20 cubic yards
20 Yard Dumpster Rental in Bloomington, IL
One of the most popular sizes we run. Big enough for a whole-home cleanout or a multi-room remodel, still low enough to load over the side.
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day in many areas
- Flat-rate pricing
- Bloomington-Normal & McLean County
- about 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft highDimensions
- about 6 pickup truck loadsHolds
- 3–4 tonsWeight included
- 20 cubic yardsCapacity
The 20 yard container in Bloomington
When somebody calls and is not sure, the 20 yard is where we often end up — it is one of the most popular sizes we run, and for many residential and light commercial projects around Bloomington-Normal it is the do-it-all container. It handles a whole-home cleanout, a multi-room renovation, a roof, a large landscaping job or light demolition without being so tall that loading turns into a chore. It holds about six pickup truck loads, or roughly 110 to 130 standard 33-gallon bags.
It is about 22 feet long, which is the thing to check: that is most of a two-car driveway. It fits many standard driveways and accessible job sites, and the 4.5-foot sides keep it easy to load by hand.
Space needed
a flat, solid spot about 22 feet long and 7.5 feet wide (a driveway or paved pad, not the lawn), about 60 feet of clear approach for the roll-off truck, and clear space overhead, free of branches and utility wires
Renovations, roofs, whole-home cleanouts
Furniture, bags and mixed junk from a whole house; drywall, lumber, cabinets and flooring from a multi-room remodel; shingles and underlayment off a roof; branches, shrubs and green waste from a big landscaping job; framing, doors and windows from light demolition — these are 20 yard jobs. Tell us the roofing squares and we help estimate the weight before delivery.
Illinois sorts the remodel part of that load by what it is. Under state law, general construction or demolition debris covers bricks, concrete and masonry, wood, drywall, plaster, plumbing fixtures, non-asbestos insulation, roofing shingles, asphalt, glass and the cardboard, piping and metal that come with them (415 ILCS 5/3.160), and the state's construction and demolition recovery facilities have to show that at least 40 percent of what they take in is recyclable (415 ILCS 5/22.38). Avoid mixing large amounts of concrete or dirt with household junk — a 10 yard or a split load is safer and usually better value.
What the 20 yard includes
Flat-rate pricing whenever possible that covers delivery, pickup, disposal up to the included three to four tons — about 6,000 to 8,000 pounds — and the standard rental period, with no hidden surprise charges. The price factors are the delivery location, the debris type and weight, the rental length and any swap-outs. Dense materials can reach the weight limit before the dumpster looks full, so plan by weight as well as volume, load evenly front-to-back and side-to-side, keep debris below the top rail, and tell us when you book if you think you will go over.
Suitability
Is the 20 yard the right size for you?
Rough working figures. Weight, not volume, is what usually decides.
Choose the 20 yard for
- Whole-home cleanouts
- Multi-room renovations — drywall, lumber, cabinets, flooring
- Roofing projects — shingles and underlayment
- Large landscaping jobs — branches, shrubs, green waste
- Light demolition — framing, doors, windows
Pick a different size for
- Mostly concrete, soil, brick, tile or plaster (use a 10, or split the load)
- Major construction and demolition — that is a 30 or 40
- Driveways without about 22 feet of clear length plus room for the truck
- Asbestos, paint, solvents, fuel, tires, batteries, medical waste or appliances still holding refrigerant
Placing a 20 yard container on a Bloomington-Normal property
It needs a flat, solid spot about 22 feet long and 7.5 feet wide (a driveway or paved pad, not the lawn), about 60 feet of clear approach for the roll-off truck, and clear space overhead, free of branches and utility wires. In Bloomington we found no City permit rule, time limit or surface rule for a roll-off on your own driveway or lot, so the driveway comes first. The street is different: a dumpster in the City right-of-way or street needs the Engineering Division's Dumpster Permit, submitted at least 72 hours before delivery (allow at least 3 business days), for up to 30 days unless the Director of Engineering approves longer, with the container in a legal parking space in front of the property, Type I or Type II lighted barricades at the front and rear, and a cover whenever it is not in use. In Normal, roll-off boxes stay out of front yards and the street right-of-way without Town permission and sit on a concrete or asphalt pad (§ 21.1-4). Veterans Parkway, I-55, I-74, US-150 and IL-9 are state routes, where IDOT has no permit type for a container, so there the box stays on the property. Other towns have their own street rules — Hudson and Le Roy want the Mayor's written permission, Lexington the Street Superintendent's authorization, and Lincoln a Street Department permit and a bond for any street dumpster over two cubic yards. Check your HOA too. Plywood or boards under the wheels add protection, and we can discuss protective boards when you book. Each town page covers its own rules.
Compare
Every size side by side
Whole-home cleanouts, multi-room renovations, roofing projects, large landscaping jobs and light demolition with mixed debris.
| Size | Dimensions | Capacity | Weight included | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Yard Dumpster | about 14 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 3.5 ft high | about 3 pickup truck loads | 1–2 tons | Small kitchen and bathroom remodels, roof tear-offs, garage and single-room cleanouts, and concrete, tile, asphalt and brick within the weight limit. |
| 15 Yard Dumpster | about 16 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft high | about 4–5 pickup truck loads | 2–3 tons | Garage, attic and basement cleanouts, kitchen and bath remodels, flooring and carpet removal, light roofing, small decks and fences, and yard waste. |
| 20 Yard Dumpster | about 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft high | about 6 pickup truck loads | 3–4 tons | Whole-home cleanouts, multi-room renovations, roofing projects, large landscaping jobs and light demolition with mixed debris. |
| 30 Yard Dumpster | about 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 6 ft high | about 9 pickup truck loads | 4–5 tons | Multi-room and full-house renovations, estate and rental property cleanouts, retail and office remodels, light demolition and community cleanups. |
| 40 Yard Dumpster | about 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 8 ft high | about 12 pickup truck loads | 5–6 tons | Commercial renovations, new builds and major demolition, full-home remodels, warehouse and office cleanouts, commercial roofing and large event cleanups. |
Not quite right?
- 10 yard — Small kitchen and bathroom remodels, roof tear-offs, garage and single-room cleanouts, and concrete, tile, asphalt and brick within the weight limit.
- 15 yard — Garage, attic and basement cleanouts, kitchen and bath remodels, flooring and carpet removal, light roofing, small decks and fences, and yard waste.
- 30 yard — Multi-room and full-house renovations, estate and rental property cleanouts, retail and office remodels, light demolition and community cleanups.
- 40 yard — Commercial renovations, new builds and major demolition, full-home remodels, warehouse and office cleanouts, commercial roofing and large event cleanups.
Answers
20 Yard Dumpster — questions we get asked
How many pickup loads is a 20 yard dumpster?
About six, or roughly 110 to 130 standard trash bags. Think of it as a whole house of furniture and junk, or the debris from a multi-room renovation.
Can a 20 yard fit in a Bloomington driveway?
In many — it is about 22 feet long and 7.5 feet wide, and the truck needs about 60 feet of clear approach to set it down. Put it on the driveway or a paved pad rather than the lawn. If there is truly no room on the property, a Bloomington street placement needs a City Engineering Dumpster Permit first, applied for at least 3 business days ahead, with the container in a legal parking space in front of the property, lighted barricades at the front and rear, and a cover on it when you are not loading. Driveway first.
What is the weight limit on a 20 yard?
Usually about three to four tons, depending on the debris type and rental terms. Shingles, tile, concrete and dirt are the loads that test it; household junk and remodel debris usually do not.
How long is the rental?
Standard rentals are commonly 3 to 7 days, and you can often extend for an additional daily or weekly fee if the job runs on. If it fills early, ask for a swap; if you finish early, call and we pick it up early.
Can I get a 20 yard the same day?
Often. Same-day or next-day delivery may be available, depending on scheduling, and the 20 yard is one of our most popular same-day sizes. Call early in the day — before midday gives the best chance. The phone is answered around the clock, but we do not promise night or Sunday drop-offs.
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Where we deliver
20 yard dumpsters delivered across Bloomington-Normal and McLean County
We run roll-off containers out of our Bloomington yard to every town below. Many orders go out same-day when availability allows; distance and route timing decide the rest. Street placement and hauling rules differ from town to town, and each page says so plainly. If your town is not listed, call anyway.
Bloomington-Normal & McLean County
2014 Cabinton Rd
Bloomington, IL 61701
Open 24 hours, 7 days
Ready when you are
Book a 20 yard dumpster in Bloomington
Call (309) 893-1463 with the address and what is going in. Same-day or next-day when availability allows — call early in the day.
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