20 Yard Dumpster Rental in Thornton, CO
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 hail 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 clay - 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, masonry or clay, you will hit the tonnage allowance before the box is full. For heavy-only loads, a 10 yard is the right call.
Good for hail tear-offs, with a caveat
A 20 is a common roofing choice, and roofing is constant work on the hail-prone Front Range - but shingles are dense, so a single-layer tear-off on an average roof suits it filled to weight, not volume. Expect it to look part-full when it is actually done. Tell us the squares and we will size it right.
Available across Adams County
We deliver the 20 yard dumpster throughout Thornton and the surrounding towns.
Book a 20 yard dumpster in Thornton
If it is the wrong size for your material we will tell you before you book.
(720) 407-848520 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 hail 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.