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20-Yard Dumpster Rental

The 20-yard is the size most Seattle homeowners actually need but rarely order first. If you're gutting one bathroom or clearing a single closet, a 10-yard is plenty. Once a project touches two or three rooms, a…

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20-Yard Dumpster Rental in Seattle, WA
Quick answer
  • What's included: delivery, pickup, a set rental period, and hauling to the transfer station, quoted as one flat rate.
  • How fast: same-day or next-day drop-off across Seattle is usually available when you call before early afternoon.
  • What it costs: most 20-yard rentals in Seattle land in the $450, $650 range depending on debris weight and dump fees.
  • What we take: household junk, furniture, wood, drywall, roofing, yard debris, and general renovation waste (no hazardous materials, tires, or wet paint).
  • How to book: call (425) 955-2331 with your address and project, and we confirm the flat price and a delivery window.

The 20-yard is the size most Seattle homeowners actually need but rarely order first. If you're gutting one bathroom or clearing a single closet, a 10-yard is plenty. Once a project touches two or three rooms, a Wallingford kitchen remodel, a Capitol Hill flooring rip-out, a full Magnolia garage cleanout, the 20-yard saves you the hassle and cost of swapping out a smaller bin mid-job. It carries the volume of a mid-size renovation while staying low enough (about 4.5 feet at the wall) to toss debris over the side by hand instead of hauling everything up to a taller container.

Seattle logistics decide more than the size does. Steep grades on Queen Anne and West Seattle mean the delivery driver needs a flat, firm spot to set the bin so it doesn't shift, a level driveway apron or a wide pad works best. Narrow older streets in Fremont and parts of Ballard leave little room for a roll-off truck to maneuver, so we ask about parking, overhead wires, and gate widths before we roll out. If the only place for the container is the street, King County and the City of Seattle require a right-of-way permit; we'll tell you that upfront and point you to the process rather than let you get a citation.

On weight: the 20-yard is roomy, but heavy material fills the weight allowance long before it fills the box. Roofing shingles, concrete, dirt, and tile are dense, a bin can hit its tonnage cap while looking half empty. For clean concrete or dirt from a Rainier Valley or Green Lake job, ask us whether a smaller bin or a separate load makes more sense; we'd rather right-size it than surprise you. Mixed renovation debris and household junk, which is what most 20-yard rentals hold, rarely runs into weight limits.

Our price is flat and stated before the truck leaves the yard. The number you hear covers delivery, the rental window, pickup, and disposal at the transfer station. If your load runs over the included tonnage, that's the one variable, and we quote the per-ton overage rate the same day so there's no mystery charge on the back end. Right-sized bins, honest flat-rate pricing, and no games about what fits in a Seattle driveway.

How much does it cost in Seattle?

20-yard rental, mixed household/renovation debris$450, $650 flat
Added tonnage over included weightmarket-range per-ton overage, quoted upfront
Extended rental days beyond standard periodtypically $10, $20 per extra day
Street placement (permit required)city permit cost separate; we help you file

Every job gets a firm, written price after a free on-site visit.

Common questions

Will a 20-yard dumpster fit in my Seattle driveway?
A 20-yard dumpster fits most Seattle single-car driveways, it runs about 22 feet long and 8 feet wide. On steep Queen Anne or West Seattle lots, we need a level, firm spot to set it safely, so tell us about the grade and any tight gates when you call.
Do I need a permit for a 20-yard dumpster in Seattle?
You need a right-of-way permit in Seattle only if the dumpster sits on a public street or sidewalk. If it stays on your own driveway or property in Ballard, Fremont, or anywhere in King County, no permit is required, and we'll flag the permit step upfront if your placement needs one.
How fast can you deliver a 20-yard dumpster in Seattle?
Same-day or next-day delivery across Seattle is usually available when you call (425) 955-2331 before early afternoon. Neighborhoods like Wallingford, Green Lake, and Beacon Hill are all within our regular routes, so short-notice drop-offs are common.
What can't I put in a 20-yard dumpster in Seattle?
You can't put hazardous materials, tires, wet paint, batteries, or appliances with refrigerant into a Seattle 20-yard dumpster. Standard renovation debris, furniture, wood, drywall, roofing, and yard waste are all fine, ask us about concrete or dirt, since those are weight-limited.
Is the 20-yard dumpster price in Seattle really flat-rate?
Yes, the 20-yard price we quote in Seattle covers delivery, the rental period, pickup, and disposal in one flat number. The only extra is if your load exceeds the included tonnage, and we tell you the per-ton overage rate the same day so nothing surprises you at pickup.

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