The One Most People Need
If dumpsters had a bestseller, this is it. Big enough for a whole-home cleanout or a full remodel, low enough to load over the side without a stepladder, and still driveway-friendly. When Olean homeowners call not knowing what they need, the answer is usually a 20.
Size: ~22' L × 8' W × 4.5' HHolds: ~6 pickup-truck loadsTypical weight allowance: 2–3 tons
Two reasons. First, geometry: at 4.5 feet tall, you can heave a couch or a contractor bag over the wall without building a ramp — the 30's extra height turns loading into a workout. Second, value: per cubic yard, the 20 usually beats the 10 on price, and most whole-home projects that "might fit in a 10" don't. Estate cleanouts around here are the classic example — Southern Tier homes hold generations of stuff, and furniture eats volume fast. The 20 gives you room to finish the job in one container instead of paying for a second haul.
Most 20-yard rentals in the area run roughly $375–$550, including delivery, pickup, and the weight allowance. Debris type and rental length move the number — see the full local breakdown on our prices page, or get an exact quote in one phone call.
Plan on about 60 feet of straight run for the truck to roll the container off, and 20+ feet of overhead clearance — wires and old maples are the usual culprits on village streets. A standard two-car driveway handles a 20 comfortably.
Usually, yes — it's the default for exactly that job. The exception is true hoarding-level volume or a house plus barn plus garage, where a 30 yard (or a scheduled swap-out) saves money. Describe the house on the phone and we'll call it honestly.
Mixed household and renovation debris is exactly what a 20 is for. The exceptions are the prohibited items (tires, liquid paint, chemicals, freon appliances, batteries) and dense material like concrete or dirt, which belongs in a 10 yard for weight reasons. The full list lives at what can go in a dumpster.
Free quotes for Olean & the Southern Tier. Two minutes on the phone confirms the size.