20 Cubic Yards
20 Yard Dumpster Rental in Odessa, TX
Our most requested size — built for a whole-house cleanout, a larger remodel, a bigger roofing job, or a landscaping project that outgrows the smaller boxes.
- 20 ydCapacity
- 6 pickup-truck loadsPickup loads
- 3–4 tonsWeight allowance

The 20 yard is Kelly Bros Dumpster Rental's most-booked size across Odessa and the wider Permian Basin, at roughly 22 ft long by 7.5 ft wide by 4.5 ft tall and holding about 6 pickup-truck loads. It's the size that covers a whole-house cleanout, a larger remodel spanning multiple rooms, a roofing job up to roughly 50 squares, or a landscaping project without the customer having to guess whether they're under- or over-sizing.
Weight allowance runs 3–4 tons, which handles most residential debris mixes comfortably — a genuine benefit in a region where roofing and landscaping jobs often follow the same windy stretch, roughly late February through mid-July, that brings hail, blowing dust, and the occasional tornado to Ector County. Call (432) 237-3426 and describe your project, and we'll confirm the 20 yard is the right fit.
What fits in a 20 yard dumpster
- Whole-house cleanout
- Larger remodel spanning multiple rooms
- Roofing jobs up to roughly 50 squares
- Landscaping and larger yard-work projects
- Estate cleanout
- Garage, shed, or small outbuilding demolition
- Storm-damage cleanup — fencing, roofing, downed trees
- Moving or downsizing cleanout
Best Fit: Whole-House Cleanouts and Larger Remodels
When a project spans more than a room or two — a full house cleanout ahead of a sale, or a remodel touching several rooms at once — the 20 yard's 6-pickup-truck-load capacity is usually the right call without paying for space you won't use. See our residential dumpster rental and estate cleanout pages for how we size those jobs.
Roofing Up to About 50 Squares
The 20 yard is our standard recommendation for a full re-roof on most Odessa homes, generally up to around 50 squares of asphalt shingle. Beyond that, or for a multi-layer tear-off, the weight can climb fast — check our roofing dumpster rental page or call us so we can confirm the right size before delivery.
20 Yard vs. 30 Yard
If your project is closer to a full new-build's worth of debris, a commercial cleanout, or a demolition rather than a single home's remodel or cleanout, the 30 yard gives you meaningfully more capacity and a higher weight allowance. Unsure which fits your job? Call (432) 237-3426 and describe the scope — this is what we help customers figure out every day.
What Doesn't Fit and Weight Considerations
The 3–4 ton allowance covers most whole-house and remodel debris comfortably, but a full roof tear-off or a landscaping job heavy on soil and sod can approach that ceiling — let us know the mix when you book. Lead-acid batteries are barred from landfill disposal under 30 TAC § 330.15, and Texas Water Code § 7.185 makes knowingly disposing of one improperly a Class A misdemeanor, so those go to a battery retailer instead. Whole tires need to be cut or shredded before landfill disposal and belong at a tire retailer, not the box. Asbestos is never permitted in any container, and requires a licensed abatement contractor. See our what can go in a dumpster in Texas guide for the full list.
Local fit
The 20 yard in Odessa driveways
The 20 yard is our most common delivery across Odessa, West Odessa, Midland, and Andrews — whole-house cleanouts and larger remodels turn up in every corner of our service area, and this is the size that fits most of them without a second call. Placement on private property never requires a permit anywhere in Ector County or the surrounding counties we serve. For street placement inside Odessa city limits, the City of Odessa's Engineering Department handles it under the City's Code of Ordinances; call us or the City to confirm current requirements before booking. Out in unincorporated Ector County — West Odessa, Notrees, Penwell, Pleasant Farms, Gardendale — Ector County Development Services is the right office, and there's no cost to obtain that permit. Midland, Andrews, Stanton, Monahans, Crane, Wickett, Kermit, and Goldsmith each run their own separate city process for street placement.
See our locations page for our full service area, or call (432) 237-3426 for a quote on your project.
Delivered across Odessa & Ector County
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Compare the other sizes
Sizing up costs you money you did not need to spend. Sizing down costs you a second haul. Here is the rest of the range.
10 Yard Dumpster
Small cleanouts, roofing shingles, concrete and dirt, garage purge
View 10 yard 15Cubic yards15 Yard Dumpster
Kitchen or bath remodel, flooring projects, roofing tear-off, yard work
View 15 yard 30Cubic yards30 Yard Dumpster
Whole-house projects, commercial cleanouts, new-build construction
View 30 yard 40Cubic yards40 Yard Dumpster
Major demolition, large construction sites, commercial fit-outs
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20 Yard dumpster questions
How many pickup-truck loads does a 20 yard hold?
About 6 pickup-truck loads of debris.
What's the weight limit on a 20 yard dumpster?
3–4 tons, which covers most whole-house cleanouts, larger remodels, and residential roofing jobs comfortably.
Is the 20 yard the most popular size?
Yes — it's the size we deliver most often across Odessa and the Permian Basin, since it comfortably handles whole-house cleanouts, larger remodels, and mid-size roofing jobs without going oversized.
How many roofing squares does a 20 yard handle?
Generally up to about 50 squares of asphalt shingle on a typical home. See our roofing dumpster rental page or call us to confirm for a multi-layer tear-off or a larger roof.
Do I need a permit for a 20 yard dumpster in Odessa?
Not if it sits entirely on private property. A permit only applies for street placement, and inside Odessa city limits that runs through the City's Engineering Department — call us and we'll help confirm requirements for your address.
Will a 20 yard fit on a standard Odessa driveway?
In most cases, yes — at roughly 22 ft x 7.5 ft x 4.5 ft, it fits a standard residential driveway. Call (432) 237-3426 to confirm your specific space, especially on a tighter in-town lot.
What does a 20 yard cost?
Kelly Bros Dumpster Rental quotes a flat rate over the phone based on your project and location — see our dumpster rental cost guide for what factors in, or call (432) 237-3426 for a quote.
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Reserve a 20 yard dumpster in Odessa
Call and you will speak to someone local who knows the streets, the permit rules and which box actually fits your lot. Flat rate quoted up front.