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All "20 Yard Dumpster" results near me in Santa Maria, CA - July 2026

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Coastal Rolloff Service

San Luis Obispo, CA

Since 1960, Coastal Rolloff has served homeowners, businesses, and contractors with safe, timely, and cost-effective temporary and permanent roll-off dumpster services in San Luis Obispo (SLO) County. Contact us today to learn more or to get a free quote! more

High Noon Property Cleanup

Santa Maria, CA

Located in Santa Maria, California, High Noon Property Cleanup is a dedicated service provider for the Central Coast and throughout Santa Barbara County. We are... more

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Engel & Gray Inc

Santa Maria, CA

Engel & Gray Inc. is a diversified company that has proudly served the Central Coast of California and beyond since 1946, offering over 80 years of experience. We... more

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San Luis Garbage

San Luis Obispo, CA

San Luis Garbage, founded in 1904 by the Rizzoli family, provides premier waste and recycling services for homes, businesses, and municipalities across San Luis Obispo County.... more

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Clean Slate 805 Junk Removal

Oceano, CA

Clean Slate 805 provides a full range of no-pressure, no-obligation junk removal and property cleanup services, aiming to keep the Coast clean and junk-free. We prioritize... more

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We Haul Junk For Less

Santa Maria, CA

We Haul Junk For Less is your premier choice for fast, friendly, and affordable property cleanouts! We take immense pride in being a top-rated, eco-friendly... more

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20 Yard Dumpster Tips for Santa Maria, CA

What are the different types of 20 yard dumpsters?

Roll-off dumpsters: This is the most common type of 20 yard dumpster. Most feature a door that swings open for easy loading, making it easy to load bulky or heavy items, like furniture, appliances, concrete, or demolition debris.

Dumpster trailers: Some dumpster rental providers have specially-designed trailers for loads of 20 cubic yards or less. When a roll-off dumpster isn’t a viable option, like if the ground is soft or uneven, a dumpster trailer is a more suitable solution.

How much can a 20 yard dumpster hold?

Most 20 yard roll-offs are big enough and strong enough to hold as much 10+ tons of debris, but dumpster rental companies almost never allow this. The average 20 yard dumpster weight limit is 3-4 tons, or 6,000-8,000 lbs.

There are 3 main reasons for weight limits:

  1. The lifting and hauling capacity of the truck cannot accommodate that much weight.

  2. Truck hauling weight limit restrictions (varies by city/county)

  3. Landfill cost per ton — Dumpster rental companies are charged a per-ton rate at the landfill. Dumpster rental costs would be much higher if there were no customer weight limits.

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