20 cubic yards
20 Yard Dumpster Rental
Our most requested size, built for kitchen and bath renovations, full roof replacements, and larger cleanouts.
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day in Newark
- Flat-rate pricing
- All 17 area communities
- Dimensionsabout 22 ft long, 7.5 ft wide and 4.5 ft high
- Holdsabout 110 to 130 kitchen-size trash bags
- Weight included3 to 4 tons
- Space neededabout 24 feet of clear, level driveway or lot space
The 20 yard container in Newark, NJ
The 20 yard is the size we deliver most often across Montclair, West Orange, and Orange, and it's usually the default recommendation when someone calls without a firm idea of what they need. A full kitchen or bathroom remodel, a two-layer roof tear-off, or a whole-floor renovation involving drywall, flooring, and trim all tend to land squarely within its capacity. It's large enough to handle a real renovation without the homeowner needing to think twice about running out of room mid-project.
Part of why this size works so well for mid-size renovations is the balance between length and weight allowance. At 3 to 4 tons, it holds enough for a genuinely heavy job like a double-layer roof tear-off, while the footprint stays similar to our smaller boxes rather than jumping up to the taller 30 or 40 yard containers. That means it fits in most standard driveways in these towns without requiring the extra overhead clearance the taller sizes need. For a lot of homeowners and contractors, it hits the point where capacity and convenience line up.
Why the 20 Yard Is Our Most Popular Rental
The 20 yard hits a middle ground that fits how most renovation projects actually go. It has enough length to hold a full kitchen or bathroom's worth of demo debris, and enough weight allowance to cover the drywall, tile, and cabinetry that come with it, without the extra height of a 30 or 40 yard that some driveways and overhead lines can't accommodate. Contractors doing routine kitchen and bath work in Montclair, West Orange, and Orange tend to default to this size for exactly that reason.
It's also a size that scales reasonably well. A single-room job won't need all of it, but a homeowner tackling two rooms at once, or a cleanout that turned up more than expected, usually still fits without needing to upgrade mid-project.
Roofing Projects and the 20 Yard
Roofing debris is one of the more predictable loads we see in a 20 yard. A single layer of asphalt shingles on an average single-family roof typically stays well under the ton limit, while a two-layer tear-off — common on older homes that were re-roofed over an existing layer without stripping it first — uses up most or all of the 3 to 4 ton allowance. Knowing which situation applies to your roof before delivery helps us confirm the 20 yard is the right call rather than something bigger.
Coordinating timing with a roofing contractor also matters here. Most tear-offs happen fast, often in a single day, so we typically schedule the dumpster to arrive the morning of the job and get picked up shortly after, rather than sitting on-site for an extended rental.
Capacity
What actually fits in a 20 yard container
Rough working figures. Weight, not volume, is what stops most loads.
| Material | How much fits |
|---|---|
| Full kitchen or bathroom remodel, cabinets and fixtures included | fills the box with the ton limit generally in reach |
| Two-layer roof tear-off on a mid-size single-family home | uses most of the weight allowance |
| Whole-floor renovation debris — drywall, flooring, and trim | fits comfortably |
| Large multi-room cleanout in a two- or three-family home | fills close to capacity |
Suitability
Is the 20 yard the right size for you?
Choose the 20 yard for
- Kitchen and bathroom remodels
- Two-layer roof tear-offs
- Large home or estate cleanouts
- Whole-floor renovation debris
Pick a different size for
- Small single-room jobs where a 10 or 15 yard is more cost-effective
- Multi-room whole-house remodels generating heavy debris — step up to a 30 yard
- Commercial demolition — consider a 40 yard
Placing a 20 yard container on a Newark-area property
Montclair, West Orange, and Orange have a wider range of lot sizes than the Ironbound, and most homes here have enough driveway to accommodate a 20 yard without much trouble. A few things still come up regularly: Montclair's hillier streets sometimes mean the delivery crew needs to find a level pad rather than the steepest part of a sloped driveway, and Orange's older two-family homes often have shared driveways that need a quick conversation with a neighbor before drop-off. Our team walks through placement details like these during scheduling so there are no surprises on delivery day.
Compare
Every size side by side
The 20 yard is our most popular size — enough room for a full remodel without needing extra overhead clearance.
| Size | Dimensions | Capacity | Weight included | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Yard Dumpster | about 14 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 3.5 ft high | about 50-70 kitchen-size trash bags | 1-2 tons | Small home projects, roofing debris, concrete and dirt. |
| 15 Yard Dumpster | about 16 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft high | about 80-100 kitchen-size trash bags | 2-3 tons | Garage cleanouts, flooring removal and yard waste. |
| 20 Yard Dumpster | about 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft high | about 110-130 kitchen-size trash bags | 3-4 tons | Medium renovations, roofing jobs and large cleanouts. |
| 30 Yard Dumpster | about 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 6 ft high | about 170-190 kitchen-size trash bags | 4-5 tons | Multi-room remodels and estate cleanouts. |
| 40 Yard Dumpster | about 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 8 ft high | about 230-250 kitchen-size trash bags | 5-6 tons | Commercial projects and major demolition work. |
Not quite right?
- 15 Yard Dumpster — the next size smaller
- 30 Yard Dumpster — the next size larger
- Compare all five sizes
- Read the full Newark sizing guide
Talk to a real person
Book a 20 yard dumpster in Newark
Call (862) 307-9238. Tell us the material and the town, and you will get a flat price and a delivery window on the same call.
Mon–Sat 7:00am – 7:00pm
Answers
20 Yard Dumpster — questions we get asked
What size dumpster do I need for a kitchen remodel?
A 20 yard is the size most homeowners choose for a full kitchen remodel, covering cabinets, countertops, flooring, and drywall debris. A smaller cosmetic update might only need a 15 yard.
How many tons of shingles fit in a 20 yard dumpster?
The 20 yard includes 3 to 4 tons, which typically covers a single-layer tear-off with room left, or close to the full allowance on a two-layer tear-off. Your roofing contractor can usually confirm how many layers are coming off before the job starts.
Will a 20 yard dumpster fit on a Montclair or West Orange driveway?
In most cases, yes. You'll want about 24 feet of clear, level space. On steeper Montclair streets, our delivery crew will find the flattest available stretch of driveway to set the container on.
How long can I keep a 20 yard dumpster?
Rental periods vary by project, and most renovation jobs run anywhere from several days to a couple of weeks. If your project runs longer than planned, contact our team to extend the rental.
Service area
20 Yard Dumpster delivered across Greater Newark
We run roll-off containers out of our Ironbound-area yard on 615 Frelinghuysen Ave to all seventeen communities we cover across three counties — Newark itself and the rest of Essex County, plus Elizabeth, Hillside and Union Township just south in Union County, and Kearny and Harrison just across the Passaic River in Hudson County. Newark, Elizabeth, Hillside and the Ironbound are usually same-day; the farther Essex County suburbs and the Hudson County towns are more often next-day. If your address is not listed, call anyway. We likely still get there.