CUTLER BAY DUMPSTER
20-Yard Dumpsters
(786) 980-9563
The Perfect
"Sweet Spot" for
Larger Remodels
Our Most Popular Size for Major Home Renovations, Roofing, and Big Cleanouts.
How Much Can a 20-Yard Dumpster Hold?
The 20-yard dumpster is the ultimate multi-tasker. It holds 20 cubic yards of debris, which equals roughly 110 to 130 standard 33-gallon trash bags or about six standard pickup truck loads. It’s the perfect size for projects that require a lot of volume but don't quite need commercial-level heavy equipment.
The 20-yard is the industry-standard size for roofing tear-offs across South Florida — it's what our
contractor and commercial clients rely on for shingle removal, underlayment disposal, and exterior remodeling debris. For residential use, it handles whole-house estate cleanouts, full kitchen demolitions, and large deck removals without breaking a sweat.
Important Details & Specs:
- Dimensions: Approximately 22 feet long x 7.5 feet wide x 4.5 feet high.
- Best Uses: Complete kitchen renovations, roofing tear-offs, whole-house estate cleanouts, multi-room flooring removal, and large landscaping or storm-prep projects.
- Easy Loading: Features a swinging rear door so you can safely load in heavy items like old appliances, dense furniture, or wheelbarrows full of debris, saving your back from heavy lifting!
- Driveway Footprint: Because it is 22 feet long, it will take up the length of a standard driveway. Make sure the vehicles are cleared out before we arrive!
Pro Tip: If you are using this for a roofing tear-off or heavy concrete/dirt removal, be mindful of weight limits! Heavy materials should typically only fill the dumpster halfway to ensure our trucks can safely haul it away on Cutler Bay roads.
What Fits in a 20-Yard Dumpster?
Standing at around 4.5 feet tall and 22 feet long, it's low enough to safely toss debris over the side, but it also features a convenient swinging rear door. This allows you to walk heavy furniture or wheelbarrows right into the belly of the bin, saving your back from heavy lifting!
Working on a larger commercial project — a multi-family building, office cleanout, or major structural demolition? You may need to step up to our 30 and 40-yard dumpsters, which are built for volume-heavy commercial and construction debris. For smaller residential jobs, our 15-yard dumpster is a great cost-effective alternative.
Perfect For These Cutler Bay Projects:
- Major Kitchen & Bath Renovations: Plenty of room for gutted drywall, large custom cabinets, heavy countertops, and old appliances.
- Roofing Tear-Offs: The industry standard for roofing jobs. It easily holds the shingles, nails, and underlayment from a standard-sized Cutler Bay home.
- Whole-House & Estate Cleanouts: Moving out or downsizing? This bin swallows massive amounts of bulky furniture, broken garage tools, mattresses, and years of attic clutter.
- Large Deck & Fence Removals: Easily accommodates the long, splintered wood planks and hardware from tearing down a backyard deck or a hurricane-damaged privacy fence.
- Heavy Debris & Dirt: Excellent for concrete, brick, or dirt removal. (Note: Because of local Florida road safety limits, heavy materials like concrete can only fill the bin halfway. Ask our experts for guidance!)
Cutler Bay Regulations & Disposal Rules
We aren't a faceless national broker; we are your local Cutler Bay neighbors. As highlighted in the local industry guidelines from "Cutler Bay Dumpster Rentals_3", renting a dumpster in South Florida requires strict adherence to environmental and landfill regulations.
What You Need to Know:
What You CAN Toss: Construction debris, yard waste (palm fronds, branches), furniture, boxes, and household junk are all perfectly fine.
What You CANNOT Toss: Florida law aggressively protects groundwater and coastal ecosystems. Absolutely no liquid waste is allowed. This includes wet paint, stains, varnishes, solvents, motor oils, and adhesive liquids. Appliances containing Freon are also strictly prohibited.
Concrete & Heavy Loads: Clean concrete, brick, and pavers are accepted, but because they get heavy fast, they typically require a dedicated concrete load to stay within weight limits. Let us know if you have heavy materials!
Permit Requirements: If placed on your private driveway, a permit is usually not required. However, if the dumpster must be placed on a public street or block a right-of-way, you may need a permit from the Town of Cutler Bay.
As Cutler Bay's trusted local choice for waste management, we make renting a dumpster the easiest part of your entire project. Whether you're tackling a major kitchen renovation, tearing off an old roof, or handling a whole-house estate cleanout, our 20-yard roll-offs are ready to be dispatched straight to your driveway. No hidden fees, no unreliable delivery windows—just friendly, local service you can count on.
Unsure whether the 20-yard is the right call for your project? Our dumpster size guide compares all sizes side by side with project examples so you never over-order or under-estimate. We deliver throughout South Miami-Dade — see every city and community we serve on our service areas page.
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