20 cubic yards
20 Yard Dumpster Rental in Tyler, TX
The size most Tyler-area projects land on — roomy enough for a renovation or a roof tear-off, without the footprint of a 30 or 40.
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day in Tyler
- Flat-rate pricing
- All 15 area communities
- DimensionsAbout 22 ft long x 7.5 ft wide x 4.5 ft high.
- HoldsRoughly 110 to 130 kitchen-size trash bags.
- Weight included3 to 4 tons.
- Space neededAbout 34 feet of clear, level run.
The 20 yard container in Tyler, TX
The 20 yard is our most commonly booked container, and for good reason — it is the natural size for a mid-size renovation, a standard roof tear-off, or a whole-house cleanout before a move, and it still fits on the great majority of Tyler-area driveways.
Renovations and roofing
A multi-room remodel, a kitchen gut, or a single-layer roof tear-off on an average-size home all fit comfortably. Shingles are dense, so a 20 yard roofing job is usually stopped by weight before it looks full — tell us the roof squares and layer count and we will confirm sizing.
Whole-house cleanouts
Clearing an entire house before a sale, a move, or a tenant turnover is one of the most common 20-yard jobs across Tyler and the surrounding communities. It comfortably handles furniture, boxes and general household volume from a typical three- to four-bedroom home.
Capacity
What actually fits in a 20 yard container
Rough working figures. Weight, not volume, is what stops most loads.
| Material | How much fits |
|---|---|
| Roofing shingles | A single-layer tear-off, roughly 20-25 squares |
| Whole-house cleanout | A typical 3-4 bedroom home |
| Renovation debris | A multi-room remodel including flooring and drywall |
| Storm debris | A typical single-property storm cleanup |
Suitability
Is the 20 yard the right size for you?
Choose the 20 yard for
- Full storm-damage roof replacements
- Whole-floor renovations
- Three to four bedroom house cleanouts
Pick a different size for
- Very small single-room jobs (a 10 or 15 yard is more cost-effective)
- Whole-home gut renovations generating very high volume (see the 30 yard)
Placing a 20 yard container on a Tyler-area property
At 34 feet of needed clearance, the 20 yard fits most Tyler-area suburban driveways but can be tight on some of the narrower in-town lots — tell us the street and we will confirm before delivery day.
Compare
Every size side by side
| Size | Dimensions | Capacity | Weight included | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Yard Dumpster | about 14 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 3.5 ft high | about 50-70 kitchen-size trash bags | 1-2 tons | Small home projects, roofing debris, concrete and dirt. |
| 15 Yard Dumpster | about 16 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft high | about 80-100 kitchen-size trash bags | 2-3 tons | Garage cleanouts, flooring removal and yard waste. |
| 20 Yard Dumpster | about 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft high | about 110-130 kitchen-size trash bags | 3-4 tons | Medium renovations, roofing jobs and large cleanouts. |
| 30 Yard Dumpster | about 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 6 ft high | about 170-190 kitchen-size trash bags | 4-5 tons | Multi-room remodels and estate cleanouts. |
| 40 Yard Dumpster | about 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 8 ft high | about 230-250 kitchen-size trash bags | 5-6 tons | Commercial projects and major demolition work. |
Not quite right?
- 15 Yard Dumpster — the next size smaller
- 30 Yard Dumpster — the next size larger
- Compare all five sizes
- Read the full Tyler sizing guide
Talk to a real person
Book a 20 yard dumpster in Tyler?
Call (903) 515-5086. Tell us the material and the town, and you will get a flat price and a delivery window on the same call.
Mon–Sat 7:00am – 7:00pm
Answers
20 Yard Dumpster — questions we get asked
Why is the 20 yard your most popular size?
It is the natural fit for the largest single category of calls we get — mid-size renovations, standard roof tear-offs, and whole-house cleanouts — without paying for the extra length a 30 or 40 needs.
Will a 20 yard fit my driveway?
Most Tyler-area driveways handle it comfortably. It needs about 34 feet of clear, level run plus overhead clearance for the hoist — narrower in-town lots are the exception, so ask if yours looks tight.
Can a 20 yard handle a full roof tear-off?
Yes, a single-layer tear-off on an average-size Tyler home fits well. A double layer or a larger, steeper roof often needs the 30 yard instead — tell us the squares and layers.
Service area
20 Yard Dumpster delivered across the Tyler area
We run roll-off containers out of our FM 2767 yard to all fifteen communities we cover — Tyler itself and the Smith County cities of Arp, Bullard, Hideaway, Lindale, New Chapel Hill, Noonday, Overton, Troup, Whitehouse, Winona and Emerald Bay, plus the unincorporated communities of Flint, Chapel Hill and Garden Valley. Tyler and the closer suburbs are usually same-day; farther communities are typically same- or next-day. If your address is not listed, call anyway. We likely still get there.