A 20 yard dumpster measures about 22 feet long, 8 feet wide and 4.5 feet tall, holding roughly 8 pickup truck loads of debris. It's the size most Portland homeowners and contractors land on for mid-size cleanouts, roof tear-offs and small remodels. Rates run inside the dumpster rental cost range below, and if a 20 yard trash dumpster feels bigger than the job calls for, the construction dumpster rental page walks through picking the right one.
The 20 yard dumpster sits in the middle of the lineup, bigger than a 10 yard dumpster rental and smaller than a 30 yard dumpster rental. Full dumpster dimensions and measurements across every size, including the exact dumpster dimensions 20 yard renters ask about most, live on dumpster sizes and dimensions, but the short version is this: a 20 yard box handles a kitchen gut, a garage cleanout, a deck demo, or a few rooms of flooring. Delivery trucks need about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the unit to set it down safely, so a quick look at your driveway or curb strip before booking saves a wasted trip. If you're in Portland proper, that clearance is usually easy on a standard residential lot. Drivers coming from Milwaukie, 8.3 miles south of Portland, or from Vancouver, 13.3 miles north, run the same setup requirement, so measure your space either way. Once it's placed, keep the housekeeping side of the job in mind too. OSHA 1926.25 calls for scrap and debris to be cleared from active work areas, which is exactly what a properly sized roll-off is for on a jobsite.
Most construction debris, household junk and yard waste goes in without issue, but paints, batteries, tires and certain electronics usually don't. A full breakdown sits on what cannot go in a dumpster, and it's worth a read before loading day so you're not paying to have banned items pulled back out; if you're weighing a 20 yard roll-off dumpster rental against something smaller, the roll-off dumpster rental overview compares the full lineup. Weight matters as much as volume. A 20 yard dumpster fills up fast with roofing shingles or concrete, and going over the limit triggers extra charges, so check dumpster weight limits if you're tossing anything dense. Anyone working under OSHA 1926.252 rules for waste disposal on an active site should also plan chute placement and loading order ahead of delivery, not after the truck shows up, and pairing the box with a handwashing station rental covers crews doing demo work by hand. Portland crews juggling multiple trades on one lot often pair a roll-off with temporary fence rental to keep the drop zone secured overnight, and some add a storage container rental on the same trip to keep tools and materials off the ground.
| duration | low | typical | high |
|---|---|---|---|
| day | $51 | $75 | $112 |
| week | $426 | $600 | $778 |
| month | $91 | $108 | $500 |
Most Portland renters book by the week since a single day rarely covers a full cleanout, and the same logic applies whether you're comparing dumpster sizes 20 yard against a 20 yard dumpster rental or stepping up to a 40 yard dumpster rental for a bigger tear-off. Delivery is billed separately and depends on distance and access, so ask when you book if your address sits outside central Portland, say near Raleigh Hills, 8.9 miles southwest, or Happy Valley, 14.1 miles southeast. Placement in the public right of way, like a street or sidewalk, needs confirming with the city before drop-off; permit specifics for that live on dumpster permit requirements and porta potty permit requirements if you're renting both at once. For a jobsite that also needs restrooms, construction site services covers the full setup, and OSHA 1926.51(c) still governs toilet counts on the same lot regardless of dumpster size or which 20 yard dumpster measurements you end up needing.
Most rentals run by the day, week or month, matching the table above. A weekend rate applies if you only need it Friday through Monday for a quick cleanout, similar to how a temporary fence cost shifts with a short rental window. Longer jobs should book monthly since it costs less per day than repeated weekly renewals.
Usually, yes, but the truck needs roughly 60 feet of clear straight-line space behind where the dumpster sits. Tight urban lots in Portland sometimes need street placement instead, which brings permit questions into play.
The 20 yard box is smaller, cheaper by the day, and fits tighter driveways. A 30 yard dumpster rental suits bigger demolition or whole-house cleanouts where volume outweighs convenience.
Yes. Portland Porta Pros delivers both on the same trip for active jobsites. Pair this with portable restroom rental or check how many porta potties do i need for crew sizing.
Only if it sits in the street or public right of way. Driveway and private lot placement typically doesn't need one, but confirm with the city before delivery day to avoid a rescheduled drop.
Yes. Portland Porta Pros delivers 20 yard dumpster rental across Portland 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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