Standard porta potty
$125 to $250 a weekend
A 20 yard trash dumpster from Rochester Porta Pros holds about 8 pickup truck loads and fits most single-room cleanouts, roof tear-offs, and mid-size renovation debris. It runs a bit longer than a 10 yarder but shorter than a 30, and it works for jobs that would overflow a smaller box in a day.
How Big Is a 20 Yard Dumpster?
A 20 yard roll-off typically measures around 22 feet long, 7.5 feet wide, and 4.5 feet tall, though exact dumpster dimensions vary by manufacturer, and these 20 yard dumpster measurements are the ones to check against your driveway or curb space before booking. That footprint is a step up from the 10 yard dumpster rental and a step down from the 30 yard dumpster rental, which makes it the size most Rochester homeowners land on for a kitchen gut or a garage clear-out, and among dumpster sizes 20 yard tends to be the middle ground people ask for by name. You will want the same setback as any roll-off: about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the delivery truck so the driver can back in and drop the container without fighting a curb or a fence line. If your driveway is tight, ask about placement before delivery day rather than after. Rochester Porta Pros can walk the site with you or talk it through over the phone, and if you are still deciding on tonnage or size, the dumpster sizes and dimensions page breaks down how the 20 yard compares to its neighbors.
What Can and Cannot Go In a 20 Yard Dumpster?
Most household and construction debris is fine: drywall, flooring, furniture, roofing shingles, cabinetry, and general trash. What is not fine gets expensive fast if it is caught after the fact, so check the what cannot go in a dumpster guide before you load anything you are unsure about. Weight matters more than volume with a 20 yarder loaded with shingles or concrete, and going over the included tonnage triggers overage charges, which is why the dumpster weight limits page is worth five minutes before you fill it. If you are running a job site with a crew rather than a weekend cleanout, pair the dumpster with the rest of your setup. That usually means a portable toilet rental sized to crew count under OSHA 1926.51(c), which sets the ratio at one toilet for every 20 workers on site. Larger renovation and demo jobs often add temporary fence rental around the dumpster and material staging area, plus a light tower rental if the crew is working early or late in Rochester's shorter winter daylight.
Do I Need a Permit for a 20 Yard Dumpster in Rochester?
Placement in the public right of way, meaning the street or the curb strip in front of a home, needs confirming with the City of Rochester before delivery. Driveway and private-lot placement generally does not carry the same requirement, but rules shift by property and by neighborhood, so do not assume. The dumpster permit requirements page covers what to ask the city and what Rochester Porta Pros needs from you to schedule delivery correctly the first time. Homes in Irondequoit, roughly 4.8 miles northeast, and Brighton, about 5.3 miles southeast, fall under different local rules than the city proper, so a call before booking saves a rescheduled truck.
Pricing
| duration | low | typical | high |
|---|---|---|---|
| day | $51 | $75 | $112 |
| week | $426 | $600 | $778 |
| month | $91 | $108 | $500 |
Full cost breakdowns, including delivery and service fees, live on the dumpster rental cost page.
How long can I keep a 20 yard dumpster?
Most rentals run about a week, which covers a typical renovation or cleanout without needing a pickup and redrop. Longer projects can extend by the day or the month. Check the dumpster rental cost page for how extensions are priced before you commit to a start date.
Is a 20 yard dumpster big enough for a roof tear-off?
Usually yes, for an average single-family roof, but shingle weight adds up fast and can hit tonnage limits before the box looks full. Ask Rochester Porta Pros to size it against your square footage, and review dumpster weight limits so overage fees do not surprise you at pickup.
Can I put a 20 yard dumpster in my driveway?
Yes, and driveway placement is the most common setup for residential jobs in Rochester. The truck needs roughly 60 feet of straight clearance to back in safely, so measure your approach and clear parked cars before delivery morning.
What is the difference between a 20 and a 30 yard dumpster?
Volume and footprint. A 30 yarder runs longer and holds noticeably more debris, useful for whole-house cleanouts or bigger demo jobs. If you are unsure which fits your project, the 30 yard dumpster rental page lays out when it makes sense over a 20.
Do I need a permit to place a dumpster on the street?
Right-of-way placement needs confirming with the City of Rochester, since rules depend on your specific street and neighborhood. Driveway placement typically avoids this step. See dumpster permit requirements for what questions to ask before scheduling delivery.
What we rent
Four units cover almost every job
Typical Rochester ranges, not a quote. Delivery is $50 to $150 and a weekly service visit $30 to $60. See the full cost breakdown.
Deluxe flushing
$200 to $350 a weekend
ADA accessible
$199 to $300 a weekend
Restroom trailer
Quoted by stall count
The rest of the yard
One mobilisation, not three
Roll off dumpsters10, 20, 30 and 40 yardTemporary fencingPanels 6 feet by 12 feetStorage containers20 foot and 40 footHandwashing stationsSinks and sanitiser standsSeptic and grease trapsPumping, cleaning, emergenciesSite power and lightLight towers, temporary poles
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