A 20 yard trash dumpster holds about 20 cubic yards of debris, roughly the load of six pickup trucks. In Westminster, weekly rental on this 20 yard roll-off dumpster rental size runs in the 426 to 778 dollar range depending on how long you keep it and what you're throwing away. It's the size most homeowners and remodel crews land on when a 10 yard is too small and a 30 yard feels like overkill.
Picture a box roughly 22 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 4 feet tall. That's the general shape for 20 yard dumpster rental units, though exact 20 yard dumpster measurements can shift a little between manufacturers, and the 20 yard dumpster size is the middle ground among the common dumpster sizes 20 yard shoppers compare against smaller and larger boxes. It's tall enough to swallow furniture and framing lumber but low enough to toss shingles or drywall over the side without a ladder. If you're not sure this is the right box, check dumpster sizes and dimensions before you book a 20 yard roll-off dumpster, or compare it against a 10 yard dumpster rental for smaller cleanouts and a 30 yard dumpster rental if you're gutting a whole house. Westminster driveways vary block to block, so Westminster Porta Pros checks placement before the truck rolls. The delivery truck itself needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind it to drop the box safely, which matters on tighter Westminster streets and cul-de-sacs. If your project sits close to Federal Heights, about 3.9 miles southeast, or Broomfield, 5.6 miles north, the same clearance rule applies at either address.
Construction debris, household junk, old flooring, roofing, and yard waste all fit fine, but a few things never go in. Paint, tires, batteries, and anything flagged on what cannot go in a dumpster has to be handled separately, and weight matters as much as volume. Overloading past the posted limit triggers extra fees, so it's worth a look at dumpster weight limits before you fill it to the top. Roofers and remodelers dealing with heavier tear-off material sometimes step up to a 40 yard dumpster rental instead, just to stay under the weight cap without paying overage. If your job is a full construction site rather than a single cleanout, pair the box with broader construction site services or a dedicated construction dumpster rental so debris removal, not just the box, gets covered.
Placement in the public right of way, meaning the street or curb strip rather than your own driveway, needs confirming with the city before delivery. We haven't verified a specific Westminster ordinance number for this, so don't take a guess from us or anyone else as gospel. Check with the city directly, and see dumpster permit requirements and porta potty permit requirements for the kind of questions to ask before you call. Keeping the box on your own driveway or lot usually sidesteps the issue entirely, which is what most Westminster homeowners choose to do.
| duration | low | typical | high |
|---|---|---|---|
| day | 51 | 75 | 112 |
| week | 426 | 600 | 778 |
| month | 91 | 108 | 500 |
For a full cost breakdown across sizes, see dumpster rental cost. If your job runs a single weekend, ask about a short-term rate instead of committing to the weekly number above.
Most rentals run by the day, week, or month, and pricing follows that same ladder, cheapest per day, more for a full week, most for a month of use. Tell us your timeline when you book so we quote the right duration instead of a default.
Most residential driveways handle it fine, but the delivery truck needs roughly 60 feet of straight clearance behind the drop point. If your driveway is short, curved, or lined with low branches, mention it when you schedule so we can plan around it.
Volume and weight capacity, mostly. A 20 yard box suits a single-room remodel or garage cleanout; a 30 yard dumpster rental is better for whole-house projects or new construction with more debris than one box can hold.
Generally yes, as long as nothing on the banned list ends up inside. Paint cans, tires, and hazardous material still need separate disposal regardless of what else is in the box.
Yes. We regularly serve nearby communities including Broomfield and Northglenn, both a short drive from Westminster. Check our service areas page or just call and ask.
Yes. Westminster Porta Pros delivers 20 yard dumpster rental across Westminster 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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