Pro Waste Inc
The expert team at Pro Waste Inc. are capable of full-service junk hauling and dumpster rental services. We offer several roll-off dumpster sizes to suit... 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
Ravenswood Disposal Service, Inc.
Since 1988, Ravenswood Disposal, Inc. has been a family-owned and operated waste company serving the Greater Chicago area. We offer professional, high-quality services at fair rates.... more
Tri-State Disposal
Tri-State Disposal is a family owned and operated waste management company serving thousands of residential and commercial customers throughout the Chicagoland area. We have proudly... 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
Bolt Scavenger Service
Offering four different roll-off dumpster sizes, Bolt can help out with any size residential, commercial, or construction cleanup. Choose between our 10 yard, 15 yard, 20 yard or 30... more
Diamond Waste & Recycling
Based in Chicago and serving surrounding areas, Diamond Waste & Recycling has been offering nothing but the highest quality waste removal services and products since... 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
Lakeshore Recycling Systems
LRS has served the Chicagoland area since 1999 offering affordable roll-off container rentals for homeowners, commercial clients and contractors. Our inventory of roll-offs includes 10, 15, 20, 30, 35 and 40 yard... 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
Citywide Disposal IL
We’re your local, fully insured provider of roll-off dumpster rentals. We guarantee competitive rates and superior customer service. Choose from Citywide’s large inventory... more
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Roll Off Dumpster Tips for Evergreen 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.