20 Yard Dumpster Rental in Shreveport

The 20-yard is the size we deliver most often, and for good reason: at 22 ft long, 7.5 ft wide, and 4.5 ft tall, it hits the sweet spot between a manageable driveway footprint and enough room to handle a genuinely big project. It's the standard recommendation for whole-house cleanouts, larger remodels, roofing jobs up to roughly 50 squares, and landscaping projects that generate more debris than a smaller box could hold.

Capacity runs about 6 pickup-truck loads — 110 to 130 trash bags — with a 3 to 4 ton weight allowance, giving you real room for mixed debris without constantly watching the fill line. It's also a common choice for garage teardowns and moderate demolition work.

Like every size besides the 10-yard, we quote the 20-yard over the phone rather than posting a fixed price, but it's still flat rate all the way through — delivery, rental period, tonnage allowance, and pickup in one number. Call (318) 616-9108, or see how it stacks up on our full size guide.

Dimensions & Capacity Explained

The 20-yard measures 22 ft long, 7.5 ft wide, and 4.5 ft tall — six extra feet of length over the 15-yard, which adds up to meaningfully more room. It holds around 6 pickup-truck loads, or 110 to 130 trash bags, with a 3 to 4 ton weight allowance built in.

That combination of length and weight capacity is why it's our most-booked size across nearly every project type — it's large enough to absorb a whole-house cleanout or a full remodel without running out of room, while still fitting on most standard driveways. Compare it to our 30-yard if your project might be even bigger.

What Fits in a 20-Yard Dumpster

Whole-house cleanouts, estate cleanouts, larger remodels touching multiple rooms, roofing tear-offs up to about 50 squares, garage teardowns, and landscaping overhauls all fit comfortably. It's also a solid choice for moderate demolition debris — a shed and fence removal together, for instance, or a single-car garage.

For anything larger — commercial cleanouts, new-build construction debris, or multiple structures coming down at once — the 30-yard or 40-yard is the better fit. And for straight concrete or dirt, the 20-yard is often more than you need — see our services page for more on right-sizing heavy material.

Who the 20-Yard Is For

This is the default recommendation for homeowners tackling a whole-house project — a full cleanout before a move or sale, a major remodel, or a re-roof. It's also a common pick for contractors managing a moderate job site where a 15-yard would run out of room too fast, but a 30 or 40 is more than the scope calls for.

If you're not sure whether your project needs a 20 or a smaller size, our rule of thumb is: if the work touches more than one room or the whole exterior of the house, start with the 20. Call (318) 616-9108 and we'll confirm based on your specifics.

Cost Factors for a 20-Yard Rental

We quote the 20-yard on the phone based on your project, since scope varies widely at this size — a whole-house cleanout prices differently than a roofing job. Pricing stays flat rate throughout: delivery, your 3 to 7 day rental period, tonnage allowance, and pickup are all included, with no fuel or environmental surcharge added afterward.

Material type and weight are the biggest cost drivers — a load heavy with shingles or tile behaves differently than lighter cleanout debris — along with distance from our Kirby Plaza yard. Call (318) 616-9108 for a firm quote, or read our pricing breakdown for more context.

Delivery & Placement Notes

We need about 60 ft of clear space to back the truck in and roughly 25 ft of overhead clearance for delivery — worth checking against trees or low wires before scheduling. The container should sit on a flat, hard surface, ideally a driveway or paved area.

If your project requires placing the dumpster in the street or another public right-of-way rather than on your property, that needs a permit from the City of Shreveport's Engineering Permits department — contact them directly to confirm the current fee and process. Most residential 20-yard deliveries fit fine on a driveway without needing one.