A 20 yard roll-off dumpster measures about 22 feet long, 7.5 feet wide and stands roughly 4 feet high, holding around 20 cubic yards of debris. It fits most Thornton driveways and job sites and is the go-to 20 yard trash dumpster for roof tear-offs, garage cleanouts and mid-size remodels.
Dumpster dimensions on a 20 yard unit run close to 22 feet by 7.5 feet by 4 feet, giving you the room for a kitchen gut job, flooring tear-out or a couple thousand square feet of shingles. Compared with the 10 yard dumpster rental, it holds roughly double the debris but still parks in a standard driveway. Step up to the 30 yard dumpster rental or 40 yard dumpster rental for whole-house projects. For a full breakdown of every box we carry, see dumpster sizes and dimensions. The delivery truck needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind it to set the container down level, so clear the driveway and check overhead wires before we roll up.
Renting a 20 yard roll-off in Thornton runs inside the ranges below. Weekly rates beat renting by the day if your project runs past a weekend, and monthly pricing works for slower remodels.
| Duration | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | $51 | $75 | $112 |
| Week | $426 | $600 | $778 |
| Month | $91 | $108 | $500 |
Delivery is usually billed separately, and a weekend rate can also apply if you only need the box Friday through Monday. For a full cost walkthrough across every size, visit dumpster rental cost. Thornton homeowners should also check dumpster permit requirements before placing a container at the curb; if you're setting it on a public street, confirm placement rules with the city, since right-of-way permitting was not verified for this page.
No. Certain materials are barred from any roll-off regardless of size, and knowing dumpster sizes 20 yard limits up front saves a rejected load. Check what cannot go in a dumpster before you start filling it, and review dumpster weight limits since a 20 yard box filled with concrete or shingles can hit its weight cap well before the volume line. OSHA 1926.25 requires job sites to keep debris and scrap cleared from work areas, and OSHA 1926.252 covers how waste gets disposed of on active construction sites, which is why contractors booking a construction dumpster rental in Thornton size the box to the crew, not just the square footage. If you're not sure a 20 yard fits your cleanout, our roll-off dumpster rental page compares every size side by side.
Homeowners doing a renovation often need sanitation too. A home renovation porta potty alongside the dumpster keeps crews from tracking through the house, and OSHA 1926.51(c) sets toilet counts for job sites with workers on-site all day. If the crew is coating a fence or spraying finish, OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) covers washing after paints and coatings specifically. Pair the dumpster with a handwashing station rental or a portable sink rental if the crew is on-site more than a day.
Homeowners near Northglenn, about 3.0 miles west of Thornton, and crews working sites toward Brighton, roughly 11.3 miles east, use the same 20 yard box for similar projects: a roof tear-off, a basement finish, a fence replacement paired with temporary fence rental. If your project spans city lines, check service areas or browse porta potty rental in Northglenn for nearby coverage. For anything beyond a roll-off, our construction site services page covers fencing, storage and power together.
Around 20 cubic yards, which covers roughly 4 to 6 pickup truck loads. That's enough for a full roof tear-off on an average house or a garage and attic cleanout combined.
Most kitchen remodels fit a 20 yard dumpster. Cabinets, countertops and flooring debris fill it without exceeding weight limits, though heavy tile or stone may push you toward a 30 yard box.
It depends on placement. Driveway placement typically needs no permit, but street or right-of-way placement should be confirmed with the city; see dumpster permit requirements for details.
Rental length is flexible. Day, week and month rates are listed above, and most residential projects rent by the week.
Yes, in most cases. It needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind it for delivery, so measure your driveway and clear overhead branches or wires first.
Yes. Thornton Porta Pros delivers 20 yard dumpster rental across Thornton and the surrounding metro, with same-day and next-day drop-off available on most orders.
Pricing depends on the unit and how long you need it. See our cost breakdown and request a free quote for an exact figure.
Standard rentals include scheduled service — a pump-out, a clean, a restock and fresh deodorizer. Busy or hot-weather sites can be serviced more often.
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