Dumpster dimensions for the 20 yard roll-off dumpster rental run roughly 22 feet long, 8 feet wide and about 4.5 feet tall, and this 20 yard dumpster size handles most single-room renovations or a mid-size cleanout. Minneapolis Porta Pros runs these on rates from 75 dollars a day up to 108 dollars a month, priced by project length. It's the size most homeowners land on after a quick look at dumpster sizes and dimensions.
A 20 yard trash dumpster holds about 20 cubic yards of debris, which works out to roughly 8 pickup truck loads. These 20 yard dumpster measurements make it one of the more requested dumpster sizes 20 yard crews and homeowners both reach for. On the ground it takes up about the same footprint as a standard parking space. If you're comparing it against smaller or bigger bins, the full breakdown lives on dumpster sizes and dimensions, including the 10 yard and 30 yard options. Depth on this unit runs shallower than a 30 or 40 yard box, which matters if you're loading by hand instead of with equipment. Minneapolis crews tackling a kitchen tear-out, roof job, or garage cleanout tend to fill one of these over a weekend. Before the truck shows up, clear about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the drop spot. That's the space our drivers need to back in and set the container down level, whether you're in a driveway near Lake Harriet or a job site closer to downtown. If your alley or curb won't give you that runway, call ahead and we'll figure out a workaround.
Construction debris, drywall, flooring, furniture, and yard waste all go in without issue, but a few categories don't. Check what cannot go in a dumpster before you start loading, because paint cans, tires, and electronics usually need separate handling. Weight matters as much as volume on a 20 yard box. Overloading past the rated limit brings extra fees, so read dumpster weight limits if you're dumping anything dense like shingles, concrete, or wet soil. If your project is strictly construction related, from framing scraps to old cabinetry, look at construction dumpster rental for options sized to a jobsite schedule rather than a one-time cleanout. Placing the container in a Minneapolis right-of-way, like a boulevard or street parking spot, needs confirming with the city before drop-off. We haven't verified a specific ordinance for that placement, so check with the city directly rather than assume.
| duration | low | typical | high |
|---|---|---|---|
| day | 51 | 75 | 112 |
| week | 426 | 600 | 778 |
| month | 91 | 108 | 500 |
Short rentals run by the day, longer renovation timelines run by the week or month, and the dumpster rental cost page covers how those durations stack against each other across all sizes. A weekend rental for a quick cleanout, like clearing a garage before an estate sale, typically lands around 440 dollars. If your project runs past a weekend, ask about swapping to a weekly or monthly rate instead of paying day rates back to back. Homeowners in St. Louis Park, 8.0 miles west of Minneapolis, and in Richfield, 8.1 miles south, book the same 20 yard unit for kitchen and basement projects. If your renovation is bigger than one dumpster can handle, the 30 yard dumpster rental or 40 yard dumpster rental pages cover the next sizes up. Smaller cleanouts fit better in a 10 yard dumpster rental. For the full lineup, start at roll-off dumpster rental, the hub page for every size we run in Minneapolis.
It depends on where the container sits. Placement on private property, like your own driveway, generally doesn't need one. Curb or street placement is different, and that needs confirming with the city before delivery. See dumpster permit requirements for what to check before you book.
Most rentals run by the day, week, or month, and pricing scales with each. A weekend cleanout might only need a day or two, while a full renovation often runs the monthly rate. Talk through your timeline when you book so you're not paying day rates for a month-long project.
Most residential driveways in Minneapolis fit one, since the footprint is close to a single parking space. The bigger question is clearance behind the drop spot, since the delivery truck needs about 60 feet of straight space to back in safely.
You can, but weight limits apply faster with dense material than with household junk. Check dumpster weight limits before you load a full box of shingles or concrete, since going over the limit adds extra charges to the final bill.
The 30 yard box holds 10 more cubic yards and sits taller, useful for bulkier loads like whole-house cleanouts. If you're unsure which fits your project, dumpster sizes and dimensions walks through both side by side.
Yes. Minneapolis Porta Pros delivers 20 yard dumpster rental across Minneapolis 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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