Buster's Dumpsters of Jackson MI

20 Yard Dumpster Rental in Jackson, MI

Buster's Dumpsters of Jackson MI delivers 15 yard roll-offs across Jackson County. This is the one most people end up with. It swallows a two-car garage, a kitchen gut, or a full floor of carpet and trim. Figure five pickup loads, a ton and a half of weight, and three or seven days on site.

20 yard roll-off dumpster outside a home during a roof tear-off in Jackson, Michigan

The specs

Dimensions
14' L x 8' W x 5.5' H
Weight included
2 tons (4,000 lbs)
Rental period
3 & 7 day options
Holds about
6 pickup loads

Delivery, pickup and disposal up to the included weight are all part of your quote. Go over that weight and the extra tonnage gets billed on top, and you'll know the limit before the container leaves our yard.

What actually fits

Six pickup loads, and the extra foot of height matters more than people expect:

  • A roof tear-off on most single-family homes
  • A whole-house cleanout, room by room
  • Framing scraps and construction debris from a build
  • A garage and a basement in the same weekend
  • Storm damage, brush and downed limbs

When it's the wrong box

We'd rather tell you now than swap containers on you halfway through a Saturday.

  • A single room or a small garage. You will pay to haul air. Take the 10 or the 15.
  • × Concrete, asphalt, brick, dirt, sand or gravel. Not accepted in any container we run.
  • ! Watch the weight, not the volume. A 20 yard filled with shingles hits two tons long before it looks full.
Worth knowing locally

The Spring Arbor rule that decides whether you need one

Spring Arbor Township enforces the state building codes itself, and its permit list draws a line that matters for roofing. Tearing off shingles and replacing them requires a building permit. Adding a second layer over the old one does not.

A 15 yard runs 14 feet long, the same footprint as the 20 but a foot shallower. On a tight driveway that lower wall is easier to load over the side. Tell us the street when you call and the driver plans the drop before he shows up.

Overhead view of a 20 yard dumpster loaded with shingles from a Spring Arbor roof tear-off
Straight answer on cost

Why we quote instead of posting a price

Dumpster rental has no single flat number. Four things move it, and two of them depend on your address and your project.

Tell us what you're working on and we'll give you the real figure, with delivery, pickup and disposal already in it.

1
Container size

A 10 yard costs less than a 20. Picking the right size is usually the biggest single lever on your total.

2
How long you keep it

3 day and 7 day options are priced differently.

3
Where it's going

Your delivery address inside the 50 mile service radius affects the quote.

4
What's in it

Each size includes a set weight. Go past it and the extra weight is billed on top.

20 yard questions

Before you book

How much fits in a 20 yard dumpster?

About six pickup truck loads. It is the size for a roof tear-off, a whole-house cleanout, or construction debris from a framing job.

How many squares of shingles will a 20 yard hold?

Volume is rarely what stops you. Two tons is roughly 30 to 40 squares of standard three-tab, less if you are pulling multiple layers or heavier architectural shingles. Give us the roof size and the layer count and we will size it with you.

Will a 20 yard fit in a residential driveway?

Usually. It is 14 feet long, the same as the 15, just a foot taller. The truck needs a straight approach and clear space overhead to set it down. If access is tight, mention it when you book.

Do I need a permit for a 20 yard in Jackson County?

Not on private property. In the street or on a sidewalk inside the city, yes, from City of Jackson Engineering. Outside the city it depends on your township, and they do not all work the same way.

Tearing off a roof? The roofing dumpster page covers weight, layers and permits.

Need a dumpster this week?

Tell us the size and the address and we'll get you a number. Same-day service is available across Jackson County.

Get your quote

Two ways
to book.

Fill out the form for a fast quote. Or just call us. We pick up.

Call us
(517) 888-9260
Hours
Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm
Sat: 8am-12pm
Sunday: Closed

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