Johnson City Dumpster Rentals20 Yard Dumpster Rental in Johnson City, TN
22 ft long × 8 ft wide × 4.5 ft tall
A 20 yard dumpster holds about 6 to 7 pickup truck loads in a 22 by 8 foot footprint. It is the most rented size in the Johnson City area and the default choice for roof tear-offs, kitchen remodels, and whole-house cleanouts.
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| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 22 ft long × 8 ft wide × 4.5 ft tall |
| Capacity | 20 cubic yards (about 6–7 pickup truck loads) |
| Included weight | 3 tons |
| Overage | Ask before booking per ton above the included allowance |
| Driveway footprint | 22 ft × 8 ft |
| Best for | roof tear-offs, whole-house cleanouts, and mid-size renovations |
What fits in a 20 yard dumpster
About 6 to 7 pickup truck loads. That is a single-layer roof tear-off up to roughly 25 squares, a full kitchen remodel including cabinets and appliances, a whole-house cleanout for an average three-bedroom home, or a large deck and fence removal.
At 4.5 feet tall it is still loadable by hand from the outside, though most crews working a 20 yard will use the swing door on the end to walk debris in.
Why this size dominates
It is the largest container that reliably fits a standard residential driveway without blocking the garage or crowding the street, and its weight allowance covers the two most common heavy jobs in this market: roofing and kitchen demo.
For a roof specifically, the constraint is weight rather than volume. Shingles from 25 squares of architectural single-layer will run right up against 3 tons. Two layers means a 30 yard or a swap. More on sizing by roof squares.
Space you need
About 60 feet of straight approach, 10.5 feet of width, and 22 feet of overhead clearance. Plan for the full 22 foot length plus room for the truck to back straight in.
Other sizes
Not sure this is the one? Compare against the 10 yard, 15 yard, 30 yard, or see the full size guide.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a 20 yard dumpster cost in Johnson City?
Quoted per project. The 20 yard is the most commonly rented size here, and what moves its price most is material: a whole-house cleanout and a 25-square roof tear-off use the same container but produce very different weight tickets. Say which one you are doing and the quote reflects it. How the number is built.
How many roof squares fit in a 20 yard dumpster?
About 20 to 25 squares of single-layer architectural shingle, which is where the 3 ton allowance runs out. Three-tab shingles are lighter and you can fit a few more squares; a two-layer tear-off roughly halves the number.
Will a 20 yard dumpster fit in my driveway?
In most cases, yes. The container is 22 feet long and about 8 feet wide, which fits a standard two-car driveway. You need roughly 60 feet of straight clearance for the truck to set it and 22 feet of overhead clearance free of limbs and lines.
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Do I need a permit?
When private-property placement is fine and when it is not.
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