A 20 yard roll-off dumpster measures about 22 feet long, 8 feet wide and 4.5 feet tall, and it holds roughly 4 to 6 pickup truck loads of debris. It's the size most Des Plaines homeowners and contractors pick for a mid-size cleanout, a roof tear-off or a kitchen remodel. Delivery runs 100 to 500 dollars depending on distance and access.
The dumpster dimensions on a 20 yard roll-off put it between the smaller 10 yard dumpster rental and the bulkier 30 yard dumpster rental. At 22 feet by 8 feet by 4.5 feet, it fits most driveways in Des Plaines without spilling into the street, though you should still check dumpster permit requirements before placement. The truck delivering it needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind it to set the container down safely, so a short or curved driveway can complicate things. If your space is tight, ask about a 40 yard storage container alternative or talk through placement with Des Plaines Porta Pros first. For a full breakdown of every size offered, see dumpster sizes and dimensions before you commit. Weight matters too. Roofing shingles and concrete debris add up fast, and going over the load limit brings extra charges, covered in detail on dumpster weight limits.
Household junk, lumber, drywall, flooring and yard waste are all fair game in a 20 yard roll-off. Paint cans, tires, batteries, appliances with refrigerants and anything flammable usually are not, and the full list lives on what cannot go in a dumpster. Construction crews clearing a job site in Des Plaines should also review OSHA 1926.25, which requires scrap and debris to be cleared from work areas as the job progresses, not left to pile up. If demolition debris includes waste chutes or enclosures, that falls under OSHA 1926.252 for disposal. Mixing banned items into a load can mean the whole dumpster gets rejected at the landfill, so when in doubt, call before you toss it. Renovation projects that also need a portable toilet on site can pair this with a home renovation porta potty for one delivery instead of two.
Pricing depends on rental length, weight and how far the truck has to travel. Here's what a straightforward 20 yard rental typically runs:
| Duration | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | $51 | $75 | $112 |
| Week | $426 | $600 | $778 |
| Month | $91 | $108 | $500 |
Delivery fees sit on top of the rental itself and scale with distance, so a job in downtown Des Plaines costs less to reach than one out toward Wheeling, 8.7 miles north, or Glenview, 8.4 miles northeast. For a side-by-side on every size, visit dumpster rental cost, and if you're weighing 20 yard against other options, roll-off dumpster rental is the pillar page covering all of them. Homeowners closer in, like those near Park Ridge at 4.6 miles southeast or Mount Prospect at 3.4 miles northwest, often see lower delivery costs simply due to shorter drive times for the truck.
Most rentals run by the day, week or month, and pricing scales with each. A weekend project might only need a day or two, but a full remodel in Des Plaines often stretches into the weekly or monthly range shown above. Confirm your timeline with Des Plaines Porta Pros before delivery.
If the dumpster stays entirely on private property, most homes don't need one. Placement in the street or right of way needs confirming with the city, since that varies by block. Check dumpster permit requirements or call the city directly before scheduling.
A 20 yard handles mid-size cleanouts and single-room remodels. A 30 yard suits full house cleanouts, larger renovations or new construction debris. See 30 yard dumpster rental for exact measurements and weight allowances side by side.
Street placement usually requires a permit and sometimes a reflective barricade meeting OSHA 1926.202 standards for visibility. Driveway placement avoids that hassle entirely. Ask Des Plaines Porta Pros which option fits your site before delivery day.
Weight limits vary by hauler and are usually measured in tons per load, with overage fees applied per ton past that line. Heavy debris like shingles or concrete fills the weight limit long before it fills the box. Full detail is on dumpster weight limits.
Yes. Des Plaines Porta Pros delivers 20 yard dumpster rental across Des Plaines 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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