20 cubic yards
20-Yard Dumpster Rental in Bentonville, AR
Gravity's most popular size — built for kitchen remodels, whole-house flooring jobs, and average-size roof tear-offs across Northwest Arkansas.
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day in Bentonville
- Flat-rate pricing
- All 17 NWA cities
- Dimensionsabout 22 ft long, 8 ft wide, and 4.5 ft high
- Holds6-8 pickup loads
- Weight included2-3 tons
- Space needed~34 ft clear run
The 20 yard container in Bentonville, AR
At about 22 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 4.5 feet high, the 20-yard is the size Gravity delivers most often around Bentonville. It's long enough to handle a whole-house flooring tear-out or a mid-size roof, but still low enough at 4.5 feet that most people can toss debris over the side without a ramp.
The flat rate includes 2-3 tons, plus delivery, the rental period, and pickup. That range gives more room than the 15-yard's flat 2 tons, which matters once shingles or a partial concrete tear-out enter the mix.
Gravity Dumpster Rental Bentonville, locally owned since 2015, delivers 20-yards across Benton and Washington County on a same-day or next-day basis in most cases — call (479) 364-6780 to check availability for your project.
What a 20-Yard Dumpster Handles
With 6 to 8 pickup loads of capacity, this size covers most single-trade and multi-room jobs without stepping up to something that eats the whole driveway:
- Kitchen remodel, including cabinets and countertops
- Whole-house flooring replacement
- Garage demolition
- A single-layer roof tear-off on an average-size home
- Fence or deck removal on a larger lot
- An estate cleanout for a mid-size house
For projects that stack multiple trades at once — a remodel plus a roof, say — compare with the 30-yard dumpster.
Weight Allowance for Roofing, Concrete, and Soil
At 230-250 lb per square for single-layer three-tab shingles, 2-3 tons covers roughly 16 to 26 squares of tear-off. Architectural shingles at 350-430 lb per square bring that down to roughly 9 to 17 squares for the same weight allowance — always confirm which shingle type is coming off the roof before estimating.
Broken concrete, brick, or block at 3,000-4,000 lb per cubic yard limits you to roughly 1 to 2 cubic yards, or about 2 to 4 inches deep across the 22-foot floor. Dry soil at roughly 2,000 lb per cubic yard runs about 2 to 3 cubic yards for the same weight range. See concrete and heavy debris removal if masonry or dirt makes up most of your load.
Delivery, Driveway Space, and Placement
A 20-yard needs about 34 feet of clear, level run and 23 to 25 feet of overhead clearance — noticeably more than the 15-yard, and it's the same footprint requirement as the 30-yard since both share the same base length. Longer driveways in newer Bentonville, Rogers, and Centerton subdivisions typically handle this without issue; a shorter in-town driveway may need the container to sit partly at the curb, which is worth flagging when you call.
Recycling and Disposal for What Comes Out
A good share of what fills a 20-yard on a remodel — wood, drywall, metal, cardboard packaging — has recycling or salvage value rather than going straight to a landfill. The EPA's overview of sustainable management of construction and demolition materials covers how that diversion works at a national level; Gravity sorts and routes debris locally where it's practical to do so.
Capacity
What actually fits in a 20 yard container
Rough working figures. Weight, not volume, is what stops most loads.
| Material | How much fits |
|---|---|
| Broken concrete, brick, or block | About 1 to 2 cubic yards — roughly 2 to 4 inches deep across the floor — before the 2-3 ton limit is reached |
| Three-tab asphalt shingles, single-layer tear-off | Roughly 16 to 26 squares (1,600-2,600 sq ft of roof) at 230-250 lb per square |
| Architectural or laminated shingles | Roughly 9 to 17 squares at 350-430 lb per square |
| Dry soil or dirt | About 2 to 3 cubic yards at roughly 2,000 lb per cubic yard |
| Household junk and furniture, mixed | Fills by volume before the weight limit — figure the full 6-8 pickup loads |
| Whole-house flooring tear-out (carpet, pad, subfloor scraps) | Typically the full 6-8 pickup loads |
Suitability
Is the 20 yard the right size for you?
Choose the 20 yard for
- Kitchen remodel
- Whole-house flooring replacement
- Garage demolition
- Single-layer roof tear-off, average-size home
- Fence or deck removal on a larger lot
- Estate cleanout for a mid-size home
- Siding or window replacement debris
- Moderate storm debris cleanup
Pick a different size for
- Large new-construction whole-home builds
- Big commercial demolition
- Loads that are mostly dense concrete, brick, or dirt (the weight limit hits before the box fills)
- Multi-story home roof tear-offs with several layers of shingles
- Small single-room jobs better matched to a 10- or 15-yard
- Projects likely to exceed 6-8 pickup loads without a container swap
Placing a 20 yard container on a Bentonville-area property
Because the 20-yard shares its 22-foot length with the 30-yard, it's the practical upper limit for driveways in tighter older sections of Bentonville and Rogers before you're looking at curb placement. Newer subdivisions around Centerton and south Bentonville, built with longer driveways for the growth the area has seen, generally handle the ~34 ft run without a second thought — confirm your specific driveway length when you call to book.
Compare
Every size side by side
The size Gravity delivers most — enough capacity for a full remodel or an average roof without the driveway footprint of the 30- or 40-yard.
| Size | Dimensions | Capacity | Weight included | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Yard Dumpster | typically about 12 ft long × 8 ft wide × 3.5 ft high | about 3-4 pickup truck loads | 1-2 tons | Bathroom remodels, garage or shed cleanouts, single-room flooring tear-outs and small yard-waste jobs. |
| 15 Yard Dumpster | typically about 16 ft long × 8 ft wide × 4 ft high | about 4-6 pickup truck loads | 2 tons | Kitchen or bath remodels, combined garage and attic cleanouts, small single-layer roof tear-offs. |
| 20 Yard Dumpster | typically about 22 ft long × 8 ft wide × 4.5 ft high | about 6-8 pickup truck loads | 2-3 tons | Whole-house flooring, average-size roof tear-offs, garage demolition, mid-size estate cleanouts. |
| 30 Yard Dumpster | typically about 22 ft long × 8 ft wide × 6 ft high | about 9-12 pickup truck loads | 3-4 tons | Whole-home renovations, large estate cleanouts, new-construction framing waste, commercial buildouts. |
| 40 Yard Dumpster | typically about 22 ft long × 8 ft wide × 8 ft high | about 12-16 pickup truck loads | 4-5 tons | New-construction sites, commercial demolition, major whole-house renovations, large storm debris cleanup. |
Not quite right?
- 15 Yard Dumpster — the next size smaller
- 30 Yard Dumpster — the next size larger
- Compare all five sizes
- Read the full Bentonville sizing guide
Talk to a real person
Book a 20 yard dumpster in Bentonville
Call (479) 364-6780. Tell us the material and the town, and you will get a flat price and a delivery window on the same call.
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Answers
20 Yard Dumpster — questions we get asked
How much does a 20-yard dumpster hold?
<p>About 6 to 8 pickup truck loads, with 2-3 tons of weight included — Gravity's most-booked size for kitchen remodels, flooring jobs, and average roof tear-offs.</p>
How much driveway space does a 20-yard dumpster need?
<p>About 34 feet of clear, level run and 23-25 feet of overhead clearance for the delivery truck.</p>
Is a 20-yard big enough for a full roof tear-off?
<p>For a single layer of three-tab shingles on an average-size home, usually yes — roughly 16-26 squares fit within the 2-3 ton limit. Multiple layers or architectural shingles cut that capacity, so call to talk through your roof's specifics.</p>
Can I mix concrete with regular renovation debris in a 20-yard?
<p>You can, but the weight limit still applies to the combined load. A modest amount of concrete plus lighter debris usually works; a full concrete tear-out on its own will hit the 2-3 ton cap well before the container looks full.</p>
Does the 20-yard cost more than the 15-yard?
<p>Gravity prices by size and weight allowance, so a 20-yard typically runs more than a 15-yard. Call (479) 364-6780 for a flat quote sized to your project.</p>
Service area
20 Yard Dumpster delivered across Northwest Arkansas
We run roll-off containers out of our 2501 SW Aviation St yard in Bentonville to all seventeen Northwest Arkansas cities we cover — from Bella Vista and Centerton through Rogers and Springdale, out to Fayetteville and the smaller towns around them. Bentonville 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.