A 20 yard roll-off dumpster rental measures about 22 feet long, 7.5 feet wide and 4.5 feet tall, and this dumpster size holds roughly 4 pickup truck loads of debris. It's the size Louisville Porta Pros sends most for kitchen remodels, roof tear-offs and garage cleanouts. Daily rates run from the dumpster rental cost table below.
A 20 yard trash dumpster is the mid-size option most homeowners land on once they see the full lineup of dumpster sizes for a 20 yard job.
Think of it as a small room laid on its side. Those 20 yard dumpster measurements, 22 feet long and 7.5 feet wide, fit most driveways, but Louisville Porta Pros still needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck to set it down safely. Dumpster dimensions for the 20 yard size stay consistent across most of our fleet, which makes planning the drop spot easier. That clearance rule applies to every roll-off we deliver, whether you're comparing dumpster sizes and dimensions or you already know you want the 20. If your driveway is short or gated, mention it when you request a quote so the driver can plan the approach. Compared to a 10 yard dumpster, the 20 roughly doubles your capacity without doubling the footprint by much, which is why it's the workhorse size for most residential jobs in Louisville. For bigger tear-outs, the 30 yard dumpster rental or 40 yard dumpster rental options carry more, but they also need more room to land.
Shingles, drywall, framing lumber, flooring, cabinets, yard debris and general construction waste all go in fine. Some things never can, and that list matters more than the size question for most first-time renters. Paint cans, tires, batteries, appliances with refrigerant and anything soaked in fuel or solvent are common rejections, and our what cannot go in a dumpster page runs through the full list before you load anything. Weight matters as much as volume with a 20 yard box. Shingles and concrete debris are dense, and overloading a roll-off past its rated limit triggers extra fees, so check dumpster weight limits before you fill it past the fill line. If you're not sure the 20 is even the right call for your project, the construction dumpster rental page walks through sizing by job type, and dumpster permit requirements covers what to check with Louisville before the box sits at the curb instead of on your property.
Placement on your own driveway or yard usually doesn't need one. Placement in the street or right-of-way is a different matter, and that's not something to guess on. Confirm curb or street placement with the city before delivery day, since local rules vary by property and street type and we don't want to invent a rule that doesn't apply to your address. Louisville Porta Pros can flag likely permit situations when we schedule delivery, but the final word rests with the city. If you're planning debris removal alongside other work, like a fence coming down or a temporary structure going up, pair the dumpster with temporary fence rental or a look at full construction site services so the whole job site is covered, not just the trash.
| duration | low | typical | high |
|---|---|---|---|
| day | $51 | $75 | $112 |
| week | $426 | $600 | $778 |
| month | $91 | $108 | $500 |
Delivery is billed separately and typically runs $50 to $150 for the week depending on distance. Renters near Parkway Village, 1.4 miles south of central Louisville, or St. Matthews, 6.9 miles east, generally see the lower end of that delivery range. For a breakdown against other sizes, see porta potty rental cost for comparison context or go straight to dumpster rental cost for the full picture.
Most rentals run about a week, matching the pricing table above, but daily and monthly terms are both available. A kitchen remodel might need the monthly rate, while a weekend cleanout fits the daily rate fine. Ask about swap-outs if the job runs long.
Most residential driveways handle it, since the box itself is about 22 by 7.5 feet. The bigger constraint is the 60 feet of straight clearance the truck needs behind the drop point. Narrow alleys or tight turns in older Louisville neighborhoods sometimes call for the 10 yard dumpster rental instead.
Yes, furniture and mattresses are generally fine in a roll-off. What's excluded is hazardous material, not bulky household items. Check what cannot go in a dumpster if you're mixing furniture with paint, chemicals or electronics from the same cleanout.
Yes, including Shively, 5.6 miles southwest, and New Albany, 10.6 miles northwest across the river. Delivery pricing scales with distance, so mention your address when requesting a quote so the fee reflects the actual drive.
The 30 yard holds noticeably more volume, useful for full home cleanouts or larger renovation debris. The 20 yard is the better fit for single-room remodels or roofing jobs. See 30 yard dumpster rental for full specs before deciding.
Yes. Louisville Porta Pros delivers 20 yard dumpster rental across Louisville 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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