20 cubic yards
20 Yard Dumpster Rental in Allentown, PA
Our most requested size — built for medium renovations, roofing tear-offs, and large residential cleanouts.
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day in Allentown
- 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 about 25 feet long
The 20 yard container in Allentown, PA
The 20 yard is the size most Lehigh Valley customers land on once they start describing the actual job, and it's easy to see why. It has the room for a full kitchen or bathroom remodel, a roofing tear-off on an average-sized home, or a large whole-house cleanout, while still fitting on most residential driveways without special planning.
It's the workhorse for the newer construction going up around Lower Macungie and Wescosville, where a phased build produces a steady stream of framing scrap and drywall, and it's just as common on older Allentown homes going through a full renovation. Roofing crews reach for it constantly during the region's busiest building months, from late spring through fall, and again after a rough winter when ice-storm damage pushes tear-off work earlier in the season.
Why it's the most popular size in the Lehigh Valley
Twenty yards hits a sweet spot between capacity and footprint. It's large enough for a full-scale renovation project or a big roofing job, but it still fits the driveway of a typical single-family home in Lower Macungie, Macungie, or the residential streets around Wescosville's Route 222 corridor without needing street placement.
Common jobs we see it used for
Roofing tear-offs, kitchen and bathroom remodels, whole-house cleanouts, and mid-size construction phases all fall squarely into 20 yard territory. It's also a common choice for property managers handling a larger single-unit turnover or a small multi-family cleanout.
Capacity
What actually fits in a 20 yard container
Rough working figures. Weight, not volume, is what stops most loads.
| Material | How much fits |
|---|---|
| Full roof tear-off, average-size home | Fits comfortably |
| Kitchen remodel, cabinets, countertops, some flooring | Fits comfortably |
| Whole-house cleanout before listing a property | Fits comfortably |
| New-construction framing debris, single phase | Fits comfortably |
| Multi-room flooring and drywall removal | Fits comfortably |
Compare
Every size side by side
| 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 Allentown sizing guide
Talk to a real person
Book a 20 yard dumpster in Allentown
Call (610) 439-9705. 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
Why is the 20 yard your most popular size?
It covers the widest range of real jobs — roofing, remodels, whole-house cleanouts — while still fitting comfortably on most Lehigh Valley residential driveways. Most customers who aren't sure which size to book end up here after describing the project.
Is a 20 yard big enough for a roof replacement?
For most average-sized homes in the Allentown area, yes. Larger or multi-layer tear-offs can push closer to the weight allowance, so it's worth mentioning your roof's square footage and layer count when you call.
Will a 20 yard dumpster fit on my driveway?
Most standard driveways handle it fine — plan on about 25 feet of clear, level space. Homes on tighter city lots should give us a call to confirm placement before delivery.
Can a 20 yard handle a full home renovation?
For a single room or a mid-size remodel, yes. A full gut renovation with multiple rooms or a structural addition usually generates enough debris to justify stepping up to a 30 yard instead.
Service area
20 Yard Dumpster delivered across the Allentown area
We run roll-off containers out of our 25 Werley Rd yard to all sixteen communities we cover across greater Allentown — Whitehall, South Whitehall and the Macungies close to the yard, and towns out toward Bethlehem, Easton and Nazareth in Northampton County farther out. Allentown and the closest 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.