20 Yard Dumpster · Baton Rouge, LA
20 Yard Dumpster Rental in Baton Rouge, LA
Our most popular size — long enough for a whole-home cleanout, a full roof tear-off, or a big weekend of game-day cleanup, still compact enough for most Baton Rouge driveways and job sites.
- Same-day & next-day delivery
- Flat-rate, all-in pricing
- Driveway protection included
- Same-Day DeliveryCall before noon and we can usually be there today.
- Flat-Rate PricingDelivery, pickup, disposal and tax quoted up front.
- Licensed & InsuredFully licensed and insured for dumpster service across Louisiana.
- Locally OwnedA local Baton Rouge family business, based right here in Baton Rouge.
At a glance
20 Yard Dumpster specifications
- Dimensions22 ft x 7.5 ft x 4.5 ft
- Capacity6-8 pickup loads
- Weight included3-4 tons
- Rental period7 days standard, extend any time
- DeliverySame-day or next-day across East Baton Rouge Parish
- PricingOne flat rate — delivery, pickup, disposal & tax
The 20 yard dumpster is the size most Baton Rouge homeowners and contractors land on once a project outgrows a single room or a light remodel. Same 22-foot length as our 30 and 40 yard boxes, but a foot and a half shorter in height — which makes it the sweet spot for jobs with real volume that still need to load by hand or with a wheelbarrow rather than heavy equipment.
It is the size we recommend most often for whole-home cleanouts, full roof tear-offs, and mid-size remodels across East Baton Rouge Parish — and it is also a natural fit for the short-term spike in cleanup that comes with an LSU home football Saturday, when tailgate lots and rental properties near campus turn over fast between games. Common enough that we keep the deepest stock of 20 yard containers in our yard.
Right job, right box
What this size is built for
Ideal projects
- Whole-home cleanout
- Full roof tear-off (single-story)
- Kitchen-and-bath remodel combined
- Whole-house flooring replacement
- Estate cleanout
- Rental turnover cleanout near LSU
- Game-day and event-related cleanup
- Mid-size construction job site
Pick a different size if…
- Single-room jobs — a 10 or 15 yard is more cost-effective
- Multi-story roof tear-offs — check the 30 yard for weight headroom
- Large flood-damage gut-outs or major storm cleanup — the 30 or 40 yard has the volume
- New home construction running multiple weeks — the 30 yard needs fewer swaps
- Full structure demolition — talk to us about the 40 yard
Not sure? Call (225) 529-1183 and describe what you are looking at. We would rather sell you a smaller container than have you pay for space you do not use.
Capacity in real terms
How much actually fits
| What you're loading | How it fits in a 20 yard dumpster |
|---|---|
| A full single-story roof tear-off (shingles + underlayment) | Fills the container using most of the weight allowance before it looks visually full |
| An entire house's worth of interior furniture and boxes | A standard 3-bedroom home's contents load with room to spare |
| Whole-house flooring tear-out (carpet, tile, laminate) | Uses roughly half the container by volume |
| Full kitchen remodel debris (cabinets, counters, appliances) | Loads efficiently along the floor with stacking room above |
| An estate cleanout's furniture, appliances and miscellany | Comfortably fits a fully furnished average home in one container |
| A rental property's post-game-day trash and turnover debris | Handles a heavy short-window load without a mid-cleanup swap |
Where the 20 yard shines
A whole-home cleanout — the kind where every room gets emptied at once, whether it is prepping a rental for new tenants or clearing out a house before listing it — is the classic 20 yard job. It is also our standard recommendation for a full roof tear-off on an average single-story Baton Rouge home, since shingles and underlayment are heavy and the 20 yard's weight allowance is built for it.
Game-day and rental turnover cleanup
Properties near LSU that turn over between semesters, or that host tailgate crowds on a fall Saturday, generate a real volume of debris in a short window — furniture, cardboard, and event trash that a smaller box simply cannot keep up with. The 20 yard's extra length over the 15 yard means fewer swap-outs mid-job, which matters when a turnaround window is tight.
Weight allowance for roofing and remodel debris
The 20 yard carries a 3-4 ton weight allowance — enough for a typical single-story roof tear-off or a full remodel's worth of drywall, flooring and cabinetry. Roofing debris in particular is dense, so if you are working a larger or multi-story roof, mention the square footage when you call so we can confirm the 20 yard still has the weight allowance to cover it, or point you to the 30 yard instead.
20 yard vs. 30 yard — how to decide
If your project is a single home's worth of cleanout, remodel, or roofing debris, the 20 yard almost always covers it. Step up to the 30 yard for larger renovations, multi-story roofs, or a heavier storm or flood-related cleanup where the debris volume runs well past what a typical residential job produces — the extra height on the 30 and 40 yard is what really adds the capacity, not extra length.
Side by side
Compare with the other sizes
| Size | Dimensions (L × W × H) | Holds About | Weight Allowance | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Yard Dumpster | 14 ft x 7.5 ft x 3.5 ft | 3-4 pickup loads | 1-2 tons | Small cleanouts, single rooms, roofing, concrete |
| 15 Yard Dumpster | 16 ft x 7.5 ft x 4.5 ft | 5-6 pickup loads | 2-3 tons | Garage clearouts, small remodels, yard-waste debris |
| 20 Yard Dumpster | 22 ft x 7.5 ft x 4.5 ft | 6-8 pickup loads | 3-4 tons | Whole-home cleanouts, roof tear-offs, remodels |
| 30 Yard Dumpster | 22 ft x 7.5 ft x 6 ft | 9-12 pickup loads | 4-5 tons | Large remodels, construction, estate clearances |
| 40 Yard Dumpster | 22 ft x 7.5 ft x 8 ft | 12-16 pickup loads | 5-6 tons | Commercial jobs, demolition, big builds |
Book a 20 yard dumpster in Baton Rouge
Call (225) 529-1183 for a flat rate and a delivery slot — often the same day.
Answers
20 Yard Dumpster — frequently asked questions
Is a 20 yard dumpster big enough for a whole-house cleanout?
For most average-size Baton Rouge homes, yes — it is our most common recommendation for exactly this job. If your home is unusually large or has been accumulating for decades, mention that and we can talk through whether a 30 yard makes more sense.
Can a 20 yard dumpster handle a full roof tear-off?
Yes, for a typical single-story roof. Roofing debris is heavy, so for a larger or multi-story roof, tell us the square footage when you call so we can confirm the weight allowance still fits — otherwise a 30 yard may be the safer call. Our roofing tear-off sizing guide has more detail.
How much does a 20 yard dumpster weigh when full?
It carries a 3-4 ton weight allowance. Dense material like roofing, tile or concrete uses that allowance faster than bulky household items do, so let us know what you are hauling and we will confirm the right size.
How much space does a 20 yard dumpster need on-site?
It is 22 feet long, 7.5 feet wide, and 4.5 feet tall. Most driveways and job sites handle it fine, but it does need a clear, level, unobstructed approach for our truck — call and we can talk through placement before delivery, especially if your lot tends to hold water after heavy rain.
Do you offer same-day delivery on 20 yard dumpsters in Baton Rouge?
Usually, yes — it is our most-stocked size, so same-day or next-day delivery is typical. Call (225) 529-1183 before noon for the best shot at same-day.
What is included in the flat rate for a 20 yard dumpster?
Delivery, pickup, disposal and tax are all quoted up front as one flat rate — no surprise line items. Call for a quote and we will confirm the number before anything is scheduled.
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Local & Official Resources
Rules, fees and hours are set by these agencies, not by us, and they change. Always go straight to the source:
- City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge — right-of-way, permits and city-parish services
- Louisiana Dept. of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) -- Solid Waste — Louisiana solid waste and recycling regulation
- Louisiana 811 (call 811 before you dig) — call 811 before any digging or footing work
- Louisiana Dept. of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) — LADOTD road and right-of-way information