20 Yard Dumpster Rental in Macon, GA

Our most-booked container, sized for whole-home cleanouts, kitchen and bath remodels, and roofing tear-offs. Delivered same-day on weekdays, flat-rate, no surprise fees.

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20 CY

Capacity

22×8×4.5

Ft (L×W×H)

4 Tons

Weight Limit

$375+

Starting Price

What Fits in a 20 Yard Dumpster

Roughly 6 to 8 pickup truck loads, or about 110 to 130 standard trash bags of debris.

Full room-by-room home cleanout debris
Large furniture, including sofas and sectionals
Kitchen or bathroom remodel tear-out (cabinets, tile, fixtures)
Deck or fence removal debris
Asphalt shingles from a roof up to ~2,000-2,400 sq ft
Garage, attic, or basement clean-out junk
Old carpet, flooring, and drywall from multiple rooms

How many pickup truck loads does a 20 yard dumpster hold?

A 20 yard dumpster holds roughly 6 to 8 standard pickup truck loads, which is why it’s the size most homeowners land on for a full cleanout instead of making repeated dump runs.

Best Uses

Who Rents a 20 Yard Dumpster

It’s the size we recommend most often in Macon because it balances capacity with driveway-friendly dimensions.

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Whole-Home Cleanouts

Clearing out an entire house up to about 2,000 sq ft, including estate cleanouts and pre-move purges.

Kitchen & Bath Remodels

Cabinets, countertops, tile, and fixtures from a full kitchen or bathroom renovation.

Roofing Tear-Offs

Asphalt shingle removal for roofs up to roughly 2,000-2,400 sq ft, within the standard weight allowance.

Medium Construction Jobs

Framing scraps, drywall, and general debris from additions or multi-room renovation projects.

Is a 20 yard dumpster cheaper than renting two 10 yard dumpsters?

Yes — a single 20 yard dumpster almost always costs less than two 10 yard rentals, since you only pay one delivery and pickup fee instead of two.

Dimensions & Placement

Size, Space, and Delivery Requirements

Knowing the footprint ahead of time helps avoid delivery-day surprises.

Length	~22 ft
Width	~8 ft
Height	~4.5 ft
Weight Limit	2-4 tons
Clearance Needed	~60 ft straight line
Vertical Clearance	(overhead wires/branches)

Driveway clearance guide for delivery of 20 yard dumpster in macon — Dumpster delivery clearance guide

Do I need a permit for a 20 yard dumpster in Macon?

No permit is required if the dumpster stays entirely on your own driveway or private property. If it needs to sit on a public street or right-of-way, the City of Macon requires a temporary placement permit — we can help you arrange it.

Compare Sizes

20 Yard vs. Other Dumpster Sizes

Not sure the 20 yard is right for your project? Here’s how it stacks up.

Size	Best For	Weight Limit
10 Yard	Small cleanouts, single rooms, heavy debris	1-2 tons	View →
15 Yard	Garage cleanouts, small remodels	1.5-3 tons	View →
20 Yard	Whole-home cleanouts, remodels	2-4 tons
30 Yard	New construction, additions	4-6 tons	View →
40 Yard	Commercial teardowns	5-8 tons	View →

20 Yard Dumpster Questions, Answered

A 20 yard dumpster in Macon typically runs $375 to $625 for a standard 7 to 10 day rental. Price depends on debris type and whether you stay within the included weight allowance, which is usually 2 to 4 tons.

20 yard dumpster typically measures about 22 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 4.5 feet tall, though exact external dimensions vary slightly by manufacturer. Internal volume always holds 20 cubic yards of debris.

A 20 yard dumpster holds roughly 6 to 8 standard pickup truck loads, or about 110 to 130 33-gallon trash bags of debris.

20 yard dumpster comfortably handles roofing debris from homes up to about 2,000 to 2,400 square feet. Larger roofs or multiple layers of shingles may need a 30 yard dumpster due to weight limits.

No permit is needed if the dumpster stays on your own driveway or private property. If it needs to sit on a public street, the City of Macon requires a temporary placement permit.

Most 20 yard dumpster rentals include a weight allowance of 2 to 4 tons (4,000 to 8,000 pounds). Going over the limit is billed at a per-ton overage rate rather than a flat penalty.