How big is a 20 yard dumpster?
Picture a box roughly 22 feet long, 7.5 feet wide and just under 4.5 feet tall. Those dumpster dimensions for a 20 yard box are the general footprint contractors expect from a 20 yard roll-off dumpster rental, though the exact 20 yard dumpster size shifts slightly by manufacturer. If you are choosing between sizes, our dumpster sizes and dimensions page breaks down how the 20 compares to the 10 yard, 30 yard and 40 yard options side by side. A roll-off truck needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind it to set the box down safely, so tell us if your Bellevue driveway is short, curved, or has a low tree limb over it. We will walk the drop site before delivery day so nothing gets stuck halfway down the alley.
How much does a 20 yard dumpster cost in Bellevue?
| duration | low | typical | high |
|---|---|---|---|
| day | $51 | $75 | $112 |
| week | $426 | $600 | $778 |
| month | $91 | $108 | $500 |
Most Bellevue homeowners doing a weekend cleanout land near the low end of the day rate, while contractors running a multi-week job settle into the weekly band. Delivery is billed separately, typically 50 to 150 dollars for a weekly job or more for a same-day rush, and that fee scales with distance and how fast you need the box on site. For a full cost breakdown including what drives price up or down, see our dumpster rental cost guide. If you are also renting portable restrooms for the crew, bundling with a construction site services package can simplify billing on longer jobs.
What are the dumpster sizes for a 20 yard container versus others?
A 20 yard sits in the middle of the lineup, bigger than a 10 yard but smaller than a 30 or 40. Our dumpster sizes and dimensions page lines up the full range if you are still deciding which one fits your Bellevue project.
What can and cannot go in a 20 yard dumpster?
Construction debris, drywall, old flooring and yard waste are the usual fill for this size. Paint cans, tires, batteries, refrigerants and anything flagged hazardous cannot go in, and neither can wet paint or solvent-soaked rags without proper handling. Our what cannot go in a dumpster page lists the specifics, and dumpster weight limits explains how overloading past the rated tonnage triggers extra fees. If your crew is applying coatings or herbicides on site, OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) requires washing facilities be available, which is worth pairing with a handwashing station rental rather than relying on hand sanitizer alone. Bellevue placement in the public right of way needs confirming with the city before drop-off, so check our dumpster permit requirements page if the box will sit on the street instead of your driveway.
Do I need a permit for a 20 yard dumpster in Bellevue?
It depends on placement. A dumpster staying entirely on private property, like a driveway, usually needs no permit. One sitting in the street or blocking a sidewalk in Bellevue needs confirming with the city first. See dumpster permit requirements for what to check before delivery day.
How long can I keep a 20 yard dumpster?
Rental periods run by the day, week or month, and the table above shows how pricing scales. A weekend cleanout might only need a day rate, while a kitchen remodel often runs the full week or month. Tell us your timeline and we will match the duration to the job.
What is the difference between a 20 yard and 30 yard dumpster?
The 20 yard suits single-room remodels and driveway cleanouts. The 30 yard, covered on our 30 yard dumpster rental page, handles whole-house projects and larger construction debris loads. Both need similar clearance behind the truck for delivery.
Can I put a 20 yard dumpster next to a portable toilet on the same job site?
Yes, and most Bellevue construction sites do exactly that. Pair it with a construction dumpster rental setup and a standard unit from our portable toilet rental lineup, keeping toilet counts aligned with OSHA 1926.51(c) for your crew size.
Does Bellevue Porta Pros deliver to nearby cities too?
Yes. Bellevue Porta Pros delivers into Newcastle, about 5.9 miles south, and Issaquah, roughly 7.3 miles southeast, along with the rest of our service areas. Request a quote and we will confirm delivery timing for your address.
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