A 20 yard dumpster measures roughly 22 feet long, 7.5 feet wide and 4.5 feet tall, and it holds about 8 pickup truck loads of debris. These dumpster measurements make the 20 yard trash dumpster the go-to dumpster size for mid-size cleanouts. Ankeny Porta Pros prices day rentals in the 51 to 112 dollar range depending on length of use. It fits a garage cleanout, a roof tear-off or a mid-size remodel without needing a bigger roll-off dumpster rental.
The dumpster dimensions on a 20 yard box do not change much between suppliers, since most yards build to the same rough footprint.
When people search dumpster sizes 20 yard or 20 yard dumpster measurements, they are usually trying to picture the footprint before it lands on the property, so start there: picture two parking spaces end to end. That is close to the footprint of a 20 yard box once it is dropped in a driveway or job lot in Ankeny. The walls run about 4.5 feet high, tall enough to keep loose debris contained but low enough that most people can toss bags over the side without a ladder. Compared to a smaller 10 yard dumpster rental, the 20 yard size roughly doubles capacity while adding only a few feet of length. Against a 30 yard dumpster rental, it is shorter and easier to place on tighter Ankeny lots. Full dumpster sizes and dimensions comparisons help if you are still deciding between sizes, and they lay out dumpster dimensions 20 yard buyers ask about most, like door swing and wall height. The truck needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind it to set the container down, so check your driveway or street length before booking. If you are unsure what a job actually needs, the guide on how many porta potties do I need covers a similar sizing logic, just for restrooms instead of debris.
A 20 yard roll-off dumpster rental handles most of what a homeowner or contractor throws at it, from shingles to drywall to yard waste.
Most household junk, construction scrap, shingles, drywall and yard waste go in fine. Certain items do not, and the rules matter because contamination can get a load rejected at the transfer station. Check the what cannot go in a dumpster rundown before you load anything questionable, like paint cans, tires or electronics. Weight is the other limit people forget about. A 20 yard box fills up on volume long before it hits a truck's legal hauling limit, but heavy material like concrete or shingles can max out the dumpster weight limits fast. If your project is a construction site rather than a home cleanout, pair the dumpster with broader construction site services and confirm placement rules through dumpster permit requirements, since sitting a container in the right of way in Ankeny needs confirming with the city rather than assumed.
| Duration | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | $51 | $75 | $112 |
| Week | $426 | $600 | $778 |
| Month | $91 | $108 | $500 |
Pricing depends on rental length, how much debris you are hauling and whether delivery falls inside a standard service radius. Ankeny sits close enough to several communities that delivery logistics rarely add much: Johnston is about 10.2 miles southwest, and Altoona runs about 12.5 miles southeast. A full dumpster rental cost breakdown covers delivery fees and extra charges separately from the base rate. If your job runs longer than a month, ask about swapping to a fresh container rather than letting one sit, since compacted debris near the top can violate weight limits even when the box still looks half empty.
Most Ankeny rentals run by the day, week or month, with day rentals covering quick cleanouts and month-long terms fitting longer remodels. Renting longer than planned usually costs less per day than booking short and extending twice, so estimate the project timeline honestly before you book.
It depends on where the container sits. Driveway placement typically needs no permit, but curb or street placement in Ankeny needs confirming with the city before delivery. See dumpster permit requirements for what to check first.
A 20 yard box holds roughly two-thirds the volume of a 30 yard unit but takes up noticeably less driveway space. Choose 20 yard for single-room remodels or garage cleanouts, and step up to a 30 yard dumpster rental for whole-house projects.
Yes, but shingles are heavy. A full layer can approach weight limits well before the box looks full. Check dumpster weight limits and consider a longer container if you are tearing off more than one layer of roofing.
Yes. Delivery covers Ankeny and reaches communities including Johnston, Altoona, Urbandale, Clive and Waukee. Visit service areas for the full coverage list, or request a quote directly for your address.
Yes. Ankeny Porta Pros delivers 20 yard dumpster rental across Ankeny 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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