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Greater Portland Dumpster Rentals, LLC
Get in touch with Greater Portland Dumpster Rentals, LLC for a free dumpster rental quote! Our 15 and 20 yard dumpsters are perfectly sized to handle any... more
New England Dumpster Rentals
When you need a medium dumpster rental for a residential or commercial cleanup project, New England Dumpster Rental's 20 yard dumpster is a versatile and convenient... more
Seacoast Dump Guy
Do you have a junk problem that's too big to take care of on your own? If so, you don't have to worry about it... more
Rubbish Doctor
At Rubbish Doctor, we are committed to being your go-to expert for junk removal and dumpster rentals. Our team of professionals are skilled, friendly, and... more
Great Rate Container Service LLC
Great Rate Container Service LLC offers affordable dumpster rentals, personalized care, and same day service. We are committed to providing convenient, prompt and affordable roll-off services. Call today and request a free quote on our 20 yard dumpster. It's the perfect... more
McCormick & Sons
McCormick & Sons Trucking is a family owned and operated waste hauling business providing residential and commercial services in and around Portland, Maine for more than 60 years. Count on prompt, honest, and professional roll off dumpster service with McCormick & Sons! Contact... more
East Coast Container Services
For superior service and fair pricing, East Coast Container Services is a phone call away. We specialize in dumpster rentals and demolition / cleanups. We’re... more
Casella Waste Systems
Proudly serving the Northeast and Eastern United States since 1975, Casella Waste Systems offers comprehensive waste management solutions for residential, commercial, municipal, and industrial customers. We... more
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What are the different types of 20 yard dumpsters?
Roll-off dumpsters: This is the most common type of 20 yard dumpster. Most feature a door that swings open for easy loading, making it easy to load bulky or heavy items, like furniture, appliances, concrete, or demolition debris.
Dumpster trailers: Some dumpster rental providers have specially-designed trailers for loads of 20 cubic yards or less. When a roll-off dumpster isn’t a viable option, like if the ground is soft or uneven, a dumpster trailer is a more suitable solution.
How much can a 20 yard dumpster hold?
Most 20 yard roll-offs are big enough and strong enough to hold as much 10+ tons of debris, but dumpster rental companies almost never allow this. The average 20 yard dumpster weight limit is 3-4 tons, or 6,000-8,000 lbs.
There are 3 main reasons for weight limits:
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The lifting and hauling capacity of the truck cannot accommodate that much weight.
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Truck hauling weight limit restrictions (varies by city/county)
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Landfill cost per ton — Dumpster rental companies are charged a per-ton rate at the landfill. Dumpster rental costs would be much higher if there were no customer weight limits.
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