A 20 yard dumpster measures about 22 feet long, 8 feet wide and 4.5 feet tall, and it holds roughly 4 pickup truck loads of debris. It's the size Hawthorne Porta Pros sends most for kitchen remodels, roof tear-offs and garage cleanouts. Daily rates for a 20 yard roll-off run $51 to $112.
A 20 yard roll-off dumpster sits mid-size between the smaller 10 yard dumpster rental and the bulkier 30 yard dumpster rental. Full dumpster dimensions and side-by-side comparisons live on our dumpster sizes and dimensions page, but the short version: it's built for a single-story remodel, a flooring tear-out, or clearing a Hawthorne garage down to the studs. The truck needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind it to set the container down safely, so check your driveway or curb space before booking. If you're not sure this is the right size, our guide on construction dumpster rental walks through tonnage and volume by project type. Weight matters as much as volume here; heavy debris like shingles or concrete can hit the limit before the box looks full, and our dumpster weight limits page breaks down what pushes you over.
Renting a 20 yard dumpster in Hawthorne costs less by the week than by repeated single days, and weekly rates beat paying day rates back to back. Here's how the three durations compare:
| duration | low | typical | high |
|---|---|---|---|
| day | $51 | $75 | $112 |
| week | $426 | $600 | $778 |
| month | $91 | $108 | $500 |
Most delivery fees land between $100 and $500 for a single day, or $50 to $150 if billed weekly, on top of the container rate. For a full cost breakdown across every size, see dumpster rental cost or check 10 yard dumpster rental if your job is smaller than you think.
Placement in the public right of way, meaning at the curb or street in front of a Hawthorne property, needs confirming with the city before drop-off; we have not verified a specific ordinance number for this. Driveway placement usually avoids that question entirely. If your dumpster has to sit on the street, call the city first and ask what's required. We cover the general process on dumpster permit requirements, and if your project also needs portable restrooms on site, our porta-potty permit requirements page covers that separate question. Renovation crews juggling both a dumpster and a toilet rental should also look at home renovation porta potty for combined planning.
Not everything can go in the box, either. Paint, tires, batteries, and certain hazardous materials are usually excluded; see what cannot go in a dumpster before you load anything questionable. Hawthorne sits close to several cities we also serve: Lawndale is 2.3 miles south, Manhattan Beach is 5.2 miles west, and El Segundo is 5.3 miles west, so if your job site is just outside city lines, permit answers may differ slightly by jurisdiction.
For active job sites, remember that OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) sets toilet facility ratios by crew size, separate from dumpster rules, and OSHA 1926.25 requires debris to be cleared from work areas regularly, which is exactly what a roll-off is for. If your crew tops 20 people, our how many porta potties do i need guide and OSHA portable toilet requirements page cover the restroom side of that math.
Most Hawthorne rentals run a single week, though day and month terms are both available. Check the pricing table above for the difference; a week costs less per day than repeated single-day rentals, and a month often runs cheaper still depending on volume.
Roughly 4 pickup truck loads: think furniture, drywall, flooring, cabinetry, and yard debris from a mid-size cleanout. Heavier material like shingles or concrete fills the weight limit faster than the volume limit, so ask before loading dense debris.
No. Delivery runs separately, typically $100 to $500 for a day rental or $50 to $150 if you're renting by the week. Ask for a combined quote through request a quote so there are no surprises.
You can, but street placement in Hawthorne needs confirming with the city first. Driveway placement is simpler and usually needs no separate approval. See dumpster permit requirements for the general process.
A 20 yard handles a single-room remodel or garage cleanout. A 30 yard suits whole-house renovations or bigger construction debris loads. Compare both on 30 yard dumpster rental or our full roll-off dumpster rental overview.
Yes. Hawthorne Porta Pros delivers 20 yard dumpster rental across Hawthorne and the surrounding metro, with same-day and next-day drop-off available on most orders.
Pricing depends on the unit and how long you need it. See our cost breakdown and request a free quote for an exact figure.
Standard rentals include scheduled service — a pump-out, a clean, a restock and fresh deodorizer. Busy or hot-weather sites can be serviced more often.
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