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Henry's Hauling

New Stanton, PA

Serving Western Pennsylvania, Henry’s Hauling is a family owned and operated dumpster rental company offering fast service and inexpensive pricing. We offer dumpsters ranging... more

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McCutcheon Enterprises Inc

Apollo, PA

Temporary roll off dumpsters are perfect for residential and commercial cleanups and debris removal projects. No matter how big or small your waste removal project... more

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PRO Disposal Portage PA

Portage, PA

Pro Disposal is a family-owned and locally operated dumpster rental and waste management company. We pride ourselves on the dependable and highly reputable services that... more

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Mcinchok Sanitation

Ligonier, PA

McInchok Sanitation was founded in 1980 in Ligonier by John McInchok with one goal in mind: Providing personalized and reliable sanitation services based on your needs.... more

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Salandro's Refuse Inc

Crabtree, PA

Salandro’s Refuse, Inc.is proud to offer waste removal and recycling services in Crabtree, PA and surrounding areas for more than 40 years. We offer 10, 15, 20,... more

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Roll Off Dumpster Tips for Lucernemines, PA

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?