GreenWay Recycling Services LLC
GreenWay is a locally owned and operated recycling company offering roll-off dumpsters for rent to customers in Cook and DuPage Counties. We have 10, 15, 20 and 30 cubic... more
Economy Disposal Service Inc
Founded by father/son team Ron and Ronnie in 1998, EDS has grown significantly over the years yet maintains the same family-friendly service you’d expect... more
Bin There Dump That
With residential-friendly roll off dumpsters ranging from 4 to 20 cubic yard capacities, the expert team at Bin There Dump That is your Chicagoland source for fast... more
Groot Industries, Inc
Since 1914, Groot Industries, LLC has provided quality junk removal services to all types of customers. They are family owned and operated, so you can trust... more
Advanced Disposal
Advanced Disposal is a superior waste management and disposal service for residential and commercial clients. Our temporary roll off dumpsters come in 10, 20, and 30 cubic yards... more
C & D Recycling
Since 2007, C&D Recycling has been offering cutting edge construction and demolition recycling services. We are devoted to helping create a greener planet, and... more
Odyssey Group LLC
Odyssey Group is your locally owned equipment rental solution. We offer roll-off dumpster rental services for residential and commercial customers in the Chicagoland area. We... more
Chicago Disposal
Chicago Disposal is the area's number one choice for quality roll-off dumpster rentals. Our fleet of equipment and staff of pros makes sure to deliver... more
Dan's Hauling Co.
Dan's Hauling, Co. is experts at saving you time, money, and effort. They offer same-day service and charge less than the competition for their exceptional... more
A Western Recycling
Serving the greater Chicago area, A Western Recycling works hard to provide reliable waste disposal and demolition services. We work closely with clients to meet... more
Able Removal Service
Located in Morton Grove, IL and serving the Greater Chicago area, Able Removal Service is Illinois’ only professional junk removal service with a 50-yard roll-off... more
Roll Off Dumpster Tips for Elmwood Park, IL
What's the capacity of a 20 yard roll-off bin?
20 yard boxes are a common choice due to their versatility. They suit most types of cleanups, including renovations, home cleanouts, roofing repairs, demolition projects and and deck removal.
A 20 yard container can typically hold about 3 tons of debris, although some rental companies may allow more weight than that. The dimensions of these containers may vary but is generally about 22 ft. x 8 ft. x 4.5 ft. (LxWxH).
Since a standard refrigerator measures about two cubic yards, a 20 yard container can hold the equivalent of 10 refrigerators. Because densities of debris varies, the volume of waste you can fit in a 20 yard can will also vary. For example, concrete weighs at least three times more than general household junk, so you can place far less concrete in the dumpster compared to household junk.
Discuss your project with your rental provider to make sure a 20 yard dumpster is the right size for the project. This is important to avoid incurring overage fees or having to rent a second container in cases where a 20 yard bin wasn’t big enough.