20 cubic yards
20 Yard Dumpster Rental in Glendale, CA
The size most Glendale-area projects land on — roomy enough for a renovation or a full roof tear-off, and it still fits the great majority of driveways in the Tri-Cities.
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day in Glendale
- Flat-rate pricing
- All 16 area communities
- DimensionsAbout 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft high — our most-booked size, and still workable on most standard suburban driveways across Glendale, Burbank and Pasadena.
- Holdsabout 110-130 kitchen-size trash bags
- Weight included3-4 tons
- Space neededabout 34 feet of clear, level driveway
The 20 yard container in Glendale, CA
The 20 yard is our most commonly booked container, and for good reason — it is the natural size for a mid-size renovation, a standard roof tear-off, or a whole-house cleanout before a move, and it still fits on the great majority of driveways across Glendale, the Tri-Cities and the nearby Los Angeles neighborhoods we serve.
Renovations and roofing
A multi-room remodel, a kitchen gut, or a single-layer roof tear-off on an average-size Glendale home all fit comfortably. Shingles and tile roofing are both dense, so a 20 yard roofing job is usually stopped by weight before it looks full — tell us the roof squares, layer count and whether it is tile or asphalt shingle, and we will confirm sizing.
Whole-house cleanouts
Clearing an entire house before a sale, a move or a tenant turnover is one of the most common 20-yard jobs across Glendale and the surrounding Tri-Cities. It comfortably handles furniture, boxes and general household volume from a typical three- to four-bedroom home.
Driveway and street access in Glendale
At 34 feet of needed clearance, the 20 yard fits most suburban driveways in Glendale and neighboring Burbank and Pasadena, but can be tight on narrower in-town lots near Downtown Glendale or on some of the older streets climbing into the foothills — tell us the street and we will confirm before delivery day.
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 or tile | a single-layer tear-off, roughly 20-25 squares |
| Whole-house cleanout | a typical 3-4 bedroom home |
| Renovation debris | a multi-room remodel including flooring and drywall |
| Storm debris | a typical single-property atmospheric-river storm cleanup |
| Kitchen gut | cabinetry, countertops and flooring for one kitchen |
Suitability
Is the 20 yard the right size for you?
Choose the 20 yard for
- Full roof replacements
- Whole-floor renovations
- Three to four bedroom house cleanouts
- Kitchen remodels
- Post-storm yard and debris cleanup
Pick a different size for
- Very small single-room jobs (a 10 or 15 yard is more cost-effective)
- Whole-home gut renovations generating very high volume (see the 30 yard)
- Sites with a short or steeply graded driveway (confirm clearance first)
Placing a 20 yard container on a Glendale-area property
The 20 yard is the size we deliver most across Glendale's flatter neighborhoods — Tropico, Grandview and the areas around the Glendale Galleria — but on the older, steeper streets in Rossmoyne or Chevy Chase Canyon it can need a careful placement conversation first. Give us the address and we will tell you honestly whether it fits.
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 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 Glendale sizing guide
Talk to a real person
Book a 20 yard dumpster in Glendale?
Call (747) 307-7493. 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
Why is the 20 yard your most popular size?
It is the natural fit for the largest single category of calls we get — mid-size renovations, standard roof tear-offs, and whole-house cleanouts — without paying for the extra length a 30 or 40 needs.
Will a 20 yard fit my Glendale-area driveway?
Most standard driveways handle it comfortably. It needs about 34 feet of clear, level run plus overhead clearance for the hoist — narrower in-town lots and steeper foothill streets are the exception, so ask if yours looks tight.
Can a 20 yard handle a full roof tear-off?
Yes, a single-layer tear-off on an average-size home fits well. A double layer, a tile roof, or a larger and steeper roof often needs the 30 yard instead — tell us the squares, layers and material.
Is a 20 yard enough for a whole-house cleanout?
For a typical three- to four-bedroom home, yes. A larger home or one with decades of accumulated belongings may need the 30 yard — describe the home and we will size it honestly.
Service area
20 Yard Dumpster delivered across the Tri-Cities area
We run roll-off containers out of our Garfield Ave yard to all sixteen communities we cover — Glendale itself, the nearby Tri-Cities and foothill cities of Burbank, Pasadena, La Cañada Flintridge and South Pasadena, the Los Angeles neighborhoods of Eagle Rock, Atwater Village, Highland Park, Silver Lake, Toluca Lake, North Hollywood, Tujunga, Sunland and Glassell Park, plus the unincorporated communities of Montrose and La Crescenta. Glendale and the closer neighborhoods are usually same-day; farther communities are typically same- or next-day. If your address is not listed, call anyway. We likely still get there.