20 cubic yards
20 Yard Dumpster Rental in Gainesville, FL
Our most-requested size for medium renovations, full roofing jobs and large cleanouts throughout Gainesville and Alachua County.
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day in Gainesville
- Flat-rate pricing
- All 16 area communities
- Dimensionsabout 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft high
- Holdsabout 110-130 kitchen-size trash bags
- Weight included3-4 tons
- Space neededa clear, level run in the driveway
The 20 yard container in Gainesville, FL
The 20 yard dumpster measures about 22 ft long, 7.5 ft wide and 4.5 ft high, holding roughly 110-130 kitchen-size trash bags or 3-4 tons of debris. It's the size most Gainesville homeowners and contractors land on for a medium renovation — a kitchen remodel, a multi-layer roof replacement, or a full-house cleanout ahead of a sale or move.
It's long enough to need a bit more room than our smaller boxes, so we walk through placement with every customer, whether that's a straight shot down a driveway off Newberry Rd or a tighter squeeze on an older in-town lot near the Duckpond.
Capacity
What actually fits in a 20 yard container
Rough working figures. Weight, not volume, is what stops most loads.
| Material | How much fits |
|---|---|
| Kitchen or full bathroom remodel | fits comfortably |
| Multi-layer roof replacement on an average home | fits comfortably |
| Whole-house cleanout before a sale or move | fits comfortably |
| Multi-room addition or major structural remodel | may need a 30 yard |
Suitability
Is the 20 yard the right size for you?
Choose the 20 yard for
- Kitchen or full bathroom remodel
- Roof replacement with multiple layers of shingles
- Whole-house cleanout or downsizing project
- Deck, fence and outbuilding removal combined
- Small commercial tenant buildout debris
Pick a different size for
- Full teardown or major structural demolition
- Large new-construction jobs with ongoing debris
- Sites with no room for a 22 ft container
Placing a 20 yard container on a Gainesville-area property
This is the size we deliver most often for renovation work in established Gainesville neighborhoods and the newer subdivisions along Archer Rd and around Haile Plantation. It's also the go-to for roofing crews working homes near the University Ave corridor, where a 22 ft container needs a clear, level stretch of driveway or curb space rather than a cramped student-rental lot.
For tighter properties near campus and midtown, where driveways are shorter and street parking is at a premium, ask our dispatch team whether a 20 yard will fit before booking — in some of those tighter lots a 15 yard sized down or a street placement permit through the City of Gainesville may be the better call.
Compare
Every size side by side
The size most Gainesville renovation and roofing projects land on when they need real capacity.
| Size | Dimensions | Capacity | Weight included | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Yard Dumpster | about 14 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 3.5 ft high | about 50-70 kitchen-size trash bags | 1-2 tons | Small home projects, roofing debris, concrete and dirt. |
| 15 Yard Dumpster | about 16 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft high | about 80-100 kitchen-size trash bags | 2-3 tons | Garage cleanouts, flooring removal and yard waste. |
| 20 Yard Dumpster | about 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft high | about 110-130 kitchen-size trash bags | 3-4 tons | Medium renovations, roofing jobs and large cleanouts. |
| 30 Yard Dumpster | about 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 6 ft high | about 170-190 kitchen-size trash bags | 4-5 tons | Multi-room remodels and estate cleanouts. |
| 40 Yard Dumpster | about 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 8 ft high | about 230-250 kitchen-size trash bags | 5-6 tons | Commercial projects and major demolition work. |
Not quite right?
- 15 Yard Dumpster — the next size smaller
- 30 Yard Dumpster — the next size larger
- Compare all five sizes
- Read the full Gainesville sizing guide
Talk to a real person
Book a 20 yard dumpster in Gainesville
Call (352) 900-1538. Tell us the material and the town, and you will get a flat price and a delivery window on the same call.
Mon–Sat 7:00am – 7:00pm
Answers
20 Yard Dumpster — questions we get asked
How much space do I need for a 20 yard dumpster?
Plan on a clear, reasonably level stretch of about 22 ft, plus a little extra room for our truck to maneuver during delivery and pickup. Most driveways in Gainesville subdivisions handle it fine; tighter in-town or student-rental lots may need a different placement plan.
Is a 20 yard dumpster enough for a full roof replacement?
For most single-family homes with a couple layers of shingles, yes, the 3-4 ton capacity is right in range. Larger homes or roofs with more layers sometimes need a 30 yard — our team can help you size it based on your roof's square footage.
Can I use a 20 yard dumpster for a kitchen remodel?
Yes, this is one of the most common uses for this size. It comfortably handles cabinets, countertops, flooring and drywall from a typical kitchen remodel.
Do I need a permit to place a 20 yard dumpster in Gainesville?
If it sits entirely on your driveway or private property, generally no permit is needed. If it has to go in the street or right-of-way, Alachua County or City of Gainesville rules may apply — ask our dispatch team when you book and we'll help you sort out the details.
Service area
20 Yard Dumpster delivered across North Central Florida
We run roll-off containers out of our west-Gainesville yard near University Ave to all sixteen communities we cover across Gainesville and North Central Florida — Alachua, High Springs, Newberry, Archer, Micanopy, Waldo, Hawthorne, LaCrosse and Windsor close in across Alachua County, Melrose out toward the Putnam County line, Keystone Heights over into Clay County, Starke up in Bradford County, and Trenton, Bronson and Williston out toward Gilchrist and Levy County. Gainesville and the closest Alachua County towns are usually same-day; the farther edges of the service area are next-day. If your town is not listed, call anyway. We likely still get there.