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20 Yard Dumpster in Traverse City, MI
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BHR Disposal & Demolition
Do you need to demolish a building, clean up debris, or dispose of waste? We haul away waste from construction sites, office clean-outs, and more. Contact us today to get a free, no-obligation quote for our 8, 10, or 12 yard trailer dumpsters! more
Bay Area Disposal
Bay Area Disposal is owned and operated by Kristopher Wood and his wife Heidi. Together with their team of employees, Bay Area Disposal has been helping residents and businesses of Grand Traverse County and surrounding communities with their disposal and... more
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20 Yard Dumpsters
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:
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The lifting and hauling capacity of the truck cannot accommodate that much weight.
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Truck hauling weight limit restrictions (varies by city/county)
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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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