh when full?
A 20-yard dumpster full of loose household junk weighs about 2.5 to 3 tons, using EPA's 250–300 lb per cubic yard for household waste. That is at or under the 3 included tons. A full 20-yard of shingles or drywall can weigh far more, so heavy loads should be planned by weight, not by how full it looks.
Can a 20-yard dumpster hold a whole roof?
A 20-yard dumpster holds a single-layer roof up to about 25 squares if the shingles weigh 240 lb per square. That is 6,000 lb, the 3 included tons. A 30-square roof at the same weight runs about 1,200 lb over, or $45. Two layers double the weight, so check the roofing dumpster page.
Why can't concrete go in a 20-yard dumpster?
Concrete, dirt, brick and sand go only in our 10-yard and 15-yard dumpsters, loaded halfway. In a 20-yard, heavy debris would pass the highway weight limit long before the dumpster looked full. Order a 10 or 15-yard for the heavy part of a job and a 20-yard for the rest.
How long do people usually keep a 20-yard dumpster?
Every rental includes 7 days, which covers most kitchen demos and cleanouts. If the job runs long, each extra day is $25. If the 20-yard fills before you finish, a swap brings an empty one, billed as a new rental.
Is a 20-yard dumpster too big for a driveway?
The 20-yard dumpster is 22 ft long and 8 ft wide, about the length of a large pickup plus a few feet. Most two-car driveways fit it with room to walk around. Leave space for the truck to back straight in, and keep low wires and branches out of the way.
Call now · deliveries 7 AM–5 PM
Ready for a dumpster?
Tell us the project and the address. We confirm the size, the 7 days and the included tons before the truck rolls. Book by 3 PM for next-day delivery.
(432) 271-7372