20 cubic yards
20 Yard Dumpster Rental in Norwalk, CT
The most popular size for mid-size renovations, roofing jobs, and large cleanouts across Norwalk and the rest of Fairfield County.
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day in Norwalk
- Flat-rate pricing
- All 15 area communities
- DimensionsThe 20 yard container measures about 22 feet long, 7.5 feet wide, and 4.5 feet high, the same height as the 15 yard but considerably longer, which is where the added capacity comes from.
- HoldsIt holds roughly 110 to 130 kitchen-size trash bags of debris, enough for a full kitchen remodel or a mid-size roofing job.
- Weight includedThe flat rate includes 3 to 4 tons, enough room for a mix of demolition debris, old fixtures, and general renovation waste.
- Space neededPlan on about 34 feet of clear, level driveway run, 10 to 12 feet of width, and 23 to 25 feet of overhead clearance for the hoist arm.
The 20 yard container in Norwalk, CT
The 20 yard is the size most Norwalk-area customers end up renting, and for good reason: it's long enough to handle a full kitchen remodel, a mid-size roof replacement, or a large whole-house cleanout, without crowding into estate-cleanout or new-construction territory. A typical single-family kitchen gut, cabinets, countertops, flooring, drywall, fits with room to spare, and the 3 to 4 ton allowance covers the mix of heavy and light material that comes out of a real renovation.
It's also the go-to for re-roofing jobs on an average Norwalk or Westport home, generally two to three layers or a moderate square footage. Because the yard sits right off Van Zant Street near the harbor with quick access to I-95, this is the size we can usually turn around same-day for Norwalk, Westport, and Darien; towns farther inland like Ridgefield or Redding are typically next-day.
What Fits in a 20 Yard Dumpster
This size is built for projects with real scale but not full-house demolition: a kitchen remodel, a mid-size re-roof, a large basement or attic cleanout, or general construction debris from a single-room addition.
- Full kitchen remodel: cabinets, countertops, flooring, drywall
- Roofing job on an average-size home (multiple layers or a full tear-off)
- Large whole-house cleanout or heavy accumulation cleanup
- Windows, doors, and trim from a renovation
- General construction debris from a single-room addition
Balancing Weight and Volume
At 3 to 4 tons, the 20 yard handles a realistic mix of heavy material (drywall, tile, roofing) and bulkier light material (cabinetry, old furniture) without either one running out first. Most standard renovation and cleanout jobs land comfortably in this range. If your project is mostly heavy demolition, concrete, brick, or tile removal at scale, it's worth a call to confirm the tonnage works for your specific job before delivery, since dense material can hit the weight limit before the container looks full.
Capacity
What actually fits in a 20 yard container
Rough working figures. Weight, not volume, is what stops most loads.
| Material | How much fits |
|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | cabinets, countertops, flooring, and drywall from a full kitchen |
| Roofing | a mid-size re-roof, multiple layers or a full tear-off on an average home |
| Whole-house cleanout | a large cleanout or move-out with furniture and household goods |
| Windows, doors, and trim | a renovation's worth of removed fixtures |
| Construction debris | framing, drywall scraps, and packaging from a room addition |
Suitability
Is the 20 yard the right size for you?
Choose the 20 yard for
- Full kitchen remodel
- Roof replacement on an average-size home
- Large whole-house cleanout
- Room addition or construction debris
- Basement or attic cleanout at scale
Pick a different size for
- Multi-room whole-house renovations or estate cleanouts, where a 30 yard covers the volume better
- Small single-room jobs, where a 10 or 15 yard is more cost-effective
- Very heavy, dense-material-only loads like a full concrete driveway removal, where tonnage should be discussed before booking
Placing a 20 yard container on a Norwalk-area property
This is the size we deliver most often across the coastal towns, Norwalk, Westport, Darien, Fairfield, where driveways are generally long enough to handle the 34 feet of clear run, and same-day delivery is realistic given how close everything sits to I-95. Inland in Wilton, New Canaan, and Trumbull, driveways tend to be longer still, though tree cover and gravel surfaces sometimes call for a quick look before delivery day. If the container needs to sit in the street rather than the driveway for a roofing or remodel job, check with your town's public works office about a right-of-way permit before we deliver.
Compare
Every size side by side
The most commonly rented size in the lineup, sized for real renovations without the step up to commercial-scale debris.
| 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 Norwalk sizing guide
Talk to a real person
Book a 20 yard dumpster in Norwalk
Call (475) 242-2874. 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
Is a 20 yard dumpster big enough for a kitchen remodel?
For a typical single-family kitchen, yes. Cabinets, countertops, flooring, and drywall from a full gut generally fit within both the volume and the 3 to 4 ton allowance.
How many roofing squares does a 20 yard hold?
It depends on the number of layers and the roofing material, but this size handles a mid-size re-roof on an average home comfortably. Call (475) 242-2874 with your roof's square footage and layer count and we can tell you if it's the right fit.
Can I get same-day delivery in Norwalk?
Usually, yes, for Norwalk, Westport, and Darien. Towns farther inland, like Ridgefield or Redding, are typically next-day. Call ahead and we'll confirm what's available for your address.
What happens if my project generates more than 4 tons of debris?
We'll work out an overage rate for the extra weight, but if you know your project involves a lot of heavy material like concrete or full-depth tile, mention it when you call so we can recommend the right size up front.
Service area
20 Yard Dumpster delivered across Greater Norwalk
We run roll-off containers out of our Van Zant Street yard near the harbor to all fifteen communities we cover along the coast and inland — Norwalk itself and the shoreline towns of Westport, Darien, Stamford, Greenwich and Fairfield, plus the inland towns of Wilton, New Canaan, Weston, Ridgefield, Redding, Bethel, Trumbull, Easton and Monroe. Norwalk, Westport and Darien are usually same-day; the inland towns farther from I-95 are more often next-day. If your address is not listed, call anyway. We likely still get there.