A 20 yard trash dumpster measures about 22 feet long, 8 feet wide and 4 feet tall, and holds roughly 8 pickup truck loads of debris. In Kansas City, MO, it's the size most homeowners land on for a kitchen gut or a garage cleanout. Rates run $91 to $500 a month depending on how long you keep it.
Twenty yards is the middle child of roll-off sizes: bigger than a 10 yard dumpster rental, smaller than a 30 yard dumpster rental. These 20 yard dumpster measurements, roughly 22 feet by 8 feet by 4 feet, fit a single-car driveway in most Kansas City neighborhoods without hanging into the street. Among the dumpster sizes 20 yard is the one that splits the difference between a quick cleanout and a full remodel job. The truck delivering it needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind it to set the container down level. If your driveway is short or on a slope, walk it with your delivery driver first. Kansas City Porta Pros can talk through placement over the phone before the truck ever leaves the yard. For a side-by-side on all the dumpster sizes and dimensions we run, the comparison page breaks down the 10, 20, 30 and 40 yard boxes together so you can see the jump between each one.
Booking a 20 yard roll-off dumpster rental is straightforward once you know the 20 yard dumpster size fits your job.
This dumpster dimensions 20 yard box handles most single-room renovations, roof tear-offs up to about 3,000 square feet, and full garage or basement cleanouts. It's the size we get called for most often on remodel jobs across Kansas City. What it will not take is a fixed list; some items need separate handling no matter the container size, and our what cannot go in a dumpster page spells that out. Weight matters as much as volume on a 20 yard box, since heavy debris like shingles or concrete fills the weight limit long before it fills the space. Check our dumpster weight limits guide before you load it. If you're not sure this size is the right call, our dumpster rental cost page walks through pricing across all sizes so you can compare against a 10 or 30 yard job.
Placement in the public right of way, meaning the street or curb, needs confirming with the City of Kansas City before drop-off. Rules vary by street and by how long the container sits there, so we do not guess at this. Our dumpster permit requirements page covers what to ask the city and what we need from you to schedule delivery. If the dumpster sits entirely in your driveway, permitting is usually a non-issue, but confirm it either way. This applies whether you're inside Kansas City proper or in a nearby town like North Kansas City, 2.6 miles northwest, where local rules may differ from the city's.
| duration | low | typical | high |
|---|---|---|---|
| day | $51 | $75 | $112 |
| month | $91 | $108 | $500 |
Most 20 yard rentals in Kansas City run by the week or the project length rather than a single day, so ask us for a project-length quote when you book. A separate delivery fee applies and typically runs $50 to $150 for the week, based on distance from our yard.
Most Kansas City renters keep a 20 yard dumpster for a week to ten days, long enough to finish a room-by-room cleanout. Monthly rates apply if your renovation runs longer, and we prorate extra days. Ask about your specific timeline when you book through request a quote.
Most residential driveways handle it fine, since the container itself is about 22 feet by 8 feet. The bigger question is the 60 feet of straight clearance the delivery truck needs behind the drop spot. We confirm this by phone before dispatch.
A 20 yard box holds roughly a third less than a 30 yard, and it's a better fit for single-room jobs versus whole-house projects. See our 30 yard dumpster rental page for the larger option's dimensions and price band.
Yes, and it's a common pairing with construction dumpster rental service, alongside restrooms sized for crew count under OSHA 1926.51(c). Larger crews often need a 30 or 40 yard box instead.
Yes. We run routes out to towns like Gladstone, 8.2 miles north, and Raytown, 13.6 miles southeast. Check our service areas page for the full list and delivery fee by distance.
Yes. Kansas City Porta Pros delivers 20 yard dumpster rental across Kansas City 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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