20 Yard vs 30 Yard Dumpster:
Which Size Do I Need?

Picking the wrong dumpster size is one of the most common mistakes people make — and it costs money either way. Too small and you're paying for a second haul. Too big and you paid for space you didn't need.

Here's a straight comparison from DADDS Excavating so you can make the right call before you book.

Side-by-Side Comparison

When to Choose the 20-Yard

The 20-yard is our most popular size and handles the majority of residential projects in Southern Illinois. Choose it for:

• Home cleanouts (garage, basement, whole house)
• Kitchen or bathroom renovation debris
• Roofing tear-off (one layer, standard home)
• Flooring removal and drywall
• Yard waste and landscaping debris
• Small demolition projects (shed, deck, fence removal)
• Moving cleanout

When to Choose the 30-Yard

Step up to the 30-yard when your project is bigger than a couple of rooms or involves heavy materials. Choose it for:

• Large home renovations (multiple rooms)
• Full house cleanouts or estate cleanouts
• Major roofing jobs (multiple layers, large home)
• Commercial job site debris
• Full structure demolition debris
• Construction and new build waste
• Large land clearing and storm cleanup

What About Heavy Materials?

Concrete, dirt, brick, and rock are very heavy relative to their volume. A half-full 20-yard dumpster can easily hit its 2-ton weight limit with concrete alone. If you're disposing of heavy materials, call us before booking — we'll make sure you're in the right container and understand the weight limits so you don't get hit with overage charges.

Still Not Sure?

Just call us at (618) 214-3609. Tell us what you're throwing away and roughly how much — we'll tell you exactly which size you need. We'd rather you get the right size the first time than have to deal with an overfull dumpster or an unnecessary second trip.