20 cubic yards
20 Yard Dumpster Rental in Aurora, CO
Our most commonly rented container in Aurora and across the Denver metro area, sized for whole-house flooring, average roof tear-offs and garage demolitions.
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day in Aurora
- Flat-rate pricing
- All 17 metro cities
- Dimensionsabout 22 ft long x 8 ft wide x 4.5 ft high
- Holdsabout 6-8 pickup truck loads
- Weight included2-3 tons
- Space neededabout 30 feet of clear, level driveway run (about 22 feet for the container plus working room), plus about 23 feet of overhead clearance for the delivery truck's hoist
The 20 yard container in Aurora, CO
The 20 yard is the size we deliver most often in Aurora, and it is the default recommendation whenever a project has real scope but is not a full home renovation. Whole-house flooring replacement, an average-size asphalt shingle roof tear-off, a garage demolition, or a mid-size estate cleanout all land comfortably within the 2-3 ton allowance and the 22-foot bed. It is long enough to earn the extra capacity but stops just short of the length where driveway placement starts getting difficult on a typical Aurora subdivision lot.
One detail worth knowing: the 20, 30 and 40 yard containers all share the same 22 x 8 foot footprint — the difference between them is wall height, not the space they take up in the driveway. So stepping up from a 20 to a 30 for a bigger job does not mean needing a longer driveway, just a taller container. Call (720) 674-7563 and we will help you land on the right one.
The standard choice for a Denver-metro roof tear-off
Hail season is the single biggest driver of roofing dumpster calls across the Denver metro, and the 20 yard is the size that fits most of those jobs. A full single-layer asphalt shingle tear-off on an average two-story home — commonly in the 25-30 square range — generally stays within the 2-3 ton weight allowance here, where a 15 yard would be cutting it close. Two layers of shingles, a steep roof, or a larger footprint can push it closer to the tonnage limit, so let us know the roof size and layer count when you book.
See our roofing dumpster rental page for more on how tear-off weight adds up, and our blog for seasonal storm-cleanup guidance.
Whole-house flooring, garage demo and mid-size cleanouts
Replacing flooring throughout a house — carpet, pad, tile, hardwood — generates more volume than weight, and the 20 yard's extra length handles that bulk well. It is also the common choice for tearing down a detached garage, clearing out a mid-size estate after years of accumulation, or handling the debris from a multi-room renovation that touches more than a kitchen or bath.
For projects that clearly exceed one truckload of this size, or for new-construction and commercial jobs, our 30 yard is the next step up without any change in footprint.
Capacity
What actually fits in a 20 yard container
Rough working figures. Weight, not volume, is what stops most loads.
| Material | How much fits |
|---|---|
| Whole-house flooring tear-out | carpet, pad, tile and hardwood for an average home |
| Average roof tear-off | roughly 25-30 squares of single-layer asphalt shingles |
| Detached garage demolition | framing, siding and roofing from a standard 2-car garage |
| Mid-size estate cleanout | the contents of a fully furnished 3-4 bedroom home |
| Multi-room renovation debris | drywall, cabinets and flooring from several rooms |
| Large deck or fence removal | a full backyard deck or 300+ feet of fencing |
Suitability
Is the 20 yard the right size for you?
Choose the 20 yard for
- Average-size single-layer roof tear-off
- Whole-house flooring replacement
- Detached garage demolition
- Mid-size estate or full-home cleanout
- Multi-room renovation debris
Pick a different size for
- Two-layer or large steep-pitch roof tear-offs (consider a 30)
- New-construction sites with heavy framing waste
- Small single-room jobs where a 10 or 15 yard is more cost-effective
Placing a 20 yard container on an Aurora-area property
As Aurora's most requested size, the 20 yard is usually our fastest same-day option, and it is common on HOA-managed streets in newer subdivisions across Aurora, Commerce City and Parker, where a mid-size container fits without dominating the driveway or drawing an HOA complaint. If your community has placement rules — no street parking, container behind the sidewalk line, that kind of thing — mention it when you call (720) 674-7563 and we will plan the delivery around it.Compare
Every size side by side
The most popular size we rent, and the usual fit for an average roof tear-off or whole-house flooring job.
| Size | Dimensions | Capacity | Weight included | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Yard Dumpster | typically about 12 ft long × 8 ft wide × 3.5 ft high | about 3-4 pickup truck loads | 1-2 tons | Bathroom remodels, garage or shed cleanouts, single-room flooring tear-outs and small yard-waste jobs. |
| 15 Yard Dumpster | typically about 16 ft long × 8 ft wide × 4 ft high | about 4-6 pickup truck loads | 2 tons | Kitchen or bath remodels, combined garage and attic cleanouts, small single-layer roof tear-offs. |
| 20 Yard Dumpster | typically about 22 ft long × 8 ft wide × 4.5 ft high | about 6-8 pickup truck loads | 2-3 tons | Whole-house flooring, average-size roof tear-offs, garage demolition, mid-size estate cleanouts. |
| 30 Yard Dumpster | typically about 22 ft long × 8 ft wide × 6 ft high | about 9-12 pickup truck loads | 3-4 tons | Whole-home renovations, large estate cleanouts, new-construction framing waste, commercial buildouts. |
| 40 Yard Dumpster | typically about 22 ft long × 8 ft wide × 8 ft high | about 12-16 pickup truck loads | 4-5 tons | New-construction sites, commercial demolition, major whole-house renovations, large storm debris cleanup. |
Not quite right?
- 15 Yard Dumpster — the next size smaller
- 30 Yard Dumpster — the next size larger
- Compare all five sizes
- Read the full Aurora sizing guide
Talk to a real person
Book a 20 yard dumpster in Aurora
Call (720) 674-7563. 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 – 6:00pm · Sun by appointment
Answers
20 Yard Dumpster — questions we get asked
Is a 20 yard dumpster the right size for a roof tear-off?
For a single layer of asphalt shingles on an average-size home, roughly 25-30 squares, yes — it is our most common roofing size. Two layers of shingles or a larger, steeper roof may need a 30 yard to stay under the weight limit comfortably.
Does a 20 yard dumpster need more driveway space than a 15?
Yes. Plan on about 30 feet of clear, level driveway run for a 20 yard versus about 24 feet for a 15, since the container itself is about 6 feet longer. Overhead clearance for the delivery truck's hoist stays around 23 feet either way.
What is the weight limit on a 20 yard dumpster?
The 20 yard includes 2-3 tons. Going over that limit means an additional per-ton charge, which is most likely with dense material like wet roofing debris, concrete or a very full load of tile and drywall.
Why is the 20 yard your most popular size?
It is the middle ground that fits the widest range of real Aurora-area projects — big enough for a full roof tear-off or whole-house flooring job, without the extra height and cost of a 30 or 40. When homeowners describe a mid-size project on the phone, this is usually where we land. Call (720) 674-7563 to confirm it is right for yours.
Service area
20 Yard Dumpster delivered across the Denver metro area
We run roll-off containers out of our 753 Salida Way yard in Aurora to all seventeen Denver-metro cities we cover — from Denver and Commerce City through Centennial and Parker, out to the eastern plains towns around Bennett and Strasburg. Aurora 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.