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LJs Crew LLC

Ashland, IL

LJs Crew LLC specializes in a variety of services to meet our customers' range of needs. Whether you need dumpster rental, junk removal, landscaping, or... more

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Auburn Dumpster Rental

Auburn, IL

Auburn Dumpster Rental is a local, family-owned business providing service for homeowners and contractors throughout the Springfield area. We offer 15 yard dumpsters at competitive rates.... more

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Flowers Sanitation Service

Virden, IL

Flowers Sanitation has been a well-established, family-owned and operated roll off dumpster rental business in Springfield, IL for over 73 years. Our containers range in size... more

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Lake Area Disposal & Recycling

Springfield, IL

Lake Area Disposal & Recycling was founded in 1932and has a variety of container sizes that can accommodate projects of all sizes, including 10 yard, 15 yard, 20 yard,... more

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Roll Off Dumpster Tips for Glenarm, IL

What are common uses for each roll-off dumpster size?

10 yard container: These compact roll-offs are ideal for smaller cleanups, concrete, dirt, and garage cleanouts.

20 yard container: These versatile bins can be used in a variety of applications, including home cleanouts, roofing jobs, small demolition, and deck/patio removal projects

30 yard container: These are good for disposing of up to two layers of roofing shingles on an average size home, large kitchen or bathroom renovation, large deck removal, or complete two-stall garage cleanout.

40 yard container: Typically the largest container choice, 40 yard boxes are ideal for the biggest cleanups, including new construction, demolition, whole-home renovation, roofing projects, and business cleanouts.

Read more: The Ultimate Guide to Dumpster Sizes

What projects can a 20 yard roll-off container accommodate?

20 yard boxes are often the most popular choice due to their versatility. They’re a good choice for most cleanups, including renovations, home cleanouts, roofing repairs, and deck or patio removal.

A 20 yard container can typically hold about 3 tons of debris, although some rental companies may allow more weight than that.

The dimensions of these containers may vary but is generally about 22 ft x 8 ft x 4.5 ft. Since a standard refrigerator measures about two cubic yards, a 20 yard container can hold the equivalent of 10 refrigerators.

Because densities of debris varies, the volume of waste you can fit in a 20 yard dumpster will also vary. For example, concrete weighs at least three times more than general household junk, so you can place far less concrete in the dumpster compared to household junk.

Discuss your project with your rental provider to make sure a 20 yard dumpster is the right size for the project. This is important to avoid incurring overage fees or having to rent a second container in cases where a 20 yard bin wasn’t big enough.

Learn more: How Much Does a 20 Yard Dumpster Hold?