20 Yard Dumpster · Spartanburg, SC
20 Yard Dumpster Rental in Spartanburg, SC
Our most popular size, the 20 yard dumpster covers whole-home cleanouts, roof tear-offs and full remodels across Spartanburg and the Upstate.
- Same-day & next-day delivery
- Flat-rate, all-in pricing
- Driveway protection included

- Same-Day DeliveryCall before noon and we can usually be there today.
- Flat-Rate PricingDelivery, pickup, disposal and tax quoted up front.
- Licensed & InsuredFully insured and licensed to haul in South Carolina.
- Locally OwnedLocally owned and operated, based right here in Spartanburg.
At a glance
20 Yard Dumpster specifications
- Dimensions22 ft × 8 ft × 4.5 ft
- Capacity6–8 pickup loads
- Weight included3–4 tons
- Rental period7 days standard, extend any time
- DeliverySame-day or next-day across Spartanburg County
- PricingOne flat rate — delivery, pickup, disposal & tax
The 20 yard dumpster is the size most Spartanburg homeowners land on for a project that's genuinely bigger than a single room — a full roof tear-off, a whole-home cleanout, or a kitchen remodel that includes cabinets, flooring and old appliances. It's large enough to handle real volume without stepping up to a job-site-scale container.
We deliver this size across the Upstate, from in-town Spartanburg out to the rural and farm properties toward Woodruff and Pacolet, where a 20 yarder often clears an old outbuilding, a storm-damaged section of fence line, or years of accumulated debris on a larger piece of land. At 22 ft long, it needs a bit more room than our smaller sizes, but it still sits comfortably on most driveways and gravel pads.
Call (864) 754-6073 and we'll confirm this is the right size for your job, or see how it stacks up against our other roll-offs on the dumpster sizes page.
Right job, right box
What this size is built for
Ideal projects
- Whole-home cleanout before selling
- Full roof tear-off (single layer)
- Combined kitchen and bathroom remodel
- Small commercial or office cleanout
- Outbuilding or shed cleanout
- Large storm or ice-storm debris haul
- Multi-room flooring replacement
- Rural property debris clearing
Pick a different size if…
- Small single-room job — go with a 10 or 15 yard to avoid paying for unused space
- New home construction or major addition — go with a 30 or 40 yard
- Multi-layer roof tear-off on a large home — go with a 30 yard for the weight allowance
- Full home demolition — go with a 30 or 40 yard
- All-concrete or all-dirt loads — ask about a low-profile size rated for heavy material
Not sure? Call (864) 754-6073 and describe what you are looking at. We would rather sell you a smaller container than have you pay for space you do not use.
Capacity in real terms
How much actually fits
| What you're loading | How it fits in a 20 yard dumpster |
|---|---|
| A full single-layer roof tear-off on an average home | Fits within the 3–4 ton allowance; multi-layer roofs may need a 30 yard |
| A whole-home cleanout (furniture, boxes, household clutter) | Fills the 6–8 pickup-load capacity for most 3-bedroom homes |
| Combined kitchen and bathroom remodel debris | Cabinets, tile and fixtures fit together within the 4.5 ft depth |
| An old shed or small outbuilding teardown | Framing lumber and roofing stack efficiently across the 22 ft length |
| Storm debris from a large lot | Bulky limbs and branches fill by volume well before reaching the weight cap |
| Multi-room flooring tear-out (carpet, tile, hardwood) | Mixed flooring materials fit within weight even when the container looks full |
What Fits in a 20 Yard Dumpster
At 22 ft long, 8 ft wide and 4.5 ft deep, a 20 yard container holds about 6–8 pickup-truck loads with 3–4 tons of disposal weight included. That's enough for a full roof tear-off on an average Spartanburg home, a whole-home cleanout ahead of a sale, or a kitchen and bathroom remodel done at the same time.
It's also a common choice for small commercial cleanouts, office decluttering, and larger yard or storm-debris jobs, like clearing a section of land near Croft State Park or hauling away limbs and brush after an Upstate ice storm. The added length makes it a better fit for job sites where crews are loading throughout the day rather than a single weekend cleanout.
One caveat: for dense material like concrete, brick, dirt or a full multi-layer roof tear-off, weight fills up before the container looks full — those heavier jobs are often better served by a lower-profile size loaded to weight rather than volume. Call (864) 754-6073 and describe the material and we'll confirm the right fit.
Placement and Access for a 20 Yard Delivery
We need about 60 ft of straight clearance for the delivery truck and roughly 14 ft of overhead clearance to lower the container. Given its 22 ft length, a 20 yarder needs a longer flat spot than our smaller sizes — most driveways handle it, but on a short or curved driveway we may recommend placing it at the street instead.
On active job sites, we place the container where it's easiest for crews to load throughout the day, keeping the drop zone clear of overhead power lines and out of the path of other trades and vehicles. Contents must stay below the top rim for safe transport, which matters more on construction jobs where debris can pile up quickly.
No permit is required on private property. For street placement — common on tighter in-town lots — check with the City of Spartanburg about a temporary permit, and for jobs involving any digging or utility work nearby, always call SC811 before you start.
20 Yard vs. 15 and 30 Yard: Making the Call
Step down from the 15 yard dumpster and you lose 2–3 pickup-truck loads of capacity — fine for a garage cleanout, tight for a whole-home job. If your project is a full roof, a whole-home cleanout, or a combined kitchen-and-bath remodel, the 20 yard is almost always the better starting point.
Step up to the 30 yard dumpster and you gain a couple more feet of depth and roughly 3–4 more pickup-truck loads — the size most new construction, major additions and large estate cleanouts actually need. If you're demolishing a structure, gutting an entire house, or running a job site that will fill more than one 20 yarder anyway, the 30 saves you a swap.
For most residential projects — a roof, a whole-home cleanout, a full remodel — the 20 yard is our most-booked size for good reason. If you're not sure, our roofing sizing guide covers the roof scenario specifically, or call (864) 754-6073 and we'll walk through it with you.
Best 20 Yard Projects Around Spartanburg
This is our go-to size for roof tear-offs on the mill-village bungalows and mid-size homes throughout Spartanburg, and it's the most common recommendation for a whole-home cleanout when a family is preparing to sell or has just closed on an estate. It also covers full kitchen-and-bath remodels where old cabinets, fixtures, tile and flooring are all coming out together.
Out toward Woodruff, Pacolet and the more rural stretches of Spartanburg County, a 20 yarder is a common fit for clearing an old outbuilding, fencing, or years of accumulated debris on a larger property — jobs with more volume than a typical in-town lot but not the scale of a full construction site. It's also a solid choice for small commercial spaces near Milliken's Spartanburg operations or along the US-29 corridor.
If your project matches our roofing dumpster rental or commercial dumpster rental services, the 20 yard is usually where we start — see the towns we cover on our service area page.
Roof Tear-Offs: Sizing a 20 Yard Correctly
Roofing shingles are heavy, so a roof tear-off is one of the few jobs where weight — not volume — usually determines whether a 20 yard container is enough. A single-layer tear-off on an average Spartanburg home typically fits within the 3–4 ton allowance, but a second or third layer of old shingles can push a larger roof past that limit even though the container still looks like it has room.
Before you book, it helps to know roughly how many squares of roofing you're removing and how many layers are coming off. Steep-pitch roofs and homes with dimensional shingles also tend to weigh more per square than a simple ranch with three-tab shingles.
Our roofing tear-off sizing guide breaks this down further, including when to size up to a 30 yard. When in doubt, call (864) 754-6073 and tell us the roof size and layer count — we'll size it based on weight, not just volume, so you're not caught off guard by an overage.
Side by side
Compare with the other sizes
| Size | Dimensions (L × W × H) | Holds About | Weight Allowance | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Yard Dumpster | 12 ft × 8 ft × 3.5 ft | 2–3 pickup loads | 1–2 tons | Small cleanouts, single rooms, concrete |
| 15 Yard Dumpster | 16 ft × 8 ft × 4 ft | 4–5 pickup loads | 2–3 tons | Garage clearouts, small remodels, decks |
| 20 Yard Dumpster | 22 ft × 8 ft × 4.5 ft | 6–8 pickup loads | 3–4 tons | Whole-home cleanouts, roof tear-offs, kitchens |
| 30 Yard Dumpster | 22 ft × 8 ft × 6 ft | 9–12 pickup loads | 4–5 tons | Large remodels, construction, estate clearances |
| 40 Yard Dumpster | 22 ft × 8 ft × 8 ft | 14–16 pickup loads | 5–6 tons | Commercial jobs, bulky light debris, big builds |
Book a 20 yard dumpster in Spartanburg
Call (864) 754-6073 for a flat rate and a delivery slot — often the same day.
Answers
20 Yard Dumpster — frequently asked questions
Is a 20 yard dumpster big enough for a whole-home cleanout?
For most 2- to 3-bedroom homes, yes — a 20 yard container's 6–8 pickup-truck loads and 3–4 tons of included weight cover a typical whole-home cleanout. Larger homes or ones with heavier furniture and appliances sometimes need a 30 yard instead. Call (864) 754-6073 and describe the home and we'll size it accurately.
Can a 20 yard dumpster handle a full roof tear-off?
Usually, yes, for a single-layer tear-off on an average-size home — but roofing is heavy, and weight fills up before volume does. Multiple layers of old shingles or a large, steep roof can push past the 3–4 ton allowance even though the container still looks half-empty. Tell us the roof size and layer count when you book.
How much space does a 20 yard dumpster need on my property?
We need about 60 ft of straight clearance for the delivery truck and roughly 14 ft of overhead clearance to lower the container. At 22 ft long, it needs a longer flat spot than our smaller sizes — most driveways work, but on a short or curved driveway we may suggest placing it at the curb instead.
Do I need a permit for a 20 yard dumpster in Spartanburg?
No permit is needed on private property like a driveway or job site. If it has to sit on a public street, a temporary placement permit may be required from the City of Spartanburg or Spartanburg County. If your project involves any digging nearby, also call SC811 before work starts to get utility lines marked.
What's the difference between a 20 and 30 yard dumpster?
The 30 yard adds about 1.5 ft of depth and 3–4 more pickup-truck loads of capacity over the 20 yard. The 20 yard suits most whole-home cleanouts, single roofs and full remodels, while the 30 yard is built for new construction, major additions, full demolitions and larger estate cleanouts.
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Local & Official Resources
We are a private hauler, not a government agency. For rules, fees and hours, always go straight to the source:
- City of Spartanburg — permits, right-of-way and city refuse programmes
- Spartanburg County, South Carolina — county recycling and household hazardous waste
- South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) — South Carolina solid waste and recycling regulation
- SC811 (call 811 before you dig) — call 811 before any digging or footing work
- South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) — South Carolina DOT road and right-of-way information