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Earthwise Disposal

Des Moines, IA

Earthwise Disposal was founded by industry pros with more than 100 years of combined experience. We're not the biggest, but we belive we’re the most personable, responsive and affordable roll-off dumpster rental option in the Des Moines area. Our medium... more

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All Junk Solutions

West Des Moines, IA

At All Junk Solutions, we are here to offer dumpster service that fits all of your needs. As a local family owned business, we truly care about providing our customers with excellent service. Our dumpsters are perfect for your weekend... more

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ABC Rolloff Dumpsters

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Des Moines, IA

We’re your local source for 20 yard dumpster rentals in the Des Moines area. ABC has served the area since 1971 offering timely and reliable roll-off services for homeowners, contractors, and more. Our 20 yard container is ideal for home cleanouts, roofing,... more

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Dumpster King LLC

Ankeny, IA

Dumpster King LLC provides simple, cost-effective, and convenient dumpster rentals throughout the greater Ankeny, IA area. We service all residential and commercial roll-off dumpster rental needs, whether it be for home renovations, spring cleaning, tear downs, move outs, yard projects,... more

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BROWN'S SANITATION

Knoxville, IA

BROWN'S SANITATION is a local, family-owned and operated sanitation service and recycling center located in Knoxville, Iowa. Our 20 yard dumpster rentals are suitable for a variety of different disposal projects, including C&D debris, yard waste, general household trash, and... more

20 Yard Dumpster Tips for Killduff, IA

How much can I put in a 20 yard dumpster?

Most 20 yard roll-offs are strong enough and big enough to hold as much as 10+ tons of debris, but dumpster rental companies almost never allow this.

There are 3 main reasons for this:

  1. The lifting and hauling capacity of the truck cannot accommodate that much weight.

  2. Truck hauling weight limit restrictions (varies by city/county)

  3. Landfill cost per ton — Dumpster rental companies are charged a per-ton rate at the landfill. Dumpster rental costs would be much higher if there were no customer weight limits.

The average 20 yard dumpster weight limit is 3-4 tons, or 6,000-8,000 lbs. To figure out how much you will be able to put in your 20 yard dumpster, you’ll first need to determine your specific dumpster's weight allowance. Each dumpster rental provider will offer a different weight allowance for the rental price they quote you, so make sure you reach out to multiple providers to get the best price. Once you know how much weight is included in your dumpster quote, you can estimate the approximate weight of the junk or debris you need to put into the dumpster. Local dumpster rental companies are pros at estimating how much debris weighs, and they will be able to help you choose the perfect dumpster for your needs.

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