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Dumpsters Unlimited LLC

Huntington, WV

Whether you are a homeowner or contractor looking for an affordable dumpster rental to complete your decluttering project, we can help you get it done. Contact us today to learn more or to request a free dumpster quote. more

One Way Septic Tank Service / Rent-A-Kann, LLC

Huntington, WV

Rent-A-Kann is a third generation company with a staff experienced and available to take care of your waste disposal needs. Our 20 yard roll-off dumpsters are... more

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20 Yard Dumpster Tips for Lawrence County, KY

What are the different types of 20 yard dumpsters?

Roll-off dumpsters: This is the most common type of 20 yard dumpster. Most feature a door that swings open for easy loading, making it easy to load bulky or heavy items, like furniture, appliances, concrete, or demolition debris.

Dumpster trailers: Some dumpster rental providers have specially-designed trailers for loads of 20 cubic yards or less. When a roll-off dumpster isn’t a viable option, like if the ground is soft or uneven, a dumpster trailer is a more suitable solution.

How much can a 20 yard dumpster hold?

Most 20 yard roll-offs are big enough and strong enough to hold as much 10+ tons of debris, but dumpster rental companies almost never allow this. The average 20 yard dumpster weight limit is 3-4 tons, or 6,000-8,000 lbs.

There are 3 main reasons for weight limits:

  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.

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