20 cubic yards
20 Yard Dumpster Rental in Clifton, NJ
Our most popular size for mid-size renovations, roofing tear-offs on the homes lining Routes 3 and 46, and whole-home cleanouts across the Clifton area.
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day in Clifton
- Flat-rate pricing
- All 11 area communities
- DimensionsAbout 22 ft long by 7.5 ft wide by 4.5 ft high — the same footprint as our 30 yard but with shorter walls, striking a balance between volume and driveway length that suits most mid-size projects.
- Holdsabout 110-130 kitchen-size trash bags
- Weight included3-4 tons
- Space neededabout 34 feet of clear, level driveway
The 20 yard container in Clifton, NJ
The 20 yard is the size we deliver most often out of our Clifton Blvd yard, and for good reason — it covers the middle ground where a lot of real Clifton-area projects land. A full roof tear-off on one of the older homes tucked near the Route 3 or 46 corridors, a kitchen-and-bathroom remodel happening together, or a whole-house cleanout ahead of a move all tend to fit in one 20 yard without needing a second pull.
At 22 feet long, it's the same length as our 30 yard but shorter in wall height, which means it needs the same driveway clearance while staying easier to load by hand for jobs that don't involve heavy equipment.
When a 20 yard is the right size
This is the size to book when a project touches more than one part of the house, or when you're clearing an entire property rather than a single room. Roofing crews reach for this size on standard-size Clifton homes, including plenty of the older tear-off jobs near the busy Route 3/46 corridors, and it's also the go-to for whole-house cleanouts where furniture, boxes, and years of belongings need to leave in one coordinated effort.
Placement on a Clifton driveway
Plan for about 34 feet of clear, level driveway and roughly 23-25 feet of overhead clearance for the hoist. Longer driveways out toward the Allwood and Styertowne shopping areas typically handle this without issue; if your home is on an older, shorter lot closer to Athenia or Richfield, it's worth measuring first or asking us to take a look at photos before delivery.
The common mistake with this size
Because the 20 yard looks large, people sometimes assume it can absorb unlimited weight along with the volume. It can't — 3-4 tons is generous for mixed renovation debris, but a driveway full of wet roofing tear-off or concrete can hit that limit before the bin is visually full. If your project is weight-heavy, mention the material type when you book so we can flag it in advance.
Capacity
What actually fits in a 20 yard container
Rough working figures. Weight, not volume, is what stops most loads.
| Material | How much fits |
|---|---|
| Roofing shingles | a full tear-off on an average 2,000-2,500 sq ft Clifton-area roof |
| Kitchen and bath remodel debris | cabinets, drywall, tile, and fixtures combined |
| Whole-house cleanout | furniture, boxes, and belongings from a 3-4 bedroom home |
| Concrete or asphalt | roughly 8-10 cubic yards before hitting the weight limit |
| Construction debris | framing lumber, drywall scraps, and packaging from a mid-size addition |
Suitability
Is the 20 yard the right size for you?
Choose the 20 yard for
- Roof tear-off and replacement
- Combined kitchen and bathroom remodel
- Whole-house cleanout or move-out
- Garage conversion or room addition
- Large landscaping or hardscape removal
Pick a different size for
- Small single-room projects (a 10 or 15 yard costs less)
- Major demolition or commercial teardown (see the 30 or 40 yard)
- Very short or steep driveways where 34 feet won't fit
Placing a 20 yard container on a Clifton-area property
The 20 yard's 22-foot length is the same footprint we'd need for a 30 yard, so if your driveway near Allwood or out toward the Nutley line can already fit it, you've got room to step up in capacity later without a placement problem — useful to know if a renovation grows mid-project. If any part of the container needs to sit on the street, Clifton's Chapter 209 ordinance caps it at a third of the street's width and 5 feet clear of a neighboring driveway; we'll walk that with you before delivery.
Compare
Every size side by side
Our most popular size — the default recommendation when a project spans multiple rooms or the whole property.
| 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 Clifton sizing guide
Talk to a real person
Book a 20 yard dumpster in Clifton?
Call (862) 319-3865. Tell us the material and the community, 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
Is the 20 yard the right size for a roof replacement?
For most single-family homes in the Clifton area, yes. A standard 2,000-2,500 square foot roof tear-off typically fits within the volume and weight limits, though steep-slope or multi-layer roofs may need a larger size — ask us when you book.
How much weight can I put in a 20 yard dumpster?
The included allowance is 3-4 tons. Mixed renovation debris rarely hits that limit by weight before the bin fills visually, but dense material like wet shingles, concrete, or tile can add up fast.
Will a 20 yard dumpster fit on my Clifton driveway?
Most standard residential driveways handle it, needing about 34 feet of clear, level space. Homes on older, shorter lots near Athenia or Richfield should measure first or send us a photo.
What's the difference between a 20 and a 30 yard dumpster?
They share the same 22-foot length and driveway footprint, but the 30 yard has taller walls for significantly more volume. If your driveway fits one, it fits the other — the choice comes down to how much debris you expect.
Service area
20 Yard Dumpster delivered across Clifton and the surrounding Passaic, Bergen & Essex County area
We run roll-off containers out of our Clifton Blvd yard to all eleven communities we cover — Clifton itself, plus the real Passaic, Bergen and Essex County towns of Passaic, Paterson, Little Falls, Woodland Park, Elmwood Park, Garfield, Lyndhurst, Rutherford, Bloomfield, Montclair and Nutley, each its own home-rule New Jersey municipality. Clifton and the closer towns are usually same-day; farther towns are typically same- or next-day. If your address is not listed, call anyway. We likely still get there.