20 Yard Dumpster · Buffalo, NY
20 Yard Dumpster Rental in Buffalo, NY
Our mid-large roll-off covers home additions, multi-room renovations, and the storm debris that comes with a real Western New York winter.
- 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 New York.
- Locally OwnedLocally owned and operated, based right here in Buffalo.
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 Erie County
- PricingOne flat rate — delivery, pickup, disposal & tax
The 20 yard dumpster measures about 22 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 4.5 feet tall, holding roughly six to eight pickup-truck loads. That's a meaningful jump from the 15 yard — enough room for a home addition, a multi-room renovation, or a full-house flooring tear-out, and enough volume to handle real storm debris after a heavy ice storm or a major lake-effect snow event drops limbs across a yard.
It's a common choice for larger projects on the older homes in the city and on the newer construction filling in around Amherst and Clarence, and it's also the size most homeowners reach for after a significant winter storm, when downed limbs and storm-damaged material need to move fast. Still deciding between this and the 30 yard? Call (716) 274-8073 and describe the scope — we size these every day.
Right job, right box
What this size is built for
Ideal projects
- Home addition or major remodel debris
- Whole-house flooring replacement
- Post-storm limb and ice-damage cleanup
- Combined kitchen and bathroom remodel
- Garage conversion or structural rework
- Multi-room renovation in an older double
- Large downsize or estate cleanout
- Fence and shed removal across a bigger lot
Pick a different size if…
- New home construction from the ground up
- Major storm debris across a whole property
- Commercial or multi-building demolition
- Large-volume concrete or masonry removal
- A single small room touch-up (10 yard is plenty)
Not sure? Call (716) 274-8073 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 home addition build-out | Framing offcuts, drywall, and packaging waste from a room addition. |
| Storm debris after a major lake-effect event | Downed limbs, fence sections, and yard debris from a single property. |
| A whole-house flooring tear-out | Old hardwood, tile, and carpet from multiple rooms at once. |
| A combined kitchen and bath remodel | Cabinets, fixtures, tile, and drywall from two rooms together. |
| A large renovation in an older double | Plaster, lath, and dense framing lumber from a city renovation project. |
| A big downsize or estate cleanout | Furniture and belongings from a full multi-bedroom home. |
What Fits in a 20 Yard Dumpster
At six to eight truck loads, the 20 yard comfortably holds a full kitchen and bathroom remodel done together, a whole-house flooring replacement, or the framing offcuts and drywall from a room addition. The extra 6 feet of length over the 15 yard and half-foot of added height give you real breathing room for bulky items like cabinets, doors, and larger furniture pieces that don't break down flat.
It also handles combined jobs — a renovation that includes both interior demo and some yard cleanup — without needing two separate deliveries. As with every size, the accepted materials are wood, drywall, tile, flooring, furniture, household clutter, yard clippings, roofing shingles, and small appliances, while paint, solvents, oils, tires, batteries, hazardous chemicals, propane tanks, and medical waste stay out of every container regardless of size. If your project also involves broken concrete or masonry in any real volume, take a look at our concrete and heavy debris page, since that material can hit the weight allowance well before the box looks full.
Larger Renovations and Additions Across Erie County
Once a renovation grows beyond a single room — a full first-floor remodel, a home addition, or a project that touches both the kitchen and bathrooms of an older two-family double — the volume of debris usually calls for a 20 yard rather than a 15. Century-old city homes often produce heavier debris loads than newer construction because of plaster, lath, and dense framing hidden behind newer finishes, so we tend to recommend sizing up a notch for these projects compared to an equivalent job in a newer Orchard Park or Williamsville subdivision home.
For construction-specific debris — new framing, packaging waste, or offcuts from an addition — our construction dumpster rental page covers how that works alongside a standard renovation container. Whatever the scope, we deliver to job sites and driveways across Buffalo and Erie County, and can usually get a 20 yard out same-day or next-day.
Lake-Effect Snow, Ice Storms, and Winter Debris
Buffalo's lake-effect snow off Lake Erie is a genuine, recurring reality for homeowners here — heavy, wet snow bands can dump feet of accumulation in hours, and the weight of it snaps tree limbs and, in bad years, stresses roof structures enough to cause real damage. A 20 yard is often the right size for a single property's cleanup after a serious lake-effect event or an ice storm, giving you room for downed limbs, damaged fencing, and any minor structural debris in one container.
If the damage is more extensive — multiple large trees down, or damage spanning a bigger lot — the 30 yard may be the better call. Either way, call (716) 274-8073 as soon as it's safe to do so, since delivery windows fill up quickly after a major regional snow event, when demand across Erie County spikes all at once.
20 Yard or 30 Yard — Which One?
If your project is a large renovation or addition on a typical residential lot, or a single-property storm cleanup, the 20 yard is usually enough. If you're looking at new construction, a major whole-property cleanout, or storm damage that spans a larger lot or multiple structures, the 30 yard's extra height gives you meaningfully more capacity for roughly the same footprint — both containers need about the same 22-foot delivery space, so sizing up doesn't cost you anything in terms of where the box can sit.
Weight is worth a mention too — dense debris like waterlogged drywall or a snow-soaked pile of shingles is heavier than the same volume of dry material, and can push a smaller container toward its weight allowance before it looks full. When you call (716) 274-8073, tell us the scope and roughly how wet or dense the debris is, and we'll recommend the size that keeps you comfortably under the flat-rate weight allowance instead of guessing.
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 Buffalo
Call (716) 274-8073 for a flat rate and a delivery slot — often the same day.
Answers
20 Yard Dumpster — frequently asked questions
How much bigger is the 20 yard than the 15 yard?
The 20 yard is about 6 feet longer and half a foot taller, moving capacity from roughly four to five truck loads up to six to eight. That extra room is most useful for additions, multi-room renovations, and larger cleanouts where a 15 yard would likely need a second pickup partway through the job.
Is a 20 yard dumpster good for lake-effect storm debris?
For most single-property cleanups after a heavy lake-effect snow event or an ice storm, yes. It holds downed limbs, damaged fencing, and storm-related debris well. If the damage spans a larger lot or multiple structures, call (716) 274-8073 and ask about the 30 yard, since storm debris often runs heavier and bulkier than typical renovation waste.
Can a 20 yard dumpster handle a home addition?
Yes, this is one of the most common uses for this size — framing offcuts, drywall, packaging, and general construction waste from a room addition or larger renovation fit comfortably. For heavier concrete or masonry from the same project, ask about pairing it with our concrete and heavy debris service.
What can't go in a 20 yard dumpster?
The same restricted list applies across every size: no paint, solvents, oils, tires, batteries, hazardous chemicals, propane tanks or gas cylinders, or medical waste. Wood, drywall, tile, flooring, furniture, yard debris, shingles, and small appliances are all fine. Call (716) 274-8073 if you have a specific item you're unsure about.
How quickly can I get a 20 yard dumpster delivered after a storm?
We deliver same-day or next-day whenever possible, but right after a major lake-effect snow event or ice storm, demand across Erie County spikes fast. Call (716) 274-8073 as soon as it's safe to do so and we'll get you on the schedule — the earlier you call, the sooner we can commit to a delivery window.
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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 Buffalo — permits, right-of-way and city services
- Erie County — county services and household hazardous waste
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) — New York solid waste and recycling regulation
- Dig Safely New York (call 811 before you dig) — call 811 before any digging or footing work
- New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) — NYSDOT road and right-of-way information