20 cubic yards
20 Yard Dumpster Rental in Portland, OR
Blue Rose's most popular size, built for whole-home cleanouts, mid-size remodels, and standard roofing jobs across the metro.
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day in Portland
- Flat-rate pricing
- All 9 area communities
- Dimensionsabout 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft high
- Holdsabout 6-8 pickup truck loads
- Weight included3-4 tons
- Space neededa clear, level run in the driveway
The 20 yard container in Portland, OR
The 20 yard dumpster is the container Blue Rose delivers most often, and for good reason: it's big enough to handle a whole-home cleanout, a mid-size remodel, or a standard roof tear-off without running out of room, while still being manageable to place on most Portland-area driveways and job sites.
If you're not sure which size to book, the 20 yard is the safe default for most single-family projects across Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, and the rest of the service area.
Who actually rents a 20 yard dumpster
This is the go-to size for whole-house decluttering, estate cleanouts, multi-room remodels, and full roof replacements on a typical single-family home. General contractors working on additions or larger renovation projects also reach for the 20 yard as their default rather than sizing down and risking a second delivery mid-job.
Where it fits on your property
At roughly the same width and length as the 15 yard but with taller sidewalls, a 20 yard still sits comfortably on most standard driveways in Portland, Beaverton, and Hillsboro. It's a good fit for the newer subdivisions in Happy Valley and Gresham where driveways tend to be a bit longer, and for the established neighborhoods closer to the Willamette where every foot of placement space matters.
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-home cleanout | A full house of unwanted furniture, boxes, and clutter before a move or estate sale |
| Multi-room remodel | Combined debris from a kitchen, bath, and one or two additional rooms |
| Standard roof tear-off | Shingles and underlayment from a typical single-family roof, roughly 25-30 squares |
| Flooring replacement | Old carpet, hardwood, and subfloor from most of a house |
Suitability
Is the 20 yard the right size for you?
Choose the 20 yard for
- Whole-house or estate cleanouts
- Multi-room remodels and additions
- Standard roof replacements
- Flooring tear-out across several rooms
- Small commercial or office cleanouts
Pick a different size for
- Large new-construction builds
- Big commercial demolition jobs
- Heavy loads of concrete, brick, or dirt near the weight limit
- Projects generating debris beyond a typical single-family scope
Placing a 20 yard container on a Portland-area property
The 20 yard is the workhorse size for the roof replacements that pick up every wet season, when years of moss and algae buildup finally catch up with an older roof in Milwaukie, Oregon City, or the established neighborhoods on Portland's east side. It's also the standard pick for the whole-house cleanouts that come with settling an estate, common in the older housing stock around Sellwood, Gresham, and inner Southeast Portland. On private property, no Portland permit is required; street or sidewalk placement may call for a temporary City of Portland permit, which Blue Rose can help arrange.
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 3-4 pickup truck loads | 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 4-5 pickup truck loads | 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 6-8 pickup truck loads | 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 9 pickup truck loads | 4-5 tons | Multi-room remodels and estate cleanouts. |
| 40 Yard Dumpster | about 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 8 ft high | about 12-16 pickup truck loads | 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 Portland sizing guide
Talk to a real person
Book a 20 yard dumpster in Portland
Call (971) 754-2757. 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 the most popular size?
It hits the sweet spot between capacity and footprint. Most whole-home cleanouts, standard remodels, and roof replacements fit comfortably without needing to size up, and it still fits most residential driveways.
Will a 20 yard dumpster handle my roof tear-off?
For most single-family roofs, yes. A typical 25-30 square roof tear-off fits well in a 20 yard. Steeper roofs, multiple layers of old shingles, or larger homes can push you toward a 30 yard, so describe your roof when you call.
How much weight can a 20 yard dumpster hold?
It's rated for several tons of mixed debris, but heavy materials like concrete, dirt, or brick fill the weight limit long before the container looks full. Call (971) 754-2757 if your job involves heavy debris so Blue Rose can recommend the right size.
Do I need a permit for a 20 yard dumpster in Portland?
Not if it sits entirely on your driveway or job site. If it needs to sit in the street or on the sidewalk because of space constraints, Blue Rose can help you through the City of Portland's temporary permit process.
Service area
20 Yard Dumpster delivered across the Portland metro area
We run roll-off containers out of our 6425 N Albina Ave yard in Portland to all nine communities we cover — close-in Portland and Gresham on the Multnomah County side, Beaverton, Hillsboro and Tigard out in Washington County, and Lake Oswego, Milwaukie, Oregon City and Happy Valley across the river in Clackamas County. Portland 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.