20 Yard Dumpster Rental in Saginaw, MI
A 20 yard dumpster in Saginaw costs about $370 to $430 for 7 days, with delivery, pickup, and 3 to 4 tons of debris included. It holds 20 cubic yards, about 6 pickup truck loads. It suits a whole house cleanout, a kitchen remodel, or a larger one layer roof, and it is the first of our long boxes at about 22 feet.
Mon–Fri
8 AM–8 PM
$300
STARTING PRICE
7 Days
RENTAL PERIOD
6 Sizes
10–40 YARD
Pickups
WEEKDAY DELIVERY & PICKUP
20 Yard Size and Specs
| Spec | 20 yard open top roll off |
| Capacity | 20 cubic yards (540 cubic feet) |
| Approximate outside size | About 22 ft long, 8 ft wide, and 4.5 ft high |
| Holds about | 6 pickup truck loads |
| Weight included | 3 to 4 tons (6,000 to 8,000 lbs), set in your quote |
| Rental period | 7 days |
| 7 day price | $370 to $430 |
| Extra days | $10 per day |
| Weight over your allowance | $50 to $55 per ton |
A 20 cubic yard dumpster is rated by what it holds inside. Dumpsters.com lists outside measurements as external only, notes they vary, and puts the inside capacity at 20 cubic yards, or about 110 to 130 bags of the 33 gallon kind. Ask for the exact measurements if your drop spot is tight.
When you compare quotes, check how many days and tons are included, the extra day fee, and the per ton overage rate. A price for 1 day is not the same as 7 days with 3 to 4 tons.
What Fits in a 20 Yard Dumpster
These are rough planning estimates for one full box. Weights use EPA conversion factors of about 250 to 300 lbs per cubic yard for household junk and about 420 to 500 lbs for mixed remodel debris.
| Job | Fits a 20 yard? | Rough weight when full |
| Whole house cleanout, a typical home | Often | About 2.5 to 3 tons |
| Estate cleanout of a packed house | Sometimes; size depends on the amount being discarded | Consider a 30 yard for a very full house |
| Kitchen remodel | Usually | About 2 to 4 tons |
| One layer roof tear off | Usually, by weight | See the roof table below |
| Full box of mixed remodel debris | Yes by space | About 4.2 to 5 tons, so it may go over |
| Two car garage or basement | Often; a heavily packed space may require a larger size | A 15 yard may cost less |
At the listed density, a full box of typical household junk would weigh about 2.5 to 3 tons. Books, dense furniture, and other heavy contents can increase that.
The 3 to 4 Ton Weight Allowance
Your quote sets the included weight at 3 or 4 tons. That number changes how much heavy debris fits before overweight charges start.
| Debris | Weight per cubic yard | About how much reaches 3 to 4 tons |
| Household junk | 250 to 300 lbs | About 20 to 32 cubic yards, equal to or greater than the container’s capacity |
| Mixed remodel debris | 420 to 500 lbs | About 12 to 19 cubic yards |
| Drywall | About 470 to 500 lbs | About 12 to 17 cubic yards |
| Dirt | About 930 lbs | About 6.5 to 8.6 cubic yards |
Here is how an overweight charge works. Say a full box of remodel debris weighs 4.5 tons. With 3 tons included, that is 1.5 tons over, about $75 to $83. With 4 tons included, it is half a ton over, about $25 to $28. These examples assume your quote bills partial tons, so confirm how yours handles them. Every load must also stay within the hauling limit, which is the most the truck can safely carry.
Keep debris below the top edge or the provider’s lower marked fill line for heavy materials. Keep concrete, brick, and dirt out of a mixed load, and ask first about any heavy material. See our concrete dumpster rental page for slab jobs.
Roof Tear Offs in a 20 Yard
A torn off square of roofing is 100 square feet. Within 3 to 4 tons, a 20 yard holds about:
| Shingle type | Weight per square | Squares within 3 to 4 tons |
| 3 tab | About 200 to 240 lbs | About 25 to 40 |
| Architectural | About 240 to 420 lbs | About 14 to 33 |
| Premium | About 300 lbs or more | About 20 to 26 at 300 lbs; fewer for heavier products |
Shingle weights come from IKO and GAF. A second layer roughly doubles the weight. See our roofing dumpster rental page for sizes by roof.
15, 20, or 30 yards?
| Feature | 15 yard | 20 yard | 30 yard |
| 7 day price | $350 to $400 | $370 to $430 | $485 to $550 |
| Weight included | 3 tons | 3 to 4 tons | 4 to 5 tons |
| Holds about | 4 to 5 pickup loads | 6 pickup loads | 9 pickup loads |
| Length | About 14 ft | About 22 ft | About 22 ft |
| Best for | A garage, a basement, a smaller roof | A whole house, a kitchen, a larger roof | A packed estate, a big renovation |
The 20 yard adds about 5 cubic yards over the 15 yard, but it is about 8 feet longer. The 30 yard offers more capacity with a similar footprint to the 20 yard. Confirm actual dimensions, truck access, overhead clearance, and loading door space. If you are between sizes, compare your quoted upgrade with the overweight charge you might pay on the smaller box. See our 15 yard dumpster, 10 yard dumpster, and dumpster prices and sizes guide.
Placing a 22 Foot Dumpster at Your Home
The 20 yard needs a full length driveway or lot. Measure before you book. Many homes in older Saginaw neighborhoods like the Cathedral District and the West Side have short, narrow, or shared drives, where a 15 yard may fit better.
- Place the dumpster on a hard, level surface entirely outside the public right of way. Confirm the boundary if the spot is near the sidewalk or curb.
- A loaded box is heavy. Tell us if your concrete is new or if you have pavers, and ask about boards under the rails.
- Tell us about available approach space, overhead wires, and access restrictions so we can confirm delivery requirements.
- If the dumpster must sit in the street or an alley, you need a permit from the city Engineering Division first. Our dumpster permit guide explains the rule.
Liquid paint, chemicals, tires, car batteries, lithium batteries, propane tanks, and asbestos stay out. Mattresses, appliances with refrigerant, and electronics need a call first. See what can go in a dumpster and our home cleanout dumpster page.
20 Yard FAQs
Book a 20 Yard Roll Off
Call (989) 831 9600. Tell us your address, what you are clearing out, and how long your driveway is, and we will confirm whether the 20 yard fits by space, by weight, and by length before delivery.