A 20 yard dumpster measures about 22 feet long, 8 feet wide and 4.5 feet tall, and it holds roughly 8 pickup truck loads of debris. It's the size most Orem homeowners land on for a kitchen remodel or garage cleanout, priced between $91 and $500 for a month depending on how long you keep it and what you fill it with. If you're weighing dumpster sizes 20 yard against other options, our roll-off dumpster rental page covers the full lineup.
Picture two parking spaces end to end. That's close to the footprint of a 20 yard roll-off, and it needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the delivery truck so the driver can set it down without scraping a fence or a tree. Orem driveways with a straight shot from the street usually work fine. If your lot backs onto a slope or a tight side yard, check the dumpster sizes and dimensions page before you book so the truck has room to maneuver. This size sits between the smaller 10 yard dumpster rental, which suits a single-room cleanout, and the 30 yard dumpster rental, which handles a full home gut, with the 20 yard dumpster rental landing right in the middle for most remodels. For most reroofing jobs, basement cleanouts and mid-size renovations around Orem, the 20 yard hits the middle without wasting yard space. Orem Porta Pros delivers these across town and out to Provo, 5.6 miles southeast, and Pleasant Grove, 6.4 miles northwest, on the same trucks, and the crew can quote a 20 yard roll-off dumpster rental for either city on the same call. If you're also staffing the site, pair the order with a portable toilet rental or a temporary fence rental to keep the yard secure.
Construction debris, drywall, flooring, furniture, yard waste and general household junk all go in without issue. What won't: tires, paint cans, batteries, and anything with fuel or refrigerant still in it. Check the what cannot go in a dumpster list before loading, because a banned item found at the landfill can bounce the whole load back and add a trip charge, and the same rule applies whether you're renting a 20 yard trash dumpster for a house or a jobsite. Weight matters as much as volume. Concrete, dirt and shingles are dense, and overloading a 20 yard container past its rated capacity triggers an overage fee, so review dumpster weight limits if your project involves masonry or roofing tear-off. OSHA 1926.252 governs how debris and chutes get handled on active job sites, which matters if you're running this alongside a construction dumpster rental for a contractor crew rather than a homeowner cleanout, and it's worth reviewing our broader construction site services page if you're staffing more than one trade at once. Keep the load level with the top rail. A driver can't legally haul a dumpster that's mounded above the sides.
Maybe, depending on where the container sits. If it's staying entirely on your driveway or private property, most Orem projects don't need anything from the city. Placement in the public right of way, meaning the street or curb strip, needs confirming with the city before delivery, since that rule varies by exact location and we won't guess at a number here. Read dumpster permit requirements for the full breakdown, or call before your delivery date so there's no scramble, and check the porta potty permit requirements page too if you're ordering toilets for the same site. Renting for a single weekend is different pricing than a month-long project, so compare durations on the dumpster rental cost page before you commit to a term, and the porta potty rental cost page follows the same logic if you're bundling both. If your project runs long, ask about switching from a weekly rate to the monthly rate rather than re-upping week by week.
| duration | typical price |
|---|---|
| day | $75 |
| week | $600 |
| month | $108 to $500 |
Monthly rentals run from $91 to $500 depending on rental length and debris type, while a single day runs closer to $51 to $112. Heavier debris like concrete or shingles usually pushes toward the higher end. See dumpster rental cost for a full comparison against other sizes, and note dumpster dimensions 20 yard versus a 10 yard dumpster rental before you settle on a size.
Most Orem renters keep one for a week to a month, matching the pace of a remodel. Daily rates exist for quick cleanouts. Tell your delivery driver your expected timeline up front so the pickup gets scheduled correctly the first time.
Placed on flat, solid concrete or asphalt, it generally won't. Boards under the wheels help on gravel or aging pavement. Ask your Orem Porta Pros driver about placement if you're unsure about your surface, the same driver who can walk you through 20 yard dumpster measurements on site.
Usually yes, as long as nothing on the banned list is in the mix. Check what cannot go in a dumpster first, since paint, tires and hazardous chemicals need separate disposal regardless of project type.
Likely. A 20 yard fits most single-room jobs, but a whole-house renovation with flooring, cabinets and drywall together often fills it fast. Compare against the 30 yard dumpster rental or the 40 yard dumpster rental before booking, and if you need somewhere to stash tools or materials meanwhile, look at storage container rental as well.
Yes. Orem Porta Pros delivers 20 yard dumpster rental across Orem and the surrounding metro, with same-day and next-day drop-off available on most orders.
Pricing depends on the unit and how long you need it. See our cost breakdown and request a free quote for an exact figure.
Standard rentals include scheduled service — a pump-out, a clean, a restock and fresh deodorizer. Busy or hot-weather sites can be serviced more often.
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