20 Yard Dumpster Rental in Murfreesboro
The 20 yard is the size most Murfreesboro homeowners end up renting, and it earns that. It fits on almost any suburban driveway and holds most single projects in one haul.
What fits in a 20 yard
Twenty cubic yards is roughly six to eight pickup loads. Projects that usually fit in one container:
- A kitchen remodel: cabinets, countertops, drywall and flooring
- A whole-house clear-out before a move or sale, three or four bedrooms of furniture and boxes
- A single-layer roof tear-off of 25 to 30 squares, which is many two-storey houses in Blackman and Indian Hills
- New flooring through most of a house, carpet and pad included
- A deck of around 300 to 400 square feet, demolished
Two layers of shingles, or a big roof with steep pitches and a lot of waste, can fill it by weight before it is full by volume. That is the most common surprise with this size.
What a 20 yard costs here
Local companies generally quote about $450 to $675 for a 20 yard in Murfreesboro, usually for seven to ten days with somewhere between two and four tons included. The spread comes from how much weight is included, how far the address is from the company's yard, and how busy the month is. Two quotes with the same base price and different included weight are not the same price. Compare the tons first.
Why most roofs land in a 20
A lot of the houses built in Murfreesboro's growth years, roughly 2000 to 2010, came with architectural shingles that are now 15 to 25 years old. When they come off, a typical subdivision roof produces a load that fits a 20 by volume and sits near the top of its weight allowance. Roofers here often bring their own container, so if you are hiring one, ask whether disposal is in their price before renting your own.
When a different size is better
Go down to a 15 or 10 if the material is heavy (tile, plaster, concrete) or the driveway is short. A 20 needs about 22 feet of length plus room for the truck, which some older downtown driveways do not have.
Go up to a 30 for a whole-floor gut, or a clear-out of a large house where most of the volume is furniture. The 30 has the same footprint as a 20 with higher walls, so it fits the same driveway; it is just harder to throw things over the side.
Tell us the project and a local company will say whether a 20 is right before you book it.
Common questions
How heavy can a 20 yard get?
Physically, well over what is included. That is why the per-ton overage matters. A 20 yard full of mixed household debris is often around two to three tons; full of shingles it can be four or more.
How big is a 20 yard dumpster?
Roughly 22 feet long, 8 feet wide and four and a half feet high. Leave room behind it for the truck to line up.
Can I rent a 20 yard for a weekend?
Some companies offer shorter periods at a slightly lower price. Ask whether Friday delivery and Monday pickup count as three days or five.
Is a 20 yard enough for a clean-out?
For most three- and four-bedroom houses, yes. Hoarding situations, or a house with a full basement and garage, can need a 30 or a second haul.
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20 Yard Dumpster is available beyond Murfreesboro, across Smyrna , La Vergne , Brentwood and Nolensville .
Get a quote for 20 yard dumpster
Tell us what is going in the container and roughly how much of it, and a local dumpster company will come back with a size and an all-in price, usually the same day. Answered Mon–Sat, 7am–6pm · after hours we call back the next morning Or call (629) 306-8673 — most people get an answer faster that way.