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. Chesapeake Porta Pros runs this 20 yard roll-off dumpster rental for roof tear-offs, garage cleanouts and mid-size renovation jobs across Chesapeake, and it works as a 20 yard trash dumpster for household junk too. Weekly rental for a dumpster this size runs between 426 and 778 dollars depending on the job.
Picture a box 22 feet long, 8 feet wide and about 4.5 feet high on the ground. That is the standard footprint for this size, and these dumpster dimensions for the 20 yard hold steady across most jobs. Among dumpster sizes, the 20 yard sits between the smaller 10 yard dumpster rental and the bulkier 30 yard dumpster rental in the lineup, and these 20 yard dumpster measurements make it easy to plan the drop spot before the truck arrives. If you are still comparing dumpster sizes and dimensions for your project, the 20 yard box is the one most Chesapeake homeowners land on for a kitchen gut or a deck removal. It needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck for delivery, so tell us up front if your driveway is tight or if the drop spot sits along a fence line. We also handle construction dumpster rental at this size for framing crews and remodelers who need one container to last the whole job instead of swapping smaller bins twice a week.
Most construction debris, household junk and yard waste goes in without issue, but there are limits worth knowing before the truck shows up. Check what cannot go in a dumpster before you load anything questionable, because paint cans, tires, batteries and certain electronics usually get flagged and pulled back out on pickup day. Weight matters too. Every 20 yard rental has a limit built into the rate, and going over it adds a per-ton overage charge, so read dumpster weight limits if you are loading shingles, concrete or dirt, since those get heavy fast in a hurry. If your job is a renovation rather than a straight cleanout, keep debris flat and loaded evenly, and never stack above the rim, since an overloaded box cannot legally travel on Chesapeake roads.
Placement on your own driveway usually needs no city sign-off, but setting the container in the street or right of way is a different matter, and that needs confirming with the City of Chesapeake before delivery day. We have not verified a specific permit fee or ordinance number for curbside placement, so check with the city directly rather than guessing. Our dumpster permit requirements page walks through what to ask when you call. If you are working a jobsite that also needs temporary fence rental around the perimeter or a light tower rental for early starts, mention the dumpster placement in the same conversation with the city so nothing gets flagged twice.
| duration | low | typical | high |
|---|---|---|---|
| day | 51 | 75 | 112 |
| week | 426 | 600 | 778 |
| month | 91 | 108 | 500 |
Delivery is billed separately and typically falls between 100 and 172 dollars depending on distance and timing. Full dumpster rental cost breakdowns cover how weekend delivery and rush fees change the math, and homeowners running a longer remodel sometimes pair the dumpster with storage container rental or a mobile office trailer rental for the crew.
Most rentals run about a week, but we extend by the day or the month if your project runs long. Renovation jobs that stretch past a month usually save money on the monthly rate instead of renewing weekly. Ask about swapping for a 40 yard dumpster rental mid-job if volume grows.
Most residential driveways in Chesapeake handle it fine, but the truck needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the drop point to back in and place it level. Tight lots, low tree limbs or parked cars can force a different spot. Tell us the layout when you book.
The 20 yard box handles mid-size cleanouts and single-room renovations. The 30 yard steps up for full home cleanouts or larger construction debris loads. Compare both on the 30 yard dumpster rental page before deciding, since the wrong size either wastes money or forces a second haul.
Yes. We deliver across Chesapeake and into nearby areas, including Suffolk about 28.3 miles west and Norfolk about 22.6 miles north. Delivery pricing may shift slightly with distance, so mention the jobsite address when requesting a quote through request a quote.
No, but the drop area needs to be clear and accessible when the truck arrives. Mark the spot with cones or flag it for the driver if no one will be onsite. For active jobsites, pair this with construction site services planning so sanitation and debris removal land on the same schedule.
Yes. Chesapeake Porta Pros delivers 20 yard dumpster rental across Chesapeake 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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