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
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
Homewood Disposal
For more than 50 years, Homewood Disposal has been providing a full range of waste removal services, from transportation to recycling and more. Family owned, we... more
WasteBox, Inc.
WasteBox is large enough to handle all of your disposal needs and small enough to provide personal service. We have 6 yard, 10 yard, 12, and 16 yard roll... 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
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
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
A City Suburban Service, Inc.
Founded in 1995, A City Suburban Service, Inc. has provided the Greater Chicago area with fast and affordable roll-off dumpster services. Our inventory of roll-off containers... more
American Recycling & Disposal
Based out of Maywood, Illinois and serving surrounding areas, American Recycling & Disposal is your trusted source for well-maintained and clean roll-off container rentals and... 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
Big Box Disposal
We are your locally owned and operated source for roll-off dumpsters at competitive rates. Big Box Disposal is dedicated to speedy service and affordable pricing.... 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
Roll Off Dumpster Tips for Tinley 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.