Demo King LLC
Demo King is a New Jersey-based waste hauler and demolition company equipped and experienced in handling residential, commercial and industrial projects. We have several dumpster... more
Finishline Carting Corp
Finishline Carting Corp is your local source for roll-off dumpsters in the NYC area. Our inventory of containers includes compact 5 yarders up to full-size 30 yard... more
X-CEL Carting Inc
The expert team at X-CEL has proudly served New Jersey residents, businesses and contractors since 1999. We offer a full suite of waste removal solutions, including... more
Liotta & Sons Inc.
Liotta & Sons Inc. services the Tri-State and NY metro area with the highest quality roll off dumpster rentals. We offer a wide variety of container... more
City Waste Services of New York Inc
The experienced, professional team at City Waste Services is well-equipped to handle any junk removal project big or small. They take on smaller residential projects,... more
Filco Carting
The Highest ranked DUMPSTER RENTAL company in the industry, Filco Carting Corp. is a leader in waste management solutions for the New York City metro... more
AA Danzo Sanitation Inc
Since 1999, A.A. Danzo Sanitation, Inc. has been eliminating the middleman and providing personalized service to each of our valued customers. When you call, you... more
Mr T Carting Corp.
We’ve been your locally owned roll-off dumpster rental provider since 1947. It’s this experience that sets us apart from other waste haulers. Our team... more
AVF Development Corp
For more than 35 years, AVF Development Corp has been serving the construction community in the Long Isand, NY area by offering roll off dumpster rental... more
PCI Contracting Inc
Get same-day service and competitive rates on roll-off dumpsters from PCI Contracting. We’re a locally owned and operated dumpster provider with the equipment and... more
Crown Waste Corp.
Crown Waste has served NYC since 1958 and continues to work hard to meet the unique demands of our customers. We offer same-day drop offs, swap... more
C & J Carting Inc
At C&J Carting, we provide timely and affordable dumpsters for all of your waste removal and recycling needs. We supply our customers with 10, 12, 5, 18... more
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Roll Off Dumpster Tips for Upper East Side, NY
What's the capacity of a 20 yard roll-off bin?
20 yard boxes are a common choice due to their versatility. They suit most types of cleanups, including renovations, home cleanouts, roofing repairs, demolition projects and and deck removal.
A 20 yard container can typically hold about 3 tons of debris, although some rental companies may allow more weight than that. The dimensions of these containers may vary but is generally about 22 ft. x 8 ft. x 4.5 ft. (LxWxH).
Since a standard refrigerator measures about two cubic yards, a 20 yard container can hold the equivalent of 10 refrigerators. Because densities of debris varies, the volume of waste you can fit in a 20 yard can will also vary. For example, concrete weighs at least three times more than general household junk, so you can place far less concrete in the dumpster compared to household junk.
Discuss your project with your rental provider to make sure a 20 yard dumpster is the right size for the project. This is important to avoid incurring overage fees or having to rent a second container in cases where a 20 yard bin wasn’t big enough.