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20-Yard Dumpster Rental in Raleigh & Surrounding Areas

Our most popular size handles full renovations and multi-room projects, Fast delivery, Upfront Pricing.

Dimensions 16'L × 7.5'W × 5'6"H
Capacity 20 Cubic Yards
Weight Limit 4,000 lbs
Included
Starting Price From $385
20 Yard Dumpster Rental in Raleigh-Durham
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This is Red Hawk Dumpsters’ 20-yard dumpster. Our dumpsters are 16 feet long, 7½ feet wide, and 66 inches tall. This holds anywhere between seven and eight pickup

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trucks’ worth of material, or 120 bags of trash. This dumpster is perfect for a modest kitchen remodel, an attic

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cleanout, or generic yard waste. This dumpster also comes with a 7½-foot door. All of our large dumpsters do,

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making it really easy to get any large, heavy material in just by walking in the back door.

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See the 20-Yard Dumpster Before You Book

See our 20-yard dumpster up close and learn how its extra space handles kitchen renovations, multi-room remodels, and larger cleanouts across Raleigh and Durham.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

One rate covers delivery, pickup, and up to 4,000 lbs. That’s it.

1-Day Rental

$385 Save 5% online

Weight Included

4,000 lbs

Overage

$0.04/lb

Dumpster Holds

7-8 Truck Loads

Mon-Thurs

Delivery Only*

3-Day Rental

$400 Save 5% online

Weight Included

4,000 lbs

Overage

$0.04/lb

Dumpster Holds

7-8 Truck Loads

Same-Day

Available*

7-Day Rental

$445 Save 5% online

Weight Included

4,000 lbs

Overage

$0.04/lb

Dumpster Holds

7-8 Truck Loads

Same-Day

Available*

5% OFF

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What Fits in a 20-Yard Dumpster?

Our most popular size handles full renovations and multi-room projects.

What Fits in a 20 Yard Dumpster

Who Is the 20-Yard Dumpster Best For?

The 20-yard is our most popular dumpster — and for good reason. It handles the full range of mid-size residential and commercial projects without the cost of going bigger than you need.

Homeowners choose the 20-yard for full kitchen or bathroom renovations, whole-house flooring replacement, multi-room remodels, estate cleanouts, and large garage or basement purges. If your project spans more than one room or involves tearing out built-in materials, this is your size.

Contractors use it for mid-size renovation jobs, roofing tear-offs (up to 30 squares of shingles), siding replacement, and multi-trade job sites generating mixed C&D debris. The 20-yard fits in most residential driveways while giving your crew real capacity.

Property managers use the 20-yard for full-unit turnovers, multi-unit cleanouts, and renovation projects across their portfolio. One container handles what would take multiple truck loads from a junk hauler.

Same-Day Delivery in 3 Simple Steps

Order before 11 AM — get your dumpster today. No hassle, no waiting.

Book Online or Call

Choose your rental period and schedule your delivery date. We confirm within minutes.

We Deliver

We drop the dumpster at your driveway or worksite — right where you need it.

You Fill It, We Haul It

Load it up at your own pace. When you're done, we pick it up and handle the rest.

Weight Limits & Real Project Examples

The 20-yard includes 4,000 lbs of disposal weight — enough for most renovation and cleanout projects.

Full kitchen remodel: Cabinets, countertops, flooring, drywall, and appliances from a standard kitchen weigh 2,000–3,500 lbs. Fits well within the limit.

Roofing tear-off (20 squares): At ~250 lbs per square, a 20-square single-layer tear-off generates about 5,000 lbs — right at the limit. Double-layer roofs or larger homes should consider the 30-yard.

Whole-house cleanout: Furniture, clothing, household items, and miscellaneous debris from a 3-bedroom home typically weighs 2,500–4,000 lbs. The 20-yard handles it with room to spare.

Large deck removal: A 16×20 wood deck generates about 3,000–4,500 lbs of lumber. Fits in the 20-yard, but call us if the deck is pressure-treated or composite — those are heavier.

Overage beyond 4,000 lbs is billed at $0.04/lb. Same-day delivery available — book online or call (919) 823-4295.

What Customers Say About Red Hawk Dumpsters

From home cleanouts to renovation and construction projects, customers throughout Raleigh, Durham, and the Triangle count on Red Hawk Dumpsters for reliable service, upfront pricing, and easy online booking.

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Great communication, prompt on delivery and pickup.
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Fantastic experience! I was able to reach a rep on the first call, they were crystal clear about pricing (very competitive ) AND delivered the dumpster on the SAME day. Dumpster was clean & in good shape with their company logo on it (important if it’s going to sit in front of a house for a few days ). Also, it was delivered with no damage to the driveway. Highly recommend!!!
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Had a last minute request for a 30yd dumpster at 430PM, they had the dumpster delivered same day- 6PM. Dumpster was new, clean, and placed exactly where we needed it- very technical location for the driver and he excelled! Entire process was smooth from mobile payment to real time communications w owner and driver. I couldn’t have been happier and look forward to using them again!
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Convenient to schedule and competitive prices especially for shorter term rentals.
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Turns out that from Friday at 4:50pm to Monday at 1:10pm is considered three days. I don’t know about anybody else’s contractors, but mine take off at 5:00 on Friday and don’t work on Sundays. The lady I talked to when I got a surprising text that the driver was on the way to pick up the dumpster said the contract states that delivery and pickup can occur any time between 8 and 5. Can you see getting the dumpster delivered at 5:00 pm Friday and picked up at 8:00 on Monday morning? How many work days does that provide for? One. The clock should start when the dumpster is dropped off. Apparently the owner of the company doesn’t have enough control over his business to make that determination. This is just bad business. Consumers are sick and tired of being ripped off.
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Great experience. Delivered when they said they would, picked up on time. Affordable, reliable and professional. Exactly what we needed!!!
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Red Hawk was able to drop a dumpster at our house the same day with minimal impact to my day. Prices are reasonable and the process was incredibly smooth.
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Ordering the dumpster online made it quick and easy. Great communications as to when their driver was on their way to drop off and to pick up. When talking to the staff, they also made the experience very easy and a joy to work with.

✓ What Can Go in Your Dumpster?

✓Household furniture & appliances

✓Construction debris & drywall

✓Roofing shingles & lumber

✓Concrete, brick & masonry

✓Flooring, tile & carpet

✓Yard waste & landscaping

✓Electronics (TVs, monitors)

✓General junk & clutter

✓Wood, fencing & decking

✓Renovation materials

✗ What Can't Go in Your Dumpster?

✗Hazardous waste (paint, chemicals)

✗Asbestos-containing materials

✗Medical or biohazardous waste

✗Propane tanks or gas cylinders

✗Automotive batteries

✗Flammable or explosive materials

✗Liquid waste of any kind

✗Freon-containing appliances

✗Radioactive materials

✗Tires (call to confirm)

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about renting a dumpster in the Triangle.

The 20-yard is our most popular and handles most residential cleanouts and remodels. For a single room, go 10-Yard. For major construction or whole-house projects, go 30-yard. Not sure? Call us . we’ll size it right in 60 seconds.

We offer 3-day, 7-day, 10-day, and 14-day rentals. Only pay for the time you need. Extra days beyond 7 are $15/day — call before your rental ends and we’ll extend.

Same-day delivery for orders placed by 11:00am, subject to availability. Next-day is available for most Triangle locations. Call to confirm for your area.

Driveways, parking lots, or on the street with a permit. We work with you on exact placement at delivery. Driveway protection boards are available as an add-on.

Each dumpster includes a set weight allowance: 10-yard — 2,000 lbs (1 ton); 15-yard — 3,000 lbs (1.5 tons); 20-yard — 4,000 lbs (2 tons); and 30-yard — 6,000 lbs (3 tons). Additional weight is billed at $0.04/lb beyond the included allowance.

Need a Different Size?

We also offer 10-Yard and 30-yard dumpsters for smaller and larger projects.

(919) 823-4295