A 20 yard roll-off dumpster holds about 6 pickup truck loads of debris and works for roofing tear-offs, basement cleanouts and mid-size remodels. Akron Porta Pros prices a day at 51 to 112 dollars and a full week at 426 to 778 dollars, depending on load and location. It is one of the most requested sizes we deliver.
Picture a box roughly 22 feet long, 7.5 feet wide and 4.5 feet tall, though actual dumpster dimensions 20 yard units vary a bit by manufacturer. That footprint is why we ask about clearance before we schedule anything. A roll-off delivery needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck, so a short driveway or a tight alley in older Akron neighborhoods can change where we set the container. If you are still comparing sizes, the dumpster sizes and dimensions page lines up the 10, 20, 30 and 40 yard boxes side by side. For a shingle tear-off or a kitchen gut job, 20 yards usually lands right between too small and overkill. Not sure which one fits your project? The how many porta potties do I need guide covers sizing logic for restrooms, but for dumpsters our crew will walk you through it on the request a quote call. We also handle construction dumpster rental for job sites that need a box parked for weeks at a time.
Most construction debris, household junk, furniture and yard waste are fine, but certain materials are never allowed because of how they're processed at the landfill. Paint cans, tires, batteries, refrigerants and anything flammable typically get rejected on arrival, which just delays your project and can add fees. The full breakdown lives on what cannot go in a dumpster, and it is worth a read before you start loading. Weight matters too. Overloading a 20 yard box, especially with shingles, concrete or wet dirt, is the fastest way to trigger an overage charge, so check dumpster weight limits if you're mixing heavy material into the load. If your project sits right on the edge between a 20 and a 30, our 30 yard dumpster rental page has the next size up. Placing the container in a street or right-of-way in Akron needs confirming with the city before drop-off, since we can't verify a blanket permit rule here. If you're unsure, dumpster permit requirements walks through what to check locally.
Placement comes down to a flat, solid surface with enough overhead clearance and that 60 foot approach lane behind the truck. A driveway is usually the easiest spot in Akron because it's already stable and close to the street. Grass and gravel can work but the box will leave marks and can sink under heavy loads, so plywood down first helps. We serve drop-offs across Akron and into nearby communities, including Tallmadge about 6.5 miles east and Cuyahoga Falls roughly 9.0 miles north, so drive time rarely holds up scheduling. If your job also needs sanitation on site, pair the dumpster with a standard porta potty rental or check OSHA portable toilet requirements under OSHA 1926.51(c), which sets toilet ratios for job sites by crew size. Bigger renovation projects sometimes need temporary fence rental around the dumpster too, particularly near sidewalks or shared driveways.
A day runs 51 to 112 dollars and a full week runs 426 to 778 dollars, based on our pricing data. Monthly rentals fall between 91 and 500 dollars depending on volume and turnaround. For a full cost breakdown across sizes, see dumpster rental cost.
Most renters keep one for a weekend project or a full week, though longer construction jobs often extend into a monthly rate. Just tell us your timeline up front on the roll-off dumpster rental page or when you request a quote, so we can plan the pickup window correctly.
It depends on where the container sits. Driveway placement usually needs nothing special, but street or right-of-way placement needs confirming with the city of Akron directly. Check porta potty permit requirements and dumpster permit requirements for the general logic, then call the city to confirm your address.
A 20 yard box handles mid-size cleanouts and single-room remodels, while a 30 yard suits whole-house projects or new construction debris. Compare both directly on 20 yard dumpster rental and 30 yard dumpster rental before booking.
Yes, but both are heavy and can push you toward a weight overage fast. Spread the load across the floor rather than piling it in one corner, and check dumpster weight limits before you start tearing off the roof.
Yes. Akron Porta Pros delivers 20 yard dumpster rental across Akron 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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