A 20 yard roll-off dumpster runs about 22 feet long and holds roughly four pickup truck loads of debris. St. Louis Porta Pros prices day rentals from 51 to 112 dollars and weekly rentals from 426 to 778 dollars, with delivery scheduled around your job, not the other way around. It's the size most homeowners and small contractors land on.
Dumpster sizes for the 20 yard unit run about 22 feet long, 8 feet wide and 4 feet high, though dumpster dimensions vary a little by manufacturer. That footprint sits between the 10 yard box used for small cleanouts and the 30 yard unit rented for whole-house gut jobs. If you're not sure this size fits your pile, our dumpster sizes and dimensions page breaks down all four sizes side by side. Placement matters more than most people expect: a roll-off delivery needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck to set the container down safely, so a driveway blocked by a parked car or a low tree limb can turn into a wasted trip. We ask about your driveway length and overhead clearance before we load the truck, and if St. Louis city code restricts placement in the right-of-way, that's worth confirming directly rather than guessing. For guidance on what the city allows, see our dumpster permit requirements page.
Most household debris, renovation waste and yard cleanup goes in without issue, but weight and material limits still apply. Roofing shingles, drywall, old furniture, cabinetry and general construction debris are all fine. Tires, batteries, paint cans and anything flagged on our what cannot go in a dumpster list needs separate handling. Overloading a 20 yard box past its rated weight can trigger extra fees, so it helps to check our dumpster weight limits guide before you start filling it, especially with dense material like shingles or concrete chunks. OSHA 1926.25 requires debris to be cleared from active work areas, and OSHA 1926.252 covers how waste gets disposed of on a job site, both worth knowing if you're running a crew alongside the dumpster. For active construction sites in St. Louis, our construction dumpster rental page covers scheduling swaps mid-project.
| Duration | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | $51 | $75 | $112 |
| Week | $426 | $600 | $778 |
| Month | $91 | $108 | $500 |
Delivery fees run separately and typically land between 100 and 172 dollars depending on distance and timing. A weekend rental is available too, priced as a short flat rate rather than a daily multiple, so ask when you book if your job is a Friday-to-Monday cleanout. Full cost breakdowns, including how delivery and pickup timing affect the total, are on our dumpster rental cost page. If 20 yards turns out to be too small once you start loading, the 30 yard dumpster rental and 40 yard dumpster rental pages show the next sizes up, and the 10 yard dumpster rental page covers the smaller option if your pile shrinks.
St. Louis Porta Pros also delivers to University City, about 7.9 miles northwest, and Webster Groves, roughly 8.6 miles southwest, if your project sits outside the city proper. For jobs further out toward Kirkwood or Chesterfield, delivery is still straightforward, just factor in a little extra lead time when you book.
Rental periods run by the day, week or month, and the longer terms cost less per day than a single-day rental. Most renovation projects in St. Louis book a week. If your timeline slips, call ahead. We'd rather extend the rental than have you rush a load-out.
That depends on where the container sits. Placement on a private driveway usually needs no permit, but curbside or right-of-way placement should be confirmed with the city. Check our porta potty permit requirements and dumpster permit requirements pages, or ask us directly when you request a quote.
A 20 yard box handles roofing jobs, garage cleanouts and mid-size renovations. A 30 yard unit is longer and taller, built for whole-house cleanouts or larger construction debris loads. If you're unsure, tell us the project and we'll size it for you.
Yes. Most customers load it themselves over the rental period. Just keep material below the fill line marked on the container and away from the weight limit for your rental, since overloaded containers can't be hauled safely.
Often, yes, depending on truck availability and your location. For urgent cleanups, check our emergency porta potty rental page for related fast turnaround services, or request a quote and mention the timeline up front.
Yes. St. Louis Porta Pros delivers 20 yard dumpster rental across St. Louis 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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